Hesston 4590 In-line Baler HP Requirements

[Jabes0623]

I've Googled, Yahooed & read until I'm half blind & all the way frustrated & I still haven't found the information I need.

So...How many PTO HP does it take to run a Hesston 4590? I need the minimum but if any of you have run one I'll take whatever info you can give me.

Thanks in advance

 

[Son of Butch]

Bare minimum 38 might get it done 50 will handle it fine
What do you have?

 

[Jabes0623]

Not enough. I have a MF 231S 42 PTO HP.

I found my baler (& bought it today) & now trying to match a tractor to it.

My Mother always told me I did things backwards lol

My local dealer has a MF2680HD with 1,400 hrs & Deere 5065E with 300 hrs (both have a FEL) for the same price & I was just wondering if the Deere had enough HP to run the 4590.

 

[Son of Butch]

i checked tractor data mf 231 1989-1999 38 hp 34 pto mf 231s 1999-2003 45 hp 42 pto

have you tried it yet?

 

[Jabes0623]

No. We have some pretty rugged terrain around here, steep hills & rough fields. The 231S has been a great little tractor for brushogging & digging post holes but I'm afraid mowing & baling hay is just asking too much of it.

I have been planning on getting a new tractor & hay equipment for a few months now anyway. Unfortunately some unforseen circumstances have forced me to start a little earlier than I had intended.

 

[Son of Butch]

jd 5065E 2008-2016 original list price for 2 wd rops $21,689 ... 65 hp 53 pto

 

[Jabes0623]

The Deere has a cab & MFWD.

I have no brand loyalty as far as red & green. I'm just trying to get the best tractor I can for my $ and get enough tractor to run the baler safely & comfortably without going needlessly beyond the necessary HP.

In my mind I'm thinking it would be better to have a little too much than not quite enough though. And the MF has 99 engine HP & 83 PTO & I'm leaning toward it.

 

[Son of Butch]

MF2680HD made in Brazil 2010-2013 original list price $37,582 2wd rops 12 speed 97 hp 83 pto

sounds like your getting a lot more tractor with the Massey

 

[Son of Butch]

2015 jd 5065E cab mfwd 16 hours $39,000

 

[Jabes0623]

I agree.

The MF also has a cab & MFWD. I think that's the one I'm gona go with.

Gona sleep on it tonight & make my decision in then morning when I'm a little less tired & a little more clear headed.

As always, thanks for the help SOB!

 

[Nesikep]

a cheap tractor that would do that job is a MF 245 or 165.. 165 is 58 engine horse.. no 4wd though, but they are good (old) machines

 

[Caustic Burno]

a cheap tractor that would do that job is a MF 245 or 165.. 165 is 58 engine horse.. no 4wd though, but they are good (old) machines

I am still running a 77 with that A4236 Perkins diesel they put in them.
That is one stout old tractor it went through three round balers.

 

[Nesikep]

the 165's were known for getting stuck on banana peels, I heard the 245 was better, though it greatly depends on tire choices too

 

[Son of Butch]

I love the old jd 3020 hp 58 pto hp 65