Need advice ... Hesston 540 round baler

[RefugeRanch]

Hello,

Looking at buying a 1998 Hesston 540 round baler. Seems clean. I am sure some of you out there are using or haved used this baler. Any input would be helpful. We have 40 acres of hay we do. Thanks again for your input.

Paul

 

[kenny thomas]

Good roller. Easy pulled with 50hp or larger tractor. Not much to go wrong. Open design of the pickup makes starting the bale very easy.

 

[RefugeRanch]

Thanks for your reply. Is this a hard core or soft core baler?

 

[kenny thomas]

Hardcore. Just as you would with any of them check the lacing of the belts for wear. If they are not laced good make them redo them before trading.

 

[Mallen23]

Owned one that I bought used. I used it for 2 years and then bought a larger baler as I started using more hay and expanded my herd. Was very please with the how easy the rolls started and the tightness of the rolls. I rolled about 500 rolls per year with the 540.

The only downside to the roller that I experience were the gib key that holds the sprockets in place. Make sure to keep check on them and to use the correct one.

 

[RefugeRanch]

Any other suggestions. Single windrow, double...speed? Hay dampness? Thanks for your help.