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Need Help/Advise... novice but shopping for haying equipment
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<blockquote data-quote="Beefeater" data-source="post: 1604797" data-attributes="member: 25588"><p>I bought my own equipment because we simply couldn't find reliable help here to cut in a timely manor. Best thing I did was did was buy a new disc mower (New Holland). Fighting with an old sickle moco really took the fun out of it. Disc will cut like butter stay sharp if not abused and cut without fail even with dew coming on. Can't say enough good about it! I went with a 7' because of tractor size and smaller irregular fields.</p><p></p><p>I started with a side delivery bar rake (antique International 15) that was a trailer ride away from the scrapyard. After $400 to strip down, paint, new teeth, etc. I have a nice rake that has been in use without issue for several years. However, still keep my eyes open for a New Holand 256 or 258 mentioned earlier- really nice rakes. I bought a used 8 wheel V rake this year for $1,200 and wow, what a time saver! With younger kids to rake, small fields and a small tractor a good used side delivery rake would be hard to beat. Just don't forget about a good V rake when kids leave!</p><p></p><p>A good used small square baler is on my list for next year and will probably break the bank again at about $10,000. Had to round bale most of ours past couple years due to baler issues. Whatever you buy make sure there is a local dealer to gets parts and service. Yes, balers can be had much cheaper, but I can't replace my time and I need a nice clean and tight bale to bring a premium. Mine will be a New Holland... </p><p></p><p>An accumulator and grapple would be worth considering as well. I think you have a lot of wiggle room with good prices and potential to bale your neighbors field to help with payments. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Beefeater, post: 1604797, member: 25588"] I bought my own equipment because we simply couldn’t find reliable help here to cut in a timely manor. Best thing I did was did was buy a new disc mower (New Holland). Fighting with an old sickle moco really took the fun out of it. Disc will cut like butter stay sharp if not abused and cut without fail even with dew coming on. Can’t say enough good about it! I went with a 7’ because of tractor size and smaller irregular fields. I started with a side delivery bar rake (antique International 15) that was a trailer ride away from the scrapyard. After $400 to strip down, paint, new teeth, etc. I have a nice rake that has been in use without issue for several years. However, still keep my eyes open for a New Holand 256 or 258 mentioned earlier- really nice rakes. I bought a used 8 wheel V rake this year for $1,200 and wow, what a time saver! With younger kids to rake, small fields and a small tractor a good used side delivery rake would be hard to beat. Just don’t forget about a good V rake when kids leave! A good used small square baler is on my list for next year and will probably break the bank again at about $10,000. Had to round bale most of ours past couple years due to baler issues. Whatever you buy make sure there is a local dealer to gets parts and service. Yes, balers can be had much cheaper, but I can’t replace my time and I need a nice clean and tight bale to bring a premium. Mine will be a New Holland... An accumulator and grapple would be worth considering as well. I think you have a lot of wiggle room with good prices and potential to bale your neighbors field to help with payments. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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