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<blockquote data-quote="ChrisB" data-source="post: 558640" data-attributes="member: 122"><p>In my area it seems like used baler prices have dropped a bit in the last year, I would definitely look that way first. If you do buy new, check out the Vermeer Rebel balers as someone already mentioned but they too will have bearings go out. To me a 15 year old baler that has only baled 300 bales a year shouldn't be giving you that many problems, but maybe it was used heavily before your uncle got it. If you buy used; go to a reputable dealer in your area. They will have gone through their used equipment and will have fixed anything they find. If you have any problems right away they will also stand behind their equipment. They may also let you demo it or rent it for a couple days and if you decide to buy it the rental price will go towards purchase. I like getting stuff at auctions, but the peace of mind you get from a good dealer is worth a lot.</p><p></p><p>Don't sell yourself short on being able to fix things. The hardest part is getting started. Once you get going on a repair you'll find that most things can be repaired with just basic tools and knowledge. As Dun mentioned, you'll eventually have to learn. I'm a terrible mechanic when it comes to engines and electrical problems but most of my repairs involve bearings, hydraulics, chains, and things of that nature; things even I can handle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChrisB, post: 558640, member: 122"] In my area it seems like used baler prices have dropped a bit in the last year, I would definitely look that way first. If you do buy new, check out the Vermeer Rebel balers as someone already mentioned but they too will have bearings go out. To me a 15 year old baler that has only baled 300 bales a year shouldn't be giving you that many problems, but maybe it was used heavily before your uncle got it. If you buy used; go to a reputable dealer in your area. They will have gone through their used equipment and will have fixed anything they find. If you have any problems right away they will also stand behind their equipment. They may also let you demo it or rent it for a couple days and if you decide to buy it the rental price will go towards purchase. I like getting stuff at auctions, but the peace of mind you get from a good dealer is worth a lot. Don't sell yourself short on being able to fix things. The hardest part is getting started. Once you get going on a repair you'll find that most things can be repaired with just basic tools and knowledge. As Dun mentioned, you'll eventually have to learn. I'm a terrible mechanic when it comes to engines and electrical problems but most of my repairs involve bearings, hydraulics, chains, and things of that nature; things even I can handle. [/QUOTE]
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