pricefarm
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Does anyone have any experience or know and good or bad things about the XL model rollers?
Should have gotten a JD 466!cfpinz":2o2e7pj4 said:Dad has one and a friend had one, both bought new. I've ran Dad's, it is prone to plugging in damp hay. My old L baler is a whole lot better baler than the XL. On another note, the L is also more baler than the 604M that I just bought at the moment!
:deadhorse: :deadhorse: :deadhorse:dun":22go98yi said:Should have gotten a JD 466!cfpinz":22go98yi said:Dad has one and a friend had one, both bought new. I've ran Dad's, it is prone to plugging in damp hay. My old L baler is a whole lot better baler than the XL. On another note, the L is also more baler than the 604M that I just bought at the moment!
I have a Vermeer 505I and 505M. The secret to these balers baling good is good pickup teeth and the angle set right on the teeth as that is what starts the bale. Once the teeth gets age/use on them you have to reset the angle as they want start a bale as good. If good pickup teeth, the angle properly set any Vermeer open throat baler from the "I" baler on is boring to operate as they don't miss a bale or plug. Reset your angle on the teeth on the side of the pickup.cfpinz":32blppru said:Dad has one and a friend had one, both bought new. I've ran Dad's, it is prone to plugging in damp hay. My old L baler is a whole lot better baler than the XL. On another note, the L is also more baler than the 604M that I just bought at the moment!
jltrent":2itqzzgh said:I have a Vermeer 505I and 505M. The secret to these balers baling good is good pickup teeth and the angle set right on the teeth as that is what starts the bale. Once the teeth gets age/use on them you have to reset the angle as they want start a bale as good. If good pickup teeth, the angle properly set any Vermeer open throat baler from the "I" baler on is boring to operate as they don't miss a bale or plug. Reset your angle on the teeth on the side of the pickup.cfpinz":2itqzzgh said:Dad has one and a friend had one, both bought new. I've ran Dad's, it is prone to plugging in damp hay. My old L baler is a whole lot better baler than the XL. On another note, the L is also more baler than the 604M that I just bought at the moment!
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Yes my 505M has the notched 3 ply belts with the Alligator Belt Lacing, but the 505I doesn't and it bales almost as good. Do you have the books for your baler, if not get the model and serial number and call Vermeer 1-800-829-0051 and they will send the books for free including the Maintenance Manual. It tells you every way to adjust. Your baler should not miss a bale. To make the Cam more aggressive adjust Clockwise, especially if your teeth are getting worn. Make sure the starter roller is turning as a neighbor tried to bale all day and the key was stripped in the cog wheel for the starter roller and it wasn't turning. It took me about 10 seconds to find his problem. Always start a bale with the windrow in the center. You can also 1-800-829-0051 and ask for the Agri. Division and a baler specialist will call you back to discuss your problem.cfpinz":z35m6i8z said:jltrent":z35m6i8z said:I have a Vermeer 505I and 505M. The secret to these balers baling good is good pickup teeth and the angle set right on the teeth as that is what starts the bale. Once the teeth gets age/use on them you have to reset the angle as they want start a bale as good. If good pickup teeth, the angle properly set any Vermeer open throat baler from the "I" baler on is boring to operate as they don't miss a bale or plug. Reset your angle on the teeth on the side of the pickup.cfpinz":z35m6i8z said:Dad has one and a friend had one, both bought new. I've ran Dad's, it is prone to plugging in damp hay. My old L baler is a whole lot better baler than the XL. On another note, the L is also more baler than the 604M that I just bought at the moment!
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Does your M have the Mini Rough Top belts? I just ordered a set for mine, it was an early model with the slick belts and I'm hoping that is what's causing my issues. I've jacked the pickup cam settings in both directions to little effect, and done everything else I know to do to a baler other than replace the pickup teeth. I'm hoping to upgrade the pickup teeth to the large diameter ones all the way across the pickup this winter, but don't have time to go tearing into that right now. I'm going to give this thing the benefit of the doubt, but if I can't make it run like my old L I'm going to give one of the green balers a try.
I may know where you can pick up a 466 reasonablecfpinz":3ioras34 said:I'm going to give one of the green balers a try.
pricefarm":30wut91r said:Well I bought one hope I like it. I will have to figure out how to use the monitor on it.
jltrent":3cr6kvqu said:Yes my 505M has the notched 3 ply belts with the Alligator Belt Lacing, but the 505I doesn't and it bales almost as good. Do you have the books for your baler, if not get the model and serial number and call Vermeer 1-800-829-0051 and they will send the books for free including the Maintenance Manual. It tells you every way to adjust. Your baler should not miss a bale. To make the Cam more aggressive adjust Clockwise, especially if your teeth are getting worn. Make sure the starter roller is turning as a neighbor tried to bale all day and the key was stripped in the cog wheel for the starter roller and it wasn't turning. It took me about 10 seconds to find his problem. Always start a bale with the windrow in the center. You can also 1-800-829-0051 and ask for the Agri. Division and a baler specialist will call you back to discuss your problem.
dun":183x0qcj said:I may know where you can pick up a 466 reasonablecfpinz":183x0qcj said:I'm going to give one of the green balers a try.
I am not sure which monitor you have. If you have the books for your baler they will tell or you could call your local Vermeer dealer. My 505M you just press/hold dpwn the button and push the arrow up or down to increase or decrease end wraps.pricefarm":2qiua729 said:Rolled hay for the first time tonight baler done a great job. Only problem is that with the auto tie with the monitor the end wraps are to far from the end. How do I adjust that?