When to trade baler

[mridgecattleco]

We have a Vermeer XL that works great. I think maby a super m will make a better bale. I'm trying to talk my dad into trading for a newer baler. What is an XL with net and 4000 bales worth? What can we expect to pay for a used baler w/ 1500 or less? Vermeer or JD

 

[1982vett]

My guess is your Dad's eyes are going to narrow and a frown grow across his face....then wait for it...."we don't need no dam new baler".... :lol:

 

[robert]

I've got 28,000+ on an NH644, sure we've put new belts, some bearings and chains and a couple of rollers in it but it's paid for and can still crank 40 - 50 bales an hour out. Tend to agree with 1982vett's opinion. 4000 bales is barely broke in..

 

[dun]

My ROT for replacing equipment is when I'm spending more time fixing it then using it or when everytime you fix one thing it causes another thing to break.

 

[Angus Cowman]

I agree with Robert and Vette 4000 is just one real good season on a baler
I usually trade mine every 4-5 yrs with around 15,000 thru them without no major problems

as for the M making a better baler I doubt that seriously
if your wanting a better made bale go to a JD or a NH baler

 

[1982vett]

I agree with Robert and Vette 4000 is just one real good season on a baler
I usually trade mine every 4-5 yrs with around 15,000 thru them without no major problems

as for the M making a better baler I doubt that seriously
if your wanting a better made bale go to a JD or a NH baler

Hmm...just thinking...a lot of "problems" with "bad looking bales" is in the windrow along with the operation of the baler, type of hay and all those variable things... Actually a good rakeman understands the technique a baler operator uses to make a good bale of hay and rakes the hay accordingly so that the baler operator can make that bale. He doesn't just go out their and drive a tractor dragging a rake around the field....

 

[mridgecattleco]

Grandpa always said, "If yer gonna run a rake, you autta run a baler once in a while."

 

[Angus Cowman]

Hmm...just thinking...a lot of "problems" with "bad looking bales" is in the windrow along with the operation of the baler, type of hay and all those variable things... Actually a good rakeman understands the technique a baler operator uses to make a good bale of hay and rakes the hay accordingly so that the baler operator can make that bale. He doesn't just go out their and drive a tractor dragging a rake around the field....

I will agree the person raking and the rake makes allot of difference

 

[ALACOWMAN]

thank the Lord for monitors :cowboy:

 

[ChrisB]

I guess I don't understand how there is more than one way to rake. In my situation I have the rake set to make a windrow about 4-1/2 feet wide I haven't ever changed it, we rake two windrows together before baling. How many ways is there to go about it?

 

[ALACOWMAN]

I guess I don't understand how there is more than one way to rake. In my situation I have the rake set to make a windrow about 4-1/2 feet wide I haven't ever changed it, we rake two windrows together before baling. How many ways is there to go about it?

I'll ask my buddy who does the raking for me.... he comes up with new ways all the time... but thats mostly due to sht breaking on the rake,, every time i carry it to the field

 

[Angus Cowman]

I guess I don't understand how there is more than one way to rake. In my situation I have the rake set to make a windrow about 4-1/2 feet wide I haven't ever changed it, we rake two windrows together before baling. How many ways is there to go about it?

Mainly it is have the rake set for your what your baler will handle on a wheel rake
if using a bar rake then it can get a little trickier as to how much hay the put in a windrow or how wide they leave the windrow whether it is in light hay or heavy hay

wheel rakes V roller bar rakes have made raking alot easier