bale king processor

elwapo · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: bale king processor

Looking at a used bale king 2020 with grain tank. Does anyone have good or bad info on them?

cowzilla · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject:

I have a Bale King model 2000 ( bought in 2000 ) LH feed no gearbox. Its done several thousand bales replaced one orbit motor ( $800.00 bucks ). Bigger rubber on back would make it a bit more stable but the 2020 model will likely have that allready. I like my machine it performs well.

Manitoba_Rancher · Rancher Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 2119 Location: Canada

I ve had several bale kings and they are a damn good unit. The only thing I dont like is having to burn out the twine. Very hard on the lungs when the smoke gets bad. The 2020 does it have the big grain tank on the front of the hitch? We ve got a 3110 RH and I dont know what I would do without it.

elwapo · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

yes it has the big tank on the front and tandem axles. Makes the machine a little too long!

Cal · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject:

Manitoba is right on the money. Right now our makes the rounds, probably better than 30 miles a day, pretty much completely trouble free. Really a timesaver.

Now that it's with Degelman, are they still making a unit with the grain tank, and will they still manufacture parts for it? Couldn't find it on their website.

Buyer · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject:

I also have a bale king with the grain tank on the back. Best peace of iron I have ever owned. It's 7 years old and the only thing I have replaced is shear bolts.

Angus Cattle Shower · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject:

We have the identical same setup as M_R has. It's a great invention for the place.

Bill · Rancher Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 2067 Location: GWN

Have any of you had to replace many of the flails on your Bale Kings? That seems to be a weakness with our Highline although we do put quite a few silage bales through it.

Cal · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:37 am Post subject:

cowzilla · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject:

Manitoba_Rancher · Rancher Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 2119 Location: Canada

Actually some of the earlier models of Bale Kings had weak flails in them. I had one I believe it was a model 2000 and the flails would break off and fly. I think Bridgeview did some updates and fixed that problem. We had fly out and hit a cow but didnt hurt her too bad. I think Degelman is keeping the model with the grain tank on the back like we have. And yes they are stocking parts.

elwapo · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:34 pm Post subject:

Do those of you that have the grain tank use it much ?

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