Haying
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Faster horses
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Looks like a fantastic crop!! Cows love it, don't they?
Do you test for nitrates? It looks as if it hasn't been stressed so perhaps
it doesn't need tested. We fed a lot of oat hay when we lived in Wyoming
and we never tested it and never had a problem. Of course that was in the
mid 60's and early 70's. Seems like we got more rain back then.
Do you test for nitrates? It looks as if it hasn't been stressed so perhaps
it doesn't need tested. We fed a lot of oat hay when we lived in Wyoming
and we never tested it and never had a problem. Of course that was in the
mid 60's and early 70's. Seems like we got more rain back then.
Papster1000
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great photos lots of green for kansas may I ask were at? Witcha was on the news with its lighting storms the ywere very good videos of it and lots of nitrign fell out ot he sky.. have a good day.
3 M L & C
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That feed looks great. The stuff we planted got about a foot tall then burned up. How do you like that baler? There is one just like it coming up on an auction i'm looking at.
Didnt test this field, it is only 7 acres by a creek, and it is our best field(hince the pictures), the rest are like 3 M L & C said about 1 to 2 foot tall and burnt up. I dont know what to do with them cut them off and hope it comes back or just wait? I have had the baler 6 years and have just about put 10000 bales on it. Can make damn good looking bales if you drive. Have a nieghbor that has one and he hates it but i dont think he drives it. They are usually cheap on auctions and you can put new belts and all the bearings in it new and have about 25% of the costs of a new one. I just wish i had net wrap. It is a 1997 and i can run faster than an 03 JD 567 but he blows me away wrapping. Takes him 20 secs and me 45. dont seeem like much but it adds up.
3 M L & C
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When you say drive it you mean drive fast-push it. Thanks for the info.
To the right and then to the left, to fill the bale chamber. If you just swerve you get to much in the center. You have to keep the edges full for it to make a good bale. basically just follow monitor if sensors on baler adjusted right. And yes push it or slow your pto speed down to match ground speed. I usually rake whatever i swath so i just set my rake to the pickup width and then it makes an even better bale. And if it dont have the gathering wheels they are worth the $700 at Mikes equipment in Buhler, KS.
3 M L & C
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OK thanks. Is that a 105 hp tractor? If it is I have one that is the same size but a jd. What kind of rpms do you run? Does it have enough power or do you have to keep it wound up?
Aaron
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LazyWP, is the bearing your referring to the the main belted (feed) roller bearing? I have the same baler and I know that particular bearing can get pretty hot.
Awesome baler though. Also agree with the point that you have to drive it hard to the left and right. Swerve and you have a bunch of mushroom bales. I wouldn't think twice about buying a 2nd one for a spare. Cheap and easy to run. I run mine with a 62 hp Landini at 2200 rpm which puts it at 540 pto. I also travel a fair clip in the field with it and it swallows hay like nothing, even with 3 rows raked together.
Awesome baler though. Also agree with the point that you have to drive it hard to the left and right. Swerve and you have a bunch of mushroom bales. I wouldn't think twice about buying a 2nd one for a spare. Cheap and easy to run. I run mine with a 62 hp Landini at 2200 rpm which puts it at 540 pto. I also travel a fair clip in the field with it and it swallows hay like nothing, even with 3 rows raked together.
Its 105 engine 95 pto. has enough power if going with the contour but if going up and over big hills you either have to down shift or keep it wound tight. It aint bad though. had a 95 before and there was alot of gear jamming in that to keep going, but he 105 has a 2 speed in each gear so it isnt bad. I usally run at pto line, to keep at 540. but if in real dry alfalfa or light dry grass, i will run around 1700 to 1800 engine rpm.
I havent noticed to much heat from the bearing but the chains put our alot on the left hand side if you dont keep them good and oiled. But i have changed a few bearing that got way to hot.
I havent noticed to much heat from the bearing but the chains put our alot on the left hand side if you dont keep them good and oiled. But i have changed a few bearing that got way to hot.
Aaron said:
The bearing I always fought with was on a roller. Its been years, but I think it was the second one up when you had the tailgate opened. I always baled with a 145 hp tractor, and ran about as fast as I could sit on the seat. Baled behind a "dump" rake, so very seldom had to swerve side to side. My biggest complaint was no net wrap. It took longer to tie and kick the bale out, then it did to make it.
gcreekrch
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Denny said:
That's right, main thing is to get as much hay off the ground and into round form.
:wink:
My cows have never mentioned their preference.
gcreekrch said:Denny said:
That's right, main thing is to get as much hay off the ground and into round form.
:wink:
My cows have never mentioned their preference.
I agree! Although I have to say there isn't a baler in the community that makes nicer looking bales than my old 530 JD. Of course it's got lots of experience!
3 M L & C
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A tight bale would have less spoiled would it not. Since less area would be touching the ground. Just asking. I don't know Also how much does the net wrap help over all. Mostly how fast you can bale or does it save enough quality in carry over hay to pay for it. I'm looking at a couple balers one string and one net. They are twins other wise. The net baler is almost twice what the string one is.
as a rule, if selling the hay, net wrap will add $10 a ton. I dock twine tie rounds .... way too much shrink, and they don't take long rides well. they keep better also. bought a bunch of year old and two year old net wrap, and it held together better than the freshly baled twine tied.....
however, I think 3x4 big squares is the ONLY way to go.
however, I think 3x4 big squares is the ONLY way to go.
3 M L & C
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Thanks jigs. You get a little rain today?
When hay is in demand it doesnt matter net or twine, i shipped hay to texas and oklahoma last winter and not once was i asked if it was net or twine. BUT when hay is trading slow it seems to be a big deal. If keeping hay over a year i agree twine sucks, but i wouldnt be afraid to haul my fresh twine tied bales anywhere in the country.