Jim at NineTrees
New member
Hey all, I am still on the lookout for a baler and think that I may have found one. Any IH 47 twine baler. It does not look bad in general, no rust, barn stored but all good things have issues and this baler has a couple.
The guy is selling it on consignment for $900.00, so that is good cause I do not have a bunch of $$$'s. Last year he was baling and it was missing half the bales. When I was looking at the knotters the bill hooks are bunched up with old plastic twine that was a cheaper variety (I had thought that these balers work better with sisal and a higher quality). And the knotters are each in different positions which I think then the timing must be off.
So is this baler any good? I have heard mixed reviews. I am only baling 10-15 acres (rotating pastures) with two cuttings. The tractor is a 45 horse with a 38 pto so that should not be an issue with this baler (min is 35 pto).
As always, any suggestion like run away before I waste my money is greatly appreciate. I have to say, this baler looks really good, good rubber, no rust, drive is in good shape, there is some paint flaking off but not bad.
So what to look for or should I pass and keep looking for a different baler.
thanks
jim
The guy is selling it on consignment for $900.00, so that is good cause I do not have a bunch of $$$'s. Last year he was baling and it was missing half the bales. When I was looking at the knotters the bill hooks are bunched up with old plastic twine that was a cheaper variety (I had thought that these balers work better with sisal and a higher quality). And the knotters are each in different positions which I think then the timing must be off.
So is this baler any good? I have heard mixed reviews. I am only baling 10-15 acres (rotating pastures) with two cuttings. The tractor is a 45 horse with a 38 pto so that should not be an issue with this baler (min is 35 pto).
As always, any suggestion like run away before I waste my money is greatly appreciate. I have to say, this baler looks really good, good rubber, no rust, drive is in good shape, there is some paint flaking off but not bad.
So what to look for or should I pass and keep looking for a different baler.
thanks
jim