I'm thinking of buying a used round baler this spring. As of now I'm still in the "dark ages" with an old Int. 37 square baler. I have never been around a round baler and most local folks tell me to buy a high moisture machine.
I don't raise any livestock and pretty much sell all of my hay. I believe I need to stay in a 4x4 machine for ease of handling the rolls but a 4x5 wouldn't be out of the question. As for horsepower, my biggest tractor is a NH TN75. And most baling conditions will be on flat ground.
I'd like to stay in Agco-Massey, New Holland or maybe JD lines for local parts availability.
As of now I can only store my round bales outside so net wrap might be my best option but I'm not sure how that compares with the cost of twine and possibility bagging my bales?
Any thoughts on what brands and models I should start looking for?
I don't raise any livestock and pretty much sell all of my hay. I believe I need to stay in a 4x4 machine for ease of handling the rolls but a 4x5 wouldn't be out of the question. As for horsepower, my biggest tractor is a NH TN75. And most baling conditions will be on flat ground.
I'd like to stay in Agco-Massey, New Holland or maybe JD lines for local parts availability.
As of now I can only store my round bales outside so net wrap might be my best option but I'm not sure how that compares with the cost of twine and possibility bagging my bales?
Any thoughts on what brands and models I should start looking for?