14T baler

[James fulton]

I am looking at a JD 14T baler. It is in good shape and is baling but the left knotter frame is cracked. Is this knotter frame interchangeable with any others from JD?

[Barry 1]

The parts site shows they used 3 different ones,depends on serial #,the last one for 47540 and up,is the same as a 24T. Do you know what the serial # is?

[James fulton]

The # is 181407. What I am wondering about is the casting that holds all of the guts for the knotter. It is cracked by the twine disk. I can get it welded if needed but would rather replace it.

Thanks.

[walkerscreek]

i have a 14t bailer with i believe to be the old style knotters. everything works great but the left side facing the tractors knots tail is a bit to short. and sometimes slips the knot which as you all know is a real pain. how do i adjust the tail length?

[Sraczi]

I would have a "very" experienced/certified welder nickel rod weld the knotter casting together. This will be extra easy if there are no casting chunks missing. Don't have the casting brazed... probably won't hold long.

I had a cracked knotter on my 24T I was bringing back to life. When I saw the new & ebay prices of these, welding it was my only option. I found a chunk of the casting that had broken off which made the job only $30!!