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    NH 68 plunger bearing swap. Wood to HDPE (high density polyethelene)

    Has anyone heard of or had any experience with upgrading the plunger bearings on an old NH 68 to a plastic material such as HDPE? I have an old 68 baler that works great and make good bales but was curious if this has been discussed and/or accomplished? I figured that nothing could be wrong with...
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    Model 68 Baler

    I am looking at purchasing a NH 68 baler. I have to transport it 4 hours over interstate. Can any current owners tell me dimensions of this baler as well as the width of the wheel track?
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    Fence Post tops

    I am curious if any one has any amazing ideas on capping round wooden fence posts. I am NOT looking for a decorative top. I want to cap them to make them weatherproof to prevent rot on the tops were water can soak in. I want something that blends in and looks like the post. Issue is the...
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    Post Driver

    Ran across this locally today. It is for sale for 700.00. It is a front mount and will not match up with my JD 4300. Was thinking of building a 3pt hitch bracket but not sure if it would be worth the work. Anyone can weigh in.
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    Introduction

    Hello all, I have been on here reading and posting for a little while now and figured I should introduce myself. I am a 38 year old firefighter by trade that is living on the farm where I grew up. We have about 80 acres and I grew up farming on it as a kid with an old John Deere 320 one row...
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    3rd function addition to JD 4300

    I have a JD 4300 with a 430 loader that I want to add a 3rd function to use for a grapple that I have. I have been looking at the W.R. Long electric over hydraulic kit aned it appears to meet my needs but not sure if this is the best option. I am not real sure on the specifics of my current...
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    seed crimper

    Posted this question before but did not get much of a response. I am looking to build a seed crimper for rolling oats for horse feed. I want to run it off of the PTO but have not had much luck finding anything on the internet anywhere. Any ideas? I as thinking of making it on a carryall by...
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    Loader issue

    Having a problem with my John Deere 4300 loader. It has recently stopped going higher than 4 feet. It also will not lift the front wheels when the lift is forced down. Pressure relief problem? Ideas? not sure where to to start. The fluid level is fine but there seems to be no power. Help...
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    Oat Crimper

    Has anyone seen or built an oat crimper that is a 3pt and runs off the PTO? I would like to build/buy one for my JD 4300.
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    Oat Crimper Attachment

    Has anyone seen or built an oat crimper for the 3pt that is driven by the PTO. I want to make/get one for my JD 4300.
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