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    Inline baler model numbers MF, Hesston, AgCo

    Hello all, Would anyone have the model numbers cross referenced for the inline small sqare balers. Agco, Hesston, New Idea, MF, Case. I'm looking for a used one and it seems the same Hesston baler was put under all these brands. I'll start: MF1835/Hesston????/AGCO????/New Idea????/Case...
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    Tractor SCV coupler won't connect/ collar stays in.

    Hello All, My tractor rear couplers are giving me fits. One of them I cannot get to take the male couple from my implement. I've pushed but it won't go in. In the past I've sprayed WD40 around the female end and hit the inner collar. Sometimes that works. But it isn't moving it this time...
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    JD 336 square baler sheer pin

    Hello, I bought a used John Deere 336 baler. I baled about 200 bales fine. While baling, I noticed the fly wheel had sheered a pin. But it was still baling. I shut it down. the flywheel was spinning free. Started back up and still was making a bale. I thought a flywheel sheer pin would...
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    Need a cell phone app for tracking field work?

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of a cell phone app that tracks tractor position in field. I use a pasture sprayer that has a 36ft. wide coverage. But I would like to more precisely spray such that I don't miss areas or double spray. Does anyone know of a good cell phone app that you...
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    Proud to be joining the Massy Family with a MF 5612

    How much DEF will a 5612 use. Hello all, Just ordered A MF 5612. If you are shopping for a MF, check into the Equine Discount. On the downside, I don't care to much to know have a tractor where I have to add DEF (Diesel Exhaust fluid). Anyone out there have experience for how much DEF I...
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    Buying Advice  Visio roof option on MF 5612, is it a good idea?

    I was in at Massey dealer discussing the MF 5612 tractor. I saw that they offer a visio roof (moonroof) this in the 5600 series. It is a $1500 option but would be nice to have as I do a lot of stacking round bales in tight barn spaces. There was a comment that the visio roof adds heat during...
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    Anyone out there know about Front PTO and Front 3pt.

    Hello, I'm looking to invest in a 100hp tractor and looking at the JD 6105M or the MF 5610 or 5400 series. I'd like to add a front PTO and Front 3pt. onto these. Larforge makes the OEM for the JD. I think about a 12,000 add on. Anyone know much about Front PTO and Front 3pt for use here in...
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    Help! Lift arms raise to the top at start-up

    Hello, I have a 2004 Fendt 209P. Everytime when I start the tractor, the lift arms raise immediately to the top max position. I have the selector switch in the 'stop' position. I read the manual and when the selector switch is in the 'stop' position, the lift arms should not move except by...
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    I'm ready to buy a tractor but could use some help

    Hello Tractor Net Friends, I've recently moved back to the Midwest and ready to buy a tractor for my 90 acres. I will do mostly hay (cut/rake/bale/haul), small field work (plowing/sowing) and digging post holes for future berry patch. Below are my "must have" specifications. I've visited a...
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    Need advice on TN85FA or similiar vineyard tractors for hay operations

    Hello all NH fans: Wanting to know about the New Holland TN tractor lines. Like the TN85FA. I currently have purchased 90 acres of hay ground but I'm looking to convert some over to berry and vineyard (approx. 10 acres). I was hoping to buy one tractor that does all. Does anyone have...
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    Need list of ground speed for tractors

    Hello, I am currently living in the Netherlands. The tractors here in Europe have a fast road gear. I've seen some cruising down the road at 60 kph. Which is around 35 mph. Farmers here don't use trucks so the tractor is used on the farm and to tranport. As I move back to the U.S., I will...
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