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    Buying Advice  JD 328 Baler Purchase Questions

    I have a IH 440 baler which is seriously showing its age blows shear bolts and knots on a regular basis and I don't really want to spend a lot on getting it tuned up this year. Got a shiny flyer from jd with 328 baler on sale. Wondering if the new ones are as good or better than the old ones...
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    Rotary Cutter  Land Pride or JD Rotary Mower

    Hi. I have a land pride RCR1860 which has worked well for 3 years. Now I got a bigger tractor 70 HP and would like to trade up to the RCR 2672. Anyone have experience with that series? Anyway driving home yesterday someone had a brand new 2008? Jd mx6 which I bought on the spur of the moment...
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    Curved bales?

    Hello, I just spent four frustrating days baling with my "new" IH 440. Lost a lot of knots on the cut side and had the twine wrap around that knot holder a lot. But worst of all the bales were all curved. They were curved out to the cut side as if that side's knots slipped or something. The hay...
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    Tractor Sizing  M7040 Drive Ratio

    Got my new M7040 4x4 Hydraulic Shuttle shift two weeks ago and really like it. No cab alo M200N loader. Just wondering what the front to rear drive ratio is on it - does anyone know? Reason I am asking is because I got the 11.2 fronts and the dealer said I needed to get 18.4 to match for the...
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    Buying Advice  8x8 or 12x12

    I am looking to get a new tractor and am 99% sure it will be a Kubota M7040. The last decision to make is if I should go for the 12x12 transmission option? Any advice on durability etc. My worry is that with the 8x8 I will be riding the clutch when parking wagons or mowing. Also does anyone...
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