First Baler

   / First Baler #23  
At the risk of being late to this party, I was in a similar situation last year and I came up with two "winners" for my tractor. I've got a 45 hp tractor and I wanted to be able to do bales and rolls, and I didn't want to have to upgrade in size of tractor.

I got a New Idea 484 roller that makes 4' round x 5' wide rolls, and it works great with my tractor, even on hills. The baler is simple to operate and as easy to work on as any of them are apt to be. The only negative is that it makes a "soft center" roll and if you handle the rolls a lot with a spike, you can probably get some spongy/messy rolls. Luckily, I'm able to handle mine twice (once in the barn or pile, and once to feed the cows), so not too big of a deal for me.

I also got a JD 24T square balers, and I'm really happy with it as well. Once again, as far as balers go, it's probably as simple as can be expected, and mine has worked pretty well. I just wanted to be able to do a few hundred squares per year for ease of feeding a cow that might be in the barn or lot for a while (sick or watching it for calving trouble or whatever). I've only had a few minor issues with it, nothing too bad, and I've punched out about 2,000 bales in the couple of seasons I've used it (more than I was planning, anyway). I will say that I go sloooooooow with it, just because I would rather spend an extra hour in the seat than 15 minutes digging out a clog/jam replacing shear pins. It could probably handle a little more than I feed it, but I've clogged it a few times (usually in a corner with a big windrow) and that was no fun at all.

I'm sure there are other older, similar balers that would work just as well. Good luck with your search and take care.
 
   / First Baler #24  
It sure gives you something to think about.I know maybe you need more training in the art of baling hay? Thanks for all the replies it's been a lot of fun.
 
   / First Baler #25  
I got some soft cores with my Vermeer 605C. What I've read is when you start the bale you need to slow down and let the baler work on the bale a bit more to compact it. I'll be trying that next season.
 
   / First Baler #26  
I got some soft cores with my Vermeer 605C. What I've read is when you start the bale you need to slow down and let the baler work on the bale a bit more to compact it. I'll be trying that next season.


A C??? whoa that should be a good testimony for Vermeer lol. Did you by it new? :D
 
   / First Baler #27  
Gehl is another option for low horsepower requirements. Iv rolled many rolls with a 5211 Zetor pullin a 1865 Gehl baler
 
   / First Baler #28  
With your HP you can run just about any entry or mid size baler, just look at HP requirements. From my limited experience I can recommend an in-line baler such as the Hesston 4550, or 4570. The new versions are the Hesston 1835 and next model up. Your speed will be dictated by your windrow and field conditions. Good luck.

PS Fast is not always good, but sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do, but we pay the price later.
 
   / First Baler #29  
-Navasot- No I picked it up about 2 years ago. Paid $1000 for it and only had to do minor repairs to get it back to field ready. I'm pulling it with my JD5103. Got to try it for the first time this year and it worked great.
 

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