Buying Advice Gehl 1375

[WnB farmer]

There is a gehl 1375 round going up for auction next weekend. I have already looked at seems to be in good shape. I am currently running a hesston 5500. Would the gehl be an improvement I think it would at 20yrs newer but not sure. How are gehl parts to get? Please give any pro's con's on the gehl. Only small operation making a 100-200 rolls a year. What would be they price range on these.

Thanks

 

[bigbull338]

personally id pass on the gehl baler as they are supposed tobe out of business.so i dont know if you can get parts for them or not.

 

[Rustyiron]

I had a 1475 and it served me well. It didn't seem to matter how you fed it (the pick up head) it made a nice even tight bale. But they have withdrawn from the ag market and focused on the const. side or things. Check with your local dealer for future parts avail.

 

[Bird]

Ten to twelve years ago, I was using a Gehl round baler; sometimes over a hundred rolls a day and it was a very fine machine. However, it was new at the time and I don't remember the model number. But now, I'd agree with the others who replied. I'd have to think twice about buying one now.

 

[WnB farmer]

Any you guys know what years these balers were built and if they have an open throat or not.

 

[Barry Bowen]

Gehl stopped making farm equipment a few years ago, and all they make now is skid loaders. Parts are getting to be a real problem to get.