Hay Pics from "08

[Hoosier Hay Man]

On this cold January day it is nice to look at some hay pics from warmer days! Mowing with a 1466 with 479 NH Haybine and JD 4430 with 489 NH Haybine. Orchard/alfalfa mix.

Mowing first cut, about 3 weeks late! Great yield though!

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[Hoosier Hay Man]

Some more 08' baling pics. Small square with JD 4430 and NH 315. Large rounds with a NH 658 and JD4430.

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[Hoosier Hay Man]

Whole lot warmer then! Can't wait till the hay is a growin again!!!

 

[Oleozz]

Now those are great pics, thanks for posting. Looks like you had a good year for hay making, hope 09 is just as productive.

 

[JDPN]

Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[deereguy]

Great pics!! Love summer and the smell of fresh cut hay. Nice line of clean, well cared for equipment.
I assume the A/C doesn't work on the 4430?
What is the white PVC that looks like it goes across the pic you posted at 9:30a? Is it a reflection from the cab?

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

I assume the A/C doesn't work on the 4430?
What is the white PVC that looks like it goes across the pic you posted at 9:30a? Is it a reflection from the cab?

Thanks for the comments Guys! The A/C got weak when we were trying to finish first cutting. I got it fixed before second cutting thank goodness. Talk about a dusty cab. What appears to be PVC is a reflection.

The air definitly doesn't work on the IH1466. With the cab doors open and windows you get great air flow. I prefer driving the JD4430 without a doubt, best cab in the industry, but I love to hear the 1466 work. They made a Great engine!

 

[funny farmer]

It almost brings a tear to my eye. I think I'm suffering from what they call cabin fever. It's amazing how green everything looks when your used to looking at nothing but white for 4 months. How intechangable are the parts from a 479,and a 489? I was looking at a 489 a couple months ago and it looked almost exactly as my 479, although there was some differences but I can't remember now what they were.

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

There is quite alot of differences between a 479 and 489. The 488 is the newer version of the 479. The newer 489's were numbered 492's and then 1465's. I think they may have discontinued the 1465's? The only side pull they sell is the 488 design I think. It is an older design than the 489.

I liked the 489 design myself. I have added some pics of both.
NH 489 479 (same as current model 488) beside the 489

side view 479

side view 489

Rear view of 489

Rear veiw of 479

Hopes this helps.
Both are very good designs and durable haybines.

 

[funny farmer]

It must have been the 488 I was looking at when i was at the dealer then. Sharp looking machines, I hope that when my 479 breaks down that I'll be able to find parts for it. The rollers are shot now and I don't think it would be worth it to replace them. But then again, I haven稚 priced them out so I'm not sure what it would cost.