JD 14T baler with small tractor

[gdk22984]

My neighbor down the road is looking to bale about a 200 bales from a small field using a 14T and his JD 1025R 25 HP small tractor. All flat land and dropped in field. I told him I had my doubts. He picked it up for 500 bucks in working condition.

I know this baler has low HP requirements, but has anyone heard of anyone using a machine like this to bale? Even on a small scale? Thoughts?

 

[zzvyb6]

I've used a 22 hp yanmar 220D in front of a 14T. No problem. Did not have live power either. When you let the clutch out, it all starts to roll.

Make sure the plunger and fixed knives are sharp, hay is crisp (hear it sizzle when it goes into the throat area), and adjust the hitch height and hitch point to produce a smooth driveline when turning to the right.

Here's my 14T walking the dog:

Hay Baling 214 - YouTube

 

[Texasmark]

My neighbor down the road is looking to bale about a 200 bales from a small field using a 14T and his JD 1025R 25 HP small tractor. All flat land and dropped in field. I told him I had my doubts. He picked it up for 500 bucks in working condition.

I know this baler has low HP requirements, but has anyone heard of anyone using a machine like this to bale? Even on a small scale? Thoughts?

I hooked my 14T to my Ford 2000, about 30 hp and I only did it once..................

 

[Goose69]

Isn't the JD1025R a subcompact.???
I would have my doubts on how well it would work.
BUT if he does do it, and is successful it would make a pretty cool advertising video.. will have to let us know how it goes

 

[gdk22984]

Isn't the JD1025R a subcompact.???
I would have my doubts on how well it would work.
BUT if he does do it, and is successful it would make a pretty cool advertising video.. will have to let us know how it goes

That is correct. It is small, but a claimed 25 (actually a little less) HP. I laughed when he told me, but figured maybe if it's flat land and he goes easy it might do something? Not sure... I'll see if I can be around when this attempt takes place.

 

[powerscol]

Don't laugh. I am running a full size Hesston 4550 with my Bobcat CT 235. 35HP with 26.5 at the PTO. Works well, but I am not in a speed contest. I just slow down when it get tough going. I think he can run the 14T, but he will need to be careful.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Power shouldn't be a problem, weight might be. According to TractorData that 1025R is 1444 lbs. The 14t is 2500 lbs.

I have a 24t which is very similar. I use it with a 35HP tractor which has plenty of power, when the going gets tough the shear pin gives before I run out of power. These balers were meant to be used behind small tractors -- but small tractors were a lot heavier back in the day. I hardly notice it behind my tractor, but my tractor is around 4,000 lbs. A sub-compact should have no problem pulling it, the weight is balanced over the wheels so it's easy to tow, I can move it by myself on a concrete floor. Where it will get squirrelly is if you have to go up, down, or across a hill.

 

[Tx Jim]

Yrs back just for grins I baled some sq bales with my JD BO(14 HP) that weighs 3395#s pulling a JD 214WS. The tractor had no problems pulling baler but I wasn't attempting to set any record of baling sq bales per minute. This experiment was on level ground dropping bales on the ground.

 

[ProjectKing]

Power shouldn't be a problem, weight might be. According to TractorData that 1025R is 1444 lbs. The 14t is 2500 lbs.

I have a 24t which is very similar. I use it with a 35HP tractor which has plenty of power, when the going gets tough the shear pin gives before I run out of power. These balers were meant to be used behind small tractors -- but small tractors were a lot heavier back in the day. I hardly notice it behind my tractor, but my tractor is around 4,000 lbs. A sub-compact should have no problem pulling it, the weight is balanced over the wheels so it's easy to tow, I can move it by myself on a concrete floor. Where it will get squirrelly is if you have to go up, down, or across a hill.

What kind of bale quality do you get with your Deere baler? I need a cheap baler to get started and a Deere or New Holland are on my short list. I don't think I can afford a Hesston inline yet but would like to have one. Gonna be pulling with a 38 horse 4,500 lb tractor.

 

[ProjectKing]

Don't laugh. I am running a full size Hesston 4550 with my Bobcat CT 235. 35HP with 26.5 at the PTO. Works well, but I am not in a speed contest. I just slow down when it get tough going. I think he can run the 14T, but he will need to be careful.

Did you ever try a side pickup baler before moving to the Hesston? Curious your thoughts on the two.