Transporting a baler

[CliffordK]

1 hr sounds like a relatively short haul, but perhaps it depends on the route.

Towing the baler on the ground is probably better than on a trailer.

Keep in mind that the floatation AG tires are rated for much slower speeds than the highway tires. Verify what your baler has on it, and consider mounting highway tires.

Personally, I would rather tow on the freeway during off-peak hours than towing on winding country roads. Get a good set of magnetic lights for it.

Inline Square balers are significantly narrower than the traditional balers, and not over-width.

Why don't you call whoever is in charge of the toll booths and talk to them about your baler, and towing it through their system during off-peak hours (midnight? Early Sunday AM?)

 

[pmgeiss]

I just hauled a NH 273 w54 thrower on a flat trailer. Chained it on each side picked it up with a skid loader on one and big NH tractor on the other side. Backed the trailer under. Put a wood block under the axle on the pickup side and pulled off the wheel. Used the same technique to lift it off on the other end with no problems. I was going to pull it home, but a bit nervous about wheels and bearings for 150 mile road trip. Side note: Owners manual said 2150 pounds. The inboard side definetely weighs more than half that. Be careful when you pick it up to make sure you can handle the weight.

 

[CliffordK]

The 570 Specs are here:
http://www.triebold.com/products/pdf/baler_sq_565specs1.pdf

It states that it is 3393 to 3529 lbs.
It recommends transport speed at 20 MPH.

It may be significantly heavier on the plunger side than the pickup side.

At least for the Freeman, the transport speed depends on the tires, AG/Floatation vs Highway.

Hopefully I'll just drive my baler home tomorrow

 

[AKfish]

You do realize the PU attach. on a 346 is about a foot wider than a 336? Can a farmer haul over width farm equip.loads in AK without a permit?

No permit, no flashing lights, no wide load sign, no pilot car - if you're less than 10 feet wide - so, 9ft. 11in.; I'm good to go! Lot's of fishing boats on the roads up here with just a yellow "wide Load" sign on front and back with an amber warning light up to 12'.

AKfish

 

[Dirtyho]

AK the only thing prettier than that load is the lab! Thanks for all the advice on towing but my luck, I called the guy to tell him I would buy the 570 nh baler but he just sold it,maybe a blessing in disguise. I bought a 336 today with a 30 kicker, baler has been kept in the garage and hasnt been used for three year, the guy bought a 348 and has been using that. The baler is extremely clean and cared for the owner owns a heavy equip co and religiously serviced it. I went over it and checked all the wear spot and its very tight. As far as towing its only 30 miles away and no highways or toll booths. I think I might be better off with the JD because there is a dealer only 20 min. away(parts) NH is about an hour. He gave me manual for the baler and one for the kicker, $3,000.00 If it ever stops raining we'll see how she goes. Ill try to post some pics of her tomorrow thanks again for all your input.

 

[Dirtyho]

Couldnt figure out how to do the pictures but I baled a little hay today 85 bales missed 1 bale kicker works great was hitting the back of 18 ft wagon very pleased with the baler

 

[wmonroe]

Funny how things always seem to work out, sounds like you got a very nice baler.