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FC

05-19-2004 08:34:32




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I have approx. 50-60 acres of hay which will need baled soon. In past years I had it baled in big round bales on shares, however for the past 2 years there seems to be far too much hay left over, thus no one wants to bother with it. Last year I used a rotary cutter (brush hog), and burning to get my fields cleaned off so the hay went to waste more or less. I am considering baling it in small square bales (I know it is hard work), and trying to sell the small bales. There seems to be some market for the small bales for those who like myself who do not have the equipment to handle the big bales. Ironically I sold my square baler a few years back thinking I did not have a use for it any longer. I am looking at a NH 69 Super Hayliner. Any comments on this baler? Things to look out for? I will be pulling it with a small tractor, either my C Farmall, or 8N Ford. [Yes, I have baled with both these tractors in the past using both an old International 45 and a small Massey Ferguson baler]

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casey

05-20-2004 07:08:27




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 Re: hay dilemna in reply to FC, 05-19-2004 08:34:32  
where are you located that hay is so hard to get rid of? here in eastern SD hay is gold, not only locally. i'm originally from WI and guys i still know back there truck tons and tons of hay in from SD. theres big money in it. last year i only had 25 big rounds. locally i could get $50 to $75 a ton but selling to WI i got $100 ton. this year i plan on alot more hay.



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FC

05-20-2004 08:03:21




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 Re: Re: hay dilemna in reply to casey, 05-20-2004 07:08:27  
I am in Missouri. There seems to be a surplus left over from last year. Since very few bale the small bales any longer around here (especially around here) I have been told there is a pretty good market for them. Just trying to salvage my crop this year.



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Jim in michigan

05-20-2004 06:49:12




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 Re: hay dilemna in reply to FC, 05-19-2004 08:34:32  
I have baled using both tractors you mention,, its a lil tricky at times,, but works fine, as for the 69,, I have a 68 that is the best baler I have ever used (and I have used all colors) you shouldnt have any trouble,,I believe the 69 has a lil short tongue though so it is close to the tractor,,,Jim



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bstrucker

05-19-2004 18:50:19




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 Re: hay dilemna in reply to FC, 05-19-2004 08:34:32  
The 69's worked good as long as you don't crowd them,then they won't tie.Running it with a C or 8N you should be OK



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Jared in VT

05-19-2004 12:48:53




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 Re: hay dilemna in reply to FC, 05-19-2004 08:34:32  
FC, You sound like you know what you are doing. The NH 68 is a fine, relaible baler with excellent parts availability. It has a pretty good power match to your tractors also. Buy the Super 68 if you have a choise. It is a little faster and has an extra row of tines in the hay pick-up that leaves less hay in the field. I've owned both the NH 66 and 68. The 66 is very poky, but the 68 cuff's right along. Nothing wrong with the Wisconsin engine units either. Just spray Marvel Mystery Oil occationaly into the intake to keep the valves from sticking! Good luck,
Jared

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NMfarmboy

05-19-2004 15:37:38




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 Re: Re: hay dilemna in reply to Jared in VT, 05-19-2004 12:48:53  
We pulled a Wisconsin powered NH baler for years with a Super C. If I remember correctly, the model 66 and 68 NH were PTO, and there is no way a C or 8N will handle that.



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Hugh MacKay

05-19-2004 18:42:18




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 Re: Re: Re: hay dilemna in reply to NMfarmboy, 05-19-2004 15:37:38  
I know a farm family who baled 20,000 to 25,000 bales with a pto baler every year with a C, SC, 200, 230, etc. I list all of those as I think they had one of each. Those little tractors didn't last them very long.



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dan

05-19-2004 19:02:30




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: hay dilemna in reply to Hugh MacKay, 05-19-2004 18:42:18  
I would try to find a baler with a wisconsin motor. that way the lack of live pto won't be such a problem. I would also use the c to pull it
our ford 8n seems a little too fast to pull a 68 baler if your windrows are a little big.



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Chris Brown

05-19-2004 12:26:31




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 Re: hay dilemna in reply to FC, 05-19-2004 08:34:32  
I don't know what part of the country you are in ,but around here northeast Mo.there is always someone looking for a place to cut hay.If you were close to me I would do the job myself and give you $5.00-$7.50 per bale and I'd take it all. That seems to be about the going rate around here. I'd put an ad in the local ad paper/shopper .



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