Gonna Try It

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Allan in NE

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Dunno,

Guess I'm getting old and soft.

There was a day not so long ago that I'd just yank the duals, bale the hay and then put the duals back on to plant wheat.

However, hub mounted duals and I just don't seem to see eye to eye. And, I don't think I wanna bale all that hay with an open station tractor.

Hope I don't end up regretting this setup. :>(

Allan

 

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Anonymous-0

Well-known Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Go ahead I'd try it too, but one senior moment and you'll be fixing tin all winter.

 

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1936

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

My friend alway says he try any thing once and twice if he likes it.

 

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GordoSD

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Maybr just take the left one off and only turn left?

Gordo

 

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keh

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Concentrate on the job. Leave the radio off.

KEH

 

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RodinNS

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Driveline can't turn any sharper anyhow... Go fer it.

Rod

 

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IaGary

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

I use to bale with duals all the time Allan.

You really have to cramp it hard to get to where you are there. Rarely happens in the field.

My baler did have a longer hitch.

Go for it.

Gary

 

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thurlow

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Baled with a 4430 with duals for years; never a problem.

 

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steveormary

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Allan;

Just dont turn too short!!!

steveormary

 

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johndeerefan

Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

We bale with a 1086 with duals all the time. They are never taken off. Never had a problem with turning. If you get into a part of the field where it comes to a point and you can't turn, just back up then turn.

Some people make it into a bigger problem than it really should be. I wouldn't take them off for the world.

 

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Lumpy

Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Turn any shorter and you'll be replacing the u-joints and or pto shaft any way!

 

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randallinMo

Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

For some reason, something tells me that even if ALL of us had told you it was a bad idea..........you would have tried it anyway! No risky, no makey.
'Enjoy your posts. Go for it.

 

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fixerupper

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Allen, if you do take the duals off sometime, take some advice from someone who has a bad back and sore shoulder, and use your loader with the grapple claw to move and install the duals. You drive up to the dual, gingerly grab it with the claw and you have it trapped. My claw doesn"t have a lot of power so it won"t puncture the tire, but if your claw has any oomph at all, be careful. Jim

 

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Allan in NE

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Naw, don't think so 'cause I've never done this before.

I've got another squawk box that I was just about to put on the little tractor.

But darn! I've got a lot of hay to put up and the idea of that open tractor without the cab kind of shut me off. :>(

Allan

 

Janicholson

Well-known Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Bolt or screw a piece of 3/16" steel rod to the sheetmetal of the baler where the wheel is close to touching. When the rod hits the lugs, it will make a terrible racket early enough (depending on the length of the rod) to warn you of the issue. A curb feeler in reverse! JimN

 

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NEIADan

Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Do as you wish? I did twice first time no problem, second time only cost $650 for a new baler door. if it can happen it will here.

 

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Rick Kr

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

You're looking at this all wrong. This is a reason to buy a dedicated "bailer" tractor. Just set it up with singles and go.

Rick

 

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kyplowboy

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

You can do it. Some people leave the duals on to bale here. With your long straight windrows you will be fine. You don't have many of them little long dog leg field we have. Leave plenty of room on the ends and might not want to turn too sharp to get the next one, might have to get every other one. Good luck and let us know who it works out.

Dave

 

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Gary from Muleshoe

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Did it work or did the baler try to come up and set with in the seat?

 

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Rick Kr

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• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

Jeeze,
Wish I would re-read/spellcheck before I hit post.

I know, I know, its a baler.

 

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Anonymous-0

Well-known Member

• Aug 20, 2009

• #1

just cut down on your turning arc, but a problem if you are leaning down patting the dog at the time.

 

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johndeerefan

Member

• Aug 25, 2009

• #1

Here's proof you can bale with duals on. Sorry for the quality, it was taken with a phone.