327 baler vs 336

[Doug D]

Is there any significant difference other than age between these two models? Looked at one of each today.Looked very similar.Any info greatly appreciated.

 

[Bob]

It's been a long time since I've been around them, but doesn't the 327 make a smaller bale?

 

[jd-tom]

Except for some small details, they are both identical.

 

[ArleninOr]

Same baler just little things that are different.Both are 14x18 balers. If memory serves me the pick-up on the 327 has less pick-up teeth. If they are close in price I would go with the 336 as it is a little newer machine.336 should have a bigger driveline and bigger tires. More of a flotation type than the 327. Look close at knotters and see if thay are a one piece or two piece where the main shaft goes thru. Any idea what year they are? If you were close to me I would be glad to check them out for you.There are a lot of ?'s that should be asked about a baler before buying not just the standard "Does it Bale"? If you can hook it to a tractor and let it run at an idle you may be able to hear any bearings or rollers that may ba getting loose or ready to go. My e-mail is open should you require any thing more.

 

[Tx Jim]

ArleninOr,
I thought the last digit in model number denoted series on JD baler. So wouldn't the 327 be newer than the 336? I know the 337 is a later model. I think the 327 is a smaller capacity baler of the 2 models

 

[Doug in IL]

Yes, a 327 is a newer baler than a 336. A 327 is the economy priced baler of the "7" series. Though older, I probably go with the 336.

 

[Anonymous-0]

The 327 is a newer baler then the 336 we had both and id take the 327 hands down we make 6000 to 10000 bales a year so i know what im taking about lol.

 

[ArleninOr]

Corey,327 is older and is the economy version. 80 strokes per min vs 93 on the 336 cat 4 driveline vs cat 5 on the 336 4 bars in the pick-up vs 6 in the 336. Either way both good balers as the knotters are the same. 327 for the guy with smaller patches of hay or not in a very big hurry. By the way I do custom baling and ran just shy of 30,000 bales of hay through a JD 338 baler that I bought new in 1994. It is currently in my shop getting new plunger rails,bearings, and knives. Replaced my knotters 2 years ago not because they wore out but because something caused the knotter shaft to break. (fatigue maybe) Who knows but I fix and keep going. Also have a spare baler that has not been used by me since I bought my 338.

 

[isuvinny]

336 is a great baler. We ran one for many years. Baled 5,000 + bales a year with very few problems. 327 is newer, but one model lower, so not as high capacity. Either would be good.

 

[tim s]

Deere has made very few changes in thier balers since 1974, I have been working on them since then, and I believe they are as good as any other brand,,but there is room for improvements, they spend a milion bucks a day on research and development, but I don't think a dime of it goe's to the sguare balers...

 

[Anonymous-0]

I have a JD 327 square baler I want to sell. It is really a sweet machine. Where do I find the serial number, info re: the year, etc? I"m trying to deduce a fair price to ask.