Bale Hauling

[rusty6]

Had a load of bales left to haul that I needed to get done before the cold weather settles in. Its a 5 mile trip one way on an open tractor. Nice weekend with above normal temps so the old Massey Super 90 was back on the job. Still some nice leaf scenery out there but we will lose a lot today in the high winds forecast.

 

[Eric in IL]

I would have volunteered for that job free of charge. There is just something I like about the sound of those Perkins diesels they put in a Super 90.

 

[rusty6]

(quoted from post at 10:14:50 10/11/22) I would have volunteered for that job free of charge. There is just something I like about the sound of those Perkins diesels they put in a Super 90.

The Perkins 300 is a great engine for sure. Too bad the power steering pump is so weak though. Its getting to the point I have to keep the rpms up on the engine to have good steering at low speeds handling bales.

 

[BillinCentralMO]

Nice picture. Always look forward to your posts. Congratulations on another crop year.

 

[rustyfarmall]

Riding an open tractor in nice weather is a real pleasure.

 

[Bruce from Can.]

I have been hauling a few bales home this past few
days too. My trip is 25 miles one way. So I like to get
the load strapped down good.

The water you see in the distance is just over a mile
across, and not a ripple on it, beautiful fall day

 

[Vito]

Are you selling some or will your cow/ calf operation eat all of it?

 

[Bruce from Can.]

Not exactly sure how much I will need, and I dont mind having some carry over. Barns are full, and this stuff will have to sit outside, and get fed first.

 

[flying belgian]

Does a 90 have a pretty decent road speed?

 

[rusty6]

(quoted from post at 17:10:12 10/11/22) Does a 90 have a pretty decent road speed?

Yes, that is the only reason I use it rather than the JD 2140. High speed, weak steering and no brakes. Sounds like a great combination, right? :lol:

 

[JOLJTO-30]

(quoted from post at 17:54:51 10/11/22)

(quoted from post at 17:10:12 10/11/22) Does a 90 have a pretty decent road speed?

Yes, that is the only reason I use it rather than the JD 2140. High speed, weak steering and no brakes. Sounds like a great combination, right? :lol:

 

[JOLJTO-30]

Nice wagon, what is the horsepower, is it 90 horse or something else?

 

[rusty6]

(quoted from post at 06:12:05 10/12/22) Nice wagon, what is the horsepower, is it 90 horse or something else?

The wagon used to be a 1946 Ford truck. Its heavy duty. Dual 7.50x20 tires on the original axle. The Super 90 is rated around 70 pto horsepower I believe. Any little rise in the road will make it work a little harder in 8th gear with that load of 11 bales.

 

[Destroked 450]

Hauled 70 bales of second cut last week but used my truck and trailer to make the 6 mile trip