New Holland 851

[Gary in Indy]

Recently bought a 851 and would like to try it out tonight. Can anyone tell me where the tail gate latches are located?

 

[SVcummins]

They are on the bottom of the gate if I remember right there Is rod that latches them but its been long time since I sent my 851 away . I know several here still use them

 

[Traditional Farmer]

851 doesn't have tailgate latches.

 

[Gary in Indy]

Thanks for the reply. What holds the gate shut, just the cylinders?

 

[SVcummins]

That one has a valve under the hitch on the front of the baler if no latches I gave my book I had away so I cant help much

 

[Traditional Farmer]

Really just the cylinders,the valve only works if the cylinders and the tractor hydraulics are working correctly.If the gate won't stay closed almost always the cylinders need repacking.
After hooking the baler up raise and lower the gate fully a few times to purge any air in the lines.

 

[Gary in Indy]

Traditional Farmer

SVcummins


Thank you for your help.

 

[Moline_guy]

You will have to cycle the end gate before you start baling after tractor has been shutoff or you haven't baled for a length of time. These balers work best if the hay is a little tough rather than too dry. If you are baling short dry hay, you need to throttle back and get some hay in and the core started before revving up the rpms.