square baler

[spink885]

Was wondering what would be a good square baler to use with my JD A. I have my Great-Grandpa's NH 66 baler which is good shape but would like a newer one to use so that the 66 dosn't get wore out. Plan on doing about 1,500 bales a year, 2,000 as a max. Don't need a kicker as most would be baled on the ground.

 

[NY 986]

We had a New Holland 270 and that was pretty good and could be bought reasonable. John Deere 224 or 336 too.

 

[LarryT]

you might look for something self powered for a little smoother operation.

 

[msb]

You are not going to wear the 66 out at 1,500 bales year unless it is already about worn out.That would only be 15,000 bales in 10 years. Run it and let grampa smile in Heaven.

 

[GordoSD]

Agree. About 3 bales a minute out of it. 10 hours a year won't wear much.

Gordo

 

[spink885]

It's in pretty good shape as it's been sitting probley the last 35 years in my Great-Grandpa's barn. I bought a another 66 this last summer for spare parts. So I will just plan on running it behind my A. Thanks guys.