[AT] Baling - Still

[Herbert Metz]

Ralph
Appreciated the pic; hydraulics is definitely the better method of
lifting/moving haybales.
Also, appreciated the good, old faithful, barn in the background.   Ours
was very similar in size and shape, except without the cupola; however it
was soon destroyed when the folks retired, sold the farm,  and moved to
town.   Was glad they could retire and relax (somewhat) as both had worked
hard all of their life.
I can personally relate to that barn in another manner; our both sagging a
bit in the middle.
Hope your winter is mild.
Herb 

> [Original Message]
> From: Ralph Goff <alfg at sasktel.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 12/2/2009 10:59:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Baling - Still
>
> Its surprising just how cheap some of the early New Holland round balers
are 
> now. If you can find one that isn't worn out they will do a decent job of 
> rolling hay into big rolls that are easily handled with a front end
loader 
> spike. I find my arthritic knee is a lot better since I switched from
small 
> square bales to round.
> This NH 847 round baler makes a smaller bale than some of the bigger
models 
> but if you have a small acreage and only a few animals to feed it is a
good 
> economical alternative. I got mine for $1200 at a farm auction. I hear it 
> can be quite expensive to replace the chains when they need it but I try
to 
> oil them frequently in hopes of extending their life. Plus its a good
method 
> of using up used motor oil on the farm.
> The only complaint I have so far is that occasionally the cross bars on
the 
> chain will bend and I don't know why. I have straightened them, one broke 
> and I re-inforced it internally and welded it back together. I think the 
> bigger balers had heavier cross bars  than this 847.
> The finished product can be seen here. Took this pic yesterday after our 
> first snowfall.
>
http://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=772
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>
> Ralph in Sask.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Waugh" <pwaugh at embarqmail.com>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Baling - Still
>
>
> > Next summer may be interesting. We only have 10 acres, and the price was
> > right. A round baler would be nice :))
> >
> > Paul - IN
>
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