[AT] Baling - Still

[charliehill]

those with high speed internet connections check out this video. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anqGtsl29R0
see what the guys down under do with wheat straw.  About 6 min. into the 
video is where the heavy lifting starts.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herbert Metz" <metz-h.b at mindspring.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Baling - Still


>
> 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
> 10
>>
>> 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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