New Holland 855 Baler

Would like your opinion on a NH 855 baler.

Found one right up the road a bit that sounds like it is priced just about right. Owner says it is a hydraulic tie, which sounds good, because I'm just not all that wild about the automatic "Bale Command" electric tie thing. Has had new bearings and new air bladders installed within the past year.

Is there anything about these machines that you simply DON'T like?

I've been around the 851s and currently have this 849, which is the little brother to the 855. Just thinking about something with a little more capacity.

Thanks,

Allan

I think the 855's had Auto wrap as an option and I believe it is almost identical to the system on my 664. This is a purely mechanical system for tying the bales, no electric actuator. Just a buzzer to tell you when to stop driving and when to eject the bale. Makes a beautiful job of tying the bales and ties them the same every time. The other post about a larger loader might also be right.

I'll pester you again. Once you get all that land into alfalfa you should get a tractor with air, heat and a quiet cab.

John

John

Talked to the guy again. He says it is as you say; a simple no "bells and whistles" basic machine. Hydraulic tie and hydraulic dump, just what I want. Nice part is that is is real close by.

I stopped and helped the neighbor hook up his "monitor"/Bale Command the other day on his 855. I want no part of that mickey mouse business. :>)

About the tractor deal, I found a real nice, clean 1486 on ebay; trouble is the the derned thing is in Mass. Can't win fer losin'. :>(

Allan

There is a big difference between autowrap and bale command. Autowrap is a simple mechanical tying system and bale command is the one with the monitor, sensors and all the other go fasters. I wouldn't want bale command either.

John

I really suspect this thing is due for a set of chains. The man stated, "I've always replaced any link or bar I've found cracked".

But, the price is where I could put new chains in it and still be okay.

Dunno, this 849 bales like a little monster, but I can sure tell if I get in a heavy crop, I'll spend most of the day running that tailgate. :>)

Allan

Good point; maybe I should just keep using what I have. Darned thing really works slick and I haven't got anything invested in it either.

'Course, guess I could use that 855 as a "backup". :>)

Allan