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Brokenwrench

09-06-2005 10:32:27




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Well, I started baling my last cutting yesterday, and about 50 bales into it the old 24T gave up. Seems when it switched bales of twine, as luck would have it, the knot ended up getting lodged in the knotter. This was pretty thick hay, so by the time I noticed it the needles had tripped again, something got outta whack, and now I have a three piece, removable knotter:( JD service manager is a good friend so I had him stop by on his way to work and check it out. By the look on his face I knew this was trouble. Needless to say she`s now sitting at JD with about $1,000 worth of fixing needing to be done. To fix or not to fix that is the question. This baler is in great shape otherwise, I`ve owned it for the past 5 yrs. Baling about 1,200 bales a year, I can`t remember the last bale it missed,(until now)
I`m leaning toward having it fixed right and hopefully being done with it. Somebody tell me if I`m crazy to stick that kind of money in an old machine. Thanks Brokenwrench

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RodinNS

09-06-2005 19:00:43




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Brokenwrench, 09-06-2005 10:32:27  
Don't know squat about the Deere balers, but my general philosophy is that you're better with the devil you know..... Given that parts are still readily available, and reasonable in cost, I would fix the baler. I've got an old orphan Ford baler, that works pretty good given it's well past it's prime. The biggest problem is getting some parts. But, I'm happy to keep it going for all I do with it, and so far, it hasn't needed anything major.....knock on wood.....
You know what you have, and you have an idea on what it will cost to fix. Then it will be fixed. Just make sure it won't need a pile of other things after this is fixed. That's where I'd draw the line on fixing. If you can actually find a good used baler in the thousand dollar range, and yours needs a lot more work, then it's worth a look. The only problem is that the thousand dollar baler may need everything yours needs..... and then some. Best of luck.

Rod

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RickL

09-06-2005 16:59:43




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Brokenwrench, 09-06-2005 10:32:27  
If you like the baler and have had good luck with it I would have it fixed. This will give you peace of mind and you will know the history of the baler if you have had it that long. Just because you buy another baler that does not mean it will be any better maybe newer but you are still starting all over as far as finding outs its headaches also. they are alll mechanical and will all have there days. Example I had a deere unit excellent luck with it sold it to go larger capacity and found unit that was new and never used,fellow died week after delivery i bought it and that first season was a nightmare. I still have it and after doing alot of adjusting and setting it now will really eat hay but sure made me wonder after that first season. but Now I know the history of baler etc that can be worth more sometimes then buying used and starting over again sometimes. If you like it thats all that matters

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old

09-06-2005 10:51:52




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Brokenwrench, 09-06-2005 10:32:27  
Thats sort of a catch 22 if you do it may last a long time but it could also have something else go. Or you could by another 24T and keep that one around for parts. In my area you can pick up a working 24T or 14T for less then $500



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Dave H (MI)

09-06-2005 16:34:59




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 Re: baler blues in reply to old, 09-06-2005 10:51:52  
Personally, I'd run like a R.A. if someone tried to get me to fork out $1000 on a 24T. Y'all need a parts machine or maybe you HAVE a parts machine and need another 24T that works. Don't give up on these though....great balers.

Just as an aside, I was just over on the N board and was wondering how good a sense of humor old has.



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old

09-06-2005 21:39:07




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Dave H (MI), 09-06-2005 16:34:59  
What you talking about, LOL. Shoot I've probably even got the parts out here to fix his 24T but I also do have a lot of junk around the place.



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Tim Shultz

09-06-2005 18:30:53




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Dave H (MI), 09-06-2005 16:34:59  
just buy a new frame if thats all that is wrong with it...
I broke the knotter frame on my 24T and I fixed it for about $250...
but don't take it to the dealer... cost ya' way too f0ckin much! that $50 an hour shop fee will 'bout kill ya'....
send my an e-mail if you need to know anything else.. steerboy89@hotmail.com
Tim Shultz



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Can't even use my name

09-07-2005 12:17:26




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Tim Shultz, 09-06-2005 18:30:53  
$50 an hour! I think you mean $80 or more an hour.



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Tim Shultz

09-07-2005 15:19:07




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Can't even use my name, 09-07-2005 12:17:26  
well at gilsingers for the easy stuff it is sround $50 an hour...
by the way can't, what was it you wanted to know 'bout the big squares?
boss got home today so I can give him a call if ya' want..
or send me an E-mail and I will give you his phone number and YOU can call him, lol
Tim Shultz steerboy89@hotmail.com



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Can't even use my name

09-07-2005 18:18:06




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 Re: baler blues in reply to Tim Shultz, 09-07-2005 15:19:07  
Forgot what I asked for a minute there. Just curious if ya'll bought from the fella that makes those bales. I had a buddy that wanted some but wanted good dry quality hay. Last time I was by that guys place there was a good sized pile of crappy looking hay that I don't think starving beef cattle would eat.



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