I guess A #46 IH baler is much smaller than a New holland 273 because 35 hp sounds very little to be running a baler. Maybe without a wagon 35 hp would do it for a #46. Neighbor had a 1965 Ford 4000 (must've been one of the first with the new paint & sheet metal) on a 273 with a 16 ft. wagon and it could hardly handle it. Even with Grandpas' Massey 165 diesel (52 hp) the same outfit kept the tractor working hard. You've got to figure in, as mentioned, hilly fields, and also if its thick (1st cutting always is) or damp hay. A smaller baler may be be prone to plugging up more in thick hay, especially without enough horsepower, so enough hp is crucial. I would say a 400 Farmall minimum. A 450 would be better. If I remember right the 400 was kind of a replacement of the M and a 450 is an updated 400, so thats really top of the line with that era of tractors. I think someone said 1963 or newer. Not a bad idea. A 544 or 656 would get the job done well (much more expensive that a 400 or 450). There are a number of options if you look at a few other colors too (Massey 165, 175; Oliver 1550, 1650; Allis-Chalmers D-17). Again, more expensive. Depends on the $ you have to work with. $1000 won't buy much. $1500 may buy a good 400 Farmall or a WD-45 Allis in some places. Hope I didn't confuse anybody too bad.
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