Re: 3rd and final cut (pic)

Posted by Don-Wi on August 25, 2006 at 22:18:27 from (64.12.116.74):

In Reply to: Re: 3rd and final cut (pic) posted by Leon R on August 25, 2006 at 16:23:10:

Well, the ground speeds should be pretty similar between the 65 and 285, atleast they are between our 165 and 285... With the 285 I go in 1st w/ multi-power in high. It doesn't use any more power either that I can tell, just saves time. Especially if you got a bunch of acres to cut. Mihgt be differnet with your 65. I tried once with our 165 in a really thick feild and while it could handle it, I'm just spoiled with the 285 having a little better hydraulics and a little more oomph. It's just a great hay cutting tractor if the sun isn't too hot.. Otherwise I'll cut with our Oliver 1855 w/ a canopy now on the bigger machine.

I wouldn't worry too much about those grooves in the tensioner, just keep a good chain on the sprockets. I'm sure you've noticed how finicky they can get with a stretched chain... I actually used to work at the shop that makes those replacement sprockets for AGCO, and I just got a new 15 tooth made up (still on good terms w/ them) so I can slow it down if need be, but it works pretty good in all conditions with the 21 tooth. I never new about it either, til one day I noticed the 21 tooth sprocket bolted to the frame next to the gear box. I got to wondering what the heck that was for and one day it hit me so I tried it... Never went back either!

If your double-banded belts are getting worn-unless yours is all chain drive- I just replaced them this year with 2 single banded belts each for a fraction of the cost. I can get you the Good Year numbers if you want, and even the company we get belts from. It only ran us about $30 for all 4 new belts!!

If I remember reading right you've had yours for 15 years already, so I'm sure you know it pretty good. But, on the other hand, if you've got any questions give me a hollar cause I've practically torn down the whole thing at one time or another, always at the most inconveinient times...

Sorry to ramble on, but I've never heard anyone else talk about either the New Idea or Ford version- Ours is a mutt mix with all 5 different colors on it here & there...

Donovan from Wisconsin

Replies:

• Re: 3rd and final cut (pic) Leon R 11:21:33 08/26/06 (2)
  • Re: 3rd and final cut (pic) Don-Wi 21:07:53 08/26/06 (1)
    • Re: 3rd and final cut (pic) Leon R 21:43:08 08/26/06 (0)

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