I just repaired the round baler this morning, hopefully it work good enough to bale hay.
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- The round baler broke last night while testing it out. I had to make some fast repairs this morning to be able to use it.
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Hi Evan, now you're cooking with gas! Making hay is always stressful, no matter what equipment you have something is bound to go wrong and we're always in a hurry. I think your crop came out great.
You two are my favorite channels on the entirety of UA-cam 👍
totally agree
That's a really old one. I later watched how you piled in the shed or barn to keep dry and safe. I wish I had half the mechanical knowledge that you do. Thanks for sharing
Hey Evan,,,,look at you go. Strollin down EASIER street. What did you find on the twine knife?
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Look at what you accomplished in a few days, repairs,knowledge, cost savings on repairs, work done without weather influence,no help cost, and equipment that’s almost ready for next baling without similar headaches. Good job Evan, using your patience!
Word of advice Evan, dont put the bales so close beside each other. When it rains theres no place for the water to go other than sitting between the bales and they will rot a lot faster .
Definitely
Good advice. Also try to line east to west, Sun will dry between bales better than if lined north to south. Barn storage will of course eliminate these needs.
They will move to the barn in an upcoming video.
I love the honesty on your channel. You never pretend everything was easy or perfect on the first try
My granddad’s neighbor did the first round bales I ever saw as a kid in North Central Texas. He never laughed as hard as he did when it was at himself. He loved to talk about the first time he used that new fangled contraption. He said he was lucky he miss-ordered when he bought a spare shear pin. He had purchased a whole box of them. He would be laughing so hard at himself at this point he couldn’t get out the funniest part…. He had to buy another box of them. He never did go back to square bales though.
Thank goodness. It baled the hay. Great day for you.
My best friend, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.
Get a hold of Pete on just a few acre farms . He has experience with a small round bailer .
Evan, don't beat yourself up, it's the best way to learn with something new.
You got your hay bailed, off the field you did very good. Yes let hay pull the twine in. Check the drive-line to the front-assist that on the tractor so no hay gets wrapped up in the u-joints. When you stack outside leave a gap between the rows, will let rain run off and dry easier. Good luck on your next cutting.
Also line up your rows of hay with the prevailing winds. It will keep the bales drier
Nice work man! You're miles ahead of last season. Go watch the video...😁👍
So happy for you that everything worked and you have good first harvest!
The string should start at the same time. My wife said back when she was younger the cutting knives were a pain in the you know what. At least you are very honest person
JudithB I can feel your relief!!! My folks would come over to help with stacking hay, and then we would have a big meal at the end of the day. Lots of fun, and we were not raised on a farm, so big relief. We cut 20 acres on our farm and 35 on my Dads.
Everydays a school day. Good job!!
Hi Evan
Great job, there is a leaning curve for everything. By next cutting you're going to be a expert. ,😎👍
Great job keep up the good work love your videos thank you
Hello Evan,you are doing a great job.You are very interesting to follow,and I am with you!👍👍👍
Great job Evan. Reminds of old when baling with very old equipment with another couple. One on the tractor, one sitting on the twine box to tie bad knots coming down the chute, and ladies on the rack. Always the hottest day of the summer. Nice to have a you tuber who talks about their mess up’s and how they learn from them. Always great Videos. Thanks.
You're doing a great job with new equipment....Don't be soooo hard on yourself!!!
You do like talking. It's part of what makes your video's fun.
Looking good, check under and in between the bales that you put inside for a few days just to make sure they don't heat up. The first time I round baled. I had no idea they would heat an almost burnt my barn down.
WOW Evan what a day for you sorry you had so many problems! It will get easier! Always enjoy watching!
Most people start the string by pulling in some grass to get it wrapping
Damn that is satisfying to watch. Great work
Love it 😅, keep us posted on the bailers tie problems , interested in the solution, good job.
Farm life. Thank the Good Lord that day is over. Bet you slept good. I enjoy following along.
Evan I have a gehl 1470 to get the string started I have to start it by feeding in a little hay I picked that up watching Pete on a few acres farm when I get a bale stuck in the baler I have found that the hay was a little to green and had to push them out I did pick up from you about the TDC control and that helped me out
You will definitely be better!
Evan, you're really finding your groove now with your hay cutting and baling. When you get the bugs worked out on round baler, you should have smooth sailing next time. Great job and great video.
You are resilient.
After your next big rain check hows it draining you may have to separate the bails outside for better drainage.
The first baler I had, I had to cut the string every time and actually had to make the baler tie every time. Takes a lot of time. Good video.
You are one determined guy. You don’t quit till it’s done
Even for sure, you ARE the real deal. It is so nice to have you take me, us, on the journey with you... All of your hard work is paying off,. Just think how much easier the next baling session will be.. I am so impressed with all of your nmechanical abilities. Just an OUTSTANDING channel....Thanks, JK
My understanding is you need to pull grass/hay in to pull the twine into your bale.
Great job and great content!
Looks great. You have a great baler in that Gehl. Hang on to it.
Thanks for sharing the stuff ups, that makes it real
nice work!! when you grow older your back will say thanks for the round bailer!!!
Pulling the twine in with a bit of grass is also what pete from just a few acres farm does. SO I imagine it is normal
Good luck and thank you for sharing.🐂🐂🐂
that nomal with the older baler start the twine with hay going in. also on the balers l run should run baler when closing tail gate hrlps keep belts straight. l will be watchin!! also just my two cents worth!!
Looks like damn good hay to me !!
But I have been “out of touch “ with hay for nearly 65 years !
Great job Evan.
My son in law is a 3rd generation farmer. With his dad they farm approximately 8500 acres in wheat, Canola, sun flowers and hay. Long hours come with the job. Break downs and stress are always gonna happen. My son in law tells me ya gat to go with the flow. You can only do what you can do and some things are just out out your control....like the weather. Your round bales looked great btw. 👍
If you wat pete on just a few acres farm, he shuts the baler off, backs up a bit and then ejects the bale then goes again.
That baler makes some beautiful bales
Oh boy....As a 30 year expert on hay making its trial and error....Its totally unique from year to year...
The basics are the same,but 99% of the time something will go wrong....Even brand new machinery breaks down..
Brought back some good memories 👍💯
Congrats on the baller!!
I’m glad to see you finishing it in no time, and no back breaking.
Main reason for the clogging is a combination of tall Pyle of hay and low RPM
try keeping it on 540rpm at all time.
Can’t beat those old new holland square balers! I love mine
You remind me of myself! Everything I do seems to be a chore and "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all". But you have a great attitude and you get smarter with every single day! I love your site more than any other farm site. Hang in there!
In spite of it all, so nice to see you smile! Good job.
All I can say is Great Job! I really like your new Stuff! Baler is great and I’m sure you will figure the string! Congratulations!
Putting more string on the roll exspsialy the outside and middle will help keep rolls tighter and prettyer
I've no doubt that I would've made every mistake possible as well. Seeing you stick with the round bails was the right thing to do. You'll figure the bailer out. I've zero doubt about that as well.
Glad to see you got everything worked out we had some pto shaft issues Sunday with our square baler with two fields cut down and raked ready to bale fortunately we were able to get the baler fixed Monday and able to get the fields cleaned up ended up putting in 980 bales in the barn before the rain came today (Tuesday) definitely a stressful situation
Whewwho y'all ! Great bales of fire ! Looks good ! Love the haybine too ! Much better than the sickle bar mower...Rebekah you did great goin down the windrows makin bales ! How's your shoulders ...yikes ! Moving al of the bakes and Evan you moved a lot on the wagon and off ! Well its a great accomplishment ! Good job ! 🙃
Good job with the baler. It’s always a learning experience when you get new equipment. Have a great day!
Everyone has to learn! Thank you for sharing the learning part with the rest of us!
I got this baler love it . Plugging is common some what . Bale little slower speed espically in corners . Replace knife on cutter fir twine makes a difference . You got a great baler there
Great Job.
Adjust the twine arm so it will go all the way to the ends of the bale then it should cut the twine , I haven't ran twine for a long time but I believe that you need to start the twine with enough hay to get it started. Good job getting it done.
Great video Evan!!
You didn't give up!
You win Sir!!!
Congratulations on your 1st day of baling. You did fine and experience a typical learning curve running earlier generation round balers. If I may point out.. Round balers of all makes and age have many bearings running in some of the worst conditions. Overheating is always a possibility and fires have been known to happen. Get yourself an extinguisher. On the twine start, yes that is how you start them as you finish the bale start twine and let your last hay pull it in. Without seeing the twine cutter setup I'm speculating here. Arm should open up cutter knife surface so twine enters at the end then closes blade to cut off. Some type of cam actuator linked to arm controls this. Hang in there, your doing great, baler works fine but get that extinguisher on hand.
watch JUST A FEW ACERS use his round baier. Same brand . Need to be feeding in hay to pull in the twine. Back up baler about 5 feet before you dump bale
Gehl has a good reputation. So hope you can get it adjusted
Great job glad it all worked out for you now relax
Looks like U got this Buddy! U can widen Ur rear tractor tread width a bit more if need be by switching the rims from one side to the other. Also when storing bales outside just make one long row & push them tight end to end, that way the water is not trapped between rows of bales close together.
Well done Evan great job, you got the first crop saved. Look forward to seeing you do the second cut
So happy to see this when I woke up, and also happy to see how nice bales it makes, think that you actually got a really good baler there, and I can also tell you I made about all of your mistakes as well the first time I ran a roundbaler, I had a newer model than yours, of a Claas roundbaler, and it did not even make half of good looking bales as yours do!
Thanks for sharing all the issues you had with the baler with us. Evan, I really enjoy your channel. I come through your area on my way down to Evansville, Indiana... guess we are somewhat close, but not sure. Anyway, keep your chin up. I admit I might not get through those ordeals with the attitude that you do.
Love your videos brother
Hi Evan. I love your honesty in telling us your mistakes. That honesty proves what a genuine fella you are. I have only just found your channel, love the content, and love your grit, determination and ingenuity when life throws you that curved ball.
You have to run in a little bit of hay in to start the twine into the bale
Hay is always a pain in the #ss. Always a worry and relief when done.
I had faith in you Evan, nicely done.
What a problem solver! Great Job
Hey you are beginning to look like a profesional. !. Said in the nicest possible way. From an old ancient farmers son.
Simply incredible
You did all right, it's a learning curve. What l do anymore is l look it up on UA-cam and there is usually someone out there that has already did what you are doing. Good luck and love your videos
Peter,, at just a few, he restores old tractors and farm equipment, he'll tell you how to adjust the string cutter properly. Ralph from South Wales UK.
Don't start out perfect or knowing how to do everything. But practice and just trying to do it, instead of giving up pays off.
Always Good to Get the First Run Finished.
Make All the Mistakes, they won't happen again.
Thinking back to your work with square bales, this is a Piece of Cake.
Huge labor and time saving.
You can look forward to haying now.
If you didn't already find it, there's an Operators Manual for your baler available online that addresses in the "Operations" section drawing twine in and ejecting. Search for your make and model- it seems to come right up, though it's for a range of balers including yours. I bought a slightly later model Gehl just before you and look forward to using it soon. Appreciate your going first on the hijinks! Hay fields look great- congrats!
Job well done. Maybe a fellow farmer with experience with a baler will give you a solution to the twine problem. Nice to see Just a Few Acres on the comments. Great videos from you both
Like your videos.. hopefully the baler want give you anymore problems after you get the knife figured out. Great video!.. keep them coming!👊🏻💪🏼
Those are some nice looking bovines behind u in this video.
Great Job, Evan . Everyday is a learning Day. I would suggest you Contact Pete from Just a Few Acres he has and older model but he knows the equipment well. Give him a holler.
When you crawled in under the baler to clean it - I was thinking to myself - I'm glad it's the hay baler and not the manure spreader. Good job.
Good job Evan. Even with break downs you accomplished what you set out to do. Don't get so stressed next hay cut, and maybe don't go so fast and the baler won't get clogged up. When you get the twine arm adjusted do a test bale again on the front pasture so you know it's fixed before your next cut.
You should check with Pete from just a few acres farm. He is a nice guy and has a Gehl bailer and knows a ton about it and old equipment. I bet he will know what’s wrong with you Cutter timing and how to set it.
Good job y’all!!!
Eek. I just noted in the last video I hoped the baler performed well. Sorry it didn't work out to start with. I hope you manage to get the twine arm adjusted okay for the next cut. It's noticeable how much easier the whole job seemed this time around. Baler repairs not withstanding, obviously.
Fingers crossed the rest of the hay year treats you kindly.
It sounds to me like the Gehl baler may be designed to tie with hay to assist the twine around the bale. Pete from Just a Few Acres has a Gehl and I believe that is what he does. You might check his video's out, I've had a New Holland 654 twine round baler and some times I would do that, but it wasn't necessary. Liked your video, thinking about subscribing, I'll watch more of your channel to decide. Have a great day.
Now a hay trailer next up
Yes...all those old barrels require the pto to be turned off to eject bale....even if it comes out your harming your baler....newer ones have been designed to stay on
Nicely done
heres a bit of a tip when storing bales outside its a good idea to row like you did face to face however you shouldn't row them side by side and should leave a gap between rows as they will trap water and will start to rot.
Nice looking bales!
Get you a water fire extinguisher for Baler! Please bale a few square bales sill also!