That machine sure is a monster. I hope you have some place to park it undercover, out of the weather. I'll suggest you go over it as soon as it warms up to make certain everything is fully lubricated. I'm certain you had some clogged/plugged grease zerks. Be very careful around that thing. It could remove a foot or an arm in less time than it take to blink your eye. ✅
It doesn't look like my father's old American-made baler, but it's interesting to see things made in other countries. You commented that the hay was ready to bail because it was completely dry, but when hay is too dry it causes problems just like too wet does. When you cut hay, you should probably try to bale it with 15-20 percent moisture (consult local experts). Maybe ask your farming neighbors how it should feel. If it's too dry, any leaves may break off and you may lose nutritional value. If it's too moist, then the bales may mold inside or even generate their own heat. It is possible for them to spontaneously combust in some cases and burn the barn down. You are making good progress. Glad to see it.
Great video..thanks for sharing this great old machine with us.I used to love baling hay and working on my neighbors farm..He was cousin of the actor Charles Bronson...really great times...-John
okay. I sometime help my friend, ken with his hay baling and "hay moving". He has ranch in New Mexico USA raising 20 cattle. he deliberately let grass grow uh large area... I am guessing 4 acres. in which he typically cut and mow 1 times a year or more. He also rent a spot from neighbor of his, about same acreage. Ken says good sign determine time to mow-harvest is when he walks in area and grass is greater than knee height. He said drying is weird, best case mowed grass lies on ground allow a week dry, flip (via rake) then dry another week... assuming "no rain", then bale it up. Final mow/bale usually about September-October. He likes to stockpile for 3 years. If he have more than that, he sells remainder to whoever wants to buy (catch buyer has to come and pick it up).
One word of advice, make sure the central bearing hub connecting the baler and the driver shaft to the tractor dose not explode because of worn out bearings of lack of lubrication. If that thing goes its a bad day on the field. Other wise your getting there to meet the goals of your machine. 😊
Great achievement! I loved the music too. Went well with the ‘pioneer’ feel of what you were trying to achieve. Felt like I was watching an old western movie 🍿
So exciting! I am so happy for you, tho never doubted Deivid's ability. I am so glad, what a success. Your ideas and dreams are coming to fruition with all your dedication, skills, hard work and amazing personalities! Excellent job you two!
Wow, you got it running and with a few adjustments it works... Amazing. BTW I'm 11 years older than your baler... and I do a lot of creaking and groaning but I still work with some adjustments here and there. See you next time.
Good job! Over time you’ll figure out how much tension you will need to make the adjustments for the bales. I was watching the back side and if your not going to use a wagon to stack as you go lower the metal tray in back that way the bales will fall closer to the ground causing less bouncing. For the age of the baler itself it did great and like you said the more you use it the more it will loosen up, good idea to grease the parts before each use as well like you did that will keep things moving better. If you end up with a lot of bales put pallets on the ground and stack them and put tarp over the top, stack the bales with one layer going one way and the next layer the opposite to keep them from falling over. Just some suggestions from and old farm kid who’s done lots of baling and stacking in her youth
It should get a little better as the hay polishes the steel back up. The best recommendation I could give you is to get a manual for the machine and check all the adjustments ( timing and knotters ) start at the front of the machine and work back. Good luck you two thave come a long ways on your property.👍👍👍🙏🏽🇺🇸✌🏻😎
This is a very good suggestion. I'm sure there are some wear/replaceable parts [tines] that are worn out. Because it is old, you may have to fabricate your own parts. If you approach this maintenance work like a machinist - with precision, it wi be a good reliable machine for your purposes.
I have to hand it to you for getting that old baler going. I'm a big fan of getting old machinery running again. I'm 72 and we had a baler with it's own V4 Wisconsin engine when I was growing up. It made very big heavy bales. I was so happy when we got a more modern baler that made smaller bales.😊 Kudos to you and your baler.👍
I really do love the older farm equipment. Unlike equipment today things were actually made to last and you could actually work on them yourself. I watch “Deep South Homestead” and Danny over there has refurbished so much older equipment and he explains exactly how they are different from the things that are made today like cheap thin steel, etc..
Falling off the chute and bouncing to the ground doesn't help keep the bales square. I probably made a billion bales as a teenager. At least it felt like it.
Good job fixing it up, it works well. Stacking bails will be so much easier to manage, than those large rolls.
I have never a hay baler before, and that one is ancient. Interesting to watch it work.
That machine sure is a monster. I hope you have some place to park it undercover, out of the weather. I'll suggest you go over it as soon as it warms up to make certain everything is fully lubricated. I'm certain you had some clogged/plugged grease zerks.
Be very careful around that thing. It could remove a foot or an arm in less time than it take to blink your eye. ✅
It doesn't look like my father's old American-made baler, but it's interesting to see things made in other countries. You commented that the hay was ready to bail because it was completely dry, but when hay is too dry it causes problems just like too wet does. When you cut hay, you should probably try to bale it with 15-20 percent moisture (consult local experts). Maybe ask your farming neighbors how it should feel. If it's too dry, any leaves may break off and you may lose nutritional value. If it's too moist, then the bales may mold inside or even generate their own heat. It is possible for them to spontaneously combust in some cases and burn the barn down. You are making good progress. Glad to see it.
And when bales are a little more moist, they will be more compact and a little heavier. That might be heavier to carry, but it's better for stacking.
Great video..thanks for sharing this great old machine with us.I used to love baling hay and working on my neighbors farm..He was cousin of the actor Charles Bronson...really great times...-John
okay. I sometime help my friend, ken with his hay baling and "hay moving". He has ranch in New Mexico USA raising 20 cattle.
he deliberately let grass grow uh large area... I am guessing 4 acres. in which he typically cut and mow 1 times a year or more. He also rent a spot from neighbor of his, about same acreage.
Ken says good sign determine time to mow-harvest is when he walks in area and grass is greater than knee height. He said drying is weird, best case mowed grass lies on ground allow a week dry, flip (via rake) then dry another week... assuming "no rain", then bale it up. Final mow/bale usually about September-October.
He likes to stockpile for 3 years. If he have more than that, he sells remainder to whoever wants to buy (catch buyer has to come and pick it up).
One word of advice, make sure the central bearing hub connecting the baler and the driver shaft to the tractor dose not explode because of worn out bearings of lack of lubrication. If that thing goes its a bad day on the field. Other wise your getting there to meet the goals of your machine. 😊
That looked like fun, you should get a hayday sponsorship next round of making bales😊 It’s amazing you made that old baler work!
Great achievement! I loved the music too. Went well with the ‘pioneer’ feel of what you were trying to achieve. Felt like I was watching an old western movie 🍿
I love your adventuring in trying and if necessary, trying again! Keep it up, you're doing great!😊
I love watching you work on your machines. It reminds me of helping my brother in younger years, may my brother RIP❤
Great job with the baler. Do your own thing and don’t worry about what others say!
You’ll get it perfectly with a little fine tuning !! Great job ❤
Life's getting easier by the project 😊 Greetings from Denmark
So exciting! I am so happy for you, tho never doubted Deivid's ability. I am so glad, what a success. Your ideas and dreams are coming to fruition with all your dedication, skills, hard work and amazing personalities! Excellent job you two!
I have been waiting for this video
Wow, you got it running and with a few adjustments it works... Amazing. BTW I'm 11 years older than your baler... and I do a lot of creaking and groaning but I still work with some adjustments here and there. See you next time.
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Well done guys. It’s a good start.
Good job! Over time you’ll figure out how much tension you will need to make the adjustments for the bales. I was watching the back side and if your not going to use a wagon to stack as you go lower the metal tray in back that way the bales will fall closer to the ground causing less bouncing. For the age of the baler itself it did great and like you said the more you use it the more it will loosen up, good idea to grease the parts before each use as well like you did that will keep things moving better.
If you end up with a lot of bales put pallets on the ground and stack them and put tarp over the top, stack the bales with one layer going one way and the next layer the opposite to keep them from falling over. Just some suggestions from and old farm kid who’s done lots of baling and stacking in her youth
It should get a little better as the hay polishes the steel back up. The best recommendation I could give you is to get a manual for the machine and check all the adjustments ( timing and knotters ) start at the front of the machine and work back. Good luck you two thave come a long ways on your property.👍👍👍🙏🏽🇺🇸✌🏻😎
This is a very good suggestion. I'm sure there are some wear/replaceable parts [tines] that are worn out. Because it is old, you may have to fabricate your own parts. If you approach this maintenance work like a machinist - with precision, it wi be a good reliable machine for your purposes.
Like I said...Dessie has the greener thumb and David has the rusty thumb....:-)
Oiled thumb lol.
Amazing. Just amazing 🤗
I have to hand it to you for getting that old baler going. I'm a big fan of getting old machinery running again. I'm 72 and we had a baler with it's own V4 Wisconsin engine when I was growing up. It made very big heavy bales. I was so happy when we got a more modern baler that made smaller bales.😊 Kudos to you and your baler.👍
I really do love the older farm equipment. Unlike equipment today things were actually made to last and you could actually work on them yourself. I watch “Deep South Homestead” and Danny over there has refurbished so much older equipment and he explains exactly how they are different from the things that are made today like cheap thin steel, etc..
I’m amazed. 👏🏻👏🏻 Fabulous job.
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Falling off the chute and bouncing to the ground doesn't help keep the bales square.
I probably made a billion bales as a teenager. At least it felt like it.
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