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How do you unclog a baler?
It has scrapers to scrape the damp hay off of the back of the belts so it is 10x better about not clogging than the old one. However if it does clog about all you can do is pull it out by hand, or with a hay hook. Also just keep cutting thru it with a sharp knife.
How many bales does a baler last?
Most colors of balers made in the last 15 years or so are going to be able to make 600 bales a year with little or no down time, if, IF you do your preseason maintenance.
How many HP do you need to run a round baler?
If you are buying a baler first, keep horsepower requirements in mind when pairing with a tractor. PTO horsepower requirements for round balers start at 30 hp and can run up to 120 hp. There are a couple of different options when it comes to bale size in balers.
How big of a tractor do I need for a round baler?
The low horsepower round balers, like the 450E, 450M, and 550M models can be paired with any of the John Deere 5-Series or 6-Series utility tractors. The MegaWide models that require a minimum of 125 PTO HP need to be paired with a more heavy duty tractor like a 4WD or Row Crop tractor.
What causes baler belts to twist?
If belts are overly long, they will be loose when the tailgate is closed with no hay in the chamber. Loose belts will walk. If the bale core breaks down while baling, belts will get loose and can flip. This usually happens in dry short hay conditions.
How much horsepower do you need to run a 4×5 round baler?
Requiring a minimum of only 40 PTO horsepower to operate, Roll-Belt 450 Utility balers are the perfect match for most tractors found on small farms.
What size tractor is needed to run a round baler?
For example, a baler that recommends 50 HP, I’d prefer to have a tractor at least 75 HP to pull it. As others have said, you’d probably be even happier at 100 HP. That said, for the number of bales per year you indicated, you could make do with a 50-75 hp utility tractor.