doesn't look bad at all. don't forget to check the crank and connecting rod bearing. very overlooked area that takes all the load. nice thing with small square baler is its something you can fix yourself and lots of money to be had in small squares!
Very nice I had a nh575 when I first got started. Then when inline. My nh had a hydro thrower which was cool but a pain unloading the wagons it filled. Thanks for sharing.
We have a 315, good baler I would say. Can't really ever remember having issues with it, haven't used it in a few years though and have no plans to lol.
We used to have a 276 before we switched to rounds. Man I actually miss that thing. Looks like a good deal. Those and similar are getting up to 6000 at auctions around us.
My 276 is a good baler, just not a huge capacity machine. Wow, 6K?? I think fixed up I could get $4500 around here. If I sell it, maybe I will bring it up by you lol
I had a 315 for a couple years. It was pretty wore out when I got it, sold it after a couple years and bought the 316 I still have. Someone told me once that they only made the 315 for a short time before it was replaced by the 316. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. but they are very similar.
By the way, I tried pressure-washing the whole baler, however, after making the first couple of bales, the picture is still the same: every detail of the knotter and baler on the whole is in hay dust.
It sure is a lot of work, but small squares are the only bales that bring any money around here. I am considering an accumulator of some sort, but am afraid it will cut down the number of bales I can bring home in a day. Have a good one, Wil!!
Looks deffinitelly useable, can you show how the adjust for the thrower distance looks. Mines missing it and I'm wondering how I can cobble something together
Sure, I can get you some info on that. Could I email you some pics? I usually just set the thrower to throw towards the back of the wagon, and slow my rpm down if I need to control the throwing distance as the wagon fills up.
@@Heimerviewfarm Don't throttle down to much. I usually bale around 1800 rpm, an the most I will drop down to is about 1500 rpm- of course it will depend on your baling speed and windrow size too. Hopefully this info is helping and not confusing you lol
@@dehavenfamilyfarm I understand what you mean, I'm just thinking it would be easier to get an adjustment instead of having to shutting everything off to adjust the thrower distance.
I have one, but without the "thrower" or whatever you may call it. I make around 4000 bales a year (hay) and I haven't done anything to it yet (4 years). What should I do first? Change whatever oils, chains or what? It's not giving any trouble whatsoever, however I am a bit worried about future functioning of my baler. What is the priority focus?
I would definitely go online and get an owners manual and a repair manual. As for what to look out for, I have have been told by many mechanics not to mess with things if the baler is working properly. Sometimes changing one part can throw off others. Just keep up with regular maintenance, which will be listed in the manual and fix it when it breaks 🙂
Great purchase! Looks like it’s got potential
Thanks! I think I can make it great again lol
doesn't look bad at all. don't forget to check the crank and connecting rod bearing. very overlooked area that takes all the load. nice thing with small square baler is its something you can fix yourself and lots of money to be had in small squares!
Thanks, I will check that! Small squares are a pain, but in my area, its the only way to make $$ with hay.
Very nice I had a nh575 when I first got started. Then when inline. My nh had a hydro thrower which was cool but a pain unloading the wagons it filled. Thanks for sharing.
I agree on the unloading lol I have considered using an accumulator system, but am afraid I won't be able to do as much hay in a day.
I forgot to mention, I do not have any instruction manual of any sort
We have a 315, good baler I would say. Can't really ever remember having issues with it, haven't used it in a few years though and have no plans to lol.
LOL Thanks for the info!!
Looks like you got a good deal. A little elbow grease and you'll be good to go
I hope so!!
We used to have a 276 before we switched to rounds. Man I actually miss that thing. Looks like a good deal. Those and similar are getting up to 6000 at auctions around us.
My 276 is a good baler, just not a huge capacity machine. Wow, 6K?? I think fixed up I could get $4500 around here. If I sell it, maybe I will bring it up by you lol
I had a 315 for a couple years. It was pretty wore out when I got it, sold it after a couple years and bought the 316 I still have. Someone told me once that they only made the 315 for a short time before it was replaced by the 316. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. but they are very similar.
Thanks for the info and for stopping by the channel!!
Could you tell me the size of wheels and tires? thanks
By the way, I tried pressure-washing the whole baler, however, after making the first couple of bales, the picture is still the same: every detail of the knotter and baler on the whole is in hay dust.
Nice looking Baler. I’d like to see a bale thrower in action. Nobody around me has one. I’ve seen them on here. Have a good one
With a little work it will be nice! You are welcome to come up to the cold North and help me bale hay with it LOL Have a good one!!
Looks like a good deal, good plan to keep it as a main baler or back-up, or run both if you need to
Thanks!!
Gonna keep your self busy now, I had an inline with a steffen accumulator behind it and was way better than loading my hand. Lots of work either way
It sure is a lot of work, but small squares are the only bales that bring any money around here. I am considering an accumulator of some sort, but am afraid it will cut down the number of bales I can bring home in a day. Have a good one, Wil!!
Nice buy..spring finely getting here..
Thanks. I hope so!!
How’s that ran for ya?
Nice looking baler hope it brings you good luck
Thank you!!
Looks deffinitelly useable, can you show how the adjust for the thrower distance looks. Mines missing it and I'm wondering how I can cobble something together
Sure, I can get you some info on that. Could I email you some pics? I usually just set the thrower to throw towards the back of the wagon, and slow my rpm down if I need to control the throwing distance as the wagon fills up.
@@dehavenfamilyfarm okay I'll have to try that didn't know if throttling down a bit would affect baler performance
@@Heimerviewfarm Don't throttle down to much. I usually bale around 1800 rpm, an the most I will drop down to is about 1500 rpm- of course it will depend on your baling speed and windrow size too. Hopefully this info is helping and not confusing you lol
@@dehavenfamilyfarm I understand what you mean, I'm just thinking it would be easier to get an adjustment instead of having to shutting everything off to adjust the thrower distance.
I have one, but without the "thrower" or whatever you may call it. I make around 4000 bales a year (hay) and I haven't done anything to it yet (4 years). What should I do first? Change whatever oils, chains or what? It's not giving any trouble whatsoever, however I am a bit worried about future functioning of my baler. What is the priority focus?
I would definitely go online and get an owners manual and a repair manual. As for what to look out for, I have have been told by many mechanics not to mess with things if the baler is working properly. Sometimes changing one part can throw off others. Just keep up with regular maintenance, which will be listed in the manual and fix it when it breaks 🙂
Nice buy hope it works out well for you! #WorldsOkayestFarmer
Thank you!
Nice buy, will make a nice baler for someone if not you, lol.
With a little work, I hope it will look and work like new!