New Holland 851 Baler Sprockets

While baling hay I kept hearing a clunking noise like the stop sign was tripping. Turns out some bearings blew out.
0:00 Intro
4:21 Removing Springs
11:59 Fixing Spring Brackets
18:01 Replacing sprockets/Bearings
29:48 Reinstalling Springs
33:30 End

[@mattemondo]

Very cool video. I have a question: i m interested in the problems that could happen with the baler during the baling season with focus on the idler sprocket/with bearings ? How often do you change them? What is the main cause of idler sprocket failure? Thanks

[@robertscottII]

I can only guess the bearings failed due to the new apron chain I had recently replaced. They didn't squeal or anything. Just blew out. I did hear a clunk, and kept going for like 10 acres or more. Then another clunk. If you're replacing the apron should atleast replace the bearings in the upper conveyor sprockets (I think that's what it's called). I think those are some high loaded sprockets.

[@Domi-83]

should definitely wear the trashed jeans more often. looks epic! your workclothes simply dont. keep up the good work!

[@robertscottII]

Ha. Good to last thread.

[@leeroyexcavator9149]

Wow been rolling with a model 850 33 years never seen a sproket that bad before!!!😮🤯 I have only had 3 go bad in the 33 years I have roled with it. I guess I always caught them earlier. I could hear then start squealing or hear different grinding sound. Sometimes could see smoke from the heat off them also.

[@robertscottII]

I just replaced the apron chain. And maybe I had the spring too tight. I made some tight bales. I always keep the spring on the tightest setting.

[@leeroyexcavator9149]

@@robertscottII Yeah I always kept mine around 3/4 pressure so as not to make it so hard on my cows teeth to have to dig out.