D17 hay baler
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Topic: D17 hay baler
Posted By: Gtown62
Subject: D17 hay baler
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 12:10pm
Hi all, I have a series 3 D17 with a loader and love it. I use it to make about 400 small square bales of hay each year. I want to make a switch to round bales and continue to use the D17. I am definitely not looking for anything new or fancy. I would like nice tight bales that I can stack in the barn though. Anyone know a reliable baler model that should look for? I see that there are a lot of Vermeer 504c units out there... Or New Holland 850.
I also see that there are two different kinds of older balers. Ones with chains and ones with belts. What is easier to maintain and more reliable? What will my D17 run?
Thanks
Josh
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Posted By: DougS
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 12:15pm
This was covered a couple of weeks ago. Look up the PTO HP requirements of whatever baler you are interested in. You'll probably need to stick to a smaller round baler.
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Posted By: Mike NEIN
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 1:16pm
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I'd say your best bet for a 17 would be a New Holland 630.
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Posted By: kev/ont
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 3:39pm
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Unless you are planning on getting more hay to do, i would hire it done. 400 bales translates into 25-30 4x4 bales. Cost you $250 bucks to have it done. Save you a whole lot of trouble.
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Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 6:03pm
The vermeer balers can run on lower hp and also the hesstons. I've also heard m&w can. That tractor should run a 4x4 and maybe some 5x4's. I've also heard good things about krone balers being able to run with lower hp.
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Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 9:30pm
Just remember your Series III has the high pressure low volume hydraulics. This means that the rear door on the baler will open very slowly. Lots of waiting at 1.5 gpm (compared to 10).
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Posted By: Snowvalley Dairy
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 9:49pm
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We ran our krone kr130 for years with our D17IV diesel it always made tight bales, i wouldnt go with a hesston they are cheap but they dont make a very tight bale
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Posted By: Jordan(OH)
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 10:24pm
Posted By: terryinmo
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 6:47am
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We ran a case ih 8430 same as a hesston 540 for years with or d17 series 2 very low maintenance.
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Posted By: Gtown62
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 1:30pm
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Thanks for the replies. I found the other thread about older round balers helpful as well. I am located in Dayton, Ohio.
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Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 1:50pm
25-30 years ago neighbor could really crank out a lot bales with a 160 and JD 510 baler. Another neighbor has a smaller CIH baler that makes very nice bales.
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8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760
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Posted By: Chris (swIA)
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 4:24pm
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Used to pull a Vermeer 605C with a D17 series 4. It would let you know it was back there in the hills. A 504C should be fine on power but the hydraulics will be a problem.
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 5:43pm
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Just a note, case 84XX balers were re-badged hesstons, built in the same factory...
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Posted By: gerkendave
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 9:02am
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Don't let people scare you away from a hesston baler! I have one a 560, neighbor has the case ih version of the 565 and my uncle has a 550. All have been great trouble free easy to bale with machines.
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Posted By: John (MO)
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 10:38am
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Unless you already have a high volume hydraulic pump on the tractor, stick with your current bailer. I think otherwise you will be creating more problems than you solve. Unless of course you won the lottery, then go for it.
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Posted By: rieg
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 9:07pm
I happen to know this Gtown62 fella and he did win the lottery he has a beautiful wife of 8 years twin boys of two and a half years and now a new daughter and he gets to teach kindergarten for his day job. Luckiest guy I know, I know him because he is my son-in-law and best friend. Thanks for giving him your experienced advice. rieg swoh.
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rieg
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Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 7:36am
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No matter which baler you purchase, you MUST HAVE a WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Baling hay without a water fire extinguisher is not worth the risk. When a bearing fails, a tremendous amount of heat is generated. This heat can ignite the bale. Water is the only fire extinguisher which can penetrate the bale enough to reach the fire.
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