What size tractor do I need to run a baler?
Most standard square balers on the market require 35 horsepower at your tractor’s PTO, and a minimum tractor weight of around 3000 pounds. That means that they cannot be run with today’s compact tractors.
How much HP does my tractor need?
If you need to do basic mowing on flat terrain, find a compact tractor with 25 to 30 hp. If you need something more substantial for plowing, invest in the 45 to 85 hp range. For full-scale farming, a row crop tractor is likely your best choice.
How wide is a John Deere 535 baler?
5.1 ft
The John Deere 535 is a pull-type, 540 rpm PTO driven baler with a variable cylindrical chamber and a drum pickup. The 535 baler produces hard core bales measuring 5.1 ft (1.6 m) wide and 1.
Are JD 535 balers any good?
They are good balers, I had better luck with them over the 566 the last one got replaced with. They are getting age on them, for the money, buy it with the net, no way will it be cheaper to add net later.
What size is JD 457 Bale?
The new machine produces a bale 46-inches wide and up to 60-inches tall, weighing up to 1000 pounds in dry crop. The new baler features a small diameter, low profile hay pick-up mounted close to the baler wheels.
How much does a round hay baler weight?
If you asked most people what the round bales they baled or bought weighed they would probably tell you a number between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds.
Is a 30 hp tractor enough?
The typical hobby farmer probably won’t have enough large-scale farming tasks to warrant the cost of a tractor in this range. So for hobby farmers, where is the sweet spot of power versus price? For mowing your yard and doing some work with a front-end loader, a tractor with 25 to 35 horsepower might be all you need.
What kind of tractor do you need for a John Deere 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.
How much horsepower do I need to pull a round baler?
If you are buying a baler first, keep horsepower requirements in mind when pairing with a tractor. The 45-115+ PTO hp range is best suited for pulling Deere round balers. Ranging from 4 ft. x 4 ft. to 5 ft. x 6 ft. bales, those looking to purchase a Deere round baler have size variations at their disposal.
How to choose the best hay baler for silage?
When working in silage, you will need to make sure you select a baler that can handle damp and hefty crop. If this is going to be the primary type of hay you’re cutting, you may want to consider a Silage Special Round Baler, which includes a number of features to put up high-moisture forage.
Can you use a 5×4 Bale tractor on hills?
while climbing hills. And on hilly ground you are also better off using a bigger heavier tractor while baling on a down hill side, as you will need to stop the tractor and baler to tie and eject the bale. A 5×4 bale in the chamber could make stopping a problem going down hill with a light tractor.