Something I noticed while reading the comments, this fellow seems to read, and ANSWER each and every one of them! I have never seen this before- shows an interest in his followers! And, I love the small rounds!

@8thdaychronicles

4 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly! Yes, we try to interact all we possibly can with our FANTASTIC subscribers. And thank you for the kind words, much appreciated!

That's a nice setup you have there. I've never seen a small baler like that besides on KZread.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Thanks, Jason. We love the 2x2 round bales, and so do our horse hay customers.

@Hatfield_Country

Ай бұрын

@@8thdaychronicles How much do those bales sell for?

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

@@Hatfield_Country the bales of hay or the baler itself?

@Hatfield_Country

Ай бұрын

@@8thdaychronicles the bales of hay.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

@@Hatfield_Country It can vary year to year and from quality of the hay. Fair market value usually runs for a premium bale of hay of 45-50# in our area runs normally between $6-12 per bale. Quality of the hay (Orchard, Timothy, Fescue...weeds or not, etc) set prices usually.

How is the single point hitch holding up? I like the idea. But I'm thinking about putting arms on mine when I make it, to the bottom 2 points. Think it's needed?

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

No issues. Additional support sure wouldn’t hurt anything. Good luck’

Looking at mini round balers right now, did you consider the Ibex or IHI before choosing the Farm Maxx. I'm having a hard time finding comparisons.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Just my opinion, so take it as such… the IHI appears to be a very good baler from what info I have read. Japan built. But expensive in comparison. The Ibex baler is a China baler. Personally, no thanks just because of that. I know guys with Ibex balers that have no problems with them. The Farm Maxx/Redlands baler is India made. Good reputation, decently priced. That was my personal reasoning. Thanks for watching!

So that draw bar you made allows you to turn without having to lift the baler? Obviously not sharp turns. I have a smaller tractor and want to do something similar. Thank you for sharing.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Exactly. The drawbar mod allows me to turn a certain degree without having to lift the baler. Plus the additional sight distance between the tractor and baler. Lifting the baler can really offset the weight of the tractor on hilly terrain. Thanks for watching!

Interesting

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Thanks a bundle!

Curious if you use the hay yourself or if there is a market for selling a 2x2 bale. Think I heard you say you have goats, guessing you are using them to feed your stock. Entertaining to watch them roll down the hill.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Haha, funny to watch, not fun to chase them down! lol. Due to health reasons we sold our entire goat herd over a year ago. We sell all our hay, at this point, to horse owners. Once people try the small round bales and how easy they stack, handle and feed, they love them. Our hay last year and all this year is pre-sold. We take pride in our hay and sell quality hay. Thanks a bundle for watching, much appreciated!

Hey Darren, what size thistle twine did you run on that baler? I just ran out of the jute twine and I'm switching over to the sisal. And it looks awfully huge for this Baler. It's from TSC, 350#, says #9 on the roll. What did you use in that bucket idea?

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

350# , probably 9,000 roll, knot strength sisal twine sounds awful big for the twine tensioners and the worm gear pulley with the grooves. Ive used 190# and it was borderline big. It worked. just every so often the twine would jump off the white worm gear pulley, not alot but occasionally. Find the smallest diameter sisal twine you can...like a #130 or less. I found some not long ago I "think" is gonna be the perfect sisal twine for this baler, but I havent tested it yet and wont until 2nd cutting.

@PostIdaho

Ай бұрын

@@8thdaychronicles I just finished that first roll and it gave me about 35 bales at the high wrap setting. Not good at all.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

@@PostIdaho No, thats not good. After baling a short time I quickly found out the maximum setting groove (for number of twine wraps) was way too much twine used. Made a darn nice tight bale but used way too much twine. We use the middle groove for mid-range number of wraps. I found the last groove was not enough for my tastes. If the new sisal twine I found works as good as I think it will, I'll show the results in a future baling video.

so you have changed the way the twine unwinds and not using the bucket with the hole in the bottom anymore? I am wandering what brand of twine you have that allows you to unwind from the outside of the roll? I understand the reasoning for this setup but not sure how your twine is unrolling from the outer roll and not from the middle??

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

In this video I’m using up what jute twine I have left. It comes off the roll from the outside. I hate to waste material, so I’m trying to use it up before going back to the bucket mod and sisal twine. Thanks for watching!

@jimmydon7014

Ай бұрын

@@8thdaychronicles I found a sisle twine at Tractor Supply with 190 knot strength that fits the reel really well. I haven't used it yet but will soon. I am using up my roll that came with the baler. I also have a gear drive tractor and using the 3 point till I have time to modify the drawbar and pto shaft. First couple hours and 4 or 5 bales were frustrating but finally got it worked out and worked like a charm. Baled 96 bales without a hitch. Thanks for the videos. I just ordered the drum mower from Steve and hopefully it will arrive next week. I tore up my sickle bar mower today and no parts to be had.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

@@jimmydon7014 good luck! The 190 knot strength was the best I personally could find. I recently came across some different sisal twine that I “think” will be even better but will find out on our 2nd cutting in a month or so. The 190 works good… not often but once in a blue moon it will jump off the white pulley that runs the worm gear twine arm, due to the narrow twine grooves and the thicker sisal twine. This new stuff just may be great. If it works as I think it will after I test it out, I’ll post about it.

Why not use a small square baler? lot cheaper buying older used-still picking off ground

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Same reason there’s Fords, Chevys, Dodge. I like the 2x2 round bales. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for all your great hay videos. They are all interesting and informative. I was planning to reference your video on the Farm Maxx drum mower height adjustment kit installation, but I am no longer able to access it as it says it is now private. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJmltrKAdsW9kbQ.htmlsi=X0NCPAlzE3U8e0Y7 Is there any way you can share that video again or re-upload it? Thank you.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it. That video is gone. Seems the rougher and bumpier your field, an increased cut height is not the best option if you go very much. Too many going way higher and then complain. I no longer do any "review" or parts install videos. Its not hard to do. Just use jack stands and such and be safe. Hope you have a good hay season!

@BertSchmidt-jt5go

Ай бұрын

I have a Question I'm trying to set up my baler . like yours when I received it the arm was down how do u raise the arm so you can thread it I don't want to break anything . I purchased the Brazilian gold bale twin . I also want to thank you for helping me with my rake on info u send me greatly appreciate it sincerly.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

@@BertSchmidt-jt5go Facing the baler, open the left side guard door. You will see the white twine groove pulley. Start turning that pulley by hand clockwise (no twine on it). You will see the twine arm start moving up. Keep turning it until the arm goes all the way left and back to near center. It will suddenly kinda fall near the center when the worm gear is set in position to start baling. Never grab the twine arm and start pushing or pulling on it....that could ruin the worm gears. Hope this helps and good luck!

Where is that in the bible?

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

Psalm 118:24

@Gods-Elect

Ай бұрын

@@8thdaychronicles Sorry i was looking for 8th day.

@8thdaychronicles

Ай бұрын

@@Gods-Elect it’s not. It is taken from a great speech about the importance of farmers given by Paul Harvey.