How does a knotter on a baler work?
As the bale is formed, the twine is pulled from the twine box around the bale. The gear teeth on the intermittent knotter gear then operates the disk driving pinion and turns the disk sufficiently to permit the twine holder to secure both strands of twine in the disk. At this stage, the bill hook starts its revolution.
What year is a 315 New Holland baler?
Just need to remember that the 315 was manufactured between 1976 – 1982, so it is at least thirty years old. Depending on how it was operated and maintained, it can be a dependable baler with years of service left in it – or a money pit that will cause you to pull your hair out.
Who invented the baler knotter?
Appleby knew that twine was the answer. He organized the Appleby Reaper Works in 1874 at Mazomanie, Wisconsin. After persistent experimenting, he patented the Appleby Knotter in 1878 and a binder in 1879. In 1881, Appleby sold his invention to Cyrus McCormick for $35,000.
Is a John Deere 336 a good baler?
Overall, a JD 336 is a good unit. As a backup unit, I would say “go for it” ! Personally I would prefer the JD kicker instead of the NH belt thrower.
How do you time a JD 336 Baler?
Fortunately, the timing process for the John Deere 336 baler is clearly set out in the operator’s manual. Insert the feeder pivot pin into the bottom hole of the feeder fingers. Turn the flywheel by hand in a counterclockwise direction until the face of the plunger head is centered in the front feeder slot.
Is a New Holland 315 a good baler?
The 311 and 315 are both good balers. JD 336/337 also good reliable machines.
Is a New Holland 310 a good baler?
Overall functional performance of the New Holland 310 baler was very good. Average feedrates varied from 2 to 8 t/h (2.2 to 8.8 ton/h). The New Holland 310 was capable of producing firm, well formed bales. Length of the 356 x 457 mm (14 x 18 in) bales could be adjusted from 305 to 1320 mm (12 to 52 in).
How much horsepower do you need to run a square baler?
35 horsepower
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.