Small Rectangular
How heavy are small rectangular bales?
50lbs - 120lbs
How heavy are large rectangular bales?
800lbs - 2000lbs
What shape bales does this baler make?
Round
Which type or types of balers have knotters?
Small and Large rectangular balers
How many automous tractors are on the market?
None
What is the benefit of small rectangular balers?
Cheap, easier to handle, easier to transport
What are the benefits of large rectangular balers?
Less physical labor, transportation, easier storage
What are the 2 types of round balers?
Fixed Chamber and Variable Chamber
What safety features do balers have?
Shear bolts, safety stops, etc
What do the number mean on twine packages?
Strength of twine and material
How popular are these balers?
They used to be the most popular, but are slowly declining.
Why do farmers spray their bales?
To preserve them. Makes them last longer.
What causes a coned shaped bale?
Uneven pickup
What moisture contant do you want your bales to be at?
20% -ish
What baler is the least used in the West?
Round Balers
How do you change the density of the bale?
Adjust the hay dogs
What brand first introduced the large rectangular baler?
Hesston - Model 4800
When were round balers introduced to the industry?
1971
What moisture do you want silage to be at?
50% - 60%
What is Santa favorite drink?
Coke
What model small baler did we look at as a class?
Hesston
From the book. How much horsepower is required to operate a large rectangular baler?
110 - 175 horsepower
How many knotters do round balers have?
None
How do knotters work?
Simple answer
Look at Hatch
Needle brings twine to holder. Billhook grabs twine and twists it. Wiper arm cuts twine and releases twine.
Name all of Santa's Reindeer
Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen