Hi, I'm shopping around for a baler, and have an opportunity at a 224T. I know the "T" means it ties with twine, not wire, which is what I want. I've never baled before, so I'd like some expert help with making my decision.
Background: I plan on growing no more than 5-10 acres of hay per year. This will be a hobby to play with my tractors and keep The Wife's horses fed, plus sell some to hopefully break even or maybe make a little spending cash.
I currently own a long hood Model B. It has the Powr-Trol, but no 3 point hitch. That shouldn't be a problem since the balers I've seen pull from the draw bar.
I also own a modern 4300, classified as a "compact utility tractor." I use if for chores around the acreage and don't think I would ever farm any hay with it. I'll probably keep the hay farming to the B. If needed, though, the 4300 has about 30 hp. I'm not sure what a B is rated at.
The 224T I'm looking at does not have its own motor; it runs off the tractor PTO. Do you think the B would have enough power for this baler or is the tractor simply too small? I'm guessing if it did power it, I'd have to run in 1st gear. Your thoughts?
How about the 4300? Would it power this baler?
Background: I plan on growing no more than 5-10 acres of hay per year. This will be a hobby to play with my tractors and keep The Wife's horses fed, plus sell some to hopefully break even or maybe make a little spending cash.
I currently own a long hood Model B. It has the Powr-Trol, but no 3 point hitch. That shouldn't be a problem since the balers I've seen pull from the draw bar.
I also own a modern 4300, classified as a "compact utility tractor." I use if for chores around the acreage and don't think I would ever farm any hay with it. I'll probably keep the hay farming to the B. If needed, though, the 4300 has about 30 hp. I'm not sure what a B is rated at.
The 224T I'm looking at does not have its own motor; it runs off the tractor PTO. Do you think the B would have enough power for this baler or is the tractor simply too small? I'm guessing if it did power it, I'd have to run in 1st gear. Your thoughts?
How about the 4300? Would it power this baler?