Contents
- 1 How big of a tractor do I need for a round baler?
- 2 How much horsepower do I need to pull a baler?
- 3 How much does a John Deere 24t Baler weight?
- 4 How many horsepower is a John Deere 2040?
- 5 How many bales is a lot for a round baler?
- 6 How much does a round baler cost?
- 7 How much horsepower does a small square baler need?
- 8 Will a Ford 8N run a square baler?
- 9 How much does a square baler weigh?
- 10 What Loader fits a John Deere 2040?
- 11 What year is my John Deere 2040?
- 12 What does a John Deere 2240 weigh?
How big of a tractor do I need for a round baler?
Round balers also require large expensive tractors to run them—a minimum of 55 horsepower and ideally up to 90 horsepower for the 5’x6′ round balers.
How much horsepower do I need to pull a baler?
Older balers can be run with as little as 25 hp. The problem is stopping them coming down a hill or pulling them up a hill. 40-50 hp is much easier.
How much does a John Deere 24t Baler weight?
2400 Lbs. With Engine •…………………•…………
How many horsepower is a John Deere 2040?
John Deere 2040
| John Deere 2040 Power | |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed): | 40 hp 29.8 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 32.87 hp 24.5 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 40.86 hp 30.5 kW |
| power test details |
How many bales is a lot for a round baler?
Most round balers can easily get 6 or 7000 bales before breaking even one belt, and most round balers can put through at least 30,000 bales before needing complete belt replacement. Chain life depends on your lube.
How much does a round baler cost?
For harvesting 4-foot-by-5-foot round bales, estimated new equipment costs are $25,000 for a rotary mower/conditioner, $5,500 for a 10-foot rake, $35,000 for the baler and $55,000 for an adequate-sized tractor. The total is an investment of $120,500.
How much horsepower does a small square baler need?
40 PTO hp is good for most small square balers, 60 PTO hp is good for most small round balers. In either case, you need to be looking at utility size tractors, I wouldn’t trust the drive line of a compact tractor for much baling.
Will a Ford 8N run a square baler?
You can bale with an 8N. Google youtube for some videos of it being done and you’ll have to learn how to kick it out of gear quickly if the baler starts to choke without letting the baler plunger stop – else you’ll be on your knees cleaning out the wad of hay jamming up the baler!
How much does a square baler weigh?
Square bales are the easiest shape to stack, and with an average weight of around 40 pounds for an Abbriata square bale, are easy to lift and move around. Resale. If you are selling your hay, most customers will prefer the familiar shape and easy-feeding flakes of a square bale.
What Loader fits a John Deere 2040?
Subject: RE: Deere 2040 tractor purchase??? A 145 or 146 is all the loader that tractor needs.
What year is my John Deere 2040?
Specifications
| Make: John Deere | Model: 2040 | Years Made: 1976-1982 |
|---|---|---|
| Tires-Std Front: 6.00-16 | Tires-Std Rear: 13.6-28 | Wheelbase-Inch: 74.4 |
| Pto Type: LIVE | Pto Speed: 540 | CAT I-3pt Hitch: True |
| CAT II-3pt Hitch: True | CAT III-3pt Hitch: False | Hitch Lift: |
| Hydraulics-Type: OPEN/CLOSE | Hyd-Cap: 7.9 | Hyd-Flow: 13.5 |
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What does a John Deere 2240 weigh?
John Deere 2240
| Production: | |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 4950 to 7340 pounds |
| Front tire: | 6.50-16 |
| 2WD Rear tire: | 14.9-29 |
| full dimensions and tires |
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