I had the same problem on the exact same Tedder. I took everything off and only changed the handle for shifting positions. You're exactly right, it's a shame to pay that kind of money and have those problems.
I've got a New Holland Tedder and one of the tine bars was missing. Turned out the prior owner hit something and sheared the tine bar off, bolts sheared off flush with the drive hub. To get us through a small tedding job, we repositioned one one of the neighboring tines to try to bring it into balance. Worked, but not good - still out of balance. Finally welded a nut to the broken bolt, screwed it out and was able to replace the missing tine bar. Tedder works great now. I said all that to say this - when the tine bar on your Tedder got bent, did it throw the whole Tedder out of balance such that it was noticeable from the cab?
+JHJ-Farm. No it didn't seem to effect the balance enough to notice even after I removed one tine that was loose it still didn't seem to be out of balance.
Had the same issue with a kuhn tedder, they all fell off and we only re mounted the rear ones as the front ones just got in the way going through tight gateways. We have a bigger heavier fella tedder (now made by agco) and that seems to not bounce around so much and hence hasnt fallen apart like the kuhn.
DLH Farms they definitely are, the farmer next door has a 6 rotor one he bought 2nd hand which is still going strong and he's pretty hard on his gear lol.
I can see as you are tedding that the rear of the Tedder is bouncing and flexing. Looks like a good fix. I looked at a 6 star version today on a parts run. Cost too much. That steering adjustment looks neat. Should demonstrate it in action, never seen that before.
In the interest of Full Disclosure and Fairness to Krone, what is the age of that machine, how many years of service did you get before the first failure, and why did you not go back to Krone for service at the first failure? Thanks
That reminds me of the time I was cutting hay with my haybine came up on a tire laying in the field I thought where did that come from then it came to me its mine off the haybine went flat and ran off the rim felt ike a fool.
+joe tiller. Lol! My great grandpa was square baling once and he was bad to not look back, he lost the wagon that the guys were packing hay on, they tried yelling but he couldn't hear either so they just sat there until he came back around. He said he seen that wagon over in the field when he turned around and wondered where it came from then it dawned on him.
I would be inclined to half fill the tires with water and then to not inflate them to much - this to reduce the bouncing around. I enjoy your videos - keep up the good work. Cheers from New Zealand
Ian Robinson we have a 2 year old 4 rotor Krone tedder. The outer tires have a lower inflation pressure than the inner tires. The eccentric spacer on the tine mounting bolt is used to adjust the tines so they are 90 degrees to the ground, vertical. The spread limiter adjustment allows throwing the hay towards the left or right. This is useful when running along a fence, ditch, road or low trees.The rake will not have to be so close to those obstacles. Tomorrow I will see how the guards are mounted.
Hi David - I am just south of Auckland, our largest city. No snow here - temperatures range from an average low of 11 Celsius to an average high of 22 Celsius. We have only had 5 or 6 frosts here this winter
Ian Robinson that sounds like good idea I would have never thought about ballasting tires on Tedder, I have some rough rented ground may try that on my Tedder.
Hey DLH I just have quick question for you. In your 6640 video you talked about a problem with the seat that it wouldn't swing side to side. I have a 7740 with the same problem. You said that you have fixed it before just wondering if you could tell me what it is?
+Robert Johnston. There is a rod that the handle on the seat pushes on. If you let go of the handle before the seat is latched the rod can fall out of the notch in the handle. It has been a while since I fixed it, but your going to have to get that rod back in position on the handle. Seems like it's kinda hard to see and get to but not impossible. I think you may have to pull the rubber down around the front of the seat but I can't remember exactly.
+FixinThatUp. I agree, it just didn't work out, my uncle works in the shop most all the time and once we got a plan together he worked on it off and on as he had time because I had to be on a job site.
A great idea to flip the hay to dry faster. Great idea. I enjoyed the visit with u. Keep them coming.
+Ronald Stephens. Thanks Ronald!
Good video.
I have never seen a tunneling bar bend like that but you got both cheeks into it.
+Chuck Stevenson. Lol! Hey I've seen a lot worse on TH-cam.
Aint that the truth.
Looks like a good fix for the guards & the bent arm. The Krone seems to have held up well for being used for 8 years. Stay safe.
+crslyrn. Yeah no real complaints on the krone other than the guards
I had the same problem on the exact same Tedder. I took everything off and only changed the handle for shifting positions. You're exactly right, it's a shame to pay that kind of money and have those problems.
+E&L Livestock. Glad I'm not the only one this has happened too.
Ours was about a month old and the help ran into a wood pile and bent an arm .a little heat and it came back to place no more problems. Good machine
+kim culver. I must have the only one that has had this problem. It's a good machine.
I've got a New Holland Tedder and one of the tine bars was missing. Turned out the prior owner hit something and sheared the tine bar off, bolts sheared off flush with the drive hub. To get us through a small tedding job, we repositioned one one of the neighboring tines to try to bring it into balance. Worked, but not good - still out of balance. Finally welded a nut to the broken bolt, screwed it out and was able to replace the missing tine bar. Tedder works great now. I said all that to say this - when the tine bar on your Tedder got bent, did it throw the whole Tedder out of balance such that it was noticeable from the cab?
+JHJ-Farm. No it didn't seem to effect the balance enough to notice even after I removed one tine that was loose it still didn't seem to be out of balance.
Had the same issue with a kuhn tedder, they all fell off and we only re mounted the rear ones as the front ones just got in the way going through tight gateways. We have a bigger heavier fella tedder (now made by agco) and that seems to not bounce around so much and hence hasnt fallen apart like the kuhn.
+mataiterapreha. The krone is a heavy well built machine, it surprised me that they broke but nothings perfect.
DLH Farms they definitely are, the farmer next door has a 6 rotor one he bought 2nd hand which is still going strong and he's pretty hard on his gear lol.
+mataiterapreha. I would love to have a 6 rotor one, but can't justify it. Seems like I spend most of my time tedding when I'm making hay.
I can see as you are tedding that the rear of the Tedder is bouncing and flexing. Looks like a good fix. I looked at a 6 star version today on a parts run. Cost too much. That steering adjustment looks neat. Should demonstrate it in action, never seen that before.
+PA Farms. Ok I will try to get that in action. They are expensive, but they are pretty good tedders.
In the interest of Full Disclosure and Fairness to Krone, what is the age of that machine, how many years of service did you get before the first failure, and why did you not go back to Krone for service at the first failure? Thanks
+steve holton. Did you even watch the video? This was not about bashing krone. We do not take things back to the dealership that are out of warranty.
Hmm I wonder why the kobta is on the trailer going to back to the store to get a job lol. And those things never stay on.
Thank you that is where I was leaning
That reminds me of the time I was cutting hay with my haybine came up on a tire laying in the field I thought where did that come from then it came to me its mine off the haybine went flat and ran off the rim felt ike a fool.
+joe tiller. Lol! My great grandpa was square baling once and he was bad to not look back, he lost the wagon that the guys were packing hay on, they tried yelling but he couldn't hear either so they just sat there until he came back around. He said he seen that wagon over in the field when he turned around and wondered where it came from then it dawned on him.
I've bent spud bars worse prying rocks out of post holes. It'll bend right back, they're kind of like limp noodles
+truracer20. Must not be as strong as they used to be.
I would be inclined to half fill the tires with water and then to not inflate them to much - this to reduce the bouncing around. I enjoy your videos - keep up the good work. Cheers from New Zealand
+Ian Robinson. I wonder if anyone else has ever had this problem on the krone?
Ian Robinson we have a 2 year old 4 rotor Krone tedder. The outer tires have a lower inflation pressure than the inner tires. The eccentric spacer on the tine mounting bolt is used to adjust the tines so they are 90 degrees to the ground, vertical. The spread limiter adjustment allows throwing the hay towards the left or right. This is useful when running along a fence, ditch, road or low trees.The rake will not have to be so close to those obstacles.
Tomorrow I will see how the guards are mounted.
Ian Robinson do you have freezing temperatures in your part of New Zealand?
Hi David - I am just south of Auckland, our largest city. No snow here - temperatures range from an average low of 11 Celsius to an average high of 22 Celsius. We have only had 5 or 6 frosts here this winter
Ian Robinson that sounds like good idea I would have never thought about ballasting tires on Tedder, I have some rough rented ground may try that on my Tedder.
good one
Hey DLH I just have quick question for you. In your 6640 video you talked about a problem with the seat that it wouldn't swing side to side. I have a 7740 with the same problem. You said that you have fixed it before just wondering if you could tell me what it is?
+Robert Johnston. There is a rod that the handle on the seat pushes on. If you let go of the handle before the seat is latched the rod can fall out of the notch in the handle. It has been a while since I fixed it, but your going to have to get that rod back in position on the handle. Seems like it's kinda hard to see and get to but not impossible. I think you may have to pull the rubber down around the front of the seat but I can't remember exactly.
DLH Farms thanks for the advice! Keep up the good work.
your doing rightly over 8 yrs
i would like to see you putting them on - not after you done it
+FixinThatUp. I agree, it just didn't work out, my uncle works in the shop most all the time and once we got a plan together he worked on it off and on as he had time because I had to be on a job site.
I own the same tedder for 9 years and now problems at all!!
+Paul. Yeah they are very good tedders, not sure why the guards broke, but it's no big deal.
Cool! Good job
+thr8061 Thanks.
Would you buy another krone redder, I am looking to replace mine in the near future
+Dean Brown. Yes sir I would. They are top of the line. Don't worry about the guards.
That's farmin
Always somethin breaking or about to break. Never when you want it.
Anyways I never knew what tedding was till I watched this channel.
+Atoyota. You got that right! Glad I was able to help at least one person learn something. Lol
I am about to buy a Krone Tedder. Do you still they are the best choice ?
Mine has been good for the most part. All the guards broke off but that's about it.
that look pretty good for an 8 year old and 8 years of service.
+Alvin Roundy. Yeah it's a good tedder
Nice video,
Don't look Ethel.
+Mark Rasmussen. Lol.