Wow, it's working really well. Shows ya took care in what was needed during the build when the start of the season comes and can go right to work like that.
Denny's Country Life I hear ya there... Personally I still like handbombing small squares but it's such a time saver like ya said if it's only you doing the work.
Hey Jake, thanks for watching man! I did a build series on it, I think it was five parts if you look back in my videos. It's been a real nice tool to have around, especially as a one man show most of the time.
Thanks man! it's definitely not efficient for larger hay operations like yours. Taking the dividers off, and running a accumulator behind the baler would be the way to go, if I ever take on that kind of ground.
Just a thought, but on those well heads, could you dig around them and slip an oversize length of pvc pipe over it that stood above the grass a few feet to mark them like they do for tile vents?
Denny's Country Life JD 24t, bought it from my neighbor. Plan to bale winter rye and a couple hundred bales for the horse and for feeding cows in the calving pens this next calving season!
LVF & Northern Wisconsin Farming That's one of the best balers ever made! It'll crank put perfect bales if it's been kept well. Lots of good documentation online for troubleshooting too.
Don't sell yourself short. It looks to me to be a lot easier and faster than loading by hand. On those "Well Heads" get a section of PVC pipe (3/4 in.) and drive it in the ground (about 2 ft.) by them. Drill a couple of 1/4 in holes just above ground level, to let the rain/ snow out, and to keep them from freezing and breaking off.
Nice build! love it - thinking bout building my own, but gonna do an 4x3, so 12 bales. du you think the hydraulic cylinder and the dimensions on the steel could handle that? i might do a bit bigger dimention on some of it, so i'm most interestet to know about the cylinder(strength)?
I would definitely go with at least a 2.5" cylinder. The 2" I used works, but is a bit weak. The rest of the material should be fine. The chute rails could be a bit bigger though. If I was going to build another one, I'd use 1x2 or something. Have fun with the build!
Ha ha, yes it definitely has made our lives easier! The barn we store our hay at is about 15 miles away, so it wouldn't make sense to drag the tractor over, but if I remove the dividers it would work great for unloading hay. When we eventually get the right setup, I'll use it for loading and unloading.
You probably already know about this, but I've seen a couple of videos of folks from the US having Accuml8tors dragging behind the baler, which groups the bales as they are being made. Could be an interesting next project. You do seem to be more than capable of pulling something like that off seeing how you have already built this thing, :) .
Thanks Zoran, I appreciate you watching! I've been thinking about building an accumulator. It would definitely save me a lot of time not driving around/bouncing around through the field for each bale. It's certainly on my radar
Ah, nice, so you do know about them. Here's a cool video where you can see how one of these works. Maybe it will help you give you an idea how to do one for yourself. th-cam.com/video/ViviPsmzLFQ/w-d-xo.html
Do you have any issues with the 8 bales not staying tight in the mow when stacked high or on the wagon? Im asking because they dont have the 2 tie bales to stabilize the stack. Thanks
I don't stack them in the barn with the grapple, I do it by hand.. for a few reasons. I don't have two tractors, and two grapples. I suppose it would be a problem, but if you get off the tractor or skidsteer every few stacks and turn a couple sideways, it's still better than doing it all by hand!
Well.. I am actually thinking about building a couple and selling them locally. We'll see how things shape up over the next few months. Thanks a lot for watching!
when my hay help got hard to come by I though bout building a grapple. but got a good deal on a kick baler and built a kicker wagon. I already had the flat wagons they just needed sides. I think cost might have been bout the same.
I wouldn't mind having a kicker in the future! It's a great way to go as a one man band. This way uses fuel, hours on the tractor and obviously more of your own time. If I had a bigger farm to store wagons, I probably would have went that rout.
This is a grapple that I built in my shop. I did a video series of the build if you're interested. Just look up "home made hay grapple. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, I usually stack the rear that way so they hold each other together. I can't do the whole stack that way because my trailer can't handle the weight of my tractor. Thanks for watching!
@@DennysCountryLife If I'd make a grab like that, I think I'd go without the separators imbetween the inner and outer guides. It would probably take more skill to yous when actively acumalateing, but with the righ size bales would let you cross stack from the side.
Wow, it's working really well. Shows ya took care in what was needed during the build when the start of the season comes and can go right to work like that.
Thanks Josh! I'm sure glad it worked out. I've made a few changes to it, but nothing major. Definitely a nice tool to have as a one man band!
Denny's Country Life I hear ya there... Personally I still like handbombing small squares but it's such a time saver like ya said if it's only you doing the work.
Man the grapple work good. Nice build. Nice looking Hay.👍🏻
Thanks Gerrald, I think it's some of the better hay of the year for us.
I didn’t know u had built one of these! Looks like it works really well! I think I have a project for winter lol. I like it!
Hey Jake, thanks for watching man! I did a build series on it, I think it was five parts if you look back in my videos. It's been a real nice tool to have around, especially as a one man show most of the time.
Denny's Country Life I saw u had a series of it up. Ya that’s why I need something then it can be a one man show when it has to be that way
Bales look good i need to get a new needle for my baler before second cut thanks for the video.
Thanks, I wish you the best with the needle replacement and second cut!
Ouch! That well head definitely hurt!! That grapple works really well. I wish I could use one, but I have too much hay ground.
Thanks man! it's definitely not efficient for larger hay operations like yours. Taking the dividers off, and running a accumulator behind the baler would be the way to go, if I ever take on that kind of ground.
Nice video! Glad to see it working well!
Do you use it for unloading as well?
I'm not setup for using it to unload. We store a lot of our hay at a barn about 10 miles away. Otherwise I could.
Definitely interested in building one you should draw some plans and make a material list I would definitely be interested
...That works great...Thanks for sharing. ..
You bet, thanks for watching!
Looks like you're getting the hang of using the grapple. Wouldn't mind borrowing that thing next weekend, I might eventually return it. LOL Stay safe.
Lol, if you were closer I'd let you have at it! Thanks for watching bud!
Sweet! Looks like it works pretty well!
So far so good! Thanks for watching!
That grapple is a time and back saver great machine
Absolutely! We're not dog tired by the time we get to the barn to stack it. It's been a huge help!
Shout out to Corb Lund!!! Great song!!! Good job with the accumulator/ grapple!
Yes sir! I love those guys!! Thanks for watching PMc
Looks like it's working great. Better than handling them all by hand.
As a one man show, this is a life changer! Thanks man
Now that is slick!
Thanks man!
Just a thought, but on those well heads, could you dig around them and slip an oversize length of pvc pipe over it that stood above the grass a few feet to mark them like they do for tile vents?
Way better than stacking on a wagon behind the baler.
It definitely takes the labor out of it! I'm really enjoying having it. Thanks for watching Nate!
Sweet man you're getting good at it! Mark those well heads with a tall marker save you grief.
Oh you can bet them wells are getting marked up good! Lol
I bought a small square baler, I foresee a grapple like this in the near future!
Oh you poor man! Lol. I hope you got a NH JD or MF. I look forward to seeing you out maken small bales bud!
Denny's Country Life JD 24t, bought it from my neighbor. Plan to bale winter rye and a couple hundred bales for the horse and for feeding cows in the calving pens this next calving season!
LVF & Northern Wisconsin Farming That's one of the best balers ever made! It'll crank put perfect bales if it's been kept well. Lots of good documentation online for troubleshooting too.
Don't sell yourself short. It looks to me to be a lot easier and faster than loading by hand. On those "Well Heads" get a section of PVC pipe (3/4 in.) and drive it in the ground (about 2 ft.) by them. Drill a couple of 1/4 in holes just above ground level, to let the rain/ snow out, and to keep them from freezing and breaking off.
That's a really good idea, thanks! PVC would work great. I hope all is well for ya!
We like to drive a steel fence post in the ground and slip a 2" piece of PVC pipe over it high enough to see.
Nice build! love it - thinking bout building my own, but gonna do an 4x3, so 12 bales. du you think the hydraulic cylinder and the dimensions on the steel could handle that? i might do a bit bigger dimention on some of it, so i'm most interestet to know about the cylinder(strength)?
I would definitely go with at least a 2.5" cylinder. The 2" I used works, but is a bit weak. The rest of the material should be fine. The chute rails could be a bit bigger though. If I was going to build another one, I'd use 1x2 or something. Have fun with the build!
My kids would love it if I bought one of those!
Have you tried unloading with the grapple?
Ha ha, yes it definitely has made our lives easier! The barn we store our hay at is about 15 miles away, so it wouldn't make sense to drag the tractor over, but if I remove the dividers it would work great for unloading hay. When we eventually get the right setup, I'll use it for loading and unloading.
What about getting a video of unloading the hay
We do that by hand, and I honestly haven't thought about making a video on that. It would probably be pretty boring! Lol
You probably already know about this, but I've seen a couple of videos of folks from the US having Accuml8tors dragging behind the baler, which groups the bales as they are being made. Could be an interesting next project. You do seem to be more than capable of pulling something like that off seeing how you have already built this thing, :) .
Thanks Zoran, I appreciate you watching! I've been thinking about building an accumulator. It would definitely save me a lot of time not driving around/bouncing around through the field for each bale. It's certainly on my radar
Ah, nice, so you do know about them. Here's a cool video where you can see how one of these works. Maybe it will help you give you an idea how to do one for yourself.
th-cam.com/video/ViviPsmzLFQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you very much!
Were are the needles available from if anyone knows
I got mine form Agri Supply online. I think they were around $8 each.
thats how ya do it! beats doing it the hard way!
Yeah, this thing is pretty dang slick. Cheers!
yeah it is! glad you got the 3rd function working! i sent ya private message too!
Do you have any issues with the 8 bales not staying tight in the mow when stacked high or on the wagon? Im asking because they dont have the 2 tie bales to stabilize the stack. Thanks
I don't stack them in the barn with the grapple, I do it by hand.. for a few reasons. I don't have two tractors, and two grapples. I suppose it would be a problem, but if you get off the tractor or skidsteer every few stacks and turn a couple sideways, it's still better than doing it all by hand!
What brand of grapple? Thanks
I built this grapple. I made videos of how I did it if you're interested.
@@DennysCountryLifeare these videos online?
how about drawing up the build plans with list of material and sell them.
Well.. I am actually thinking about building a couple and selling them locally. We'll see how things shape up over the next few months. Thanks a lot for watching!
I was going to ask the same
Now that is cool man
Thanks man! I'm sure glad to have it
when my hay help got hard to come by I though bout building a grapple. but got a good deal on a kick baler and built a kicker wagon. I already had the flat wagons they just needed sides. I think cost might have been bout the same.
I wouldn't mind having a kicker in the future! It's a great way to go as a one man band. This way uses fuel, hours on the tractor and obviously more of your own time. If I had a bigger farm to store wagons, I probably would have went that rout.
looks like you have it all figured out. that's much easier.
Thanks Howard, it's definitely changed my life! Lol
Which grapple is this?
This is a grapple that I built in my shop. I did a video series of the build if you're interested. Just look up "home made hay grapple. Thanks for watching!
Denny's Country Life thank you.
You shood ideally be cross stacking the bales so that they stay together safer.
Yeah, I usually stack the rear that way so they hold each other together. I can't do the whole stack that way because my trailer can't handle the weight of my tractor. Thanks for watching!
@@DennysCountryLife If I'd make a grab like that, I think I'd go without the separators imbetween the inner and outer guides. It would probably take more skill to yous when actively acumalateing, but with the righ size bales would let you cross stack from the side.
Works great better then doing it by hand
Most definitely! Thank you