I went through it before last years hay season. Rebuilt the pickup, feeder bar, repaired some structural things, new bearings and knives on the plunger, and some Knotter work and adjustments. Works well now. The 326 is a higher capacity baler and was top of its class in its day.
Thanks the 326 does well. Luckily I have it, before I was using dads 276 and it would have had a lot of trouble I believe. I’d like to have a 575. But I’m not complaining about my baler. It’s treated me well so far.
Doing a great job. I am in mulkeytown having issues with my 273. If your in the area I would appreciate if you could stop by, time permitting, and take a look. Have a great day.
Hay! Local I like it. Can you send me an email or something? I’ll see where you are and I’ll see if I can stop by. What is the baler doing? franklincountyforage@gmail.com thanks
Yes, a local LOL. After contacting you, we went out and messed with it after watching your videos and a few others. Took it out afterwards, and sure enough, didn't miss a bale. Kinda like a car taken to mechanic won't make the noise one is worried about. Twine was wrapping around the bale hook and breaking strings. I will be emailing you soon. Thanks for the help in your videos and your quick reply. Have a great night and take care.
Looks like you guys have some decent quality feed especially if it's not too stalky sides animals don't usually eat stalks..lol. But if I may ask why wake that into 2 to 1 windows if you knew it was thick to begin with unless that field is that rough can't go too fast? Then that I understand. We have a 316 NH "super sweeper" when we used to bale on the ground like that, in single row we used to bale 5,6 mph. Nowadays baling on ragans we make our windows lot thicker but still go in a decent speed not too slow, not too fast either lots of it depending on the hay/ field. P,s we used to do that walk around pick up bales, until we started losing help by other people who helped us moved else where for jobs. Other than that they are decent balers my dad figured earlier before "they are designed for faster speeds/ thicker hay not like the old style we used to have in the 70's and 80s". Other than that good video.
This field is super rough actually. And my rake can only rake single windrows. This was about the only time I’ve ever actually wanted to bale single windrows. Most of the time doubles are the way to go. I prefer to have a larger windrow and drive slower, but these windrows were definitely on the extreme for a small square baler.
I really don't believe that is second cut hay. If it is, when was first cut? Did you fertilize after? And those windrows looked like doubles...were they? I would have been worried about putting those bales away after dew has fallen. I might have left them be and then rolled them over after the sun dried them the next day and then collect the.
This is first cutting. I’m about 5-6 weeks behind on videos. These are double windrows, the rake I use has no way of single windrowing. We never single windrow here, but if I could I would in this instance. The dew isn’t an issue as it’s only on the outside of the bales as long as you don’t leave it stacked on the trailer. By unloading it it exposes the edges that were closed in the stack. Also not a whole lot of dew has fallen by the time I picked them up, not noticeably wet but definitely tough and a little damp on the top. The bales that were left out to be picked up I turned them once the dew was dried off so the bottom could be dry by the time they were picked up.
They aren’t ideal size for sure. But it let the baler full. Better than making 10 bales/acre for sure. As I said in the video I went back and baled everything after the bales were loaded.
Ok well it was dry. I’m not sure what difference it makes what machine you use. If the hay is wet or green it’s wet or green. The machine baling isn’t going to make the hay keep. If you’re saying that because of the slipping clutch I probably could tensioned the clutch slightly. But I’m glad the clutch slipped it save the rest of the driveline when your baling big windrows. I’d be surprised if your Deere would do any better actually. Thanks for watching
@@thebalerman the auger on the John Deere is the magic to a Deere. New holland had it in the 50’s now they have an bunch of “ERRATIC” stupid forks that are hard to predict an even bale. I have a BC5060. It looks beautiful but I will never have another one.
I know that the auger makes for a pretty consistent bale. But that doesn’t mean it’s higher capacity. In my experience new holland is generally a higher capacity baler but Deere is a little more consistent. Either way in giant windrows like I had here with clumps here and there no baler is going to be perfect. I’ve had other balers in the past that would not have baled that hay at all. I think the 326 did a fine job. I have nothing against any brand of balers. I think they all do fine as long as they’re operating properly. They all have their quirks to deal with but each can be mitigated some if operated appropriately. What do you not like about your baler? Just inconsistent bale length?
Sucks to be you and let your small mindedness get in the way of watching this masterpiece. I do appreciate the comment though. Come back and leave more whenever you can.
That has to be a good baler to handle all that hay and like it did!
I went through it before last years hay season. Rebuilt the pickup, feeder bar, repaired some structural things, new bearings and knives on the plunger, and some Knotter work and adjustments. Works well now. The 326 is a higher capacity baler and was top of its class in its day.
Good job young man! Bet you are glad when you sell it the field!
Thanks! It really speeds things up and gives me that much more capacity. I really have some good customers to be able to do that reliably.
My dad used to rake up windrows like that, after all he didn’t have to do the baling.
Don't complain about how thick the wind rows r , that hay looks really nice.
Oh I know. I never complain about hay being too thick. I wish all my hay was like this
Love your tractor!
Thanks!
I am exited to see your grapple and squeeze.
I made a grapple accumulator this last winter.
Very nice 2nd cutting.
I will get some videos of them working. Like I said I have a few mods to do to the squeeze. They will both have their place I believe.
You are doing great! I have a New Holland 575, and I would have been in first gear as well for sure.
Thanks the 326 does well. Luckily I have it, before I was using dads 276 and it would have had a lot of trouble I believe. I’d like to have a 575. But I’m not complaining about my baler. It’s treated me well so far.
5 strokes per bale
You should try baling big mature reeds canary, isn't much quality but makes massive windrows
I bet it does. Never have baled it though.
Doing a great job. I am in mulkeytown having issues with my 273. If your in the area I would appreciate if you could stop by, time permitting, and take a look. Have a great day.
Hay! Local I like it. Can you send me an email or something? I’ll see where you are and I’ll see if I can stop by. What is the baler doing? franklincountyforage@gmail.com thanks
Yes, a local LOL. After contacting you, we went out and messed with it after watching your videos and a few others. Took it out afterwards, and sure enough, didn't miss a bale. Kinda like a car taken to mechanic won't make the noise one is worried about. Twine was wrapping around the bale hook and breaking strings. I will be emailing you soon. Thanks for the help in your videos and your quick reply. Have a great night and take care.
Looks like you guys have some decent quality feed especially if it's not too stalky sides animals don't usually eat stalks..lol. But if I may ask why wake that into 2 to 1 windows if you knew it was thick to begin with unless that field is that rough can't go too fast? Then that I understand. We have a 316 NH "super sweeper" when we used to bale on the ground like that, in single row we used to bale 5,6 mph. Nowadays baling on ragans we make our windows lot thicker but still go in a decent speed not too slow, not too fast either lots of it depending on the hay/ field. P,s we used to do that walk around pick up bales, until we started losing help by other people who helped us moved else where for jobs. Other than that they are decent balers my dad figured earlier before "they are designed for faster speeds/ thicker hay not like the old style we used to have in the 70's and 80s". Other than that good video.
This field is super rough actually. And my rake can only rake single windrows. This was about the only time I’ve ever actually wanted to bale single windrows. Most of the time doubles are the way to go. I prefer to have a larger windrow and drive slower, but these windrows were definitely on the extreme for a small square baler.
I really don't believe that is second cut hay. If it is, when was first cut? Did you fertilize after? And those windrows looked like doubles...were they? I would have been worried about putting those bales away after dew has fallen. I might have left them be and then rolled them over after the sun dried them the next day and then collect the.
This is first cutting. I’m about 5-6 weeks behind on videos. These are double windrows, the rake I use has no way of single windrowing. We never single windrow here, but if I could I would in this instance. The dew isn’t an issue as it’s only on the outside of the bales as long as you don’t leave it stacked on the trailer. By unloading it it exposes the edges that were closed in the stack. Also not a whole lot of dew has fallen by the time I picked them up, not noticeably wet but definitely tough and a little damp on the top. The bales that were left out to be picked up I turned them once the dew was dried off so the bottom could be dry by the time they were picked up.
The old 275 would have sheared 10 shear bolts in the first 100 feet
I like the 326. It’s done pretty well for me.
Wind rows are too big, there's alot of missed hay too.
They aren’t ideal size for sure. But it let the baler full. Better than making 10 bales/acre for sure. As I said in the video I went back and baled everything after the bales were loaded.
What the weight on your bales you make
We average around 50 lbs. depending on moisture and type of hay.
That should have been spread out and dried a whole lot longer than I was.
I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic because of the dust…or what you’re reasoning is?
Not sarcasm I have been doing this for 62 yrs. If you had a JohnDeere 348 I would say it’s ok. But not a newholland unless it was a bc 5070
Ok well it was dry. I’m not sure what difference it makes what machine you use. If the hay is wet or green it’s wet or green. The machine baling isn’t going to make the hay keep. If you’re saying that because of the slipping clutch I probably could tensioned the clutch slightly. But I’m glad the clutch slipped it save the rest of the driveline when your baling big windrows. I’d be surprised if your Deere would do any better actually. Thanks for watching
@@thebalerman the auger on the John Deere is the magic to a Deere. New holland had it in the 50’s now they have an bunch of “ERRATIC” stupid forks that are hard to predict an even bale. I have a BC5060. It looks beautiful but I will never have another one.
I know that the auger makes for a pretty consistent bale. But that doesn’t mean it’s higher capacity. In my experience new holland is generally a higher capacity baler but Deere is a little more consistent. Either way in giant windrows like I had here with clumps here and there no baler is going to be perfect. I’ve had other balers in the past that would not have baled that hay at all. I think the 326 did a fine job. I have nothing against any brand of balers. I think they all do fine as long as they’re operating properly. They all have their quirks to deal with but each can be mitigated some if operated appropriately. What do you not like about your baler? Just inconsistent bale length?
how many bales are you getting to the acre?
If you watch the next video you’ll see I baled another 25-30 bales after I got all the missed pieces. Ended up yielding 135 bales/acre.
@@thebalerman that's awesome guys!
I would fire whoever raked that field!
Oh yeah…
For sure wasn't done with a side delivery rake
@@firewalker545 yeah…
Worst job of raking I’ve ever seen! Didn’t save time. Instead created more work and a mess!
I’ve seen some pretty bad raking jobs. For how thick it was I’d say it turned out pretty good. Use what ya got. Thanks for the comment
That's an average UK hay windrow.
Ok cool. I'd like to make some hay over there then and see what you guys use to bale. That would be sweet!
Get a wider rake next time. Just kidding.
Haha 😂 sometimes I wish I had a wider rake, this was not one of those times.
What a gay hat
Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you felt comfortable enough to make an idiot of yourself, I call that a success.
I want to watch the video but I can't because that hat is so annoying
Sucks to be you and let your small mindedness get in the way of watching this masterpiece. I do appreciate the comment though. Come back and leave more whenever you can.