How do you fix knotter problems?

Check the knotter cam gear for wear and repair or replace as necessary. Twine tension is not correct because of a bottom Clean the bottom slacker arm and shaft. Check for slacker arm not rotating freely on the shaft obstructions. Dull or damaged twine knife Sharpen or replace twine knife.

How much horsepower does it take to run a small square baler?

Most standard square balers on the market require 35 horsepower at your tractor’s PTO, and a minimum tractor weight of around 3000 pounds. That means that they cannot be run with today’s compact tractors.

Do round balers have Knotters?

Don’t round balers have knotters similar to square balers.

How much HP do you need to pull a baler?

John Deere Baler Horsepower Requirements

How much horsepower does a round baler need?

If you are buying a baler first, keep horsepower requirements in mind when pairing with a tractor. PTO horsepower requirements for round balers start at 30 hp and can run up to 120 hp. There are a couple of different options when it comes to bale size in balers.

Why are hay bales left in fields?

Often, it’s just farmers being lazy, after harvesting a field, they like to take some rest and finish off in a few days. Because of the good keeping quality, farmers tend to leave them where the baler spat them out. It is also cost-effective to leave bales in the field to avoid handling and storage costs.

Can a New Holland square baler tie a bale?

New Holland 268 square baler wouldn’t tie a bale. The knotters would get a bunch of twine wrapped up and it would be a mess. It’s an easy fix in this case Loading…

Why are the knotters on my square baler not tying?

Over the years, if you’ve owned a small square baler, chances are you’ve probably had problems with knotters not tying. So here is a general guide to help deal with this unexpected challenge which always seems to happen with a full crop in the field.

What’s the shim on a New Holland knotter?

I install a shim between the pinion and the knotter frame. This keeps the bill pulled toward the billhook ramp. This causes the billhook tongue to open wider to catch the twines being held by the twine holder. (The shim is part number 773427 for the New Holland model.)

How does a heavy duty knotter reduce end play?

The knotter stack must be shimmed to eliminate excess end play. Heavy-duty knotters use adjustable cams to remove the end play. As the pinion gears wear, the end play increases. When you get enough end play, the billhook pinion gear can jump time – or jump a tooth.