Nice looking bales. You can tell how dry that hay is just by looking at the front side belts. Lots of shattering (leaves crumbling). I'm in the same area so I know how hard it can be to get to the hay when it's just right. When it's that hot, it goes from perfect to too dry in just a few hours. We try to bale rounds at 14-15%. That's wet enough to keep the shattering down without the bales heating up much. Get you four or so compost thermometers with 20" stems. Place them just above the center of the bale on the flat side. Do this for every crop you bale for three or four years and you will get a good feel for how your hay sweats out. Leave them in the bales for three or four weeks and you will see when they fully cool down and are safe for stacking in the barn. If you stack flat side down, add an extra 3 to 4 weeks after they've fully cooled down before they hit the barn. And even then, put a couple of thermometers in them.
Awesome video! Your channel is HIGHLY underrated! I've seen a few of your other videos including your square baling video. Square bales is all we do on our farm at the moment until I can get a larger tractor for round baling. It's been at a steady 96 degrees at our place lately and I can't even imagine it getting any hotter. Keep up the great work with videos and hay baling! Have a great rest of the day - Everett
Thank you Everett! It sure was hot. I’ll take 96* any day of the week. There’s a chance of rain (40%) this Tuesday and Thursday then it’s back up to the upper 90’s all next week and will be like that threw August. Best of luck with your operation.
Nice looking hay field. My Dad had a ranch in Salado, TX. He did not have any hay fields. There is a fault line that runs down I-35. To the east is where you find most of the farming. Nice black land. To the west is table rock mostly cattle, sheep and goat ranching. We had very little top soil mostly limestone outcroppings you could not plow it for all the rocks. There was one spot that was one big soild piece of limestone.. It is beautiful country with mesas.
I've been looking at moisture meters for a while now. I really need to pull the trigger and get one. I have a probe, but doing it on the fly is the way to go. Thanks for sharing with us!
Lol - This video answered my question about your moisture meter :) I'm south Texas down near Victoria, This time of year, you can generally rake and bale the second day and most of the time, baling on the third day turns the coastal to dust! Enjoyed the video.
Hey Chris Great videos. I have the 2019 Workmaster 55 with about 460 hours. Mainly used for brush hogging with an 8ft Rhino mower. I love the tractor but i have had some of the same minor issues you have had. My last visit to the dealer was for a clutch cable coupler issue. Pretty similar I guess to the PTO cable issue, which i had also. Anyway, while it was in the shop, New Holland has come out with a block off plate that goes under the battery that blocks the big opening that leads straight to the radiator. The dealer installed it fee of charge. It makes a world of difference keeping debris from clogging up the radiator, AC condenser, etc. I am in Texas also, so every little thing helps. Keep up the good work.
Hey Mike, The block off plate should make a huge difference with the radiator collecting all the dust/debris. I wondered why new Holland had a big opening there. I will certainly check the clutch coupler now and I will mention this in some upcoming videos for the other owners that follow the channel. Thank you for sharing your experience
Love the reviews on the tractor. I am looking at buying one over a JD5075e, It seems like the new holland is alot more tractor for your money. Are you able to get a measurement from the front of the front of the Bucket to the rear of the 3pt arms? Thank you!
@@CenTexAg one more question and I will quit pestering you. How do you like the Massey? I bought 5 of them brand new from 1998 to 2011. All but one was terrible . How is the power on the Massey ? Is the 3 cylinder engine strong enough for the tractor?
Love you the Massey! I can only compare it to the Workmaster and a JD 5085M that I’ve operated. It’s a lot heavier and more powerful than WM and has more premium features than the JD (Dyna 2 trans).
Oh how I wish my hay field was that smooth. In the last five year the hogs have routed it up so bad. I’ve got to invest in a hog wire fence next year, 25 acres will be a pretty penny...
I feel for ya. We have hogs but have been lucky they haven’t destroyed any part of the hay field yet. There’s nothing cheap about any kind of fencing on acreage
We got our workmaster 65 back. They installed a new front timing/engine cover. Apparently there is a TSB over the bolts on the front cover being the wrong grade and braking on some units. The service manager also told me they have had trouble out of a/c on some and that they installed an updated front cowl to help the a/c. Does yours make a hydraulic "whine" sometimes at certain rpm? Almost like a check valve is being bypassed? When it's making the noise, you can put your hand on, and feel the hydraulic filter vibrating.
Glad you got your tractor back. That’s great to know about the TSB, I’ll have to look into that. I haven’t had any trouble out of the A/c. There was a comment on a previous video of a brand new Workmaster being delivered and the A/C was not working. Yes I do notice that hydraulic whine. It’s hard to duplicate but I also think it’s some sort of check valve. Thanks for sharing about the TSB!
Chris, How did you route your wires out of the cab to the moisture sensor? I know there is a rubber piece that can be cut or drilled for the wire to be run out of, but I’m looking to see if there is a more “elegant solution”. If I could find the part number for that piece, I’d be more inclined to cut it up and pop the spare in when I’m not running anything wired. I’ve spent hours on Messick’s and can’t find it in the drawings.
The rubber piece that’s circled on the bottom and flat on top along the rear window seal on lower right side facing forward is removable. I pick up that rubber piece just enough to run my wires threw into the cab and then put it back in place when I’m not hooked to the baler. There is a small gap when the wires are running into the cab but not enough to worry about dust getting in. I’ll point it out on this next video when I’m hooking up the baler.
That’s what I’ve been doing too. Some friends with a Kubota actually cut a couple of slots in the rubber piece on their tractor. It’s very functional, but a bit crude. I’m still in the honeymoon stage with my tractor, and I’m trying to keep it nice. I might make up something out of UMHW plastic and run waterproof grommets through that. I’d probably have one for each piece of equipment with the cable already run through it.
Lol I hear ya on the honeymoon stage. I’m trying to get on new Holland’s parts page to get into the parts diagram break down but it seems they may have changed up there website. I’m unable to search parts by tractor serial number. If I can get in I’ll look for the replacement piece. It would be nice to have a clean pass threw like your describing
I’ve become a fan of Messicks.com. I can’t search by serial number but they have pretty good drawings on everything but the glass and that part that I’m looking for.
Hey Chris, bought a new workmaster 75 in May. About 10 days ago it would not hold rpm while using a 6ft brush hog, or even driving up an incline. Dealer came out and replaced the fuel filters, have about 2 more hours on it now and is doing the same thing. After it sits for awhile it will run good for about 20 minutes then bogs down again. Tech said I mite be doing more than tractor is capable of🙄🙄. Any ideas??
A 6ft brush hog should not put that much strain on the tractor. It’s hard to say with out seeing it but it sounds like a fuel issue. I assume you have cleaned out the air filters and have you noticed any trash or debris in the small clear filter next to the fuel tank? Trash could be getting into the pick up tube inside the tank if dirty fuel got in some how. This is probably not the case but next time it gets low on power, pull your fuel cap off and see if you notice any kind of vacuum. The tank may not be venting correctly. Being that it’s new it shouldn’t be the case but you never know. I haven’t paid attention to see if the cap is vented or if there is a separate vent line coming off the tank. I’ll take a look at the service manual and see if there is a trouble shooting section
@@CenTexAg didn't look like cap was vented, a buddy has a new 75hp John deere. Every 4 hrs his was doing the same, apparently there is a fine pre-screen in the line somewhere. Dealer finally ended up removing that after the 4th service call and has been fine since....NH dealer says they won't remove it . Tractor has 46hrs on it and I'm burning the same fuel in my truck. They are coming to pick it up Monday, put it on the dyno etc. We'll see what they say
@@CenTexAg filter is clear. Just hoping to get it straightened out before winter. Have an 8ft truck plow for it and driveway is half mile long. The 46 hp 1974 Ford i traded in had no problem doing it, so I would hope this thing could handle a little brush hogging(thistles the cows don't eat)
Nice looking bales. You can tell how dry that hay is just by looking at the front side belts. Lots of shattering (leaves crumbling). I'm in the same area so I know how hard it can be to get to the hay when it's just right. When it's that hot, it goes from perfect to too dry in just a few hours. We try to bale rounds at 14-15%. That's wet enough to keep the shattering down without the bales heating up much. Get you four or so compost thermometers with 20" stems. Place them just above the center of the bale on the flat side. Do this for every crop you bale for three or four years and you will get a good feel for how your hay sweats out. Leave them in the bales for three or four weeks and you will see when they fully cool down and are safe for stacking in the barn. If you stack flat side down, add an extra 3 to 4 weeks after they've fully cooled down before they hit the barn. And even then, put a couple of thermometers in them.
Great info thank you!
Awesome video! Your channel is HIGHLY underrated! I've seen a few of your other videos including your square baling video. Square bales is all we do on our farm at the moment until I can get a larger tractor for round baling. It's been at a steady 96 degrees at our place lately and I can't even imagine it getting any hotter. Keep up the great work with videos and hay baling! Have a great rest of the day - Everett
Thank you Everett! It sure was hot. I’ll take 96* any day of the week. There’s a chance of rain (40%) this Tuesday and Thursday then it’s back up to the upper 90’s all next week and will be like that threw August. Best of luck with your operation.
@@CenTexAg Thank you! Same to you!
Had my Workmaster 65 delivered Thursday and I'l liking it. Especially the air conditioning and the blue tooth.
Nice!
Nice looking hay field. My Dad had a ranch in Salado, TX. He did not have any hay fields. There is a fault line that runs down I-35. To the east is where you find most of the farming. Nice black land. To the west is table rock mostly cattle, sheep and goat ranching. We had very little top soil mostly limestone outcroppings you could not plow it for all the rocks. There was one spot that was one big soild piece of limestone.. It is beautiful country with mesas.
Nice! Texas pretty much has it all
I've been looking at moisture meters for a while now. I really need to pull the trigger and get one. I have a probe, but doing it on the fly is the way to go. Thanks for sharing with us!
It’s a great tool to give you a piece of mind. Thanks for the comment and I enjoy watching your channel!
Lol - This video answered my question about your moisture meter :) I'm south Texas down near Victoria, This time of year, you can generally rake and bale the second day and most of the time, baling on the third day turns the coastal to dust! Enjoyed the video.
Hey Chris Great videos. I have the 2019 Workmaster 55 with about 460 hours. Mainly used for brush hogging with an 8ft Rhino mower. I love the tractor but i have had some of the same minor issues you have had. My last visit to the dealer was for a clutch cable coupler issue. Pretty similar I guess to the PTO cable issue, which i had also. Anyway, while it was in the shop, New Holland has come out with a block off plate that goes under the battery that blocks the big opening that leads straight to the radiator. The dealer installed it fee of charge. It makes a world of difference keeping debris from clogging up the radiator, AC condenser, etc. I am in Texas also, so every little thing helps. Keep up the good work.
Hey Mike, The block off plate should make a huge difference with the radiator collecting all the dust/debris. I wondered why new Holland had a big opening there. I will certainly check the clutch coupler now and I will mention this in some upcoming videos for the other owners that follow the channel. Thank you for sharing your experience
Hi Chris ... I just subscribed. Awesome content, please keep up the hay production and equipment video's, love it....
Thanks Bob! Will do
Love the reviews on the tractor.
I am looking at buying one over a JD5075e, It seems like the new holland is alot more tractor for your money.
Are you able to get a measurement from the front of the front of the Bucket to the rear of the 3pt arms? Thank you!
New Holland makes a great tractor. Unfortunately I traded it in so I am unable to get that measurement.
I have a new Holland tt75a been wanting to flip my front wheels to dish them out more. Have you had any issues with yours flipped out
None at all other than the tires are wider than the bucket which it makes it harder to back drag any kind of material to smooth it out.
great video could that tractor handle a wider cutter ?
It could handle the Vermeer tm800 which is a 10ft cut
I just found your channel. Really like it. What is the tank on your bailer for? Curious
It’s a hay preservative sprayer. Glad you enjoy the channel!
@@CenTexAg one more question and I will quit pestering you. How do you like the Massey? I bought 5 of them brand new from 1998 to 2011. All but one was terrible . How is the power on the Massey ? Is the 3 cylinder engine strong enough for the tractor?
Love you the Massey! I can only compare it to the Workmaster and a JD 5085M that I’ve operated. It’s a lot heavier and more powerful than WM and has more premium features than the JD (Dyna 2 trans).
@@CenTexAg thank you. I had a John Deere 5095M abs it was a fine tractor.
Oh how I wish my hay field was that smooth. In the last five year the hogs have routed it up so bad. I’ve got to invest in a hog wire fence next year, 25 acres will be a pretty penny...
I feel for ya. We have hogs but have been lucky they haven’t destroyed any part of the hay field yet. There’s nothing cheap about any kind of fencing on acreage
We got our workmaster 65 back. They installed a new front timing/engine cover. Apparently there is a TSB over the bolts on the front cover being the wrong grade and braking on some units. The service manager also told me they have had trouble out of a/c on some and that they installed an updated front cowl to help the a/c. Does yours make a hydraulic "whine" sometimes at certain rpm? Almost like a check valve is being bypassed? When it's making the noise, you can put your hand on, and feel the hydraulic filter vibrating.
Glad you got your tractor back. That’s great to know about the TSB, I’ll have to look into that. I haven’t had any trouble out of the A/c. There was a comment on a previous video of a brand new Workmaster being delivered and the A/C was not working. Yes I do notice that hydraulic whine. It’s hard to duplicate but I also think it’s some sort of check valve. Thanks for sharing about the TSB!
@@CenTexAg Thats a "relief" that mine isnt the only one.
What range and gear are you cutting in? And when you bale?
Chris, How did you route your wires out of the cab to the moisture sensor? I know there is a rubber piece that can be cut or drilled for the wire to be run out of, but I’m looking to see if there is a more “elegant solution”. If I could find the part number for that piece, I’d be more inclined to cut it up and pop the spare in when I’m not running anything wired. I’ve spent hours on Messick’s and can’t find it in the drawings.
The rubber piece that’s circled on the bottom and flat on top along the rear window seal on lower right side facing forward is removable. I pick up that rubber piece just enough to run my wires threw into the cab and then put it back in place when I’m not hooked to the baler. There is a small gap when the wires are running into the cab but not enough to worry about dust getting in. I’ll point it out on this next video when I’m hooking up the baler.
That’s what I’ve been doing too. Some friends with a Kubota actually cut a couple of slots in the rubber piece on their tractor. It’s very functional, but a bit crude. I’m still in the honeymoon stage with my tractor, and I’m trying to keep it nice. I might make up something out of UMHW plastic and run waterproof grommets through that. I’d probably have one for each piece of equipment with the cable already run through it.
Lol I hear ya on the honeymoon stage. I’m trying to get on new Holland’s parts page to get into the parts diagram break down but it seems they may have changed up there website. I’m unable to search parts by tractor serial number. If I can get in I’ll look for the replacement piece. It would be nice to have a clean pass threw like your describing
I’ve become a fan of Messicks.com. I can’t search by serial number but they have pretty good drawings on everything but the glass and that part that I’m looking for.
Do you use the 7 pin trailer power outlet on the left side of the tractor or that Hella 4 pin outlet on the right for anything’s?
Hey Chris, bought a new workmaster 75 in May. About 10 days ago it would not hold rpm while using a 6ft brush hog, or even driving up an incline. Dealer came out and replaced the fuel filters, have about 2 more hours on it now and is doing the same thing. After it sits for awhile it will run good for about 20 minutes then bogs down again. Tech said I mite be doing more than tractor is capable of🙄🙄. Any ideas??
A 6ft brush hog should not put that much strain on the tractor. It’s hard to say with out seeing it but it sounds like a fuel issue. I assume you have cleaned out the air filters and have you noticed any trash or debris in the small clear filter next to the fuel tank? Trash could be getting into the pick up tube inside the tank if dirty fuel got in some how. This is probably not the case but next time it gets low on power, pull your fuel cap off and see if you notice any kind of vacuum. The tank may not be venting correctly. Being that it’s new it shouldn’t be the case but you never know. I haven’t paid attention to see if the cap is vented or if there is a separate vent line coming off the tank. I’ll take a look at the service manual and see if there is a trouble shooting section
@@CenTexAg didn't look like cap was vented, a buddy has a new 75hp John deere. Every 4 hrs his was doing the same, apparently there is a fine pre-screen in the line somewhere. Dealer finally ended up removing that after the 4th service call and has been fine since....NH dealer says they won't remove it . Tractor has 46hrs on it and I'm burning the same fuel in my truck. They are coming to pick it up Monday, put it on the dyno etc. We'll see what they say
@@CenTexAg filter is clear. Just hoping to get it straightened out before winter. Have an 8ft truck plow for it and driveway is half mile long. The 46 hp 1974 Ford i traded in had no problem doing it, so I would hope this thing could handle a little brush hogging(thistles the cows don't eat)
Well let me know what it ends up being. A 6ft brush only needs 40-50 pto hp to run so the Workmaster should handle it just fine.
@@CenTexAg will keep you posted. Yea i was brush hogging 4ft high golden rod before no problem. 46hrs on the unit.
What size baler?
Jd 335. 4’x4’
What model krone is that? How do you like it?
It’s a 283s. It’s an awesome cutter! It’s about 20yrs old and has not had any kind of major failure.
What hp is your tractor?
75