Hi Evan, now you're cooking with gas! Making hay is always stressful, no matter what equipment you have something is bound to go wrong and we're always in a hurry. I think your crop came out great.
That's a really old one. I later watched how you piled in the shed or barn to keep dry and safe. I wish I had half the mechanical knowledge that you do. Thanks for sharing
Look at what you accomplished in a few days, repairs,knowledge, cost savings on repairs, work done without weather influence,no help cost, and equipment that’s almost ready for next baling without similar headaches. Good job Evan, using your patience!
Word of advice Evan, dont put the bales so close beside each other. When it rains theres no place for the water to go other than sitting between the bales and they will rot a lot faster .
Good advice. Also try to line east to west, Sun will dry between bales better than if lined north to south. Barn storage will of course eliminate these needs.
My granddad’s neighbor did the first round bales I ever saw as a kid in North Central Texas. He never laughed as hard as he did when it was at himself. He loved to talk about the first time he used that new fangled contraption. He said he was lucky he miss-ordered when he bought a spare shear pin. He had purchased a whole box of them. He would be laughing so hard at himself at this point he couldn’t get out the funniest part…. He had to buy another box of them. He never did go back to square bales though.
Hello from the Netherlands . two tips : - I would change the power feed connector you are now using to the baler to a "anderson power connectors" these are much more resistant to a long lasting ampere load and are also not really expensive to buy. you have nice built-in connectors to build it nicely into the tractor as if it was already there from the manufacturer. - if you take a wireless reversing camera system with two wireless cameras, you can keep looking forward with the monitor in front of the steering wheel where you are driving and look at the monitor with an oblique eye to make sure you don't have a build-up of grass/straw in front of the baler so you don't get a blockage, and a camera on the back of the baler to see if the bale comes out properly. thanks for the video C.V.A. Sincerely, Hollandduck
Well done Evan. You got both fields done as well as fix all the breakdowns. I think that is a big winner in my book. Hope you are able to fix the twine cutter before next time you have to bale. Have a Blessed day.
You got your hay bailed, off the field you did very good. Yes let hay pull the twine in. Check the drive-line to the front-assist that on the tractor so no hay gets wrapped up in the u-joints. When you stack outside leave a gap between the rows, will let rain run off and dry easier. Good luck on your next cutting.
The string should start at the same time. My wife said back when she was younger the cutting knives were a pain in the you know what. At least you are very honest person
Nice looking baler! I had a Gehl baler, and found out Gehl quit making parts for them, and i got tired of driving 3 hrs one way cor used parts. And that doesn't work well when you have a field ready to bale. I ended up selling it and buying a Vermeer. One piece of advise.... carry a fire extinguisher on it. I have a 10# in the cab, and a water extinguisher on the baler. I took the advise of an old fire extinguisher service guy, and put 10 oz of fire fighter foam in the water fire extinguisher. I got a pint from a local FD. I had 2 near fires on the Gehl, not a Gehl problem, but hot bearings. I smelled the first one and ejected the bale. The 2nd time i spit out the bale and was close to water and hosed it down. Ill always have extinguishers with me from now on!
JudithB I can feel your relief!!! My folks would come over to help with stacking hay, and then we would have a big meal at the end of the day. Lots of fun, and we were not raised on a farm, so big relief. We cut 20 acres on our farm and 35 on my Dads.
I would advise getting that hay under roof. you have the trailer under cover. I would move that trailer out and put the bales under cover. Nice job. And yes, use the baler to draw in hay to start the string. Watch just a few acres when he round bales. He has a Gehl too.
Evan I have a gehl 1470 to get the string started I have to start it by feeding in a little hay I picked that up watching Pete on a few acres farm when I get a bale stuck in the baler I have found that the hay was a little to green and had to push them out I did pick up from you about the TDC control and that helped me out
that nomal with the older baler start the twine with hay going in. also on the balers l run should run baler when closing tail gate hrlps keep belts straight. l will be watchin!! also just my two cents worth!!
Great job. Need too separate your rolls of hay leave a space in between the rolls so water will run off. Keep hay from molding and rotting about a foot in between works perfect thanks
watch JUST A FEW ACERS use his round baier. Same brand . Need to be feeding in hay to pull in the twine. Back up baler about 5 feet before you dump bale
Ohhe man.. what a Day.. hay and New gear is a stressfull combi. Id Be boiling and be very loud:). Maybee you was too, of camara..:) keep up the fight, next time is half the stress..
Great job Evan. Reminds of old when baling with very old equipment with another couple. One on the tractor, one sitting on the twine box to tie bad knots coming down the chute, and ladies on the rack. Always the hottest day of the summer. Nice to have a you tuber who talks about their mess up’s and how they learn from them. Always great Videos. Thanks.
"I've made every mistake in the book today". So, I guess that means you learned a lot. And, you fixed them (most of them - twine cutter!) and are better for that. You won't travel that path again - you've already 'paid' for that! That's why I like this channel. It's a learning channel and you talk and work through those issues. I remember when you cut your first hay cut with the sickle mower, had a problem with it, and chopped it up after it went to crap. You had help from the channel viewers and pulled out of that so you could move on. You're headed in the right direction Evan! That's why you are approaching 100K subscribers.
Looking good, check under and in between the bales that you put inside for a few days just to make sure they don't heat up. The first time I round baled. I had no idea they would heat an almost burnt my barn down.
Well I commented to the wrong video...lolo...you are such a determined man Evan...so positive and even kieled...we admire you and Rebekah so very much ! God luck with the round baler...at least you got er done ! 🙂
My son in law is a 3rd generation farmer. With his dad they farm approximately 8500 acres in wheat, Canola, sun flowers and hay. Long hours come with the job. Break downs and stress are always gonna happen. My son in law tells me ya gat to go with the flow. You can only do what you can do and some things are just out out your control....like the weather. Your round bales looked great btw. 👍
Oh boy....As a 30 year expert on hay making its trial and error....Its totally unique from year to year... The basics are the same,but 99% of the time something will go wrong....Even brand new machinery breaks down.. Brought back some good memories 👍💯
Yes...all those old barrels require the pto to be turned off to eject bale....even if it comes out your harming your baler....newer ones have been designed to stay on
Job well done. Maybe a fellow farmer with experience with a baler will give you a solution to the twine problem. Nice to see Just a Few Acres on the comments. Great videos from you both
It sounds to me like the Gehl baler may be designed to tie with hay to assist the twine around the bale. Pete from Just a Few Acres has a Gehl and I believe that is what he does. You might check his video's out, I've had a New Holland 654 twine round baler and some times I would do that, but it wasn't necessary. Liked your video, thinking about subscribing, I'll watch more of your channel to decide. Have a great day.
Hay self ignites, the farmers around here leave the bales outside till really dry. We have hay stack fires each year So good that you are looking after your back. Good job well done.
Adjust the twine arm so it will go all the way to the ends of the bale then it should cut the twine , I haven't ran twine for a long time but I believe that you need to start the twine with enough hay to get it started. Good job getting it done.
Whewwho y'all ! Great bales of fire ! Looks good ! Love the haybine too ! Much better than the sickle bar mower...Rebekah you did great goin down the windrows makin bales ! How's your shoulders ...yikes ! Moving al of the bakes and Evan you moved a lot on the wagon and off ! Well its a great accomplishment ! Good job ! 🙃
I got this baler love it . Plugging is common some what . Bale little slower speed espically in corners . Replace knife on cutter fir twine makes a difference . You got a great baler there
Hey Evan, just a little advice. When you put the rolls in the barn you need to leave them in the field for a couple of days. The rolls are so tight they generate heat and when stacked in a barn they can overheat and catch fire. Also, others commented about sitting them outside. You should leave space between them as they will rot where they touch one another. Just my two cents worth. Love what you are doing.
No matter what anyone says, Gehl balers make nice, tight bales. The variable feed makes bales even and full, every time. When you plug your pick up, the best way to unplug is to dump the bale out the back. They unroll easily and can be rebaled.
Quite the learning day for you Evan. Glad you were able to get through the day and have the hay bales brought in from the field. Maybe you'll find how to adjust the baling twine and adjust the knife properly and make it run like it's suppose to . Thanks for sharing , keep up the good work and videos. Fred.
Evan, you're really finding your groove now with your hay cutting and baling. When you get the bugs worked out on round baler, you should have smooth sailing next time. Great job and great video.
Peter,, at just a few, he restores old tractors and farm equipment, he'll tell you how to adjust the string cutter properly. Ralph from South Wales UK.
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Hi Evan, now you're cooking with gas! Making hay is always stressful, no matter what equipment you have something is bound to go wrong and we're always in a hurry. I think your crop came out great.
You two are my favorite channels on the entirety of RUclips 👍
totally agree
That's a really old one. I later watched how you piled in the shed or barn to keep dry and safe. I wish I had half the mechanical knowledge that you do. Thanks for sharing
Hey Evan,,,,look at you go. Strollin down EASIER street. What did you find on the twine knife?
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Great to see your dad calling in. He did a first class job of rearing you. Perhaps you could introduce him to us all one day?
Look at what you accomplished in a few days, repairs,knowledge, cost savings on repairs, work done without weather influence,no help cost, and equipment that’s almost ready for next baling without similar headaches. Good job Evan, using your patience!
My best friend, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.
Word of advice Evan, dont put the bales so close beside each other. When it rains theres no place for the water to go other than sitting between the bales and they will rot a lot faster .
Definitely
Good advice. Also try to line east to west, Sun will dry between bales better than if lined north to south. Barn storage will of course eliminate these needs.
They will move to the barn in an upcoming video.
Thank goodness. It baled the hay. Great day for you.
My granddad’s neighbor did the first round bales I ever saw as a kid in North Central Texas. He never laughed as hard as he did when it was at himself. He loved to talk about the first time he used that new fangled contraption. He said he was lucky he miss-ordered when he bought a spare shear pin. He had purchased a whole box of them. He would be laughing so hard at himself at this point he couldn’t get out the funniest part…. He had to buy another box of them. He never did go back to square bales though.
Everydays a school day. Good job!!
Get a hold of Pete on just a few acre farms . He has experience with a small round bailer .
I love the honesty on your channel. You never pretend everything was easy or perfect on the first try
Hello from the Netherlands .
two tips :
- I would change the power feed connector you are now using to the baler to a "anderson power connectors"
these are much more resistant to a long lasting ampere load and are also not really expensive to buy.
you have nice built-in connectors to build it nicely into the tractor as if it was already there from the manufacturer.
- if you take a wireless reversing camera system with two wireless cameras,
you can keep looking forward with the monitor in front of the steering wheel where you are driving and look at the monitor with an oblique eye to make sure you don't have a build-up of grass/straw in front of the baler so you don't get a blockage,
and a camera on the back of the baler to see if the bale comes out properly.
thanks for the video C.V.A. Sincerely, Hollandduck
Well done Evan. You got both fields done as well as fix all the breakdowns. I think that is a big winner in my book. Hope you are able to fix the twine cutter before next time you have to bale. Have a Blessed day.
Evan, don't beat yourself up, it's the best way to learn with something new.
Now a hay trailer next up
Nice work man! You're miles ahead of last season. Go watch the video...😁👍
Putting more string on the roll exspsialy the outside and middle will help keep rolls tighter and prettyer
You got your hay bailed, off the field you did very good. Yes let hay pull the twine in. Check the drive-line to the front-assist that on the tractor so no hay gets wrapped up in the u-joints. When you stack outside leave a gap between the rows, will let rain run off and dry easier. Good luck on your next cutting.
Also line up your rows of hay with the prevailing winds. It will keep the bales drier
You will definitely be better!
The string should start at the same time. My wife said back when she was younger the cutting knives were a pain in the you know what. At least you are very honest person
Damn that is satisfying to watch. Great work
Most people start the string by pulling in some grass to get it wrapping
Congratulations
Great job keep up the good work love your videos thank you
Nice looking baler! I had a Gehl baler, and found out Gehl quit making parts for them, and i got tired of driving 3 hrs one way cor used parts. And that doesn't work well when you have a field ready to bale. I ended up selling it and buying a Vermeer. One piece of advise.... carry a fire extinguisher on it. I have a 10# in the cab, and a water extinguisher on the baler. I took the advise of an old fire extinguisher service guy, and put 10 oz of fire fighter foam in the water fire extinguisher. I got a pint from a local FD. I had 2 near fires on the Gehl, not a Gehl problem, but hot bearings. I smelled the first one and ejected the bale. The 2nd time i spit out the bale and was close to water and hosed it down. Ill always have extinguishers with me from now on!
Don't start out perfect or knowing how to do everything. But practice and just trying to do it, instead of giving up pays off.
Would have loved to see the video of you going along picking up hay and blowing it out of an open bailer. 😂
All the best Evan
well done 👍
JudithB I can feel your relief!!! My folks would come over to help with stacking hay, and then we would have a big meal at the end of the day. Lots of fun, and we were not raised on a farm, so big relief. We cut 20 acres on our farm and 35 on my Dads.
I would advise getting that hay under roof. you have the trailer under cover. I would move that trailer out and put the bales under cover. Nice job. And yes, use the baler to draw in hay to start the string. Watch just a few acres when he round bales. He has a Gehl too.
If you wat pete on just a few acres farm, he shuts the baler off, backs up a bit and then ejects the bale then goes again.
You are resilient.
So happy for you that everything worked and you have good first harvest!
You're doing a great job with new equipment....Don't be soooo hard on yourself!!!
Great Job.
You do like talking. It's part of what makes your video's fun.
Evan I have a gehl 1470 to get the string started I have to start it by feeding in a little hay I picked that up watching Pete on a few acres farm when I get a bale stuck in the baler I have found that the hay was a little to green and had to push them out I did pick up from you about the TDC control and that helped me out
Farm life. Thank the Good Lord that day is over. Bet you slept good. I enjoy following along.
nice work!! when you grow older your back will say thanks for the round bailer!!!
that nomal with the older baler start the twine with hay going in. also on the balers l run should run baler when closing tail gate hrlps keep belts straight. l will be watchin!! also just my two cents worth!!
After your next big rain check hows it draining you may have to separate the bails outside for better drainage.
That baler makes some beautiful bales
You have to run in a little bit of hay in to start the twine into the bale
Hi Evan
Great job, there is a leaning curve for everything. By next cutting you're going to be a expert. ,😎👍
Love your videos brother
Great job. Need too separate your rolls of hay leave a space in between the rolls so water will run off. Keep hay from molding and rotting about a foot in between works perfect thanks
Appreciate your determination and positive attitude.
Pulling the twine in with a bit of grass is also what pete from just a few acres farm does. SO I imagine it is normal
watch JUST A FEW ACERS use his round baier. Same brand . Need to be feeding in hay to pull in the twine. Back up baler about 5 feet before you dump bale
Hello from Siesta Key Florida
At least you were riding in air conditioning in your tractor lol
I think the more you use it the better it will be.
Thank you
Great video Evan!!
Ohhe man.. what a Day.. hay and New gear is a stressfull combi. Id Be boiling and be very loud:). Maybee you was too, of camara..:) keep up the fight, next time is half the stress..
My understanding is you need to pull grass/hay in to pull the twine into your bale.
Great job and great content!
Hello Evan,you are doing a great job.You are very interesting to follow,and I am with you!👍👍👍
Great job Evan. Reminds of old when baling with very old equipment with another couple. One on the tractor, one sitting on the twine box to tie bad knots coming down the chute, and ladies on the rack. Always the hottest day of the summer. Nice to have a you tuber who talks about their mess up’s and how they learn from them. Always great Videos. Thanks.
Looks great. You have a great baler in that Gehl. Hang on to it.
"I've made every mistake in the book today". So, I guess that means you learned a lot. And, you fixed them (most of them - twine cutter!) and are better for that. You won't travel that path again - you've already 'paid' for that! That's why I like this channel. It's a learning channel and you talk and work through those issues. I remember when you cut your first hay cut with the sickle mower, had a problem with it, and chopped it up after it went to crap. You had help from the channel viewers and pulled out of that so you could move on. You're headed in the right direction Evan! That's why you are approaching 100K subscribers.
leave a gap between the bales so they don't rot
Love it 😅, keep us posted on the bailers tie problems , interested in the solution, good job.
Looking good, check under and in between the bales that you put inside for a few days just to make sure they don't heat up. The first time I round baled. I had no idea they would heat an almost burnt my barn down.
Well I commented to the wrong video...lolo...you are such a determined man Evan...so positive and even kieled...we admire you and Rebekah so very much ! God luck with the round baler...at least you got er done ! 🙂
Well done, your a mighty worker
My son in law is a 3rd generation farmer. With his dad they farm approximately 8500 acres in wheat, Canola, sun flowers and hay. Long hours come with the job. Break downs and stress are always gonna happen. My son in law tells me ya gat to go with the flow. You can only do what you can do and some things are just out out your control....like the weather. Your round bales looked great btw. 👍
Red tractor plus baler combo looks great. I am sure you'll work out the kinks in time. 👍
Hay is always a pain in the #ss. Always a worry and relief when done.
You didn't give up!
You win Sir!!!
Good luck and thank you for sharing.🐂🐂🐂
The only way to truly learn is by "doin." Keep on "doin." You're headed in the right direction. Wishing you guys the very best.
Oh boy....As a 30 year expert on hay making its trial and error....Its totally unique from year to year...
The basics are the same,but 99% of the time something will go wrong....Even brand new machinery breaks down..
Brought back some good memories 👍💯
Great feeling to know you have all that winter feed stored in spite of the setbacks.
first cut with more to come..
Yes...all those old barrels require the pto to be turned off to eject bale....even if it comes out your harming your baler....newer ones have been designed to stay on
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Yes add hay to get the string started
Job well done. Maybe a fellow farmer with experience with a baler will give you a solution to the twine problem. Nice to see Just a Few Acres on the comments. Great videos from you both
Great job glad it all worked out for you now relax
The first baler I had, I had to cut the string every time and actually had to make the baler tie every time. Takes a lot of time. Good video.
Thanks for sharing the stuff ups, that makes it real
You are one determined guy. You don’t quit till it’s done
It sounds to me like the Gehl baler may be designed to tie with hay to assist the twine around the bale. Pete from Just a Few Acres has a Gehl and I believe that is what he does. You might check his video's out, I've had a New Holland 654 twine round baler and some times I would do that, but it wasn't necessary. Liked your video, thinking about subscribing, I'll watch more of your channel to decide. Have a great day.
Hay self ignites, the farmers around here leave the bales outside till really dry. We have hay stack fires each year So good that you are looking after your back. Good job well done.
WOW Evan what a day for you sorry you had so many problems! It will get easier! Always enjoy watching!
Adjust the twine arm so it will go all the way to the ends of the bale then it should cut the twine , I haven't ran twine for a long time but I believe that you need to start the twine with enough hay to get it started. Good job getting it done.
Good video
Hey you are beginning to look like a profesional. !. Said in the nicest possible way. From an old ancient farmers son.
Whewwho y'all ! Great bales of fire ! Looks good ! Love the haybine too ! Much better than the sickle bar mower...Rebekah you did great goin down the windrows makin bales ! How's your shoulders ...yikes ! Moving al of the bakes and Evan you moved a lot on the wagon and off ! Well its a great accomplishment ! Good job ! 🙃
I got this baler love it . Plugging is common some what . Bale little slower speed espically in corners . Replace knife on cutter fir twine makes a difference . You got a great baler there
Gehl has a good reputation. So hope you can get it adjusted
Hey Evan, just a little advice. When you put the rolls in the barn you need to leave them in the field for a couple of days. The rolls are so tight they generate heat and when stacked in a barn they can overheat and catch fire. Also, others commented about sitting them outside. You should leave space between them as they will rot where they touch one another. Just my two cents worth. Love what you are doing.
Looks like damn good hay to me !!
But I have been “out of touch “ with hay for nearly 65 years !
Great job Evan.
No matter what anyone says, Gehl balers make nice, tight bales. The variable feed makes bales even and full, every time. When you plug your pick up, the best way to unplug is to dump the bale out the back. They unroll easily and can be rebaled.
Quite the learning day for you Evan. Glad you were able to get through the day and have the hay bales brought in from the field. Maybe you'll find how to adjust the baling twine and adjust the knife properly and make it run like it's suppose to . Thanks for sharing , keep up the good work and videos. Fred.
I had faith in you Evan, nicely done.
Can’t beat those old new holland square balers! I love mine
Evan, you're really finding your groove now with your hay cutting and baling. When you get the bugs worked out on round baler, you should have smooth sailing next time. Great job and great video.
Those are some nice looking bovines behind u in this video.
Peter,, at just a few, he restores old tractors and farm equipment, he'll tell you how to adjust the string cutter properly. Ralph from South Wales UK.
Simply incredible
All I can say is Great Job! I really like your new Stuff! Baler is great and I’m sure you will figure the string! Congratulations!
What a problem solver! Great Job