I just wanted to say that you talking about that stuff in the beginning is so interesting. Never apologize for talking about that stuff. I learn so much hearing you talk it out. Plus, it makes you real. That's what I like about your channel. You're just real. Your you no matter what people think. The good the bad all of it. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with you about equipment being alive, every time there's something acting up on one of our vehicles it always stops after you get a scanner on it no matter what. They most definitely have an attitude.
On the wheat question, I always recommend guys drilling to run in the neighborhood of 1.2-1.8 mil out of a drill. Later the fall the more seed you need. If your disking and spreading out of a spreader run 2-2.5 mil. My personal theory is thicker the better especially in small fields and spray with a half rate or so of palisade to keep it standing. Kind of like beans in that situation the more the better. We rarely see less than 70bu wheat. Most of the guys “yield goal” is 100. Best wheat I’ve had one of my customers do around here is 130. If you’re unsure of how many seeds per pound your wheat is use 12,500-13,000 as a guess and it’s usually pretty close.
We had a similar issue with our New Holland baler with knots not being stripped off of the bill hook all the way. The problem ended up being the twine discs didn’t have enough tension on the spring as they were old and weakening. So when the wiper arm came through the twine would slide back out of the discs just a bit and give it enough slack to fold over on itself instead of being stripped off completely. Took us a bit to figure that out. Awesome videos and thanks for sharing!
We plant 3 bushel per acre (approx 180#) in the thumb. Plant it with an old 8100 JD. We can average 85-100 bushel depending on the year. Also think you are doing a good job to average 50 on them small fields with the edge loss by the trees. Trees ruin yield no matter what you have planted.
Great job Ethan and Co. hadn’t planted wheat in decades, but if my old mind is working, seem to remember around 150-160#. Y’all take care and keep em comin OFB.
We’ve been using 7200 sisal from our local new Holland dealer with the new holland logo printed on the bag it’s 180 knot strength been working with no issues for our 570 /72 thrower pretty sure all the dealers stock it
On the billhook. We had an old Deere mechanic on our John Deere 348. He used to flip up the knotter and tap the wiper arm against the bill hook. Always seemed to fix the wiper arm issue. Doesn’t take much to tweak them arms and have a missed wipe now and then.
145 here in west central il are yield this year was 87 bu . Was happy with that its on timber soil . We have a 1650 d 1655 d love them both . From turkey creek farms be safe n thankful
I had a good belly laugh when you said the old equipment is alive. I have witnessed the same phenomenon. If you haven't yet, check the clearance on your wiper arm on that knotter. That would be my gut hunch and judging from the footage it might be a good idea to check the bushing clearance on the wiper arm pivots. they appeared to "bounce" until there was a little tension on the twine from the bale forming. I run the other green myself but it still had a personality as well and likes to throw fits too if you don't speak to it right. lol Looking forward to the next video as always!
Always a good feeling to get things wrapped up. Even with totally "perfect" adjustment, baler knotters can be frustrating at best. Seemed like one day you could punch out bales like clockwork and another day nothing but missties...go figure.
We had an old New Holland baler on my dad's farm don't remember what model it was but we found out that because it would miss tie knots regularly we'ed have to blow all the hey chef out of the knotter and crease it every use
Rural King in Niles has 9000 sisal twin for I think I paid $44.00 per bale. It's been working good for me, finished 2nd cutting hay yesterday. Only broke 1 sheer bolt on the flywheel.
We always planted around 150# to the acre. We put some potash on in the fall disc it in and put nitrogen on in the spring and get it sprayed on time and end up with a solid 80-100 bu/ac.
❤❤VIDEO ❤❤ first knot a granny ❤ 2nd knot a square knot ❤ a square knot is good knot ❤GRANNY KNOT is smaller ❤❤ SQUARE KNOTS have a tendency to separate ❤❤
My 1550 has a 3 speed that uses the same shift lever as the hydra power, I think. I haven't looked to see if the rod is a different length though but it works fine. I would assume there isn't much difference in how the 1600 is situated. The shift rod I have looks the same as factory that was on the 1550 originally. it's opposite though of the hydra power as you start with the rod pushed all the way back when you are in under and pull it back out to get to direct and over drive.
Shift rod should be the same. The only thing that would have possibly changed is the bell crank down under the fuel tank. Would have to see a factory 2 speed and 3 speed tractor next to each other to know for sure.
I replaced my 1969 1750 3 speed found out one out of a 55 tractor and apparently the spool is different because now my lever barely moves between shifts works fine but hard to tell what gear you are in
I have a 1650 gas with the 3 speed. The old girl runs like a watch. Good power, but she loves to drink gas. Drop a 4bt Cummins in it and it might be the perfect chore tractor
I’ve seen as high as 180lbs. Per acre. But in southern Illinois 120 is the going rate. Sadly wheat crop is becoming a thing of the past down here. Not many acres of it and less every year. And no one respects the fly free date anymore.
Is that a special spring you have on the 3-point arms on the loader tractor? I need to put something like that on the 3-point arms on my Agco Allis 9675 to keep them off the tires.
I was told by the dealer that stocks both holland brand and new holland brand sisal that it's the exact same thing plastic works better for me running it's through a Deere kicker but I prefer that animals can eat the sisal and be just fine
For the twine stuck on the billhook my Deere did the same thing for a while intermittently after about 1500 ish bales it went away and hasn't done it since. Not sure how much you bale but for me that hang up seems to be caused by lack of use
I like what you said when you remarked that old equipment has a soul and feelings. When my dad and I farmed, there was equipment that he was the only one that could run it, and there was equipment only I could run
I just wanted to say that you talking about that stuff in the beginning is so interesting. Never apologize for talking about that stuff. I learn so much hearing you talk it out. Plus, it makes you real. That's what I like about your channel. You're just real. Your you no matter what people think. The good the bad all of it. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with you about equipment being alive, every time there's something acting up on one of our vehicles it always stops after you get a scanner on it no matter what. They most definitely have an attitude.
fantastic shots of baler in operation and the slow motion knotter when it performed the tying sequence...oddly satisfying! thank you ethan
That’s down to 0.125 speed and it’s still almost to fast to see what happens. Tells you how fast it’s moving at real speed.
On the wheat question, I always recommend guys drilling to run in the neighborhood of 1.2-1.8 mil out of a drill. Later the fall the more seed you need. If your disking and spreading out of a spreader run 2-2.5 mil. My personal theory is thicker the better especially in small fields and spray with a half rate or so of palisade to keep it standing. Kind of like beans in that situation the more the better. We rarely see less than 70bu wheat. Most of the guys “yield goal” is 100. Best wheat I’ve had one of my customers do around here is 130.
If you’re unsure of how many seeds per pound your wheat is use 12,500-13,000 as a guess and it’s usually pretty close.
I always like seeing the small squares, really liked the camera view of the baler in action!!
We had a similar issue with our New Holland baler with knots not being stripped off of the bill hook all the way. The problem ended up being the twine discs didn’t have enough tension on the spring as they were old and weakening. So when the wiper arm came through the twine would slide back out of the discs just a bit and give it enough slack to fold over on itself instead of being stripped off completely. Took us a bit to figure that out.
Awesome videos and thanks for sharing!
We plant 3 bushel per acre (approx 180#) in the thumb. Plant it with an old 8100 JD. We can average 85-100 bushel depending on the year. Also think you are doing a good job to average 50 on them small fields with the edge loss by the trees. Trees ruin yield no matter what you have planted.
Trees and critters.
We really enjoy your content Ethan. Jobwise , No Worries, your work ethic will see you thru just fine.
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Ethan, I always thought when I was a kid it was amazing how quick the baler could tie the knots like that. Thanks Michael
It’s crazy.
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I'm still amazed a baler can tie a knot, I always come back to "who designed the first one?"
Great job Ethan and Co. hadn’t planted wheat in decades, but if my old mind is working, seem to remember around 150-160#. Y’all take care and keep em comin OFB.
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We’ve been using 7200 sisal from our local new Holland dealer with the new holland logo printed on the bag it’s 180 knot strength been working with no issues for our 570 /72 thrower pretty sure all the dealers stock it
That baler seems happy to be working. Its also good to see some of that old metal get polushed up.
The knotter is camera shy 😂😂😂😂😂
That bailer pops good bales every time!!! I know from first hand experience. Good job Shelly. You can be my bailing buddy anytime.
Enjoyed your video, thanks so much for producing a video for us to watch/ don't remember now how many years watching you! L.T.
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On the billhook. We had an old Deere mechanic on our John Deere 348. He used to flip up the knotter and tap the wiper arm against the bill hook. Always seemed to fix the wiper arm issue. Doesn’t take much to tweak them arms and have a missed wipe now and then.
I went over all the clearance before I put it away last fall. I’m gonna check it over again before second cutting. Hopefully nothing is bent.
If you put a 3spd in the 1600 the hydra power lever works it will just be backwards.. meaning over will be all the way down..i enjoy your videos!!
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145 here in west central il are yield this year was 87 bu . Was happy with that its on timber soil . We have a 1650 d 1655 d love them both . From turkey creek farms be safe n thankful
I had a good belly laugh when you said the old equipment is alive. I have witnessed the same phenomenon. If you haven't yet, check the clearance on your wiper arm on that knotter. That would be my gut hunch and judging from the footage it might be a good idea to check the bushing clearance on the wiper arm pivots. they appeared to "bounce" until there was a little tension on the twine from the bale forming. I run the other green myself but it still had a personality as well and likes to throw fits too if you don't speak to it right. lol Looking forward to the next video as always!
I’d like to think it’s all the old timers who bought this stuff new still hanging around checking on their stuff.
Your baler does a good job Ethan
Thanks
I like you talking I like the history of them
Always a good feeling to get things wrapped up. Even with totally "perfect" adjustment, baler knotters can be frustrating at best. Seemed like one day you could punch out bales like clockwork and another day nothing but missties...go figure.
Dang things will even change with the time of day and moisture of material going in.
We had an old New Holland baler on my dad's farm don't remember what model it was but we found out that because it would miss tie knots regularly we'ed have to blow all the hey chef out of the knotter and crease it every use
Rural King in Niles has 9000 sisal twin for I think I paid $44.00 per bale. It's been working good for me, finished 2nd cutting hay yesterday. Only broke 1 sheer bolt on the flywheel.
I use 7200.
We always planted around 150# to the acre. We put some potash on in the fall disc it in and put nitrogen on in the spring and get it sprayed on time and end up with a solid 80-100 bu/ac.
Thanks.
Great video, keep them coming bud.
Thanks.
Wheat is mostly being used as a cover crop for soybeans here in NC.
❤❤VIDEO ❤❤ first knot a granny ❤ 2nd knot a square knot ❤ a square knot is good knot ❤GRANNY KNOT is smaller ❤❤ SQUARE KNOTS have a tendency to separate ❤❤
125-150lbs down here in Kentucky. A lot of guys seem to get 80-100 bushel yields planting that.
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I usually put on 3 bushels of wheat to the acre, depending on how late it is . Usually the later it gets the more i put on
That’s what I’ve always heard.
Good stuff Ethan😊😊
Excellent program
Probably bump up pop. but alot depends on planting date and how much time it has to tiller out.
Ethan we usually plant around 130 to 140 we seem to do pretty decent and we plant normally around 40to 60 acres of ground
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We plant wheat anywhere between 140-170 lbs depending on field
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Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
You can make the same spot work on 2spd-3spd conversion did it on a 1850.
Although cows will eat foxtail, the tiny barbs on the awns will cause them to get stuck in the soft tissues of the mouth and cause abscesses.
I’m not saying you’re not right. But my uncles cows should be dead by now then. Lol
Good video good to see you
Square ballers are definitely a peculiar animal for sure
i remember your original plan for the 1600 was to put your mounted picker on it
great video, thank-you!
Thanks.
My 1550 has a 3 speed that uses the same shift lever as the hydra power, I think. I haven't looked to see if the rod is a different length though but it works fine. I would assume there isn't much difference in how the 1600 is situated. The shift rod I have looks the same as factory that was on the 1550 originally. it's opposite though of the hydra power as you start with the rod pushed all the way back when you are in under and pull it back out to get to direct and over drive.
Shift rod should be the same. The only thing that would have possibly changed is the bell crank down under the fuel tank. Would have to see a factory 2 speed and 3 speed tractor next to each other to know for sure.
Could you show the process of putting the loader back on, please?
Thanks for the info about the 2 speed, 3-speed.
I replaced my 1969 1750 3 speed found out one out of a 55 tractor and apparently the spool is different because now my lever barely moves between shifts works fine but hard to tell what gear you are in
Spool travel is the same on both. They just changed lengths of the leavers on the bell housing to make up for the shorter travel in between detents.
I have a 1650 gas with the 3 speed. The old girl runs like a watch. Good power, but she loves to drink gas. Drop a 4bt Cummins in it and it might be the perfect chore tractor
If the engine wasn’t freshly overhauled it would be tempting.
I’ve seen as high as 180lbs. Per acre. But in southern Illinois 120 is the going rate. Sadly wheat crop is becoming a thing of the past down here. Not many acres of it and less every year. And no one respects the fly free date anymore.
It’s still holding on here. More for straw than the grain.
Looks like the swipe plate needs to be lengthed out longer stroke
I normally plant my wheat at 160 to 180lbs
Play question how come you don't do around by is there a lot easier to handle
Is that a special spring you have on the 3-point arms on the loader tractor? I need to put something like that on the 3-point arms on my Agco Allis 9675 to keep them off the tires.
Just a big screen door spring from rural king. Not all arms have the hooks for them. I had to weld tabs on the 16 to use it.
You talking about the knots being different sizes, I don't know if you were ever told but you'll seldom have a problem when you tie a flat knot.
I still buy new holland sisal twine from the dealer. Works almost as good as plastic
I was told by the dealer that stocks both holland brand and new holland brand sisal that it's the exact same thing plastic works better for me running it's through a Deere kicker but I prefer that animals can eat the sisal and be just fine
For the twine stuck on the billhook my Deere did the same thing for a while intermittently after about 1500 ish bales it went away and hasn't done it since. Not sure how much you bale but for me that hang up seems to be caused by lack of use
I like what you said when you remarked that old equipment has a soul and feelings. When my dad and I farmed, there was equipment that he was the only one that could run it, and there was equipment only I could run
@@ronlarson2561agreed when my grandpa passed his JD B would refuse to start.
I prefer that string also for the sale reason
Better for the environment without trying to sound like a tree hugger.
3 bushel to the acre
What size front tires are on the 1600? They look perfect for loader work
11L-15
We do 150 lbs always get a really decent stand
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We've been fighting weed beardless weed at about 188# per acre
I plant 140-150lbs but the seed guys around me want 1.2-1.6 million population they don't go off pounds anymore and we get 80-110BPA
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When you tie twine in, do you use square knots
Yea.
Why did you cut it so high when you want the staw for bales?
Because it’s better for the soil.
Knife arm needs bent, dull knife or flat spot on roller on knife arm.
No experience with oliver but sounds like either to tight of twine tension or I've had a bad spot of twine many times before
Twine quality is so hot or miss anymore
Can you farm fulltime with the extra acres??
No
@@Oliver66FarmBoy why?
we bale with 77 all day long.
Neighbor plants wheat at 120lbs/acre and got 103bpa.
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@@Oliver66FarmBoy he also had more in it per acre than an acre of soybeans. I've never grown wheat so I don't know if that's normal or not.
New Holland twine on eBay
i HATE the damned plastic string damn shit ends up in planter drill and tillage bearings ever dang time
Hard on bearings.
Well you plant soybeans
Put the woman to work.
Next time put some grease on the knot on your baler it worked in the 70s
I love your videos but they are too long people will get bored and leave
So save everyone time and leave? Easy?
You can make the same spot work on 2spd-3spd conversion did it on a 1850.