Heavy? I Guess!

Went and dug this old New Holland 495 swather out of the weeds today. Took 2 hours to get 'er pulled out (with a loader) and configured to tow. Whew! What a load on that old pickup. That thing is heavy! :>(

Anyway, after we got it moved, it took 'bout thirty minutes to swap 'er back the other way, hook it up and try 'er out. Everything works and really sounds quiet. Gotta find a cylinder, lube, grease, check it over real good and give 'er a test spin in the tall grass.

Yep, havin' fun now. :>)

Allan

Man your hobby is turning into work; buttttt you could be sitting on the couch watching soaps. LMAO.

Mark

That's it. I'm finding muscles that I didn't even know I had.

Stiff and sore this morning, but it sure feels good to get outta this computer chair and do some work for a change tho. :>)

Now, if I can just find a decent baler somewhere, I should be just about set to go.

Allan

Was going to rib you about your comments with respect to red part delivery delays on "using your tractor" board awhile ago.

Will do it anyway: So how is it you have time to fool around yakin on this site when you have a new farm to "whup" into shape? Time you climb out of that chair, it'll be too hot to work outside..... or maybe that's the plan....let the sore muscles recoup. Big Grin.

Funny about equipment; your comment about finding a baler. Seems I rubberneck and spot something I don't need quite frequently, but when I need something it seems I can never find it. Hope your luck is better.

Mark

My problem is, I think I do thinks differently, plus the fact that I'm relyin' heavily on my memories.

I notice that almost everyone around here is using the belted balers. I also notice that they are waiting for what seems forever to start the baling process; the hay is so dry that it is almost white.

I still think I'm gonna try and find a good NH 855 chainer somewhere so I can bale when the hay is ready instead of it being completely bleached out.

Dunno, too many years with the milk cows, I guess.

Allan

I didn't know about that wobble wheel pin and pushed/skidded it sideways 'bout a 100 yards when backing out of this gents yard. Good thing it had rained an inch at his place the night before last. I'd of busted it for sure.

I had to tow it about 23 miles across some of the steepest gravel roads in the state. Low and 2nd gear all the way and the thing sure wanted to push that little pickup around going downhill, that's for sure.

Thanks for your advice; I know I'll need some more help before I learn this machine.

Allan

Is that "The Farm"? Nice looking barns, looks like you are ready for business.

Dug

Is that "The Farm"? Nice looking barns, looks like you are ready for business.

Dug

Yes, that be the place. Already had a lot of the neighbors stop in and say "Howdy". They are all telling us what a "picture perfect farmstead" it was 40 years ago when the original owner had it.

All I know is that I gots lots of buildings and corrals to repair and paint and miles upon miles of trees to clean up.

Allan

: )

Dug

Those discbines don't crimp and windrow tho, do they?

Allan