Another rough day

Chief 83 · Jun 11, 2023

In the hay fields. Soaked with rain yesterday with
no chance of rain predicted by the weather folks,
today was better weather wide so began to ted. Made
it through the first 5 acres before the machine
started grinding. I'm guessing it broke another
gear. It's a galfre and used a 15 tooth 30knot and
gear. Replaced one last year. Unable to locate
another one and no idea as
Hay caused this one to go. I caused the issue last
time. Anyone know where I might find a gear? I
haven't pulled it apart so I may be wrong on the
problem but I don't think so. Tough year. Poor hay
quantity, broken haybine, rained on and now tedder.
Might be my last year. Funs running out.

rick n ohio · Jun 11, 2023

Last year was my last year I now let the neighbor do it with all his new equipment he bought from his gas well lucky guy

Blackhole49 · Jun 11, 2023

If he needed a gas well to buy equipment, sounds like his hay operation will eventually run the well dry.

Destroked 450 · Jun 11, 2023

Not familiar with the Galfre brand but Google search brought up a few listings for parts
Searching Galfre hay equipment in tractor house showed a few dealers in WV, Va and In
Galfre is an Italian company much like Enorossi and Sitrex who supply rake and tedder components for many different brands

Keep your head up, it s just a thing
I ve been having my share of issues getting hay done this year myself
Blew a hydraulic line on my 9 year old mower between the shop and fuel tank, broke the left wing off my Sitrex tedder, main tube was cracked at the hinge and I didn t notice it, purchased another tedder. Had to replace the clutch in my baling tractor then burnt a bearing out of the baler after just 5 bales. Blew a tire out on the V-rake and on the last field blew another line on the mower spraying hydraulic fluid on the back of the tractor and myself

Well first cutting is done and in , we will fix the mower and see what new and exciting things happen during second cutting

paulsamwel · Jun 11, 2023

I have a Sitrex 300 haybob you could use.Both a tedder and a rake...doesn't do either one particularly well but it'll work.You'll have to come get it though.Its in Hockinson.

Paul 360-450-1335

Chief 83 · Jun 11, 2023

Thanks Paul. I also have a hay Bob and used it. You are right.will work as a tedder but not great. I actually like the way it rakes. Tonight I Pulled the covers on the Galfre tedder. No broken gears. One of the mounts had come loose allowing a gear to slide out of position. All back together and ready to go. Cheapest fix so far this season! Hope to get bearings etc from New Holland tomorrow to rebuild the wobble box on my haybine. Will use my drum mower if necessary.

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