Machinery Photo/Discussion Thread

Going to repaint the 6 bale trailer. What is a going paint brand for the job.

Markcheese wrote: »

Would it be better growing wheat after the clover ley? To take advantage of the nitrogen (plus reduce the risk of oats lodging),
Would you grow kale or a green manure over winter after the cereal crop?

I have a contract for oats, I would try anything if there was a market for it.

The plan would be to sow a cover crop straight after harvest and use it to graze sheep if possible.

Lime Tree Farm wrote: »

I know I am going a bit over the top with my reply, but I recommend the following.

Following preparation, touch up the rusted areas with Wurth rust converter. 48 hrs later spray or brush on Galvafroid to the areas that were treated for rust.

Finally paint the trailer Lowe’s Machinery paint.

https://eshop.wurth.ie/Rust-converter-RUSTCON-CAN-1LTR/0893110.sku/en/GB/EUR/?VisibleSearchTerm=rust+converter&CampaignName=SR001

https://www.countrylife.ie/shop/product/Galvafroid-Paint-Mid-Grey/9029888?gclid=CjwKCAjw4ZTqBRBZEiwAHHxpfqGNgvXzCIvrWQ48FOCzNL_RK_j_Gw-pja4hJaKBqRT8Mm1jyBtM3hoC_4MQAvD_BwE

https://www.curust.ie/paints/metal-machinery-paints/lowe-metal-machinery-paint

Great thanks. Not much rust so don’t thing I need that. Would one coat be ok and any issues with buts flaking off onto hay or silage in future.

We built a cattle trailer in 1986. 10 foot 6 by 6 foot, alloy floor and sides.
When thd frame was welded I went over every inch with a blowlamp and heated tbe steel till you saw the moisture boil off.
Then painted with Lowe Rust primer while it was still warm.
Second coat 24 hours later.
Coat of enamel pain on top after another day or so.
33 years later, a lot of the original paint is still there, despite being used to draw pigs for ten years.

tractorporn wrote: »

Gawddawggonnit wrote: »

2yrs of legume and you’d expect the oats to stand without growth regulator?

I’d go power harrow. More flexibility. 130hp would easily handle a 3m...might need it if you’ve heavy clay.

It's worked here so far but 17 & 18 have been kind years so crops here have had no hardship. I set the red clover in 15 and it's been ok so far.

Is there much to go wrong with a powerharrow?

There’s always an inherent risk in buying second hand machinery but you can minimize it by buying a good quality unit. I wouldn’t stray from a reasonably fresh Kuhn or Amazone. There’s generally not a huge amount to go wrong with them and if you’re handy with the spanners you can do it yourself.
I’d be much more wary of keeping spring oats standing. Would be an absolute nightmare to cut if lodged if it’s a broken harvest. The days can get very short very quickly and the long damp straw will wrap to every part of the combine header.

emaherx wrote: »

The 135 was fitted with a lower KW motor, but as far as I know they will fit.

Thanks
Just dont want to do damage if there are different cog or shaft dimensions. I have as new geared starter for a 290 that I did not need and the 135 starter has packed up.

satstheway wrote: »

Thanks
Just dont want to do damage if there are different cog or shaft dimensions. I have as new geared starter for a 290 that I did not need and the 135 starter has packed up.

If you go looking for a starter for a 135 online the list of compatible models will include a 165 and if you look for one for a 290 the list will also include a 165 so the lower KW motor recommended upto a 165 and higher KW recommend from the 165 and bigger. So it should fit but is more starter than it needs especially if geared.

tractorporn wrote: »

I have a contract for oats, I would try anything if there was a market for it.

The plan would be to sow a cover crop straight after harvest and use it to graze sheep if possible.

Roughly where are you based...shouldnt be too much trouble selling organic grain.... But Wether you'd get a price like for organic porridge oats,

davidk1394 wrote: »

She’s up for sale. Hopefully it’ll go well for the new owner. I’d love to know how much they have on it.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1323769184464325&id=415563868618199&__tn__=%2As%2As-R

45k max if you could get a lad that fell in love with it, serious slow down in the machinery trade with beef in the doldrums, a lot of dealers carrying a massive amount of stock and no one to buy it

Odelay wrote: »

They have it a while now? Wonder did they do much work to it or just a wash?

The other 540 is a L reg and gas loader brackets. It’s there a while. My old one is a WX reg. By the looks of it they just gave it a real good wash and shine and a bit of paint around the front axle

https://youtu.be/uWncp5uvN_I

Mad what you can find on donedeal sometimes

GrasstoMilk wrote: »

I wouldn't say so, they could get a slurry tanker to do that.

Not much point humming and hahing the fo ok er would be ashes in 2 minutes with the various oils and dust if it got going.

GrasstoMilk wrote: »

The lads are running a similar sized NH as yours there
Eats acres

Driver and balerman following behind are about to set this one alight. Your neighbours must be gluttons for punishment.

Waffletraktor wrote: »

Driver and balerman following behind are about to set this one alight. Your neighbours must be gluttons for punishment.

Know a man that's bought a new JD, can't get over what grain she's letting out the back.

X6.430macman wrote: »

Waffletraktor wrote:

Not much point humming and hahing the fo ok er would be ashes in 2 minutes with the various oils and dust if it got going.

Are ye using a controlled traffic system... Can't get over the length of the auger on that nh

It’s a hire with view to buy, came with extended spout for their resale value. Can alter the end where it drops but doesn’t seem to remember where it was the previous tank. Needs a button pressing before can alter the angle and regularly drops 100kg before can get it altered.
If it blocks the header it wants to be stopped in N before will back up leaving a literal mountain of straw.