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Machinery Photo/Discussion Thread II

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    #992
    Panch18
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    Reggie. wrote: »
    Another upgrade for this year

    Well wear Reggie


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    #993
    davidk1394
    Registered Users Posts: 4,059 ✭✭✭davidk1394


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Another upgrade for this year

    A fine looking machine and I hope you get plenty of good summers for it. How come you went with a Malone and not any other brands? Also are trailed mowers easier to operate?


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    #994
    MfMan
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    Reggie. wrote: »
    Another upgrade for this year

    Nice, I presume 3000 means 3m? What HP minimum does she need? As an aside, how come Malone never (tried to) put a grouper on their trailed mowers? Lack of demand maybe?


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    #995
    hopeso
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    MfMan wrote: »
    Nice, I presume 3000 means 3m? What HP minimum does she need? As an aside, how come Malone never (tried to) put a grouper on their trailed mowers? Lack of demand maybe?

    Groupers seem to be declining, around here anyway, now that rakes are taking over. Even if the crop isn't tedded out, the rake is used to pull 2 or 3 rows together.


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    #996
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,120 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Just looking at Reggie's photo there got me thinking about a machinery shed we were discussing about putting up.
    I was of the opinion that if we could, opening it along a side instead of the gable would be a better option for ease of access to the machinery.

    Am I right here or wrong? The problem would be the additional expense of doors along the side compared to the front.


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    #997
    Panch18
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    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Just looking at Reggie's photo there got me thinking about a machinery shed we were discussing about putting up.
    I was of the opinion that if we could, opening it along a side instead of the gable would be a better option for ease of access to the machinery.

    Am I right here or wrong? The problem would be the additional expense of doors along the side compared to the front.

    That's an interesting question and have been toying with the idea of a machinery shed myself - just never got around to it

    The access thing by having it open down the sides is a big thing - were you planning on putting shutters down each span of the shed? I was thinking of just having it open down 1 side

    I suppose you're thinking of security


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    #998
    emaherx
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    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Just looking at Reggie's photo there got me thinking about a machinery shed we were discussing about putting up.
    I was of the opinion that if we could, opening it along a side instead of the gable would be a better option for ease of access to the machinery.

    Am I right here or wrong? The problem would be the additional expense of doors along the side compared to the front.

    Yes, my current machinery shed has door on gable end and is a pain. My plan is to knock it at some stage and build a lean-to type shed with open side. Can't just open it the way it is as it is a block shed with timber roof trusses.


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    #999
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,120 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Panch18 wrote: »
    That's an interesting question and have been toying with the idea of a machinery shed myself - just never got around to it

    The access thing by having it open down the sides is a big thing - were you planning on putting shutters down each span of the shed? I was thinking of just having it open down 1 side

    I suppose you're thinking of security

    Security would be one issue, but if they are going to take it doors or not isn't going to stop them. Insurance would cover that hopefully.
    My main concern would be weather coming at it from the open side and rendering the shed pointless. We live in an exposed area.
    Doors also give you the option of doing other things with it such as a bit of a workshop or putting in an animal when space is at a premium elsewhere or it needs isolation.


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    #1000
    blue5000
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    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Security would be one issue, but if they are going to take it doors or not isn't going to stop them. Insurance would cover that hopefully.
    My main concern would be weather coming at it from the open side and rendering the shed pointless. We live in an exposed area.
    Doors also give you the option of doing other things with it such as a bit of a workshop or putting in an animal when space is at a premium elsewhere or it needs isolation.

    Just put the tools all in one bay at the end and put a lockable sliding door and walls there. Leave the long side open to the south if you can. Not North or east as that's the direction snow usually comes from. Planning to do a simple lean to type shed here too.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #1001
    raypallas
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭raypallas


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Security would be one issue, but if they are going to take it doors or not isn't going to stop them. Insurance would cover that hopefully.
    My main concern would be weather coming at it from the open side and rendering the shed pointless. We live in an exposed area.
    Doors also give you the option of doing other things with it such as a bit of a workshop or putting in an animal when space is at a premium elsewhere or it needs isolation.

    If say you could do a 3 bay up against another shed with the middle one or two bays open you'd have less doors to buy. Left to sheet the roof, 2 gables and maybe one front. Would an 6 or 8ft gale breaker be a cheaper alternative to sheeting the front? Also give more protection in those bays. 18ft wide bays would suit backing in machinery also if it was a new standalone job.


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    #1002
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    davidk1394 wrote: »
    A fine looking machine and I hope you get plenty of good summers for it. How come you went with a Malone and not any other brands? Also are trailed mowers easier to operate?

    Its Irish and I wanted to give them a twist. Nice lads to talk to and always on the end of the phone day or night.

    The metal in the mower is good and heavy. Found the kv very light tbh. Not sorry it's gone really


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    #1003
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    MfMan wrote: »
    Nice, I presume 3000 means 3m? What HP minimum does she need? As an aside, how come Malone never (tried to) put a grouper on their trailed mowers? Lack of demand maybe?

    Yeah 3m. I think its 90hp is the min.


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    #1004
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    Gawddawggonnit wrote: »
    The ones holding the Landini from splitting in two...remember she was falling apart at the bell housing??


    :).

    Nah I just spot welded it after


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    #1005
    jimmy G M
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    Reggie. wrote: »
    Another upgrade for this year

    You'll be going on now til you need another tractor...


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    #1006
    thetiredfarmer
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    Reggie. wrote: »
    Its Irish and I wanted to give them a twist. Nice lads to talk to and always on the end of the phone day or night.

    The metal in the mower is good and heavy. Found the kv very light tbh. Not sorry it's gone really

    Reggie how does it compare price wise with the competition,ie. John Deere /Krone etc?Thanks.


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    #1007
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    thetiredfarmer wrote: »
    Reggie how does it compare price wise with the competition,ie. John Deere /Krone etc?Thanks.

    About 4k cheaper on RRP. The big thing is the cost of parts compared to main brands. Krone parts would make your eyes water


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    #1008
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    jimmy G M wrote: »
    You'll be going on now til you need another tractor...

    Young lad ain't old enough yet


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    #1009
    GrasstoMilk
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    Reggie. wrote: »
    About 4k cheaper on RRP. The big thing is the cost of parts compared to main brands. Krone parts would make your eyes water

    Have put very little parts in our mower tbh. Skids is all.


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    #1010
    Panch18
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    GrasstoMilk wrote: »
    Have put very little parts in our mower tbh. Skids is all.

    What mower have you got?


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    #1011
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    GrasstoMilk wrote: »
    Have put very little parts in our mower tbh. Skids is all.

    Yeah but your not contracting


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    #1012
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    Panch18 wrote: »
    What mower have you got?

    Krone


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    #1013
    jimmy G M
    Registered Users Posts: 1,140 ✭✭✭jimmy G M


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Young lad ain't old enough yet

    I doubt you'll wait 15 yrs to add to the fleet...

    Would you consider hiring a tractor for the busy weeks?. There was a fella with a round baler near us used to hire in a tractor to power the baler for the summer. Used his own one on the wrapper. 15yrs ago or more at this stage... 1 tractor was all he needed for the rest of the year.. Had a JCB, did a bit of muck spreading and trailer work as well.


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    #1014
    GrasstoMilk
    Registered Users Posts: 3,863 ✭✭✭GrasstoMilk


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Yeah but your not contracting

    Dad was at one time. She did 1000 acres for 5 first years. Not as much now admittitly but theres very little to wrong with them


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    #1015
    GrasstoMilk
    Registered Users Posts: 3,863 ✭✭✭GrasstoMilk


    Panch18 wrote: »
    What mower have you got?

    Krone 283


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    #1016
    Panch18
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭Panch18


    GrasstoMilk wrote: »
    Krone 283

    Are you still baking all yer own or do you get contractor now?


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    #1017
    orm0nd
    Registered Users Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    GrasstoMilk wrote: »
    Dad was at one time. She did 1000 acres for 5 first years. Not as much now admittitly but theres very little to wrong with them

    contractor here runs krone, he reckons they're the only job for rough going

    he would have customers with rough terrain on his books :rolleyes:


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    #1018
    GrasstoMilk
    Registered Users Posts: 3,863 ✭✭✭GrasstoMilk


    Panch18 wrote: »
    Are you still baking all yer own or do you get contractor now?

    Baled about 300 bales ourselves last year. Contactor did 400 and rest in pit.
    Trying to get around dad to move it on tbh. I have no interest in it


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    #1019
    davidk1394
    Registered Users Posts: 4,059 ✭✭✭davidk1394


    Reggie. wrote: »
    Its Irish and I wanted to give them a twist. Nice lads to talk to and always on the end of the phone day or night.

    The metal in the mower is good and heavy. Found the kv very light tbh. Not sorry it's gone really

    I was the same when buying the tedder. Since I bought it a few neighbours bought mowers and a friend of mine bought a tedder. Their a nice company to deal with and their running a good show.
    A previous poster was asking about a swather on the back. When I was up there I thought I saw a prototype one but on the lift arms. That was a few years ago so they must have scrapped the idea.


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    #1020
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,384 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    davidk1394 wrote: »
    I was the same when buying the tedder. Since I bought it a few neighbours bought mowers and a friend of mine bought a tedder. Their a nice company to deal with and their running a good show.
    A previous poster was asking about a swather on the back. When I was up there I thought I saw a prototype one but on the lift arms. That was a few years ago so they must have scrapped the idea.
    Think swarthers are dying out due to thier cost and resale value. Machines are getting too expensive for unwanted extras

    I think nowadays that machines manufacturing is being dictated by the accountants


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    #1021
    hopeso
    Registered Users Posts: 1,405 ✭✭✭hopeso


    davidk1394 wrote: »
    I was the same when buying the tedder. Since I bought it a few neighbours bought mowers and a friend of mine bought a tedder. Their a nice company to deal with and their running a good show.
    A previous poster was asking about a swather on the back. When I was up there I thought I saw a prototype one but on the lift arms. That was a few years ago so they must have scrapped the idea.

    Well done on finding the place! :D


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