Machinery Photo/Discussion Thread II

timple23 · 11-09-2021 07:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117874509#Comment_117874509

For the last dividing gate you open, have it hung like a gate so it doesn't swing downward. Maybe tighten the bolts or wedge it so it doesn't drop, then have a rope so you can pull it open while not standing on the ramp. Would need to think of something so that there would be no gap between bottom of gate and ramp when loading. Or else hang a dividing gate with latch inside the two gates that you can open with a rope.

Albert Johnson · 11-09-2021 07:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117877992#Comment_117877992

I think he meant the risk of getting caught between the internal dividing gate and the inside of the trailer when it's opened and stock rush off. If a few of them go at the one time you could be pinched between the gate and trailer side as the gate swings back in an arc. Some of the higher spec lorry bodies have the dividing gate mounted on a pillar set maybe 2 foot in from the side of the body for this reason. When the gate is opened there's a safe place to stand in the resulting corner at the hinged side of the gate as the stock exit. The down side of this being that it usually means there's only set spacings for the dividing gate and it could reduce the overall capacity a little.

I bought a Porter trailer recently and I'm very happy with it so far. You can see the workmanship that went into it and where your money was spent. It's the small things like a proper spring loaded bolt on the dividing gate that latches itself that make all the difference from a safety point of view.

timple23 · 11-09-2021 08:26PM

Could you have a long latch handle that could be opened by sticking your arm in one of the side flaps, so you can open it from outside the trailer? But that would only work for the likes of your ifor williams trailer. Would be hard to design something that's moveable as your only fixing points are at the side of the trailer, if you cut your dividing gate 2ft in and welded on hinges for another gate and had a drop pin so the 2ft part couldn't be shoved on top of you is all i can think of.

hopeso · 11-09-2021 09:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117878204#Comment_117878204

There are warnings printed on the sides of Ifor Williams trailers warning against sticking your arm in to unlatch a gate, for good reason!

Albert Johnson · 11-09-2021 09:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117878373#Comment_117878373

I rather chance opening the gate and standing behind it or legging it out in front of them than putting my arm in through the side vent. That's a recipe for misfortune imo, even a quiet cow turning and putting her arse to the gate just as you unlatch it would be enough to end up with your arm in plaster.

At least with the likes of Porter, Tuffmac, Hudson ect there's a bolt with a handle keeping the dividing gate closed so you could put a rope on it and try to pull it from the opposite side provided the spring wasn't too strong or the gate sagging. The system of catches that are on the Ivor Williams dividing gate are a real balls of a job and could only be operated from inside. Not only that but there not even strong enough for big cattle in my experience and tend to pop open when under pressure.

tractorporn · 12-09-2021 08:34PM

Hi lads and lassies. I remember seeing at the last innovation stand at the last Tullamore show, 2019 I think. The guy who won it had made an attachment to go between your loader and your bucket to convert it to a bucket grab. Kind of like an adaptor plate with a grab bolted on top. Does anyone know did the guy start making them or did any company buy it off him?

timple23 · 12-09-2021 10:04PM

Dunno if he started making them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uey_I3Y_ye8

kevthegaff · 14-09-2021 09:39PM

Lads invested in a 10 yr old jcb 310s loader, anyway the piping for the quick attach and opening closing of bale carrier are off the same pipes while theres a button to turn on/off quick attach. Seems tho it's hard to release pressure to take off bale handler. Is there any quick tips to release pressure so I can yoke on and off easier

cute geoge · 14-09-2021 09:54PM

Is it the fittings maybe I had a new bale squeeze and the fittings were extra tight even some old fittings are not easy if they are not exactly the same type

timple23 · 14-09-2021 10:00PM

Leave grab open a tiny bit, turn off machine and wiggle the open/close grab, should release pressure, it would for a tractor.

Jb1989 · 14-09-2021 10:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892379#Comment_117892379

Yea, maybe just switch on ignition as well to run the solenoids, then hit the buttons. Should release then

FintanMcluskey · 14-09-2021 10:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892264#Comment_117892264

Did a search online for you as I'm bored

Apparently there is an accumulator for 3rd service and hydraulic quick attach that fails and can cause this problem.

timple23 · 26-09-2021 07:01PM

Question for tillage farmers, I see fields of stubble where one run has been made with discs or a tiller of some sort approximately 30 or 40 ft part, what is the purpose of this? Has it something to do with compaction of tramlines?

Reggie. · 27-09-2021 01:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117942507#Comment_117942507

Yeah to break up the tramlines from compaction

selectamatic · 27-09-2021 10:54PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/gardenequipment-for-sale/turner-hj8-pto-woodchipper/29066819

Anyone any experience with Turner woodchipers or other pto chippers of this era? Common problems, failure points etc.

Or are they simply not worth the hassle and consigned to history with modern machines being superior?

Had someone ask me about this machine but I've zero experience.

blue5000 · 28-09-2021 08:37AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117947734#Comment_117947734

Couple of things I don't like, the drum is belt/chain drive, not directly driven by the pto.

In feed hopper is at a slope downwards

H&S?

On the + side it has hydraulic feed rollers. You won't buy anything new in that price range with hydraulic feed.

Do a google of arbtalk+turner+chipper

https://arbtalk.co.uk/forums/topic/14885-anyone-used-a-turner-10quot-pto-wood-chipper/

selectamatic · 28-09-2021 10:24PM

Good points Blue. Thanks.

trixi2011 · 29-09-2021 07:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892264#Comment_117892264

Looking to get something similar myself had you much bother finding a 310 and was it pricey ?

On your problem of pressure , open pins on quick attach switch off engine . Switch on key till dash lights are on but don't start , wiggle joystick and press all buttons . Also do this before trying to attach an element

Mooooo · 29-09-2021 07:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117955667#Comment_117955667

Interested in same Kev. Possibility of an older volvo coming up but may just be too big for some sheds

jaymla627 · 29-09-2021 08:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117955667#Comment_117955667

Clean low-houred 310s are like hens teeth, was trying to change the telehandler here and the likes of a 320s with 4000 hours on it have gone up in price by 15000-20000 in the past year

kevthegaff · 29-09-2021 09:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117955667#Comment_117955667

Ya mine Is very clean but with over 8k hours, that's why the money wasnt too bad. I think a new 310 could be north of 120 inc vat atm

GrasstoMilk · 29-09-2021 09:11PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892264#Comment_117892264

Turn off the loader and switch back on ignition and toggle the 3rd service button on the joy stick

it would release the pressure

kevthegaff · 29-09-2021 09:23PM

Thanks lads that works!!

blue5000 · 01-10-2021 09:48AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117956492#Comment_117956492

Kev don't ever be tempted to power hose it, water and electrics in JCB stuff just don't agree.

davidk1394 · 02-11-2021 06:34PM

I traded the 245 in against an ex demo Massey baler. Our Lely was giving electrical issues last year and this year. We tried a lot of different things including a new ECU which didn't fully solve the problem. There was a few noises coming out of it also.

We decided to go with massey which is based on a Lely. I demoed a John Deere. A fine machine, all bet it was the price.

mayota · 02-11-2021 06:46PM

Well wear.

DBK1 · 03-11-2021 01:22AM

Well wear David, they’re a good baler and make a bale to match any fusion bale. On my second Fendt baler here, the first being the exact same as the 245 you traded in, the second one would be the same as the Massey you just bought.

What sort of hitch is on yours? The red eye of the hitch in the picture seems very long compared to mine?

DBK1 · 03-11-2021 03:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118112228#Comment_118112228

No they don’t have the option yet. I’ve been told there’s a retrofit unit supposed to be in testing now that will be available for next season and will be able to be fitted into existing balers.

davidk1394 · 04-11-2021 10:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118110582#Comment_118110582

When I bought the Lely. I got the dealer to adjust the towing eye so it can be pulled using the hook hitch. I also got them to put a stand on it like a McHale. The towing eye was taken off the Lely and put onto the Massey. I sprayed it grey since taking the photo

Gillespy · 04-11-2021 02:28PM

Our 220 came like that used. Dealer said it's an advantage when turning to have the hitch and pto over each other turning at the same rate. Don't know if it's true or not. It's great not having to be turning the hitch around to hook it up and having no pin catching the row of grass.

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