I can remember when the show was at different locations every year. I loved when they made that location permanent. I am sad that it moved to Lafayette .
Thank you Andy and Doug for the ride long. Always enjoy setting back watching your videos. Awesome scenery! Definitely look you up at the next one. You all stay safe!!
The baler was very impressive and Doug seemed like a nice gentleman. That tractor being half track and half wheels seemed a bit odd. Thanks Andy, good video.
Great video Andy thanks for sharing, that claas looks like a nice unit. I was up to farm show this year wasn't like it was when it was out there. Thought about trying to get ahold of you for a tour but figured you guys are way too busy and didn't want to be a bother.
Those kina look like osprey nest. Good thing he left the dust on that Red hood. Otherwise He'd have Your eyes bleeding Red! Thanks for the ride along through that beautiful area.
Andy, Doug's advice is good! I have owned a closs 240 roller type round baler for about 15 years we do about 400 bales a year for our our beef herd it is probably the most trouble free piece of equipment on this farm. Definitely would s his notion that you at least ought to look into one when it comes time to trade up
Pretty impressive baler. I suppose you would just run it with no knives and continue with the chopper same as you do now. Heard about a farmer who recently got crush by a stack of high density bales couple weeks ago I think. Didn't hear exactly what happened, but one of the daughters thought perhaps he back into the stack or the tractor malfunctioned. The benefits of the larger bales certainly make a huge difference in storage space as well as longevity of the bales, but I think it's important to remember the significance of weight and pressure those bales are under at all times. Of course we know you guys understand the dangers of high stacking anything, even facing the silage bunks is a big deal if a section lets go and a machine, person, or animal is near it. Interesting video Andy.👌🤙
Who would have thought, behind that sweet smile, Sarah is quite a shifty character 😅 Got love those kids, huh Andy. You bought a Ford ( The Circle of Disappointment) so what's next a Claas😂
I see two upsides to square bales vs round. Bales are ejected without having to stop. They stack better with no wasted space in a barn. Maybe three if twine is much cheaper than net or plastic wrap. On the other hand, one round bale holds a lot more hay and can stand up better to being stored outdoors.
Back when the NY Farm Days was on nice ground, not goat land? The other NY farmer Andy (Dennison) was "talking" about how lovely the new ground is. Lol
Thanks for the ride-along. You didn't get a rash or develop a breathing issue riding in the Red tractor, did you? I knew you could do it!! It's generally safe for a JD guy to ride in a C-IH as long as he doesn't try to talk down the C-IH and talk up the JD. That could be hazardous. I know you're not like that--at least not really!
There didn't appear to be any re-action back thro' the transmission as the bale was being formed. What did you think of the red tractor with tracks ? Beautiful countryside you were driving through.
Do you assign drivers to one piece of equipment? I always tried to ensure the young bucks stay in the old equipment and the better drivers in the better gear.
We usually put inexperienced operators in equipment where they are less likely to have problems. A bigger tractor or a power shift is going to be less likely to spin out or give grief
I know Krone balers pack them really tight. It would be interesting to see them side by side in the same field on whether the Class bales tighter. That bale chamber looks pretty stout on the Claas.
