Making Square Bales From Scratch

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In this video, we make square bales on a small grass field. Using old equipment and a JD 4020 to cut, rake, and bale the hay.
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0:00 Intro
0:12 Sickle Bar Mowing
2:56 Raking Hay
4:36 Square Baling
10:56 Selling Hay

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1 июл 2024

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@Pep8691 2 дня назад

A girlfriend who isn't afraid of a little hard work. Better put a ring on it quicklike Spencer!

@Just_a_Mere_Farmer 2 дня назад

You should be running the tractor almost wide open while baling. The baler is designed to preform better at higher RPMs. If you haven't found out yet it makes nicer bales at higher RPMs to. We have a similar baler and we had to find many things out the hard way. Remember high RPMs while baling almost wide open on the tractor.

@DiscGolfing 2 дня назад

Does that make tighter bales too? Seems these bales are loose... I agree with a commenter below you need baling hooks.

@nickchapin184 2 дня назад

Not to be rude. But each machine has its sweet spot. My 336 likes it at about 400 rpms on the PTO. Anything over 500 makes smaller flakes and the knotters will miss bales more often. Tightening up the springs at the back will pack a tighter bale also. Keep up the good work.

@Just_a_Mere_Farmer 2 дня назад

@@nickchapin184 your absolutely right. but just observing the baler in the video it seemed that he was only running the PTO at 300-400 RPMs. we have a 348 (which is a little newer but virtually the same machine) and sweet spot is 450-550 RPMS any less than 450 and the bales start to get a little sloppy.

@tbarbs2 2 дня назад

I remember those days. That’s how we made money back in the day. Your helpers did a nice job of stacking and tying things together. Same way we did it. Those JD balers used to make the heaviest bales!

@dieselboy1373 День назад

@@nickchapin184 that is how my baler is. It misses bales at higher rpm’s

@user-bw4bi9ls7i 2 дня назад

Looks like you need to either sharpen your knives or shim them out so they cut the hay better and your bales wont stick together. you may also need to adjust your plunger closer to your stationary knife.. I AM AN 82 YEAR OLD FARMER THAT HAS BALED MANY A BALE OF HAY, NOT A NOVICE TELLING YOU WHAT TO DO. I REALLY ENJOY YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS CHANNELS.

@spencerhilbert 2 дня назад

Yes the knives did look dull last time I checked! Thanks for the tips I’ll be sure to have the baler in good shape for next year. (I’ll have a lot more ground to cover)

@4letterdc День назад

wow real veteran

@Elger77 2 дня назад

When you find a woman that is willing to work that hard, that’s a real find!

@ANTHONY-S-ps5-MOTORYOUOVER 2 дня назад

I honestly think every teenager should have to do this at least one summer of their life. I’ve done my fair share of it and I’m in my 30s.

@markiowa5437 2 дня назад

YEP! Did this exact thing 3 summers in high school for my uncle. When football practice started- I was very fit and very tan, the coaches and the girls were impressed!

@troyholz3715 2 дня назад

I agree. Did plenty of this growing up

@myronparks3495 2 дня назад

I did this last summer, and I will 54 in 2 weeks.

@EthanHaigler День назад

Nah I’ll pass I’m one myself and I drive the tractor to rake or bale but it’s a cabbed tractor with 900 lb bales so yea. I will definitely pass on this one 😂

@peachy3299 День назад

honestly one of my favorite things to do i enjoy any fieldwork it is very calming to me

@benjitomlin810 День назад

Wishing you a speedy recovering Spencer

@CuriousEarthMan 2 дня назад

Thanks for the great video! I appreciate seeing the haying :) I hope your knee surgery was successful for the long-term! I know how much it sucks not being 100% physically, and able to do the work you love to do! I hope you get better fast, though knees can be slow to heal. Thanks again, and it's great to see your loved ones pitching in around you!

@MCGrandMachine576 День назад

There are enough people giving advice on how the bale should be like or how to make the best out of the tractor. So thank you for the video and your hard work, really nice to get this viewing experience

@Kinley1 День назад

I was taught to always turn right and the shoot won't hit the wagon , love the video !!!

@ST-xx9rt 2 дня назад

I spent 5 summers bailing behind a setup that look almost exactly like that. (Case tractor though) First year was 1972. I made $1hr. Lunch and 3 bottles of coke included. Had to hand pump the water. Arms cramped up. got poked till my forearms were raw. 3 days per cutting, 3 cuttings a summer. My first check was $31. That was big money for a 12year old in 1972. Got easier by the time I was 17. And I didn't have to ride my bike home anymore either

@F4Wildcat День назад

thats 233 dollars today. Not bad indeed

@ST-xx9rt День назад

@@F4Wildcat $31 for 3 days

@F4Wildcat День назад

@@ST-xx9rt okay that is pretty darn good. Hard work pays off.

@robervin9107 2 дня назад

I’m really happy your getting better and bailing went well hi grant and Josie Teamwork was incredible. This side by side farming was a brilliant idea. It makes life so much easier. Wholesome content

@jeremiah5313 2 дня назад

Bailing hay the old fashioned way! Brings back memories 🤠 Great video 👍 Hope your leg heals good and strong!!

@waterskiingfool 7 часов назад

The hay looked great.

@cedricbroussard8738 День назад

Awesome job 👏! You made some nice square bales!

@65erSi 2 дня назад

Im from germany and i heavy fw your videos

@johnbo945 2 дня назад

Same I’m from Germany too

@Felix-jw6zr 2 дня назад

der spielt ls in real life! LG aus Brandenburg

@jeffheins6624 День назад

Spencer, get the lady a hay hook to help her job be easier dragging bales. My grandmother swore by it moving bales into her eighties 😊

@stephaniebell8297 2 дня назад

Good work, Grant and ma’am

@TriDaddy 8 часов назад

@10:30 love it Dad- just keep em bales going!

@bronzearmy2645 2 дня назад

This lad is an absolute genius. Wear a knee brace so your brother does it for you. lol

@FudgedDiceRoll 2 дня назад

Been loving the content as well as the learning lessons along the way. My wife and I have been looking at land between 5-20 acres to start a hobby farm and this has been very educational for us.

@ccapybara 2 дня назад

Love your videos

@manleybrittain1296 2 дня назад

Those Bails look great I enjoy your content alot!

@pleasantviewfarms2084 День назад

Don’t know if this was said yet in the comments but a little tip. I seen how Grant was having to lift the bale chute when turning. If you try to start on the left side of the field and always turn right you won’t have that issue. (My dad always tries to turn left as well) it’s also a bit easier to get in and out of windrows turning that way and a bit easier on the drive line. Otherwise great job. Great video

@_Elijah_1979 2 дня назад

Huge THANK YOU for the farmers who do hard work and labor to feed the animals and ppl 💪💯

@steveneal2706 2 дня назад

Great video . Thank you

@petergielen5905 2 дня назад

Thx for sharing

@Iemand679 2 дня назад

I don't know why i love your vids so much hope your knee gets better

@laurisdemons 2 дня назад

1st time seeing that kind of rake ,looks cool

@theDougAngle 2 дня назад

Good work!! Get well soon

@isaacbeland3970 2 дня назад

Love the content man!!!

@BoreFarms 14 часов назад

Nice setup! We usually prefer cutting the haygras in the evening, when the dew has settled in (so it is a little moist). Makes it much easier to get a better cut and the leaves takes less damage. Not sure if you have the same conditions in your area. Cutting very dry gass can be a pain in the ass sometimes. When it comes to the RPM on the baler (and speed of the tractor), it is basically trial and error. Fingers crossed for a speedy revovery.

@Royallblu 2 дня назад

Normally everything is bigger in the US... - hay bales those are kinda cute

@robertvanderlinden2813 2 дня назад

we also baled today but it was just 0.7 hectares and it took just about half an hour and 49 small bales

@franciscronin-in8qh 2 дня назад

Yo I’m proud of you and grant

@sheliataul4457 2 дня назад

Yes

@shrawankumargupta7738 2 дня назад

I am from India and likes your videos

@FutureFarmer4wi День назад

Hope you get better i know how you feel i had collarbone surgery because i broke it in 2 so hope you have a fast recovery

@craigadair128 2 дня назад

Hope your knee continues to improve. You guys got along great considering the age of the equipment

@nayanpanchal39 2 дня назад

Great video

@ryanmeester6943 Час назад

Nothing funnier then townies trying to stack hay🤪

@frankmcnish8489 2 дня назад

Grant needs to build his core strength for throwing bales too much tractor time

@robervin9107 2 дня назад

Grant is built ford tough lol don’t worry about that ❤

@MrMartinez789 2 дня назад

Awesome

@markphillips24 2 дня назад

Tip for you. Use your knee to put on top

@waynejones5239 2 дня назад

Nice video Mow that lower part and let the grass grow up through it will help with weed control and put nutrients back

@Real_Octagon 2 дня назад

Finaly ive been waiting for so long

@VinceDehoog8530 2 дня назад

Love the content spencer praying that your knee heals and this is just me but we have the same baler as you we it seems to work better for us to run at a higher rpm thanks for the video keep it up

@Farmboy88606 2 дня назад

I wish I could get square bales in my barn but we don’t have time so I’m doing all of the hay myself and it’s round bales and I’m only 13

@legoamster34 День назад

Haha my firat job at 15 was throwing bales onto a trailer off a new holland and then into the barns catching them off the elevator

@bosshogg3548 2 дня назад

Great job praying for your knee

@JohnDeere-jw7jf 2 дня назад

Love it

@karsoncampbelllogginginc 2 дня назад

I hope you get well soon. Keep that leg or foot up.

@ajweilnau4867 2 дня назад

There is a million ways to stack a wagon but when u do it the key is too keep the bales locked in when u stack it the same direction up its unstable like when the bail fell off u start with 2 bails on each of the sides going horizontal to the trailer then one in the middle going with the length of the trailer like u guys did the first row but then your next row go all 4 with the length of the trailer then repeat up it work the best

@austint7533 2 дня назад

This reminds me how much I hate stacking hay

@doubledoink1273 2 дня назад

Nice

@davestuumvoll 2 дня назад

go invest in a couple of hay hooks. for around $10 each they will save your back.

@rwfoxtrot День назад

I’ve gotta agree with that! Especially with tighter bales that don’t have as much slack in the strings! The other thing I’d recommend is a leather blacksmith”s or farrier’s apron or even a set of chaps! Jeans aren’t much good at protecting your legs from prickles or the cut ends of dried grass or alfalfa.

@marco-ls9fm 2 дня назад

Man i wish i could be a farmer

@zilla2006able 2 дня назад

me too

@mikemontgomery7337 2 дня назад

I think its time for hay equipment updates .

@hypetv7373 2 дня назад

I already know grant was saying holy Toyletoy

@coolhandluke423 2 дня назад

Thats super cheap for hay, here in idaho, good grass 70lb bales go for about 11$, and most of that is off of irrigated fields. Great video spencer!

@pilsplease7561 3 часа назад

The average price is like $16 a bale here in california where I live and we have tons of cattle and horses here and its a huge ranching and farming community. lots of diverse crops, fruit and nut trees, grapes, vegetables, strawberries, pretty much everything.

@wyattlicence5170 2 дня назад

Hope you get better spencer

@Blackwellll3066 2 дня назад

So $960-1120 ain't bad for 3 acers of land for one cutting

@nickchapin184 2 дня назад

By the time you factor in the fuel and the maintenance on equipment as well as twine cost it might be in the 200 dollar per acre range for profit.

@Blackwellll3066 2 дня назад

@nickchapin184 yea, but doing everything with a 4020 ain't that bad....

@NolansFarmingAdventures100_06 2 дня назад

That's actually really good.

@wulliemuils7550 2 дня назад

first have been looking forward for this video

@timbruner588 2 дня назад

Grant when you stack if you plan o. It staying on the trailer pit the bottom row on thew side the the twine doesnt get chewed through

@richiearnold1728 2 дня назад

you need to get a disc mower

@ALGiger1010 День назад

My grandpa has an accumulator that just puts the bales into like blocks of 4 or something like that then we just pick up the blocks with a hay grapple

@luclockhart3503 22 часа назад

Helllll yeah

@gaddekarteek2243 2 дня назад

this is a great video for me, as i see the young generation coming up to do farming.Can someone guide/help me with if there are any farms where we can go and have a look around Nashville/Franklin/Nolsville as i am very much interested and if possible can help out during weekends.

@marijuaxa 2 дня назад

thts cool youre doing ads for The Squad

@rothfarms 2 дня назад

Looks like ceramic coating on the 4020 is in the works???😊🎉

@beckyumphrey2626 2 дня назад

Great video. Nothing like that sweaty itch of.bailing square bails. :)

@johnbatkie9695 2 дня назад

Hay hooks, hay hooks, hay hooks, save your back!!!!

@ibelieve3111 День назад

👍

@sxxkkllmmmclean7894 2 дня назад

One tip guys with square bales cut side down in a field that is left over night or stacking in the barn moisture get get inside.. Steve from WV

@hoovercamaro День назад

Need a Hydraulic cylinder for your Sicklebar mower lol

@Micah-ti1bg 2 дня назад

We run a 4010 at 2100 rpm

@ccapybara 2 дня назад

Did you broke your leg?😢

@ANTHONY-S-ps5-MOTORYOUOVER 2 дня назад

I think he had surgery I believe it was from playing football in high school I’m not 100% on that but I think that’s what happened Hope for a speedy recovery

@ccapybara 2 дня назад

Ohh okay Hope for fast recovery

@AaronScherlie-nw5hg 2 дня назад

You should have buck mod your equipment into Farmsim and do a series while you do hay in farmsim

@travisfisher2877 2 дня назад

How many times did you rake it? Looks a little green underneath on some windrows. We would cut it and the next day go out and rake it into wind rows if it was dry on top and let it sit for awhile if it was a nice sunny day then bale it. It may not be the proper way but it’s how we did it.

@waynejones5239 2 дня назад

If it works for you it is not wrong

@stickmananimation790 2 дня назад

invest in a mow co, it will make your life much easier

@spencerhilbert 2 дня назад

Don’t have nearly enough acres to justify that expense:

@briangrammer898 2 дня назад

❤❤VIDEO ❤❤

@evanrodgers2705 2 дня назад

How warm is the head on your jd 350 sickle mower after mowing all that? I just bought one and I'm wondering how hot is to hot.

@spencerhilbert 2 дня назад

No idea. Haven’t felt it to know. Haven’t had any issues yet

@evanrodgers2705 День назад

@spencerhilbert next time you run it, lmk mine was warm but not too hot to touch after running for like 40 mins, probably like 120ish degrees or so

@johntemple9875 2 дня назад

Not the way we stacked bales on a wagon 50 years ago.

@mikeymchale8845 2 дня назад

Hope the knee heals quick How come you took the loader off the tractor ?

@belarus_black_smoke4753 2 дня назад

is the video with hte house demo offline?

@user-xj5rj3ru2r День назад

Run the rpm at 540

@richardstewart2680 2 дня назад

YOU NEED BAILING HOOKS !!!❤❤

@goodatgamebadatgame 2 дня назад

Is there going to be multiplayer on American Farming

@rickhammer2374 2 дня назад

You needs some hay hooks.

@perisher1976 2 дня назад

Мне мой отец говорил что настоящее сено то, что 3 раза под дождем промокло! Ваше сено сколько раз мокло?

@joeyfrazier2156 День назад

Sorry to hear you hurt your leg so

@JTY13201 2 дня назад

What happened to your leg Spencer 😮??

@dylanmccann2249 2 дня назад

Are you guys going to look into cattle ever in the future? Or no

@spencerhilbert 2 дня назад

Yeah totally open to it. Just don’t live near the land and have zero experience. So I would have to get more experience and live close by.

@ozcansimsek8541 День назад

What happen to your legs spencer, i hope you get better soon.

@deadbread3818 2 дня назад

How did he get hurt?

@Masonthegoat 2 дня назад

Now this is iowa

@_FAEONNABEAT 2 дня назад

Farm sim IRL

@farmingisfun5871 2 дня назад

If you ever get a new hay baler, I would recommend to also get a Kuhn speed rake

@kirbygulbrandsen4507 2 дня назад

How did you hurt your ankle? Jumping out of that girl’s bedroom window?

@BramVerbraeken 2 дня назад

How did you get in crutches if i may ask ?

@spencerhilbert 2 дня назад

Planned surgery. I forgot to mention in video. Must have hurt it when I was younger and it started to hurt more and more over the years. Got a MRI and only way to fix it is surgery.