311 New Holland

[jwcinpk]

In my search for a good square baler i have happened upon a New Holland 311. Don't know anything about New Holland. Is this model reasonably fast and dependable?
I'm wanting something comparable to a MF 224.
What's a fair price for one used in good condition?

 

[zzvyb6]

$4500, excellant condition, chute, no thrower. 540 drive (In Virginia).

 

[jimg]

I think theres a fair amt of info on the 300 series over on ytmag. I was looking at them briefly and thats where I found most info. With winter coming up there should be a good bit of used equipment come on the market. My dealer says he has an excellent selection in Nov & Dec. Perhaps waiting until then wold give more variety?

 

[Rara Avis]

In my search for a good square baler i have happened upon a New Holland 311. Don't know anything about New Holland. Is this model reasonably fast and dependable?
I'm wanting something comparable to a MF 224.
What's a fair price for one used in good condition?

How many acres are you doing?

Are you planning on having a kicker or NOT?

That would give an idea of what kind of square baler you are really looking for...

 

[jwcinpk]

I took an evening and drove to look at the 311. I'm looking for a little more baler than this one. No kicker just a wagon hitch. I'd prefer an inline like the older case IH or newer MF. Also considering new MF, New Holland, and Case IH and good MF 224s.

 

[jimg]

If youre looking at inlines dont forget Hesston (4550, 70 & 90). Im looking at inlines right now and just missed a real nice Hesston 4570. Youll need a fair amt of hp to make use of the 70 and 90. Im not sure what your Mahindras output is but you should keep that in mind when youre shopping.

 

[bjr]

I just sold a NH 316 for $3000 up in WA state. I was only fair condition, faded paint and small rust spots, it still baled good though. It was just the baler only. bjr

 

[jwcinpk]

The 6000 is 60 engine hp, but big and heavy. What are the larger inlines rated to require?

 

[jimg]

The 70 I believe wants a min of 50hp. Let me look in my owner manual tonight and post and exact number tomorrow.

 

[jimg]

The operator manual says min 35hp for all the mdls and min 2T tractor. I believe though 35hp wouldnt run the 90 well and perhaps not even the 70. Not sure how they decide on hp rating but in some cases it seems low.