Krone 160 Baler questions

[purplewg]

I am about to close the deal on a KR 160 baler and wonder what the opinions on Krone and Krone balers are? Specifically the 130 or 160 since they are pretty similar.

I have been using a NH851 for years and it is getting pretty tired and I am getting pretty tired of repairing it and manual wrapping the bales. Also according to the manual it will run on a 40HP tractor which I have a 47HP and that would allow me to get rid of my 85 HP tractor. Less maintenance.

 

[chicken991]

I don't know the numbers on krone I have a m& w they are about the same , if this is a 4x5 I wouldn't try pulling it with a 40 hp tractor. I think the 4x4 might be allright. mine is 4x5 and is a load for my 62 hp. I thinkthey are good baler, keep chain adj.tight and well oiled and greaded annd they are pretty trouble free.

 

[rdbigfarmboy]

I had a 181.
I didnt like the twine wrap or feed mechanisms.
Check to make sure it works well and you understand how to use it.