Round Baler Bearings

[jltrent]

I noticed that the new round baler bearings are made in China. I checked my 505I Vermeer Baler and it had Fafnir bearings in it that are made in the USA, but I bought a couple replacement bearings and they are Link-Belt bearings and made in China. How are these holding up as I hate to put these in my baler if they are not very good. You would think this country could make something.

 

[rdbigfarmboy]

If you know the bearing numbers like J207 or something you might buy on ebay. I got new usa bearings that way.

 

[HayDR]

I noticed that the new round baler bearings are made in China. I checked my 505I Vermeer Baler and it had Fafnir bearings in it that are made in the USA, but I bought a couple replacement bearings and they are Link-Belt bearings and made in China. How are these holding up as I hate to put these in my baler if they are not very good. You would think this country could make something.

You can buy the USA or import bearings at most Vermeer dealers. The bearings for the 505I baler are common and can be found most anywhere.
Hay DR