Should I buy it? JD 467 Baler

ddivinia · Oct 8, 2007

I have a lead on a John Deere 467 baler. 2 years old. 16k bales run thru it. 3K last year, 13K this year. This guy buys a new baler every 2 years. I think I can get it for around $13K. A new 468 is $28K. I would only be baling my own stuff. I need to go watch and hear it run. I would have the JD place look it over before i bought it.

A lot fo bales thru it, but it is only 2 years old.

Set me straight here.

Thanks,
D.

JESSE1 · Oct 8, 2007

That's a lot of bales! Check Used Tractors at TractorHouse.com: John Deere Tractors, used farm tractors and farm equipment, Case IH, New Holland, Agco, Caterpillar. and look under Hay and Forage Equipment. Lots of balers listed and you can compare prices. My personal preference would be to buy new and keep it a long time. I bought my JD 535 in '91. I've used it only on my own hay, kept it serviced and tuned up by the JD dealer and it bales like new. Good for many more years.

Farmwithjunk · Oct 8, 2007

That is indeed a BUNCH of round bales in 2 seasons, especially considering the rather high count this year. WOW! No wonder he buys a new baler every couple years. Still and all, most used balers have a high bale count before they hit the used market. Being relatively new will have some advantages. Safe bet he's asking a little more than a Deere dealer offered in trade.

That guys spent a LOT of time in the field this summer.

HayDR · Oct 9, 2007

ddivinia said:
I have a lead on a John Deere 467 baler. 2 years old. 16k bales run thru it. 3K last year, 13K this year. This guy buys a new baler every 2 years. I think I can get it for around $13K. A new 468 is $28K. I would only be baling my own stuff. I need to go watch and hear it run. I would have the JD place look it over before i bought it.

A lot fo bales thru it, but it is only 2 years old.

Set me straight here.

Thanks,
D.

You need to check the pickup on that baler. Usually the cams in the pickup need to be changed out around 20-30K and the cam track as well might be worn. You might need a set of belts depending on the wear. You can get OEM belts from other vender's at 2/3 the price of JD. Sandy soil wears on any baler. If it's been baling peanut hay the the pickup will need a overhaul.

ddivinia · Oct 9, 2007

OK - all good info. I believe it has been baling coastal.

Even i I have to put some money into it, the price seems right.

Of course now I will need a cutter, dolley and rake. Man, there is no end ot it.

This baler has the bale track pro and coveredge also.

How much do belts run anyway?

Considering it is in good shape, surely $2500 or less ot go thru everything on it - ya figure?

D.

HayDR · Oct 9, 2007

Belts run just under $200 each delivered.

ddivinia · Oct 9, 2007

Thanks for all the input. I am going to look at the bale today. I think we are down to $12,500 or so. I hope it is good - it seems likea a gair price. Need a mower and rake next. One of those dolleys also.

D.

plowrup · Oct 9, 2007

Don't forget to look at the Bearings in the Belt Rollers-we had two Machines burn down this Year. If not maintained, you will have to buy the Roller too, as the Bearing will gall the Roller. Does it have the MegaWide pickup? Also, I would try and put the new 468 Belts in it-they are stronger. The new (2008) 468 and 568 Balers will have a new square tooth design for Pickup teeth-appears to be stronger (due out this Fall)-they should fit-

ddivinia · Oct 10, 2007

It is a megawide. I am not sure I am going to buy it. I don't think they have been maintaining like I think it should. I opened the doors and they could not put another amount of dirt in there - both sides were packed solid. One cylinder was leaking, some bolts were missing on the kicker, the rubber bumpers on the gate were missing, a chain block was gone, some damage on the LF where a chain must have failed, pick up had some teeth missing and one of the plastic housings missing and the bolt in tab was waded up. The belts needed ot be replaced, a piece of the pickup was rubbing on one of them - all it needed to be was tightented. I don't think it has had a grease gun on it in a long time. Even the easy to reach stuff were completely dry. It has 17,434 bales thru it. It was making a nice bale. That coveredge wrap sure is nice.

I think with the apparent lack of maintenance, it is not worth my time even if it is leff than half price of a new one. I know I will need ot dump $2500 or so into it right off the bat and then who knows what else. I going to sleep on it, but I think I will keep looking.

Comments?

D.