BR780 buyer remorse, maybe!

Anonymous-0 · May 3, 2014

Went to an auction last Sunday wanting to buy a grinder/mixer. Grinder mixer went for more than I wanted to give, which usually happens!! Down the line are some New Holland round balers. Not really needing a different baler, didn't even look at them. Auctioneers got to them and the first one went pretty high second was pretty cheap and the third was getting cheaper. Did a quick look over and ended up paying $2700 for a New Holland BR780 Big Round baler. Felt kinda good about getting it, but I am one who constantly worries about things. Now I hear that there have been lots of problems with the BR780 baler, so I am pretty sick about it. The baler looks pretty darn good actually. Are they the junk that people are telling me about?

BarryfromIA · May 3, 2014

Check Tractorhouse. They seem to be proud the ones listed on there.

Allan in NE · May 3, 2014

You stole that baler!

Allan

Alan K · May 3, 2014

I think that is what my cousins have. Ive baled a lot of bales with it. The automatic tie can be touchy, making sure all the parts for it are kept clean does help.

Anonymous-0 · May 3, 2014

Yep, I did get a good buy IF it is a good baler!! We had our calf branding yesterday here, and a friend told me I would hate it before very long. Said the local New Holland dealer won't even take them in on trade.

Anonymous-0 · May 4, 2014

They're junk, send it to KY.. I'll give you your money back. I'll scrap it for you, yeah that's what it needs.

Sparktrician · May 4, 2014

We have a BR740A.....(4X5 bale) Has the bale command plus controls. If it is like our baler, you are gonna love it. Condition and care/treatment are everything......but......I love that baler of ours. $2800 sounds dirt cheap to me......ours was $25,000 +/- new in '06......

Lyndon - AB · May 4, 2014

You more or less stole it for that price. You can't even buy a decent 660 up here for that.

Get a manual. I used to work for a New Holland dealer, and I'd always be looking in the book. They aren't the simplest of balers, but when set properly, are a force to be reckoned with. A couple of questions; is it a "mega wide" pickup? If it is, check to make sure the stuffer crank on the pickup is straight. The earlier ones didn't have the center support, if I recall correctly. Also, take the drive chain for the roll group off. Make sure they turn freely with no tough spots. I can't remember much about the tie adjustments, but a manual is a great help.

If still in doubt, I know where you could easily double your money! :mrgreen:

BR780 buyer remorse, maybe!

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