Fella TH 520

[Deutzdx3]

Any one got one of these. Are they any good? Just bought one for a good price. Going to give it a go!

 

[Dave W]

Just sold one like that. Not as heavily built as some others but looked a good tool.
It was a pig to fold out. The arms go over centre when vertical and only come down by gravity.

You might want to put the gearbox back together first though

 

[Still Farming]

That must be a very early one .

 

[Dave W]

I'm curious what that plate is on the far arm with 2 angled slots. Mine didn't have that but could see where the brackets were

 

[Deutzdx3]

Just sold one like that. Not as heavily built as some others but looked a good tool.
It was a pig to fold out. The arms go over centre when vertical and only come down by gravity.

You might want to put the gearbox back together first though

Certainly will put the input shaft back in. Got a new bevel gear ordered. I did notice its gravity feed down. Hence why it didn’t want to go down to start with. Will use it for harvest then put it in the shop, blast it and paint it. Make it look pretty.

 

[Deutzdx3]

I'm curious what that plate is on the far arm with 2 angled slots. Mine didn't have that but could see where the brackets were

Not sure what the plate is. I’ll have a look tomorrow. I did have a look today but didn’t pay much attention to it. I do like the fella machinery. Always been a vicon fan but as vicon is soon to be orange only. Fella appears to be built well and thought out.

 

[Dave W]

Certainly will put the input shaft back in. Got a new bevel gear ordered. I did notice its gravity feed down. Hence why it didn’t want to go down to start with. Will use it for harvest then put it in the shop, blast it and paint it. Make it look pretty.

Has it got the linkage that puts the box into neutral when folded up?
Got mine from a sale and 2 muppets were telling everyone it was no good as the pto wasn’t driving anything. I just agreed with them then bought it. Obviously I explained how it worked afterwards

 

[Deutzdx3]

Has it got the linkage that puts the box into neutral when folded up?
Got mine from a sale and 2 muppets were telling everyone it was no good as the pto wasn’t driving anything. I just agreed with them then bought it. Obviously I explained how it worked afterwards

Entertaining when people have no clue. This one does have that. It only engages when it’s lowered. Good design. Stopes it being switched on accidentally and damaging the uj. Shame agco have bought them now and appear to have done away with the fella name.

 

[Muck Spreader]

We have a similar one probably a bit newer, although it must be 15 years old. Can't fault it really, does what it's supposed to do no real issues other than if left outside it can let water into the two folded wheel bearings.

 

[Deutzdx3]

One of the wheels is written out. No bother. Will order a replacement up. Apart from the main drive it all appears in fair condition. A few tines to replace but that’s it.

 

[Richard98]

We’ve got a 2013 model, good Tedder and does what it should, the border spreading where you angle the wheels is tricky to get the depth right so the wheels grip to pull it round but the tines don’t dig in, apart from that no problems at all

 

[Deutzdx3]

We’ve got a 2013 model, good Tedder and does what it should, the border spreading where you angle the wheels is tricky to get the depth right so the wheels grip to pull it round but the tines don’t dig in, apart from that no problems at all

How do you make it turn for headlands? I’ve seen a video of it turned it but it didn’t show how it was done.

 

[Richard98]

How do you make it turn for headlands? I’ve seen a video of it turned it but it didn’t show how it was done.

You lift the flat bar with 3 holes in that’s in front of the central gearbox and slide the box section in front of it to the left or right, the pin then drops into the left or right hole in the flat and holds the wheels on the angle. I’ve always got out and pushed it across by hand but you might be able to do it by turning on a sharp lock as you pull the bar up with a bit of rope

 

[Deutzdx3]

I see, that could have a hydraulic cylinder put on to it to make it easier! If only I had the time to
Do it.

 

[Dave W]

I see, that could have a hydraulic cylinder put on to it to make it easier! If only I had the time to
Do it.

I thought that but it’s barely worth it. It’s only a few seconds job

 

[Muck Spreader]

I thought that but it’s barely worth it. It’s only a few seconds job

I virtually never use it on my one.

 

[michael N123]

mines the same but the paints lasted better? It does the job good enough
Main issue is the older tine arms go brittle and break off at the bolt hole at random moments occasionally so get a couple spares

 

[Deutzdx3]

mines the same but the paints lasted better? It does the job good enough
Main issue is the older tine arms go brittle and break off at the bolt hole at random moments occasionally so get a couple spares

I like the fella machines. They seem well built with out just throwing iron in for the sake of weight. I’ve just machined a bevel gear and new shaft to go into it. Paint isn’t as bad as some. It’s seems machinery’s Achilles heel paint. Already wanting a 6 rotor. [emoji854]

 

[michael N123]

I like the fella machines. They seem well built with out just throwing iron in for the sake of weight. I’ve just machined a bevel gear and new shaft to go into it. Paint isn’t as bad as some. It’s seems machinery’s Achilles heel paint. Already wanting a 6 rotor. [emoji854]

Yeah I really like fella tackle used to have a fella rake and got a new fella mower conditioner 2 year ago that’s been brilliant and a big improvement on the kvernland we used to have

And your tedders been kept outside I take it ? Never seen one go brown like yours

 

[Deutzdx3]

Yeah I really like fella tackle used to have a fella rake and got a new fella mower conditioner 2 year ago that’s been brilliant and a big improvement on the kvernland we used to have

And your tedders been kept outside I take it ? Never seen one go brown like yours

The red pigment has completely been bleached by the sun. After harvest it’ll get blasted and re painted. Take a day to sort out. It’s a shame agco bought them and they’re no longer. I have a ts425 rake. Not used it yet. Just rebuilt it now runs Sweet as a nut. I have an old krone mowco and vicon 2.4. Would quite like a fella mower. Great bed design.