Howard baler?

[devon6400]

Has anyone got any of these Howard balers in the back of the shed they want to move on?

 

[devon6400]

Still looking for one of these to buy if anyone knows of any that might be wanting to sell one.
Thanks

 

[CPF]

For thatching straw ?
Found one in Norway, it’s back in uk now .
like further afield, you may find one on the continent .

 

[devon6400]

For thatching straw ?
Found one in Norway, it’s back in uk now .
like further afield, you may find one on the continent .

Yeah I saw that one. Out of interest how much did it cost to transport it back to the uk?
Yes it’s for thatching straw. I have one but could do with a back up. Been combing one day a week all winter.

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[CPF]

Yeah I saw that one. Out of interest how much did it cost to transport it back to the uk?
Yes it’s for thatching straw. I have one but could do with a back up. Been combing one day a week all winter.

First post in a while, busy with the new comber, the final stage in wheat reed preparation. Can you spot the young apprentice? | By Westleigh FarmFacebook

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Just under 3k

 

[CPF]

Yeah I saw that one. Out of interest how much did it cost to transport it back to the uk?
Yes it’s for thatching straw. I have one but could do with a back up. Been combing one day a week all winter.

First post in a while, busy with the new comber, the final stage in wheat reed preparation. Can you spot the young apprentice? | By Westleigh FarmFacebook

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Can’t see your post I’am not on facebook

 

[Dave W]

Out of curiosity why is that baler suited to thatching straw?
Very low density doesn’t crush the straw??

 

[JMM]

Out of curiosity why is that baler suited to thatching straw?
Very low density doesn’t crush the straw??

It doesn't really make a bale, more like a bundle of straw with some string around it, so you get the full length of the straw without it being compressed.

 

[CPF]

You have do a little bit of tinkering with the baler to get the best results.

 

[devon6400]

Out of curiosity why is that baler suited to thatching straw?
Very low density doesn’t crush the straw??

They have a wider chamber than a round baler so it doesn’t bend the butt ends and yes the low density doesn’t damage as much reed. We have to just cut out a few metal guide things just above the pick up reel and your good to go.