Krone KR 125 round baler

[msheep66]

Going to have a look at an old Krone baler which we would use on our small holding. Was wondering what we should be looking out for on these machines. They appear to be pretty reliable but perhaps slow at tieing bales. Any information would be helpful.

 

[Zebbedee]

Had one years ago, I would check the track that the chain rollers run on especially at the front above pickup the one I had wore through and destroyed itself

 

[msheep66]

Ok thanks for that we hope to go and see the baler on Thursday so if you can think of anything else?

 

[powerfarmer]

They are mechanically simple machines, check the chamber chain for wear, and it's bearings 6207 size. I think there's 72 of them 36 each side. Make sure the chain is running straight on the tensioner in the bottom edge of the back door and that the chamber bars( 36 of) are straight. See that the pick up moves up and down smoothly, they can seize in the up position. There will be a fair old clatter going on when the baler is running from the chamber chain , but the pick up should run smoothly. Look down behind the twine box where the chain runs it it shouldnt be dented or too rusty. Other chains 1 for driving the pickup 1 for driving chamber chain should be nice and tight.
Does it have net wrap or twine?
What colour is it red (pre 1994)or green?

 

[msheep66]

Its the red model with string and net wrap.

 

[Goweresque]

I had one of these a few years back. Very simple baler, not much to go wrong. Main issue we found was you had to go pretty slow in anything other than a thin swath, as there's no feed in mechanism other than the pick up reel. If you went too quick grass got dragged up into the slats rather than going into the chamber. So eventually it went on a lorry to Poland. Got more than I paid for it though Would be a good baler for someone not too bothered about speed.

 

[powerfarmer]

If you need a manual, they're available to download for free from Krone North America website.

 

[msheep66]

We only have about 20 acres a year to do so should be ok for that.

 

[msheep66]

If you need a manual, they're available to download for free from Krone North America website.

Thanks could be very useful.

 

[euroliner]

How did you get on with the baler ? Was going to look at one on Monday myself

 

[msheep66]

OTE="euroliner, post: 3989484, member: 2692"]How did you get on with the baler ? Was going to look at one on Monday myself[/QUOTE]
Didn't bother with a Krone we bought a Reco Galligani in the end.

 

[euroliner]

Is the krone still available ? Is it a lot of money ?

 

[Deutzdx3]

Where is the krone? I would be very interested in that? We're looking for a little round baler.

 

[msheep66]

The baler was near Cardigan West Wales not sure if its still for sale.

 

[Deutzdx3]

Red one, £1895? With net wrap?