Reco Gallignani RB25

[Battler86]

Hi,

Figured this probably the best place to ask.

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with Reco Gallignani RB25 round balers? Just been to look at a 1990 machine which is in excellent mechanical condition for its age. I've never heard of Gallignani and a quick google search doesn't bring any info up on the RB25.

Thanks in advance.
Jim

 

[Qman]

A mate of mine had one, he spent most of his time on his back with his toes in the air ina very bad mood.

 

[Battler86]

Lets hope this one doesn't cause me similar issues. Going to give it a shot and see how we go.

Fella selling says he can't get his head around the netting setup. He's sure its threaded correctly, but it comes off the reel and around an idler shaft with two opposing springs on it. These springs pull the net towards the center, and as such only put a 2 - 3 foot strip of net around the center of the bale. This leaves the sides to flare out.

Going to see if I can get hold of an operators manual.

 

[Pistonbroke]

I'm all for someone grabbing a bargain but my gut feeling is to leave it. You don't know how it works,no parts available and it's already playing up. Maybe get one from a current manufacturer with better backup

 

[Pistonbroke]

Apparently they are part of kverneland group and make balers for them but I would still keep clear.

 

[Battler86]

Thanks for the heads up. Yep been in touch with KV in Italy for information. I'll let you know how I get on.

 

[Pistonbroke]

Where are you? Western farm services at Knighton,Powys used to sell the balers and are kverneland dealers now so might advise you

 

[Battler86]

That's interesting, I'll get in touch with them. The more leads the better. We're in Cheshire, not far from Crewe.

 

[ccp contracting]

We had one with aluminium rollers, fantastic on silage or hay but on straw it was useless.