Welder RP435

[Rogerroger]

Hi all looking at buying a 2012 RP435 with 40k bales on it. Just wondering what I should look out for when viewing it. What trouble areas are there and what are the costly wear factors to look at. Thanks in advance

 

[Cow1]

Good solid baler. Good consistent bales. Not over complicated to work on. I’ve had mine from new and it’s in its 11th season.

I would say biggest wear is bearings but they are easily replaced and common sizes so you don’t have to buy genuine. I now keep a selection in stock. Check for play by trying to move the rollers.

Pick up tines need replacing periodically but are cheap to buy.

The pick up runs on a cam plate and I did have the rollers collapse and so had to replace so might be prudent to check for any excess movement.

 

[Rogerroger]

Thanks for the reply much appreciated.

 

[Landrover]

Have a look under the back door there's a guide for the belts that wears and can go very sharp a split the belts, easily to take off and build up with the welder and grinder tho

 

[Rogerroger]

Thanks for the info. I bought the baler it needs a few jobs looking at but it's in pretty good order. Paid just over 7k for it which I think is a good price. Couldn't believe how simple it is hardly any electrics to go wrong unlike the John deer we have now.

 

[Cow1]

Thanks for the info. I bought the baler it needs a few jobs looking at but it's in pretty good order. Paid just over 7k for it which I think is a good price. Couldn't believe how simple it is hardly any electrics to go wrong unlike the John deer we have now.

I swapped from a John Deere and like you say hardly any electrics. Sometimes you can over complicate matters.

Feel free to ask if you need any help.