Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
12-13-2004, 02:58 AM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
> to change the belts?
>
This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
it wouldn't be fun.
Denny
12-13-2004, 02:58 AM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
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> The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
> to change the belts?
>
This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
it wouldn't be fun.
Denny
12-13-2004, 07:59 AM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
In article <1102909481.097974.261410@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups .com>,
jcwelch@hal-pc.org wrote:
> Jeepers wrote:
> > I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
> little
> > Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> > drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than
>
> > trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
> of
> > tow straps to lasso them.
> I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?
The tow strap has two loops, one on each end. I use a clevis at one end
and put the other over the ball hitch. So, from the ball: out to and
around the bale back to the strap where I have the clevis, basically a
big ol slip knot. As the truck moves forward, the knot tightens. Go slow
as the bale sometime "walks" around. I go slow enough for the bale to
just drag, I prefer they drag on their end so not to wreck the string
wrap. Once in position, back up a bit, loosening the slip knot, open the
clevis, unwrap the bale, get out of the way and watch your step! I only
have to drag about a hundred yards at most.
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jcwelch@hal-pc.org wrote:
> Jeepers wrote:
> > I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
> little
> > Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> > drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than
>
> > trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
> of
> > tow straps to lasso them.
> I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?
The tow strap has two loops, one on each end. I use a clevis at one end
and put the other over the ball hitch. So, from the ball: out to and
around the bale back to the strap where I have the clevis, basically a
big ol slip knot. As the truck moves forward, the knot tightens. Go slow
as the bale sometime "walks" around. I go slow enough for the bale to
just drag, I prefer they drag on their end so not to wreck the string
wrap. Once in position, back up a bit, loosening the slip knot, open the
clevis, unwrap the bale, get out of the way and watch your step! I only
have to drag about a hundred yards at most.
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12-13-2004, 07:59 AM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
In article <1102909481.097974.261410@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups .com>,
jcwelch@hal-pc.org wrote:
> Jeepers wrote:
> > I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
> little
> > Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> > drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than
>
> > trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
> of
> > tow straps to lasso them.
> I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?
The tow strap has two loops, one on each end. I use a clevis at one end
and put the other over the ball hitch. So, from the ball: out to and
around the bale back to the strap where I have the clevis, basically a
big ol slip knot. As the truck moves forward, the knot tightens. Go slow
as the bale sometime "walks" around. I go slow enough for the bale to
just drag, I prefer they drag on their end so not to wreck the string
wrap. Once in position, back up a bit, loosening the slip knot, open the
clevis, unwrap the bale, get out of the way and watch your step! I only
have to drag about a hundred yards at most.
--
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jcwelch@hal-pc.org wrote:
> Jeepers wrote:
> > I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
> little
> > Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> > drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than
>
> > trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
> of
> > tow straps to lasso them.
> I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?
The tow strap has two loops, one on each end. I use a clevis at one end
and put the other over the ball hitch. So, from the ball: out to and
around the bale back to the strap where I have the clevis, basically a
big ol slip knot. As the truck moves forward, the knot tightens. Go slow
as the bale sometime "walks" around. I go slow enough for the bale to
just drag, I prefer they drag on their end so not to wreck the string
wrap. Once in position, back up a bit, loosening the slip knot, open the
clevis, unwrap the bale, get out of the way and watch your step! I only
have to drag about a hundred yards at most.
--
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12-13-2004, 07:59 AM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
In article <1102909481.097974.261410@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups .com>,
jcwelch@hal-pc.org wrote:
> Jeepers wrote:
> > I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
> little
> > Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> > drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than
>
> > trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
> of
> > tow straps to lasso them.
> I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?
The tow strap has two loops, one on each end. I use a clevis at one end
and put the other over the ball hitch. So, from the ball: out to and
around the bale back to the strap where I have the clevis, basically a
big ol slip knot. As the truck moves forward, the knot tightens. Go slow
as the bale sometime "walks" around. I go slow enough for the bale to
just drag, I prefer they drag on their end so not to wreck the string
wrap. Once in position, back up a bit, loosening the slip knot, open the
clevis, unwrap the bale, get out of the way and watch your step! I only
have to drag about a hundred yards at most.
--
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jcwelch@hal-pc.org wrote:
> Jeepers wrote:
> > I use a 100 hp John Deere to move them, although I've seen those
> little
> > Ford tractors lift them onto my trailer. I generally use my F-350 to
> > drag them out into my pastures. It's sometimes easier and faster than
>
> > trying to start the tractor and hooking up the forks. I use a couple
> of
> > tow straps to lasso them.
> I never thought of dragging one with a strap. How does that work?
The tow strap has two loops, one on each end. I use a clevis at one end
and put the other over the ball hitch. So, from the ball: out to and
around the bale back to the strap where I have the clevis, basically a
big ol slip knot. As the truck moves forward, the knot tightens. Go slow
as the bale sometime "walks" around. I go slow enough for the bale to
just drag, I prefer they drag on their end so not to wreck the string
wrap. Once in position, back up a bit, loosening the slip knot, open the
clevis, unwrap the bale, get out of the way and watch your step! I only
have to drag about a hundred yards at most.
--
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12-13-2004, 06:27 PM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
The very early units used a pair (one on each side) of CVT clutches
(think snowmobile) and a pair of 2" wide clutch belts for the drive off
of the engine. In order to change the belts you need to pull off the
drive assembly on that side. MAJOR RPITA!!!! Hydraulic pumps made
things a lot better.
Denny wrote:
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>
>>The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
>>to change the belts?
>>
>
>
> This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
> it wouldn't be fun.
>
> Denny
>
>
(think snowmobile) and a pair of 2" wide clutch belts for the drive off
of the engine. In order to change the belts you need to pull off the
drive assembly on that side. MAJOR RPITA!!!! Hydraulic pumps made
things a lot better.
Denny wrote:
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>
>>The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
>>to change the belts?
>>
>
>
> This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
> it wouldn't be fun.
>
> Denny
>
>
12-13-2004, 06:27 PM
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
The very early units used a pair (one on each side) of CVT clutches
(think snowmobile) and a pair of 2" wide clutch belts for the drive off
of the engine. In order to change the belts you need to pull off the
drive assembly on that side. MAJOR RPITA!!!! Hydraulic pumps made
things a lot better.
Denny wrote:
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>
>>The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
>>to change the belts?
>>
>
>
> This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
> it wouldn't be fun.
>
> Denny
>
>
(think snowmobile) and a pair of 2" wide clutch belts for the drive off
of the engine. In order to change the belts you need to pull off the
drive assembly on that side. MAJOR RPITA!!!! Hydraulic pumps made
things a lot better.
Denny wrote:
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>
>>The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
>>to change the belts?
>>
>
>
> This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
> it wouldn't be fun.
>
> Denny
>
>
12-13-2004, 06:27 PM
#58
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Re: Doodling Round Hay Bales with a Jeep
The very early units used a pair (one on each side) of CVT clutches
(think snowmobile) and a pair of 2" wide clutch belts for the drive off
of the engine. In order to change the belts you need to pull off the
drive assembly on that side. MAJOR RPITA!!!! Hydraulic pumps made
things a lot better.
Denny wrote:
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>
>>The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
>>to change the belts?
>>
>
>
> This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
> it wouldn't be fun.
>
> Denny
>
>
(think snowmobile) and a pair of 2" wide clutch belts for the drive off
of the engine. In order to change the belts you need to pull off the
drive assembly on that side. MAJOR RPITA!!!! Hydraulic pumps made
things a lot better.
Denny wrote:
> "RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
> news:MY8vd.9701$0r.5586@newsread1.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>
>>The little one with the belt drive that needs to be completely dissembled
>>to change the belts?
>>
>
>
> This one is chain drive. I've never had to change a chain but it looks like
> it wouldn't be fun.
>
> Denny
>
>
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