1955 IH McCormick #45 baler

Baling hay on our neighbor's field July 10th, 2017, using a 1955 IH McCormick model 45 square baler.

[@outdoorhobbiesfarmmachiner5218]

I’ve owned a ih 46 baler but have heard the 45 is very problematic but I haven’t had any experience with the 45 so but it seems yours is a testament to international harvesters legacy

[@1Coolnorth]

Last July, the knotters gave me some mild grief, but it was the twine knives getting dull. I have read that these MUST be kept as sharp as possible and then if the knotters are in good shape, it will only miss maybe one in 100 or slightly better. I serviced the pickup drive last fall and need yet to shim the plunger as per the service book for this year. Hoping to do 400 - 500 bales this summer. Another point with this baler is to run the tractor engine slower and that seems to work better...PTO speed is probably more like 400 - 450.