20 Year Equipment Review! Vermeer 605L Baler

Hard to believe I've been baling hay with this thing for 20 years.

[@debh4190]

A 20-year review! Glad you didn't rush into it, Pete!

[@farmerpete]

Had to get acquainted with it a bit.

[@jimtrewartha2594]

I have a 605XL Pete. I agree with you about how well built they are! Same for me also about the electrical, only issue I've had is the connection pins. Mine has net, but I prefer sisel twine. I replaced all of the pickup teeth with aftermarket ones. Don't ever do that! They're not worth a s**t! I literally just bought a new set from Vermeer this afternoon. I had a Gehl before, it was good, but then I didn't know any different. I got rid of that when Gehl quit making parts for them, and just 1 400 mi trip for a used part, with a lot of hay raked and ready to bale was why I got rid of it. Compared to it, the Vermeer is like a Cadillac! But now with the M and N models, it's obsolete, but I'm happy with it! Probably my greatest need for it is new belts sooner than later.

[@farmerpete]

Thanks for the tip about the aftermarket teeth. Believe it or not I've never had to replace any of the pickup teeth. I only have a few cows left. I like sisel twine for my own bales, net wrap for the bales I'm going to sell.

[@jimtrewartha2594]

@@farmerpete I buy many aftermarket parts, Pete, but the pickup teeth aren't worth a shoup!

[@pagrainfarmer]

It seems like a good old machine and I agree with you that it's best to hold on to it. I'm sure it will get you across the finish line.

[@farmerpete]

Thanks Charlie!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Sometimes its difficult to find anything remotely reliable- glad the ole girl is still treating you well!

[@farmerpete]

Thanks Chris! It really is built like a tank.

[@HumbleHaymakers]

Fine old baler - good that you can keep it going…👍

[@farmerpete]

Thanks!

[@brittblanton8342]

Hey Pete thanks for the equipment update on the Baler, I hope it does a perfect job for you again this year 👍

[@farmerpete]

Thanks!

[@robertnaughton5577]

Did the sun age the yellow paint differently or did you replace some panels? Thanks for another interesting and enjoyable video.

[@farmerpete]

Thanks! Yes, The paint on the fiberglass doors is more faded than the paint on the metal.

[@GeigerFarm]

20 year review 😂😂👌. By the time of the SM, the net was perfected and will feed anything 👍🏻.

[@farmerpete]

The M had just come out when I got this one. I figured the newer ones must be less fussy.