Old baler as GD power unit?

[near horse]

Has anyone tried using the drive mechanism from a wrecked baler (maybe including the flywheel) to fabricate into a GD power unit or even as the basis for a treadmill power unit? It even comes with a slip-clutch. Just a thought as I was driving to get some calves the other day …..

So, what do y’all think?

[gwpoky]

Well, winter is coming:eek: might have time to play in the shop with this idea, if you attempt keep us in the loop.

best of luck

[near horse]

I guess I was thinking about any mechanical advantage(s) to be gained from having a flywheel as part of the system. When used with a slipclutch, it “seems” like it could be a useful way of generating more RPMs than direct drive and still not beat up your team. Plus, there are a lot of trashed out balers with those drive mechanisms still functional.

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