Complete specifications for the Massey Ferguson MF 124 twine baler, transcribed from the factory operator's manual (Form No. 1448 202 M1, dated 4M 10/71). The MF 124 could be powered by a 3-joint PTO shaft or a self-contained Wisconsin VH4D electric-start engine, and was offered with either a standard 4-bar (52 tooth) pick-up or a deluxe 5-bar (85 tooth) pick-up.
Dimensions
| Length Over-All, PTO machine | 16 ft. 2 in. |
|---|---|
| Width Over-All | 8 ft. 4 in. |
| Width Over-All, with dual wheels | 9 ft. 0-1/2 in. |
| Height, packers down | 53 inches |
| Tread Width, with 9.50 x 14 tire | 7 ft. 9 in. |
| Machine Weight, approx., PTO drive | 2880 lbs. |
Pick-Up and Feed
| Pick-Up, Standard | 4 bar, 52 teeth |
|---|---|
| Pick-Up, Deluxe | 5 bar, 85 teeth |
| Pick-Up Drive, actual | Roller chain with optional slip clutch |
| Pick-Up Width | 56 inches |
| Windguard | Float with pick-up, quick detachable, 2 position adjustment |
| Feed Housing Opening | 293 sq. in. |
| Feed Housing Cross Feed | 2 sets of 3 rotating forks |
| Feed Housing Protection | Shear bolt with spring-loaded return |
Plunger, Power and Gearbox
| Plunger | 3-point roller support with sealed-for-life precision bearings, exclusive trapezoid guide rail and external adjustment |
|---|---|
| Plunger Speed | 80 strokes/min. at 540 rpm |
| Plunger Stroke | 30 inches |
| Power | 3-joint PTO, or Wisconsin VH4D electric-start engine |
| Flywheel | 22 x 5-1/4 inches, shear bolt protection and overrunning clutch |
| Gearbox | Hypoid alloy gears, oil bath |
Bale Size and Twine Box
| Width and Height | 14 x 18 inches |
|---|---|
| Length | Adjustable, 22 to 50 inches |
| Twine Box Capacity | 6 balls |
Tires
| Left-Hand, Standard | 6.40 x 15, 40 psi |
|---|---|
| Left-Hand, Wide Flotation | 9.50L x 14, 24 psi |
| Right-Hand | 5.00 x 15, 28 psi |
Notes:
All figures are given in U.S. units in this manual, with no Imperial column, so no conversion check applies.
All specifications transcribed from the specifications section of the Massey-Ferguson MF 124 twine baler operator's manual, Form No. 1448 202 M1, dated 4M 10/71, originally published by Massey-Ferguson. Verify against your machine's serial number before ordering parts.
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