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How fast can you cut with a Haybine?
In alfalfa I can cut at 11 mph in alfalfa no problem, but I have to drop back a gear sometimes two gears at the ends.
How much horsepower does a Haybine have?
Specifications
| Haybine® 488 | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tractor Req | |
| Minimum Tractor Req | 35-hp (26.1 kw) |
| One remote hydraulic circuit required, capable of 1500 psi (10342 kpa) | |
| Operating Speed |
What does a hay crimper do?
A roller crimper conditioner consists of intermeshing rubber rolls that crush the stems and leaves of the forage crop. Crimping and crushing newly cut hay often times results in forages that dry faster and more evenly. The figure below shows the dry matter losses from alfalfa as a result of type of conditioner used.
What is a New Holland Haybine?
Rated number-one in smooth cutting and plug-free conditioning, the New Holland Haybine® mower-conditioners deliver core features that lead to top-of-the-line field performance and hay quality: genuine New Holland cutting parts; full, lateral and radial header flotation; chevron-design rubber rolls; the plug-free …
What do Tedders do?
A tedder (also called hay tedder) is a machine used in haymaking. It is used after cutting and before windrowing, and uses moving forks to aerate or “wuffle” the hay and thus speed up the process of hay-making. The use of a tedder allows the hay to dry (“cure”) better, which results in improved aroma and color.
How many horsepower tractor do you need to run a Haybine?
being sensible here– you need at least 50 hp + a tractor with good brakes to do the job safely. I run a 488 with a series 4 D17 Ac diesel loaded rear tires and still get pushed around some on the steep hills.
What machine do you use to cut hay?
Mower – These machines are used to mow the hay. There are basically two types of mowers: sickle bar and disc or rotary.. The sickle bar type mower provides a neat, clean cut of the forage. The sickle bar type of mower provides a neat, clean cut of the forage.
What is a sickle mower?
Mounted on the side of a tractor, sickle bar mowers are designed to tilt upward to mow along steep banks while the tractor creeps along on level ground. The walk-behind models propel themselves up an incline and the big knobby tires and wide blade keeps them from tipping over on a hillside.