Slippy
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Sep 23, 2002
- Messages
- 1,053
- Location
- Ohio
- Tractor
- Mahindra 6000 4wd; IH x2; NHTC40DSS; International 1086; JD 5115M
Hello all:
Looking for suggestions on a full set up of hay equipment. I have the tractors, but looking for a full line of hay equipment. Have been reading other post which have been helpful, but not really on point.
Things you will probably ask me to answer this:
1. 250+ acres of hay
2. Mostly grass with clover
3. Have 40, 60, & 140 hp tractors
4. Have bale spears, etc.
Now, my question is what is a good set up for doing the complete hay process? Starting with the cutter, I have looked at many, including disc and disc conditioners and haybinds. I have read research papers done by university with studies about moisture content, sugar content, when to cut, etc. So, what type and brand is good. Heard a lot of good things about NH. What do some of you use or suggest?
Take it from there...once I get it cut, do I really need a tedder or a rake? Will some of these cutters with conditioners do away with the need to windrow?
Then of course, what about the baler? I am thinking I will go round bales. I have done (w others who had this equipment) 800lb bales and up to 1500lb bales. What type and brand is good? What features should I get?
I intend to sell all the hay. I have read many studies about hay waste resulting from different forms of storage. If I went with a building, would a 50 x 100 with say 18 feet tall work? Will a structure with a roof and one side (west) covered be sufficient to store the hay?
Any suggestions, ideas, etc. would be appriciated.
Thanks.
Looking for suggestions on a full set up of hay equipment. I have the tractors, but looking for a full line of hay equipment. Have been reading other post which have been helpful, but not really on point.
Things you will probably ask me to answer this:
1. 250+ acres of hay
2. Mostly grass with clover
3. Have 40, 60, & 140 hp tractors
4. Have bale spears, etc.
Now, my question is what is a good set up for doing the complete hay process? Starting with the cutter, I have looked at many, including disc and disc conditioners and haybinds. I have read research papers done by university with studies about moisture content, sugar content, when to cut, etc. So, what type and brand is good. Heard a lot of good things about NH. What do some of you use or suggest?
Take it from there...once I get it cut, do I really need a tedder or a rake? Will some of these cutters with conditioners do away with the need to windrow?
Then of course, what about the baler? I am thinking I will go round bales. I have done (w others who had this equipment) 800lb bales and up to 1500lb bales. What type and brand is good? What features should I get?
I intend to sell all the hay. I have read many studies about hay waste resulting from different forms of storage. If I went with a building, would a 50 x 100 with say 18 feet tall work? Will a structure with a roof and one side (west) covered be sufficient to store the hay?
Any suggestions, ideas, etc. would be appriciated.
Thanks.