Bigfoot62
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2008
- Messages
- 2,485
- Location
- W. Central Louisiana
- Tractor
- JD 5090M; JD 5085M; JD 5083E; NH TN70A; Ford 2600
I used to cut and bale for one neighbor (35 acres). I charged him $10 per acre to cut, and $15 per bale to rake and roll. The last time I did it, I rolled 55 4x5 rolls. $1175. He decided to get someone else to do it, because I charged too much. Fine by me. I didn't really want to do anyone else's hay to begin with.Normally break it down
$16 - acre mowing
$12-acre raking
$6-7 per bale for baling
Some just prefer to pay $75/hour for the whole job
BTW, his "bargain" hay man hasn't made it by yet. The grass is dead on top and full of weeds. Should be real "quality" stuff. LOL
I've already put up two cuttings and should cut again soon.