Number of rounds to start depends on the number of cutting rows that will be made into a windrow (1, 2, 3, or even 4 depending on length of hay stems). I take a field and cut 2 rounds counter clockwise first. These 2 rounds will be rolled into 1 windrow and will be baled that way. The next rounds are strips in the direction of the longest side of the field. That means picking up the header or sickle at the end of the strip. Sure you can take a shortcut and move across the center of the field to subset it into smaller rectangles, but don't just keep cutting clockwise like you would brushhog a field. Then you rake the same way. Perhaps rake at first just 1 strip into a windrow, let it dry pretty well, then rake again 2 into 1 or 3 into 1, etc. Keep in mind that a 2 into 1 windrow lets you bale each windrow in either direction if the baler drops the bales on the ground. If you only rake 1 strip into a windrow, the baler has to run the same way. Otherwise you with have dropped bales in the way. The 14T can swallow a 2 into 1 windrow with ease. It actually depends on what ground speeds are available on your tractor for 540 rpm pto speed. You will need to arrive at a strip to windrow ratio that fills the baler throat without overstuffing it at a ground speed running 540 pto rpm. On my John Deere 1070 with the biggest tires, that means 2 into 1 per windrow in 1st range and 3rd gear. Thats a walking speed for comparison. This is for 1st cutting. For 2nd cutting, I can do 3 into 1 and run 2nd range 1st or second gear. The problem I have is the large diameter tires on the tractor. If I had the intermediate size tires, then I could run 2nd range 1st and 2nd gear all the time for baling.
I am into to it now! Jd 14t
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Howzz dis: Here is an example of how I will be cutting one of my fields tonight. BTW: Its a great help to carry a picture of a Google Earth shot of your field(s) to see where the center and fence angles are. This helps you decide where to split the cutting up in a manner that minimizes extra short strips.
ZZyvb6 again stepping up too the plate! I am greatful for you guys helping a first timer out. I how ever didnt cut this way but got it cut. let it sit 2 days raked 2 cut rows into 1 win row let sit a day and baled yesterday with the 14t. Interesting to say the least!
It(14t) missed about 6 bales only tieing one side and for some reason triped a few small bales about 4 sections a bale. weird. Now heres the bad part, baled it yesterday and let it sit out in the field and guess what happened that was not suppose to happen till sunday!! sh**!!. Yep it poured rain. Know I am not sure what too do. I cut a few open and they were damp on the bottom a little in the center about an inch or 2 in. I flipped over all the bales with damp side up to dry a little. but it looks as if its suppose to rain when ever and sunday! not sure what to do if I should just chop them up or keep trying to dry. Although I sure had a good time this week at the fair and knowing all the hay equipment i picked up works okay. I still have to get back to the fair so the kids can sell their projects man am I tired!! I have a few questions about haying but for the most part I am satisfied! O I forgot to give you the #'s I think I have close 2 3.5 acres planted in hay and I stopped counting at 275 bales I am guessing around 310 bales!
It(14t) missed about 6 bales only tieing one side and for some reason triped a few small bales about 4 sections a bale. weird. Now heres the bad part, baled it yesterday and let it sit out in the field and guess what happened that was not suppose to happen till sunday!! sh**!!. Yep it poured rain. Know I am not sure what too do. I cut a few open and they were damp on the bottom a little in the center about an inch or 2 in. I flipped over all the bales with damp side up to dry a little. but it looks as if its suppose to rain when ever and sunday! not sure what to do if I should just chop them up or keep trying to dry. Although I sure had a good time this week at the fair and knowing all the hay equipment i picked up works okay. I still have to get back to the fair so the kids can sell their projects man am I tired!! I have a few questions about haying but for the most part I am satisfied! O I forgot to give you the #'s I think I have close 2 3.5 acres planted in hay and I stopped counting at 275 bales I am guessing around 310 bales!