sassafras manor
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Aside from getting a larger tractor are there any worthwhile options for haying equipment for a 30 horse engine/25 horse pto tractor? Thanks again
sassafras manor said:Do you happen to know what brand it is? Also aside from a sickle bar are there any viable mower conditioners that can be operated at a lower horsepower? I have 5-7 Acres at my place and then another 8 Acres at the greenhouse that it would be nice to have baled on time instead of waiting for my custom baler. Thanks
Bigfoot said:I'm afraid your on the wrong side of the law of diminishing marginal returns. It would be cheaper for you to buy hay.
Nesikep said:For a cutter, a sicklebar mower, something like a NH472, 7' cut with conditioner rolls should be alright if you don't have too high hay or too steep hills, we did 50 acres with one of those behind a 28hp JD950 (Yanmar).
If you can find an old New Holland baler with it's own engine, that would be good.. Something like this
https://youtu.be/D3GUtbq-3is
Caustic Burno said:sassafras manor said:Do you happen to know what brand it is? Also aside from a sickle bar are there any viable mower conditioners that can be operated at a lower horsepower? I have 5-7 Acres at my place and then another 8 Acres at the greenhouse that it would be nice to have baled on time instead of waiting for my custom baler. Thanks
No I don't know the brand. It's green that much I know.
Look fora 380 Hesston baler should be bought for around $4000. IH 7 foot 1300 sickle mower and a pull type side delivery rake John Deere New Holland are two that comes to mind. The baler lists 40 hp but you tractor will probable handle it. Check on line for tractorhouse and look for something close to you.sassafras manor said:Aside from getting a larger tractor are there any worthwhile options for haying equipment for a 30 horse engine/25 horse pto tractor? Thanks again