Heston 1014 Hydroswing

Brian Meitler · Jul 22, 2014

My 1014 is really struggling with our sorghum. Don't have a manual. Is there any adjustments I can make on it to get it to perform better? If not, what is the best machine for swathing sorghum?

Case Nutty 1660 · Jul 23, 2014

need more info, I have run 1014's for 30 years and have cut 3 ton per acre and better hay, even 8' tall clover with no issues, is it having a hard time cutting it or feeding/handling it? I have seen where the conditioner compression springs are set to tight and the rollers can't open enough and that takes a lot of power, sickle and guards need to be in good shape and belt needs to be tight, also in very heavy conditions I have found another few rpms helps in flow thru, the strippers on the back and bottom of the auger needs to be 1/8"-1/4" to do a good job of striping the crop and feeding it
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Heston 1014 Hydroswing

Brian Meitler

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Case Nutty 1660

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