Saw a 9ft New Holland 258 rake for sale recently. The reel was hydraulically driven vs ground driven. One thing I really like about my present JD350 3pt mounted rake is its PTO powered. I can set the reel speed independent of the ground speed. I assume one can do the same with a hydraulically powered rake?
How reliable are the hydraulically driven rakes like the NH 258? Is the hydraulic drive just a breakdown just waiting to happen?
It's one thing to expect the tractor's hydraulics to lift a lifting cylinder, but working a hydraulic motor for hours on end - is this a good idea?
Older tractors - I have a MF50, the only hydraulics are from the 3pt lift pump. Not sure that's enough. What about something like a Ford 3000?
On a different note:
Anyone ever make a 9ft 3pt mounted rake or pull behind 9ft PTO powered rollabar type rake?
Thanks!
Bill
How reliable are the hydraulically driven rakes like the NH 258? Is the hydraulic drive just a breakdown just waiting to happen?
It's one thing to expect the tractor's hydraulics to lift a lifting cylinder, but working a hydraulic motor for hours on end - is this a good idea?
Older tractors - I have a MF50, the only hydraulics are from the 3pt lift pump. Not sure that's enough. What about something like a Ford 3000?
On a different note:
Anyone ever make a 9ft 3pt mounted rake or pull behind 9ft PTO powered rollabar type rake?
Thanks!
Bill
