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Anybody using a disc mower caddy?

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Blue guy

02-25-2006 20:15:47

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What brand did you buy and how do you like it?

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kyhayman

02-26-2006 08:45:34

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Blue guy , 02-25-2006 20:15:47

I havent but I've sure been thinking about starting with one. Will be watching this thread :-)/

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Blue guy

02-26-2006 19:35:22

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to kyhayman, 02-26-2006 08:45:34

kyhayman, I definitely plan on purchasing one before the first cutting this year. I like the idea of pulling the pin, uncoupling the driveshaft and hoses and going.:-) I'm just trying to find out which brand is best.

Swapping from the mower to the roller every time is whooping my A$$. I've seriously considered buying another comparable tractor, until I laid eyes on the caddy. $2200 is a lot cheaper than another tractor. Plus I can transport the mower behind the truck with one, which will save me even more time.:-)

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kyhayman

02-26-2006 19:44:45

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Blue guy , 02-26-2006 19:35:22

Let me know how it works for you. I probably will have to wait until next year (this subdivison is kicking my a$$ financially this spring).

I like that pulling the pin idea too. Main thing for me is the wear and tear on the tractor. Seems like I'm always breaking a lift arm or having a flat on the mower side.

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Tx Jim

02-26-2006 03:47:33

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Blue guy , 02-25-2006 20:15:47

Blue Guy,mine is a "Stoney Point" made in Okla. It is stout enough but it has a form of three point hitch with an extra cylinder that I never have used so I took extra cylinder off. I bought mine used from my brother. I have seen some that are simpler built that I like better. If you ever pull a disc mower on a caddy you'll wonder what took you soooo long to try it. Tx Jim

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Blue guy

02-26-2006 19:20:43

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Tx Jim, 02-26-2006 03:47:33

Thanks for the info. Tx Jim. I haven't been able to find any info on the Stoney Point brand. I have seen the Kelley Man. Co. and the Pyramid brands on the web. Our local Co-ops sell caddys, but I don't remember which brand.

I don't need the extra cylinder right now, because I'm currently using a late model New Holland mower. I understand you need the extra cylinder with a Kuhn or Krone mower.

So, is the cylinder lift something I could add later or do I need to buy it that way initially? One day I would like to upgrade in size a disc or two.(don't know which brand mower yet)

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Tx Jim

02-27-2006 04:43:57

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Blue guy , 02-26-2006 19:20:43

Blue Guy,I really see no need for extra cylinder on caddy. I run a NH 617 disk mower on caddy and it raises with it's own cylinder similiar to a Kuhn. As someone stated cutter can be towed easily with pick-up. One drawback of caddy is it wears tires out because at every corner tires have to slide on grass. Tx Jim

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hayray

02-26-2006 16:41:25

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Tx Jim, 02-26-2006 03:47:33

What is a disc mower caddy?

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Ironpeddler

02-27-2006 16:52:13

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to hayray, 02-26-2006 16:41:25

CCM sells the Pyramid Caddy $2,200

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Blue guy

02-27-2006 20:30:27

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Ironpeddler, 02-27-2006 16:52:13

Ironpeddler, What is your take on the extra cylinder? Is it needed with a certain brand of mower?

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Ironpeddler

02-27-2006 16:52:03

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to hayray, 02-26-2006 16:41:25

CCM sells the Pyramid Caddy $2,200

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kyhayman

02-26-2006 18:11:08

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to hayray, 02-26-2006 16:41:25

A $2200-$2400 trolly that the disc mower mounts on one end and the other end connects to the tractor draw bar as opposed to the 3pt hitch. Lets you use a disc mower on a tractor with out (or with a non working) 3 pt hitch, saves all the hassle of hooking up, and all the extra wear and tear that they cause.

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hayray

02-27-2006 03:56:29

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to kyhayman, 02-26-2006 18:11:08

So you guys are talking about a non-trailer type disc-mower rather than a disc-mower conditioner that is a trailer type?

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kyhayman

02-27-2006 15:38:56

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to hayray, 02-27-2006 03:56:29

Yes, converts a straight bar disc mower 3pth hitch into a trailer type. Which brings up a good point, a trailer type disc mower conditioner might be money ahead rather than putting the caddy on mine with my mower as a trade in.

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hayray

02-27-2006 19:56:01

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to kyhayman, 02-27-2006 15:38:56

So what are you doing now, running a old style conditioiner back over the field, or just not conditioning?

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kyhayman

02-27-2006 20:05:00

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to hayray, 02-27-2006 19:56:01

I've got an old NH haybine (474, 1984 model) that I use on stuff like soybeans and pearl millet that really needs it. I run an 8' straight disc mower, followed by an 18' tedder. For curing time, I cant tell any difference if I ted within 4 hrs of finishing cutting. Got $8500 in the combo, bought new, 4 yrs old. Could hardly touch a new disc conditioner for twice that then. Just hated to tied up that kind of money in a mower with me needing an additional tractor then too.

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hayray

02-28-2006 05:17:52

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to kyhayman, 02-27-2006 20:05:00

Yeah, I think a disc mower-coniditioner is well over the 20 mark now. I paid $12 for my Deere 1360 12 years ago and I know they are about double that now.

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Blue guy

02-27-2006 20:49:40

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to kyhayman, 02-27-2006 20:05:00

I have seen a couple of 3-pt. disc mowers with conditioning rolls in the equipment magazines. I have not seen any big brands pushing them yet.

What brand mower and tedder are you running? I have a 616 N.H. and a sitrex 4 rotor. I used a 2 rotor last year:-( and can't wait to use the 4 rotor

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kyhayman

02-27-2006 20:54:09

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Re: Anybody using a disc mower caddy? in reply to Blue guy , 02-27-2006 20:49:40

I learned.... Dad bought a grey NI, wore it plumb out, bought another, wore it out, got a red one first year they came out. Still has it. I bought a worn out Deere, used it 2 yrs. Then got a Bush Hog GHM800 and love it, until I cut with him in the same field one day. He lapped me every 6 rounds. That next year (4 yrs ago) I traded for a New Idea. Tedder is the same brand, Im not married to the brand but got a good deal on a new, old stock 4 rotor. Everything else I've got is NH except the square baler (Deere)

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