Question for Rusty6 or other neighbors up Narth

Kickinbull · Oct 28, 2017

I was thumbing thru the want ads and found a 10 ft plastic swath roller. What is the purpose? Thanks

Bob · Oct 28, 2017

Typically used to flatten canola swaths down into the stubble so they don't "roll" away with the wind as easily.
Swath roller in action

Lyndon - AB · Oct 28, 2017

What Bob said, lol!

rusty6 · Oct 28, 2017

Yes, canolaswaths can blow away in high winds and the theory is that pushing them down a bit into the tall stubble will help to anchor the swath so it won't blow away. I use one behind my 2360 JD swather and its been on youtube several times. Mine is plastic but some are steel. The newer swathers have the roller hanging right on the back of the frame and they can adjust the height as required. Mine has cranks to set the roller height. Higher for a big swath, lower for thin.

Jon Hagen · Oct 28, 2017

The "bowtie" shaped rollers are most popular now, as they flatten the edges of the swath more so the wind has a harder time getting under and lifting the side of the windrow.

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