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hay raking/rowing up

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ben uk

11-06-2004 11:54:35




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Hi guys

How do you rake a field ready for baling, after it has been spread out by the tedder? What i mean is what sort of shape is it good to drive. The field is almost square except there are three houses poking out into it from the edge.

A contractor is baling it so i want to get it right first time, and not have it taking him longer because of my bad raking!

(i know, wrong time of year, im just being prepared!)

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Farmer in the Dells (WI)

11-07-2004 07:30:26




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to ben uk, 11-06-2004 11:54:35  
Most posts here hold merit. If it is square then the direction you rake doesn't matter however, a continuous row would save the baler time. That is if the rows are far enough apart that the bales are not in the way if they are being dropped on the field. If they are round, they should be far enough apart. If you are going to rake in rows I would suggest directing the rows parallel to the plane with the homes on it. That way you are turning the rake around near the homes and the baler doesn't have to turn the tractor, baler and wagon around the end with the homes. Most useful suggestion here is asking your contractor. He will know his equipment and how he can do it most efficiently for you, so ask. Just my two cents and for what that’s worth, keep the change. By the way, Nov 7 and I am going out to cut my grass here in central Wisconsin today, My neighbor behind me finished cutting his alfalfa for the 4th time yesterday.

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Rod F.

11-06-2004 18:39:59




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to ben uk, 11-06-2004 11:54:35  
There are probably as many different answers to this question as there are people on this board. I would ask the contractor, as he is the one that needs to make time baleing. You're paying the bill, so you don't want to waste his time. It also depends on what type of rake you are using, and what type of baler. I have a rotary rake with center delivery, and bale with a round baler. My preference is to simply start in a corner and drive clockwise around the field in one continous row until I hit the center. Sometimes I miss some on the corners, but it's of little consequence to me for the time it takes to gather it up. One thing I will guarntee you, that is the fastest way to clean off a field. Again, speak to your contractor. There is nothing I hate more than trying to bale somebody else's mess. I've seen 5 hour jobs turned into 10 hour jobs because of the rake. Take care.

Rod

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Leland

11-06-2004 16:28:21




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to ben uk, 11-06-2004 11:54:35  
Ben having raked thousands of acres of hay, I would start on side with out homes on it, start on going towards the longest rows. That way the guy spends more time baling instead of turning. and we baled close to homes ,and had no problems. And where you planning on single or double windrows.



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RN

11-06-2004 16:01:24




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to ben uk, 11-06-2004 11:54:35  
Rake away from fence lines and houses so baler has room to turn- Check with contractor for width requirements for turning and pickup. Houses poking into field? may have to rake/ turn a couple times inward to clear houses/yards- may end up with large windrow, bale slow. This for small 50 lb rectangle bales? 600 lb round bales? 800/1200+- lb square bales? Baling now to clean up field or cattle feed? Grassy hay or clover?. RN.

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John R.-IL

11-06-2004 13:57:45




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to ben uk, 11-06-2004 11:54:35  
Not an answer to your question, but I just saw a farmer running a mower conditioner cutting hay today. THIS IS NOVEMBER 6th FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. This was in Central Illinois. Today"s temp currently 64 degrees. First time I saw hay being cut in November. What a Sight!



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Gary in TX

11-06-2004 22:25:56




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to John R.-IL, 11-06-2004 13:57:45  
Thats nothing, I have about 200 more acres to get over here in north central Texas. Probably will be baling all november depending on rain!
Won't be the first time either.



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Jimmy King

11-06-2004 16:53:01




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to John R.-IL, 11-06-2004 13:57:45  
I round baled a field of Green Graze once for a neighbor, the day after Thanksgiving. A cold front moved in while I was baling and I like to froze before I got done, this in Southwest Mo.



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Leland

11-06-2004 16:21:28




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to John R.-IL, 11-06-2004 13:57:45  
Where at I would have to see that, I am north of Spfld and it's to muddy here.



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John R.-IL

11-06-2004 19:50:00




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to Leland , 11-06-2004 16:21:28  
North of Mahomet on Rt. 47 N.W. Of Champaign.



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edchainsaw

11-06-2004 19:08:17




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 Re: hay raking/rowing up in reply to Leland , 11-06-2004 16:21:28  
I have baled several thousand acres as well; as my father and grandfather before me.. we each liked it done a differnt way.

and I like it differnt for my square bales as to my round bales...

ask the guy running the baler! he will let you know.



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