Posted by rankrank1 on March 16, 2013 at 09:56:19 from (198.228.228.162):
In Reply to: F12 Mowing Capability posted by SadFarmall on March 16, 2013 at 03:48:01:
Assuming the speeds in tractor data are correct (L= 2.0 mph) (M=3.0 mph) (H=3.8 mph).
I would be wanting to cut in H (or 3rd gear) the majority of the time. I would be willing to drop to M (2nd gear) on occasion as long as not frequent. L (1st gear) would not be my choice at all. My limited experience with a plain ole sickle is there is such a thing as going too slow. In other words you need to go fast enough for the grass to fall behind the bar as you travel. You can sometimes get away with creep speeds on a haybine as the reel will help clear the bar but a plain ole sickle does not have that and relies on forward travel to clear the bar.
Regardless, you have an M and a h. Try the 7' on the F-12 if it does not work well then move it to the h. I think the F-12 will handle it though.
This post was edited by rankrank1 at 09:58:44 03/16/13 2 times.
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