Posted by DanielW on August 29, 2023 at 09:51:14 from (24.51.248.85):
In Reply to: How much horsepower posted by waugh621 on August 29, 2023 at 08:23:49:
In addition to Jim's comment about type of conditioning and cutting width, terrain makes a big difference: A torquey old 30 HP tractor with a good engine would run many 9' haybines with standard rolls on flat ground fairly easily. On some of our steep hills 30 HP would just barely be enough to pull the weight alone, without even considering cutting or crimping. A smaller tractor would also be pushed around going downhill - Especially some of the old Deere haybines like the 1209: They were ugly, hefty chunks of pig iron - you could really feel them behind you on a hill. And if you have thick, stemmy crops and really tight rolls or rolls with lots of crimping action (Circle C or similar) they can certainly pull more HP.
Lots of variables, but probably safe to assume a 30-35 HP tractor in good condition would pull most 9' haybines OK on flat or slightly hilly ground. 40 HP+ would certainly feel more comfortable. On some steep hills you could want a fair bit more power going up them and a heavier tractor going down. Cutting widths larger than 9' and tight/intense conditioning might demand 55 HP or more. Our Allis 180, Ford 5000/6600, and Deere 2120 make good cutting tractors for us.
This post was edited by DanielW on 08/29/2023 at 10:05 am.
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