Posted by karl f on March 25, 2008 at 13:56:42 from (209.23.170.230):
In Reply to: How much Power?? posted by Mark W. on March 25, 2008 at 09:01:19:
nearly the same engine (C-153 vs C-135) was used in IH's self propelled windrowers in 10, 12, 14+ foot witdths, plus conditioning rolls. at 10 and 12 foot sometimes you run out of power and conditioning capacity with those machines, the conditioner is only 4 foot wide. so it can be done, just very slow in thick tall stuff, or any mature bull thistles and it's over. the plus side is a NH HaybineŽ has very wide conditioning rolls so you should not have to stop for slugs or plugs as often. we skipped from the self propelled to a DiscbineŽ a few years ago and haven't looked back since. you will need at least a 656. a 706+ is better or a lighter higher powered other make (ford 7710 for example). nothin like cutting in 3rd gear on the 656 and stopping only to refil the fuel, eat, or replace a knife when you find a rock or fence post. compared to replacing guards and sections or untangling reels every 50 feet the discmower is a miracle. we do 200 acres of hay a year, so your needs might be met just fine with your 340 and a HaybineŽ
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