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How did the old hay rakes work?
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How does a ground driven hay rake work?
Producers must choose the rake type that provides the greatest value and hay quality. Ground-driven wheel rakes move hay rapidly along adjacent tine-finger wheels, lifting and moving dry crops to the windrow. An economy carted wheel rake is well suited for very small acreage producers.
How does a side delivery hay rake work?
Properly working a side delivery hay rake accomplishes two important tasks. Side rakes help situate cut hay into rows for easier baling. They also fluff up the hay to help it dry quicker. This locks the wheels and the rake rotation mechanism together so that when the wheels turn, the side rake turns.
How fast can you pull a hay rake?
It’ll pull around 50 mph. Shortens the bearing life though. Hauling on the flatbed might make insurance easier if the worst happens.
What is a dump rake?
A dump rake was so called because after raking the hay for a short distance, a lever operated mechanism raised the rake tines to “dump” the hay. The rake was pulled back and forth across a field and on each pass the hay was pulled into line with previously dumped piles making a windrow.
What is the best time of day to rake hay?
As a rule of thumb, wait to rake hay until after the dew has dried and the sun nears its peak, or around 11:00 am. If possible, let the raked hay sit for an hour or two before baling to allow more drying time. Haymakers have several types of rakes available.
How do you transport a hay rake?
Since these are wheeled attachments, RGN trailers are the way to go. The drop-down neck on an RGN allows you to use your tractor to back your hay rake onto the trailer. For smaller hay rakes, a step-deck trailer with ramps might work.
What is considered horse hay?
Horse hay is whatever the person buying says it is. A general rule though of what most consider to be horse hay is weed free, no mold/mildew, cut before it gets over mature and rank, has a green color. Many horse owners do not want toxic endophyte fescue……for a good reason especially if feeding to pregnant mares.
What makes horse hay?
Trainers want, first and foremost, green hay. Bright green hay is generally a sign of good horse hay that was baled in a timely fashion and with little rain or dew damage. Hay that has been rained on or subject to heavy dews starts to bleach and loses color rapidly. Horse hay needs to be mold and dust free.
What is a horse drawn vehicle?
A horse-drawn vehicle is a mechanized piece of equipment pulled by one horse or by a team of horses. These vehicles typically had two or four wheels and were used to carry passengers and/or a load. They were once common worldwide, but they have mostly been replaced by automobiles and other forms of self-propelled transport.