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.
Upload one or more videos to your post. Photo and video filesizes should be less than 5MB. Formats allowed are gif, jpg, png, ogg, mp4, mov, and avi. Be sure to use filenames without spaces or special characters, and filetypes of 3 digits lower case.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - The 8N and the Fox - by Zane Sherman. Dec. 13 1998, Renfroe, Alabama. Last niht I dreamed about the day that I plowed the field of about 10 acres over on what Jimmy and Dandy called the Ledbetter field. I was driving the 1948 8N Ford tractor that Jimmy bought in 48 new This was prebably in about 1951 and maybe even befor the house was built. This would have made me to be about16 years old and I drove the tractor for nothing and would have paid to drive it if I had had any money which I didn't, but neit
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Sell 1958 Hi-Altitude Massey Fergerson tractor, original condition. three point hitch pto engine, Runs well, photos available upon request
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.