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<blockquote data-quote="cfpinz" data-source="post: 1640559" data-attributes="member: 2383"><p>I've got 2 Vermeer machines with steel rollers and my father has a NH with the flails. I honestly can't see any difference in dry down times in comparable hay. After using his NH 1412 with the flails, I had made up my mind to buy one of those but ran across a good deal on another Vermeer with the steel rollers. </p><p></p><p>The NH machines pull a lot easier than the others I've been around. I wouldn't have a problem pulling his 10-1/2' NH with 65 PTO hp, but feel 85 PTO hp is the minimum for my 10-1/2' Vermeer. Plus the maintenance is simpler on the NH. </p><p></p><p>Based on construction, I'd wager the NH will not hold up to abuse as well as some of the other manufacturers. The lighter weight and ease of pulling has to come at a cost.</p><p></p><p>If the size fits your operation, I'd recommend a NH 7330. Wait a few months and you should be able to pick up a really nice used one in the off season for 10-14k.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cfpinz, post: 1640559, member: 2383"] I've got 2 Vermeer machines with steel rollers and my father has a NH with the flails. I honestly can't see any difference in dry down times in comparable hay. After using his NH 1412 with the flails, I had made up my mind to buy one of those but ran across a good deal on another Vermeer with the steel rollers. The NH machines pull a lot easier than the others I've been around. I wouldn't have a problem pulling his 10-1/2' NH with 65 PTO hp, but feel 85 PTO hp is the minimum for my 10-1/2' Vermeer. Plus the maintenance is simpler on the NH. Based on construction, I'd wager the NH will not hold up to abuse as well as some of the other manufacturers. The lighter weight and ease of pulling has to come at a cost. If the size fits your operation, I'd recommend a NH 7330. Wait a few months and you should be able to pick up a really nice used one in the off season for 10-14k. [/QUOTE]
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