Type of hay cutter

[SBMF 2015]

I didn't get in on the vote either. We also try to run two. A JD 946 MoCo w/ rubber rolls and a JD 1600A w/ rubber rolls. Both 12'.

 

[Johnnybar]

An old haybine is the cheapest way to cut hay no doubt. But with short weather windows and acres to cover I will take the added cost of a discbine to be able to cover 3x as much acreage in the same time.

Only if your time isn't worth much as you already noted.

 

[Johnnybar]

Here is what a Reese 3100 trail drum mower lays down. I use the 3100 when there aren't super narrow gates or not needing to tedder. If weather window is short, I run the 2070W with it's built in tedder. Both make beautiful hay and maintenance costs are about the cost of a couple hamburgers and drinks per year.

 

[RDFF]

I would never trade a disc mower for a sickle cutterbar. I love my disc mower.... look at what I put through it sometimes (I know... you're not supposed to do this). Can you imagine what a sickle would end up like in this?

 

[M.Magis]

Not saying it's a good idea, but I've cut some trash a lot worse than that with my old haybine. I'm sure I went slower, but it'll cut it.