Readers ask: What Tractor Is Used To Mow A Hay Field?

What kind of mower is used to cut hay?

There are three primary styles of hay mowers: sickle bar, disc. and drum. Each has Its advantages and disadvantages. In order to choose the mower that will work best for your situation, first fit the mower to the size of your tractor and then determine how you will be using it.

What size tractor do I need to cut hay?

A basic dividing line is this: if you want to put up round bales, get a tractor in the 75-105 horsepower range. For square bales, get at least 45 horsepower.

Can you use a lawn mower to cut hay?

We used to use our Sears riding lawn mower to cut around the fenceline of our pasture ( we have a blind horse and it is her cue to avoid the fence, which is electric). However, we rapidly wore out the mower deck doing that. And yes, the hay would just get all chopped up.

Can you cut hay with a rotary mower?

Putting up the best hay possible hinges on timeliness — from cutting at the appropriate stage to baling at the right moisture level to efficient hauling and storage.

What is cutting hay called?

Haymaking combines science and art. Old-timers knew just the right feel of hay before it was ready to be put into the barn. In that process, the hay is cut and wilted, and then chopped and preserved by fermentation in the silo or wrapped into large round bales.

What equipment do I need to cut hay?

Hay Equipment A compact tractor is the staple of every operation, but mowers, conditioners, hay rakes, balers, and sometimes hay tedders and bale wrappers are also needed.

Can you bale hay with a compact tractor?

Most standard square balers on the market require 35 horsepower at your tractor’s PTO, and a minimum tractor weight of around 3000 pounds. That means that they cannot be run with today’s compact tractors. If you are baling steep slopes or have a very small tractor, a square baler’s weight can become hazardous.

How much horsepower do you need to pull a hay rake?

Yes you can mow, rake and tedder hay with 20-25 HP but not bale a large round bale with 20-25 HP. We have drum mowers that work on compact tractors in the 20 HP and above. Rakes that work on 15 HP and above and tedders that work on 15 HP and above.

Why do farmers leave hay bales in the field?

If they are scattered around the field the farmer is just waiting for a convenient time to pick them up and move them. If lined up along the edge of the field they are being stored there. Big round bales can handle being left outside, and even if the outside looks weathered the inside will be good for a year or longer.

How long after cutting hay can you bale it?

It basically takes about three days of good weather to cure hay. This can be a challenge in late May or early June. A good strategy is to mow just before or right after a rain, because of the likelihood of good weather for the next few days.

Can hay be too dry to bale?

While hay with exceptionally low moisture might not be at risk of growing mold and bacteria, that’s because much of that hay’s nutritional value is already gone. When hay is too dry before baling, the leaves of the forage become stiff and brittle, making them much more likely to fall off.

Can you make hay with a flail mower?

If you ‘re talking about a flail cutter, like New Idea or MC made, they’re basically a chopper that drops the hay back on the ground. That’s probably the most aggressive tool you can use for cutting hay.

Can you bale hay cut with a bush hog?

Yes you can certainly can bale hay cut with the bush hog.

Can you mow a hay field with a brush hog?

Yup. Just remove the side of the hog and it will work fine. Absolutely. All the old mowers came with a bolt-on side for that very reason.