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7.15 WINDROW TYPES
SECTION 7. OPERATION
There are three basic criteria by which the quality of a windrow is measured:
• Weight Distribution - heads and stalks distributed evenly across full width of windrow.
• Good Curing - a loose, open windrow for better drying.
• Good Weatherability - a well-formed windrow that supports heads off the ground and holds together in extreme weather conditions.
WINDROW TYPE DESCRIPTION
WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION
CURING
WEATHER-
ABILITY
MACHINE
SETTING
GUIDELINES *
HERRINGBONE
The most desirable form of windrow, stalks are crossed and interwoven.
Heads are distributed across full width of windrow. This windrow can be formed by center delivery only.
Reel and ground speed approximately
Medium draper speed.
Center Delivery
FANTAIL
The stalk tips are crossed in the center, and heads are in line along outside edges. This windrow can be formed by center delivery only.
Low draper speed. angle.
Center delivery.
DOVETAIL
The stalk tips are lined along outside edges of windrow, and heads are crossed in center. This windrow can be formed by center delivery only.
High draper speed. angle.
Center delivery.
Medium draper speed.
Center or end delivery.
PARALLEL
The stalks are parallel to windrow, and heads evenly distributed across width of windrow. This windrow can be formed by center delivery or end delivery.
45º DIAGONAL
The stalk tips are lined along one edge, and heads are along opposite edge, 45º to windrow perpendicular. This windrow can be formed by end delivery or by center delivery if the crop is leaning to one side.
75º DIAGONAL
The stalks are closer to parallel than the
45º windrow. Stalk tips are lined along one edge with heads opposite, 75º to windrow perpendicular. This windrow can be formed by end delivery or by center delivery if the crop is leaning to one side.
Low reel speed.
Less aggressive center delivery if crop is leaning.
Low reel speed.
Less aggressive center delivery if crop is leaning.
Form 169441
57
Revision B
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Key Features
- Cuts and lays crop into uniform fluffy windrows
- Allows starting the harvest earlier
- Protects the crop from wind damage
- Gives you more flexibility in scheduling combine time
- Designed for self-propelled windrowers
- Optional hay conditioner available
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Frequently Answers and Questions
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What types of crops can be harvested with MacDon D50 & D60 Harvest Headers?
Do MacDon D50 & D60 Harvest Headers work with all self-propelled windrowers?
Can I use a hay conditioner with MacDon D50 & D60 Harvest Headers?
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