cjpm wrote: » Could you elaborate a bit more on those blades please. A link to a web page selling them would be great!
memorystick wrote: » If I bought a new Krone 9 foot and put it out over 5 years, it might be cheaper than a risky second hand. If you work it on your own land that’s rolled and clean, it might be a lifetime job.
lab man wrote: » I'll never buy anything off them again right disappointed the gearbox and all has gone 1k for that the bed keeps loosening from the main frame and they are widely known for tipping over when lifted at the end of a row when turning left
Reggie. wrote: » Thats the 960c alright. I've the newer one here. The 3000. Only have it one season so far but its been faultless so far. Just change the blades as required. Had a mounted KV before that. Found it very soft
stanflt wrote: » Malones are crap
adne wrote: » Bought a new 8ft krone.. split over 4 years and vat back I think it's a no brainer as paying 3k for another mans rubbish.
memorystick wrote: » How much are the repayments? 8 foot is grand for your own and topping. What’s the going rate for mowing?
Bass Reeves wrote: » Mowing rate is 2/bale. With any of the newer balers you are at about 8/acre. 15-18/acre. I have my own mower but I let the contractor do the mowing
DBK1 wrote: » The day of mowing by the bale is long gone. Any man at that is either very naive or, put simply, just plain stupid. He won’t be in business for much longer so make the most of him while you can. 2 and 3 bales per acre crops are common now with lads taking out surplus paddocks so any lad mowing for €2 a bale needs a serious kick in the arse. Mowing will be from €20 to €25 an acre depending on crop, field sizes and ground conditions.
memorystick wrote: » Why do you let him mow?
Bass Reeves wrote: » I have an 8' disc no conditioner. His is a 10' conditioner mower. As I do not ted out the grass the conditioner is worth 5-8 hours wilt. As well he cuts it cleaner than I would. I be 2-3 hours longer cutting so I leave it to him
memorystick wrote: » How essential is the conditioner if it’s being left for a few days? My lad rakes it into 20 foot rows.
memorystick wrote: » Can you get an 8 foot mower with a conditioner that tops and is also on the lift? Thanks
Bass Reeves wrote: » You can top with any disc mower. I think you can get 8' conditioner's but you would have to buy new. As well a conditioner adds a nice bit o to the price of a mower
PoorFarmer wrote: » Adds a nice bit of weight too. Have an 8' Kverneland w/conditioner and I still prefer to get my contractor to mow for me. He will cut it quicker, cleaner and do less damage on average ground. He's cutting 20' per pass so I'd give 5 runs to his 2. There's alot to be said for that too around here. I borrowed his rig one Sunday last year to mow about 5 acres and I can honestly say I'd it cut before I'd have my own mower on and diesel filled. That made up my mind for me about cutting my own. The fact that I have face into it after a day at work doesn't help either. Unless I can get my own 20' setup ha ha
adne wrote: » So why have you a conditioner? Understand a disc mower has 2 purposes but a conditioner only 1
stanflt wrote: » I wouldn’t pay 10 an acre for mowing- any more and it’s pure lunacy- far better off having your own mower We have a Kuhn mower 302 trailed that’s in its 22 season- mowers last for years and I can’t understand why lads change them so much- ours only does 5-600 acres a year
older by the day wrote: » At 25 Euro an acre it probably don't pay a small farmers who cutting 20 acres a year especially if you're part time. However what I find about having your own mower is you can cut when you want. When the grass is dry. A conditioner is unnecessary in fine weather. Grand to cut away, instead of someone arriving at 11 at night. Or when it's about to piss rain
stanflt wrote: » we will never ever use a non conditioner mower for silage ever again
