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Adjusting the Rake for Optimal Windrow

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Cutting and Raking Hay on This new Farm!

What happens here

After the first unsatisfactory pass, the farmer adjusts the V-rake to create a wider, looser windrow. This adjustment ensures the windrows are suitable for the baler and prevents hay from tangling excessively. He explains that there are multiple adjustments that can be made to optimize the windrow formation.

Goal: Optimize windrow width and density for baling

Tools and materials

  • Tractor John Deere — Operating the rake during adjustments
  • V-Rake Unspecified — The implement being adjusted