Hitching and Towing the Equipment
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HAY MAKING EQUIPMENT...WHAT DOES IT COST??
What happens here
The team prepares the newly acquired hay baler and hay rake for towing. The video shows the process of hooking the baler to a tractor and securing the hydraulic lines. Josh emphasizes the importance of driving slowly and stopping periodically to check the equipment when towing large machinery on the highway. He notes the benefit of having multiple people to help monitor the setup. The hay baler is then hitched to the back of a truck, followed by the hay rake being hitched to another truck. The towing journey begins, with Josh behind the wheel, mentioning a max speed of 17 mph for the hay rake, and driving at about 38-40 mph. He stops to check the bearings, confirming they are not overheating. He also issues a safety warning to other drivers to respect those towing farm equipment due to the inherent stresses and slow speeds involved.
Goal: Securely hitch and begin towing the hay baler and rake.
Tools and materials
- Hydraulic Lines — Connecting the baler to the tractor's hydraulic system; secured for towing
- Tie-downs/Straps — Securing hydraulic lines and other loose parts
- Tractor New Holland — Assisting with hitching the baler
- Trucks Dodge — Towing the hay baler and hay rake
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