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Machinery Forum Re: Self Propelled Windrowers/Conditioners [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by Medfarm on June 24, 2001 at 00:14:49 from (209.162.20.133): In Reply to: Self Propelled Windrowers/Conditioners posted by AJZ on June 22, 2001 at 11:21:49: AJZ Before seriously considering purchasing a 15 to 20 year old swather (California talk), do you have enough hay or forage to cut to justify the acquisition of a piece of equipment that is used only for a few months during the year? Having said that, as in all swathers, the hydrostatic drive is subject to failure at any time. Clean and cool oil is the main key to success for any hydraulic drive. Look at the header and drive shafts. Check for loose drive shafts, broken bearing mounts and new welds, look at the cutter bar and support. The head can wear out over time and be a real pain when you need to count on the swather. The Perkins engine is very reliable and usually starts easily. It is a New Holland and, over the last 30 years, they, in my opinion, are the best. Good luck from a California hay grower. Medfarm Follow Ups: Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Self Propelled Windrowers/Conditioners Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.