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Machinery Forum Re: (Newbie) making hay [ Expand ] [ View Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Return to Forum ] Posted by paul on September 30, 2004 at 23:06:24 from (66.60.197.189): In Reply to: (Newbie) making hay posted by Steve on September 29, 2004 at 08:10:58: 150 acres of hay is a full time job for many! Grass or alfalfa? Round or square bales? What climate, how many cuttings will you get? You need something to cut the hay, something to rake it, something to bale it, and something to pick up the bales. You might need something to ted it as well. There are about 3-12 good options for each of those operations, depending on how big an operation, your climate, & your customers. For a few acre operation, you need 30 hp tractor at least. For 150 acre operation, you probably need 2-3 tractors, one cutting, one baling, & one or 2 moving bales - 50-150 hp tractors. Round bales or large square bales are a lot easier to get done & handle, but depends on your market, who is buying. Follow Ups: Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: (Newbie) making hay 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.