Windrow Types - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

3.10 Windrow Types

Review the qualities that make up a good windrow to better understand how the crop delivery method affects your
windrow.
There are three basic criteria by which the quality of a windrow is measured:
• Weight Distribution: Heads and stalks distributed evenly across full width of windrow
• Good Curing: A loose, open windrow for better drying
• Good Weatherability: A well-formed windrow that supports heads off the ground and holds together in extreme
weather conditions
Table 3.7 Windrow Descriptions
Windrow Type
Herringbone
Fantail
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Description: The most desirable form of windrow, stalks are crossed and interwoven. Heads are
distributed across full width of windrow. This windrow can be formed by center delivery only.
Weight Distribution: Good
Curing: Good
Weatherability: Excellent
Machine Setting Guidelines:
• Reel and ground speed approximately equal
• Medium draper speed
• Center delivery
Description: The stalks are crossed in the center and the heads are in line along outside edges.
This windrow can be formed by center delivery only.
Weight Distribution: Fair
Curing: Fair
Weatherability: Fair
Machine Setting Guidelines:
• Low draper speed
• Low header angle
• Center delivery
OPERATION
Windrow Descriptions
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