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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:
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Weight Distribution:
Heads and stalks distributed evenly across full width of windrow
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Good Curing:
A loose, open windrow for better drying
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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
Windrow Descriptions
Herringbone
1004222
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:
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Reel and ground speed approximately equal
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Medium draper speed
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Center delivery
Fantail
1004534
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
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Low header angle
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Center delivery
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