
3.10
Windrow Types
The following criteria determine windrow quality:
•
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 Types
Windrow Type
Description
Weight
Distribution
Curing
Weatherability
Machine
Setting
Guidelines
Herringbone
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.
Good
Good
Excellent
• Reel
and
ground speed
approximately
equal
• Medium
draper speed
• Center
delivery
Fantail
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.
Fair
Fair
Fair
• Low
draper
speed
• Low
header
angle
• Center
delivery
Dovetail
The stalks are lined
along outside edges
of windrow and heads
are crossed in center.
This windrow can
be formed by center
delivery only.
Poor
Fair
Poor
• High
draper
speed
• High header
angle
• Center
delivery
Parallel
The stalks are parallel
to windrow and
heads are evenly
distributed across
width of windrow.
This windrow can be
formed by center
delivery or end
delivery.
Good
Good
Good
• Medium
draper speed
• Medium
header angle
• Center or end
delivery
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