1985 - Volume #9, Issue #1, Page #10
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Mower-Conditioner Suspension
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"With this type of suspension system," says Roden, "you won't break many guards because, when you hit a rock or whatever, the cutterbar will not only move up but, since it's mounted on spring-loaded arms, will move back, clearing the obstacle. "In 50 acres, I didn't break any guards and I was travelling 8 to 10 mph," he adds.
Roden built the unit using a Hesston PT 10 mower-conditioner and mounting it on his specially-designed frame.
Another feature of the system is the adjustable cutterbar. This lets you set the cutterbar's pitch. Roden reports that with a pitch on the bar you can "comb" the ground, making it easier to cut lodged and down hay.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Tom Roden, 1794 Cedar Sauk Rd., Saukville, Wis. 53080 (ph 414 284-9591).
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