MacDon D65 SP DHOM - Manual (Page 91)

OPERATION
4.10 Windrow Types
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
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 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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