MacDon 742 HAY CONDITIONER - Manual (Page 41)

Form # 46290 Issue 09/05 39
OPERATION
Windrowing
WINDROW CHARACTERISTICS
There are three basic criteria by which the quality of a windrow is measured:
1. Weight Distribution - heads and stalks distributed evenly across full width of windrow.
2. Good Curing - a loose, open windrow for better drying.
3. Good Weatherability - a well-formed windrow that supports heads off the ground and holds together in
extreme weather conditions.
HERRINGBONE WINDROW
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. Windrow rating:
Weight Distribution: Good
Curing Characteristics: Good
Weatherability: Excellent
FANTAIL WINDROW
The stalk tips are crossed in the center and heads
are in line along outside edges. This windrow can
be formed by center delivery only. Windrow rating:
Weight Distribution: Fair
Curing Characteristics: Fair
Weatherability: Fair
DOVETAIL WINDROW
The stalk tips are lined along outside edges of
windrow and heads are crossed in center. This
windrow can be formed by center delivery only.
Windrow rating:
Weight Distribution: Poor
Curing Characteristics: Fair
Weatherability: Poor
HERRINGBONE WINDROW
FANTAIL WINDROW
DOVETAIL WINDROW