MacDon 960 - Windrow Characteristics

HEADER OPERATION
Windrowing
WINDROW CHARACTERIST!CS
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 fann 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
HERRINGBONE WINDROW
FANrAlL 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
FANTAIL WINDROW
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
DOVETAIL WINDROW
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