Posted by in-too-deep on February 20, 2014 at 14:45:02 from (64.235.94.33):
Hello all,
Been pondering again. If you were to grow 100-200+ acres of alfalfa and alfalfa/grass for your own cows and for sale, which would you rather have? Say, for example, a NH 2450 SP mower/conditioner or a NH 1431 disc cutter/conditioner. I vote for Self-propelled. Here's my Pro's and some Con's
NH 2450 sells for about $20,000 in good cond. a 1431 sells for about $15,000 in good cond. Discbine may cut faster, but SP can turn faster and make more efficient field maneuvers. Haybines are much simpler and cheaper to repair than disc cutters. Less horsepower required with a sickle. Less compaction of the hayground with the SP The work is being done in front of you with an SP instead of looking over your shoulders all the time. Discbines are loud and throw rocks and break back windows. Cab with A/C on the SP A tractor big enough to pull a 1431 with a nice cab will be $15k or more. Unless you already have the tractor. The SP is another engine and hydraulic driveline to maintain. SP has slower road speed than most tractors.
I guess it pretty much comes out even, but for the coolness factor alone, give me the 2450 self-propelled. What say you?
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