Posted by paul on March 08, 2021 at 12:37:16 from (76.77.197.114):
In Reply to: Do I need more tractor posted by Lowbuck1010 on March 08, 2021 at 04:01:34:
A 36 hp tractor is real good at putting up 20 or so acres of hay if you use a smal sickle mower or conditioner and small square bales.
If you want to do round bales or use a disc mower or most especially a good bigger sickle conditioner or disc conditioner, you might want more hp. Well you would need more hp.
The next step up would be 60hp, for round bales or a better mower.
80-120hp might be needed for the real good, modern stuff.
So, I would be concerned about how you cut and condition your hay with under 40 hp. That might be the hardest part.
Then, what baler are you looking to use? 36 hp will be nice for a 30+ year old baler that would get the job done easily.
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