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New Holland Agriculture

Thank You!

“There is no higher quality hay then when it is still standing. - Unknown

• Traditional Concept: Economic benefit is gained when harvesting

earlier rather than later.

• Overly mature crops have three issues:

1. Lower Digestibility

2. Less Intake

3. Lower Protein

Cut right for the bottom line!

Hi-Gest® Low Lignin Alfalfa Technology Can Open Your Weather Window

Comparing Cutting Methods

Disc Cutting Sickle Cutting

Cutting Method Impact Cutting Scissor / Shear Method

Number of Knives Fewer knives per foot More knives per foot

• Choose knife with the minimal twist

to limit ash content:

• Smooth 7°,14°, or 18° knives

• Serrated 14° or 18° knives

• Durable rock knives

Limiting ash content in forage.

QuickMax™ Knife System

• QuickMax™ k ife cha ge syste is the fast a d easy way to eliminate excuses and change knives.

Conditioned For Fast Drying

• Gentle full-stem crimping & crushing action of

rubber chevron pattern lugs provides thorough

conditioning of hard to dry stems while providing

delicate handing of high-value leaves for

maximum quality.

• Durable steel chevron rolls resist wear in abrasive

haymaking conditions and show a real advantage

in cane-type crops.

Swath Width Influences Drying

University Of Wisconsin-Extension, Arlington, WI July 30 & 31 2007.

Dense Bales Preserve Quality

• Firm dense bales are easier to

move, stack, and store well.

• A dense bale will shed water

better and last longer in storage.

• RULE: Always store bales on a well

drained area and tarp bales when

exposed to the elements.

• Always Remember:Stop The Squat!

Baling Technologies for Quality

Baling Technologies for Quality

Bale Weight Kit (+/- 2%) Crop Moisture Sensing

ISOBUS Baler Integration & Electronics

• IntelliCruise™ Feed Rate Co trol Syste • Camber Fill Indicators

Haymaker’s Handbook

• Find your complimentary copy in the New

Holland Thank You Bag.