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The Hesston is better, the difference won't show up much in alfalfa, but in small-grain-hay crop (ie: oats, rye, etc dried down and baled), the difference is dramatic. The worse the conditions, the more the difference shows. We also run a set of Circle C rolls.
Other than that, the Deere is a better machine than the Hesston--absolutely hands down. The workmanship, especially on the tractor, is far superior on the Deere--in my humble opinion.
We grudgingly run Hessons and Deeres both--the Deeres because we want something reliable, and the Hesstons because we need some crops to dry faster. For example, I absolutely refuse to cut oats with the Deere anymore. We use only the Hesstons on oats. We use both on alfalfa. We prefer steel rolls because of longevity--can't really see a significant difference between steel and urethane. The flail conditioner is a difference, though. Much worse. (edit: I'm referring to drydown)
Each machine cuts average about 3000 acres per year, all are rotary cut machines. Typical temp is 90 degrees, about 15% humidity.
Edited by Chip 12/27/2008 14:29
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