Not Happy! New Pequea Tedder Vs Old Krone

[@Tools-Tested]

The Krone is made in the small town of Spelle Germany. With the Krone in dry conditions back the pto rpm down if you haven’t already , normally that helps resolve the windrowing issue. Max rpm is 540 but recommend operating range is actually 350-450. Nice video, shows how specs can be misleading.

[@DLHFarms]

I’ve tried that with mediocre results. Maybe changing the pitch of the tooth would help.

[@Tools-Tested]

@@DLHFarms Advancing each tooth can also help, especially if they have started to push back past 90 degrees in relation to the tine arm. The bolt that hold the tine on runs through a three position eccentric which gives you 2 positions for advancing the tooth.

[@toddcash5350]

Hello, I had the same 5.52 krone tedder and I bought 2 new 4 basket krone tedders last year and I have found that they don't seem to turn the same rpm as the old 5.52 did. I was thinking about a peqway 4 basket, so I'm glad you did this video. I do like the larger tires on the new krone. I also have a kuhn 6 basket, that does a good job, I may see about a 4 basket kuhn.

[@DLHFarms]

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[@stankinnard6738]

The dealer I used to work for sold Kuhn, Krone, Vicon, Fella, and Massey/Hesston. The Massey/Hesstons were always being brought in for repair and we worked on our fair share of Krones. The rest were usually wore plum out before we did anything to them.

[@vernt4583]

Looks like it will work great for the 9 foot wide cutters with the wipers on the back.!! Great video!!

[@williambrewer6346]

Nice Heavy Duty Tedder, Tough decision to keep it or move up to a larger unit. Kina depends on acreage and the farm budget. We run Vermeer TE1710 and have good results with the Hook Tines that really flips and throws the hay, independent hydraulic tilt, but with single acting folding cylinder and a long driveshaft. It's really nice to have the independent tilt cylinder for ruts and dips in the field.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks. I just traded this one for the bigger 6 basket. I think it will be worth it in the end.

[@Dave-jm5yo]

Good review. Most tedders in the UK and Ireland are mounted on the 3 point linkage, makes them easier to lift over obstacles.

[@DLHFarms]

We don’t like 3pt hitch hay tools over here in the states.

[@damjord]

@@DLHFarms Why? I can only assume that the trailed hay tools can be operated by lighter tractors. But like Dave said the benefit of the 3 point hitch mounted tedder is the ability to lift the tines out of the ground.

[@DLHFarms]

@@damjord because 3pt equipment is more difficult to hook and unhook when you need to switch the tractor to different implements throughout the day. Our 3pt is just the traditional type you have to fight the pins in and out, everything has to be lined up perfectly it’s time consuming when every minute counts to get the hay up and beat the rain.

[@damjord]

@@DLHFarms I agree 100% - 3 point is a pita for hitching/unhitching. We have a 5.2m Fendt 4 rotor 3-point mounted tedder. I believe our 30 PTO hp tractor would drive it fine, especially in drier grass, but because of its weight we have to run it with our 60 PTO tractor. Because of that I would prefer a trailed tedder.

[@mihomak]

I have a one year old KW 5.52 krone tedder and it is made in the Czech Republic. I looked at the same model of Pequea tedder and my final decision between the 2 came down to parts and service. My krone dealer was 30 minutes away and the Pequea stocking dealer was 1 1/2 hour away. He is correct about the Krone windrowing when it is dryer. I really like my new krone.

[@DLHFarms]

I always liked the krone except for that.

[@JohnJohnson-vx2wr]

Great review Dennis. I would be unhappy to about the width of the tedder.

[@DLHFarms]

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[@ElkCreekAcres]

We've been using a Pequea tedder for 5 years now, it's a great tedder IMO, it does a real good job of tossing the hay out, wet or dried down. We must have gotten short changed too, ours said 18' but usable only measures out to 17' 8" LOL. I wish ours had the hydraulic tilt like yours, it would be great when you see a chuck hole coming, but next on our list is a rotary rake.

[@DLHFarms]

Their ruler must be off haha

[@thefarmhand8000]

We've had that same conversation on a 4 basket or 6 basket but ultimately the money just never makes sense for us. Especially with the land we have here in SWVA, just seems like they would have a hard time with contouring. Ultimately we went a Claas Volto 55 this last time because of how it pulled in transport. We run a lot of highway between fields and our Vermeer TE1710 would do 15mph max. I can run 35 with the Claas steady on.

[@DLHFarms]

How many acres are you doing? I just bumped up to 200 acres and I tedd everything sometimes twice when making horse hay. I pulled the pequea 60mph on the way home the dealer told me he done it before with no problem and it done just fine at that speed.

[@DLHFarms]

I’m also in SWVA. I’ve have steep hills and rough ground not sure how the 6 would hold up.

[@thefarmhand8000]

@@DLHFarms We've got 120 acres in hay production right now. 20 is Alfalfa that we small square for horse hay and the rest is mixed orchard that we roll, but we tedd everything. 60mph is impressive, at the very least it means its a tight machine.

[@thefarmhand8000]

@@DLHFarms I know a couple guys around here that have them, but there is only a handful of fields I know of that lay good enough and have enough acres to warrant 8-10k more in tedding cost.

[@joeystump3591]

Looking forward to see how Pequea works. Agree with the various observations on the krone but it does a wonderful job on the hay,

[@DLHFarms]

The krone does great on wet hay but not so well on drier hay if you need to Ted a second time and lots of times I do when square baling for horse hay to get out any hidden green clumps.

[@edbooch972]

D, really enjoyed the Tedder comparison. A few years ago I purchased a 4 basket Minos Agra Tedder (out of Turkey). This purchase was driven by price and great dealer. I small square bale, but not a lot of acres, so no need for a Krome. Every issue you mentioned in this video I have bumped up against with the Minos. But it does an excellent job of tedding . Great review video!

[@DLHFarms]

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[@brandoncreech8810]

Ive had a 4 star pequea, 6 star pequea, amd now have a 4 star krone and 8 star krone. The pequea does spread the hay better than the krone but thats about all I really liked about them. I found that the bushings and pins wore extremely fast on the pequeas and parts were also harder to get and just as high as krone. I love the 8 star krone i have now. It has small rotors which helps it spread the hay more evenly, even dryer hay. Even though its an 8 star it only covers 30 ft. It has transport wheels that fold down and make it nice going down the road.

[@DLHFarms]

The bushings wore out on the krone also and I grease them regularly. Which 6 star did you have the 6000, 6100 or 6101?

[@brandoncreech8810]

@@DLHFarms The 6 star was a 6000. Spindles were the main issue with it. I also had to weld 10 different places on it. the 4 star 4101 had the excessive wear.

[@theffa1928]

We've got an HT4102 that's in it's second season. Upgraded last year after finally having enough aggrivation from a Sitrex. Had already researched both brands, would have been confident going either way and actually wanted to go look at a Krone first but our regular New Holland dealer had the Pequea on the lot vs the nearest Krone being over an hour away. Very pleased so far!

[@DLHFarms]

Hope it lasts for years

[@ad1011000]

Phone camera actually looking better here!!

[@DLHFarms]

That’s good

[@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759]

I've used Austrian built Pöttinger Tedders in last years and I find them very well manufactured and works nice like you say you want them. But idk how common they are in US, but they have sales there. They have built ag implements for 150 years now! ;D

[@DLHFarms]

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[@bernardlively6321]

Interesting about the seals on the lift cylinders. We're in our third year on a 6 star Krone 2pt hitch with transport wheels. Love the tedder..the oblique is a life saver for getting hay away from Vermont's maple trees, and round baling [needs to have drier hay]. Had an 8 star Kuhn for years and went to Krone because of a more robust construction. Anyway, both of the clylinders are leaking oil, which pisses me off. I saw you change a seal in an earlier video. Great work, but not something I want to do. Krone parts are crazy expensive!! Love your videos.

[@collinwolfe2180]

I got rid of a 6 basket pequea last spring and went to a 4 krone. Best decision I've made. I'll never own anything pequea again. The frames on the 6 basket don't hold up where they're bolted from the center gearbox. I had the entire wing break off mine twice (new frame section, shaft, bearings, seals, tines, and arms that got torn up). They advertise a factory "fix" for the frame section but it's not beefy enough yet to carry the weight of the wings when your folding and unfolding

[@DLHFarms]

What did you have TT6000?

[@collinwolfe2180]

@@DLHFarms yessir

[@collinwolfe2180]

We should link up, I run a hay/cattle operation down in farmville. Would be cool to meet you, been watching you for a long time

[@DLHFarms]

@@collinwolfe2180 if your ever up this way stop by!

[@michaelhill4091]

Unfortunate on that width issue. Doesn’t @onelonelyfarmer have the 6 basket Pequea?

[@DLHFarms]

He does and I just traded mine for the 6 basket also.

[@Mad_Farmer912]

I have the older model pequea, about 5 years old. Different hinge design and no CV joints. I mow with a 9ft NH 1409 and have no problem teddong 2 windrows, even a 10 ft 1411 would be no problem. Only issue I've had is the roll pin that holds the one hinge pin in have broke and pin fell out twice now. Replaced with a grade 5 bolt and no more problem.

[@DLHFarms]

Good to know thanks!

[@michiganfarmer5208]

I just bought the same pequea tedder myself. What sold me was how heavy built the frame and front hitch frame is. Plus the hydraulic setup. I hope it performs as well as I think it will. I was told by their rep that everything on the pequea is made in house minus the main PTO shaft gear box. Who knows though.

[@DLHFarms]

I’m thinking of sending this one back and going with the 6101

[@michiganfarmer5208]

We run a 12' mower and this 4 basket perfectly grabbed 2 windrows. I thought about a 6 basket but it wouldn't grab 3 windrows. It would almost catch 3 windrows if you have a 9' cut though. Just can't believe the price jump from a 4 basket to a 6 basket. Any brand reallly has a big jump going from 4 to 6.

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah I traded mine today it was an 11,000 jump from this one.

[@michiganfarmer5208]

@@DLHFarms did you get the carted model 6 basket? They sure looked like a well built unit.

[@gregbryan2227]

That's a slick ole dodge your uncle has.

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah 👍

[@joeculbertson3602]

You’ll throw rocks at a 4 basket after you use a 6 basket especially if you ted a lot. It is a little unnerving the noise the hay makes when it goes through it the first time you use it.

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah I just traded for the 6 basket I tedd everything sometimes two or three times doing horse hay should be a huge time saver.

[@joeculbertson3602]

@@DLHFarms yep I bought a Vermeer that folds up on wheeled frame because of fields being spread apart by a bunch of miles. Only draw back is height adjustment has to be done by raising and lowering the main wheels other than that it is fine piece of equipment.

[@eof3100]

I have a Pequea TT4101 , I have used it for 2 years and have been very happy I have a lot of rough ground and it handles it very well I also like the feature that allows you to raise the tedder without raising the wings and it doesn't require a rope to unlatch the tedder wings . I haven't measured the width of mine but I am pretty sure I will be aggravated just like you, their website says working width 18'-2'' that needs to be change to the correct dimension. The only thing I don't like is it traps hay between the band and the top shield on the tedder arms it is not excessive I use a leaf blower and blow it out pretty easy unless the hay is wet. It does work well in wet hay and I haven't had any problems with it wind rowing hay. If you decide to keep it I think you will be happy with the performance and durability of the machine. I will be measuring mine this evening so I can be pissed off also.... Thanks for the videos...

[@DLHFarms]

They told me the 4101 was 4 wider than the new 4102. The krone also winds hay around the top of the rotors when I Ted drier hay also.

[@frankscruggs4749]

Good comparison between the tedders.Has the design changed any on the newer model Krone tedders? It would be interesting to see how the Pequea performs in the field.

[@Tools-Tested]

They haven’t changed the krone 5.52 much biggest thing is they added the SMV sign, guessing there will be a complete redesign soon. They just released the Vendro series in Europe which we probably won’t see bc its a light duty Tedder for extreme hilly conditions, but seeing they did that I’m guessing the new 5.52 is not far behind.

[@senankeane]

I've spent quite a bit of time using a 3 point hitch mounted 4 rotor krone tedder. I think the 3 point hitch mounted tedders are more convenient than that style. That style that you have would be a bit awkward around here in Ireland

[@DLHFarms]

I don’t care for 3pt hay implements because I have to use the same tractor for many tasks.

[@bluepower_4life703]

The two are still better than the one on the farm we had. 4 star deutz fahr. Manual fold no cylinders lol. But it could red some hay though. Hope the new one works out for you.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks I traded the new one for a 6 star today

[@bluepower_4life703]

Cool. Haying season can't come soon enough lol

[@DLHFarms]

I’m excited and dreading it at the same time haha

[@Xealuz]

Great video, we don't use tedders out west but interesting to learn more about them.

[@DLHFarms]

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[@roco4608]

Where is out west, I live in Oregon and just about everybody uses tedders

[@derekprinkey1249]

I would say it's up to you an what fits your needs The new one would work better for your fields an it probably would be a lot easier on you

[@DLHFarms]

I traded it for a bigger 6 basket today.

[@derekprinkey1249]

Cool can't wait to see it in action

[@andrewjones-productions]

From what you were saying, I think the Krone is probably a silage-centric tedder and the Pequea a hay-centric tedder in terms of practicality, regardless of how each manufacturer may market them. Excellent review. I learn't a lot from it.

[@DLHFarms]

May be what krone was going for.

[@b.ohlenschlager8985]

The shorter Arms are much better for hay!

[@HumbleHaymakers]

You might consider a 6 basket Vermeer 2510. Zimmerman Equipment in New Castle carries them. These tedders are of Lely design origins. The hook tines are not a gimmick. The 2510 is carted so traveling on highway should be easy. Search Vermeer TE250, TE2510 and Lely 6 basket tedders. I have done business with Zimmerman, including warranty and found them (and Vermeer) easy to work with. Good luck!

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks 👍

[@chuckg9805]

Well - it will fit easier into the barn when your done!

[@DLHFarms]

Haha always look at the bright side

[@kennethheern4896]

We went with the krone over Perrault because the krone was less$. We highway it 25 miles between farms with no problems. Our krone done somewhat windrow second time, but I like that . I’m not a hardcore krone guy, because if the peqeau was cheaper, I would own one.

[@jamesmuir3810]

I run a Krone KW 8.80 and I wouldn't have anything else. It's a 2013 model and it's worked flawlessly for me from new.

[@DLHFarms]

Krone is definitely good

[@sterff89]

Seems like the features on the pequea are nicer than the krone. If the width is that big of a deal I’d consider the 6 star pequea.

[@DLHFarms]

I just traded this one for the 6 star. Just a lot more money 💰

[@jeffhoman767]

I don't blame you for not being happy. We have a Class really like it. Krone has a good name for hay equipment. Good luck

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks Jeff. I know it’s not the end of the world kinda thing but when your expecting one thing and get another when you pay a lot of money it’s frustrating.

[@ihus9950]

I've seen videos on this Pequea tedder and the guys really liked them, like you said the features on it are better. 6 star tedder would save you on time! Take Care Dennis 👍

[@DLHFarms]

Just traded this one for the 6 basket. I’m happy but my wallet isn’t haha

[@ihus9950]

@@DLHFarms Good for you Dennis, sorry about your wallet hopefully all that good quality hay your growing will help pay it off in no time. Take care Dennis👍

[@DLHFarms]

@@ihus9950. I’m doing twice as much hay and even some straw this year so hopefully it will pay off.

[@ihus9950]

@@DLHFarms Thats great Dennis, I just drilled in new seed in my hay fields, I hope it grows🤞

[@2xKTfc]

@@DLHFarms Aww sweet! It costs money to make money. I'm looking forward to seeing it show up on the field! Bet the dealer was happy with that sort of return too haha

[@colestroud8300]

I'm curious to know how they ride, going down the road? We have a kuhn, and it sways so bad you think it's going to turn over.

[@DLHFarms]

I pulled the pequea at 60mph bringing it home with no problems at all

[@williamgilstrap8464]

We tried pulling ours just to see if it would do the death wobble at 65 it pulled flawless

[@404nitro]

You need to rig you up some sort of driveline extension and an offset hitch like a MOCO and pull both of those things at the same time. You'd get done quick like that LOL

[@DLHFarms]

Haha that’s what my uncle suggested

[@j.b.caldwell7420]

So after twenty years the Pennsylvania boys are still trying to copy the Germans ? How many tines have your replaced on the 2008 Krone ? Have the PA boys duplicated the torque washer that the Krone arms attach to the hub ? Can you use the PA tedder on a 1972 MF 135 or does it need a $40.000 tractor ?

[@DLHFarms]

One thing I hope they didn’t copy was the damn guards that break and fall off into the spinning arms and destroys half the Krone Tedder. It’s on its second set of teeth and they aren’t holding up as good as the first.

[@j.b.caldwell7420]

@@DLHFarms So how did the guards break off ?

[@DLHFarms]

Vibration from use. I wish I had thought to put that in the video.

[@j.b.caldwell7420]

@@DLHFarms Use in the field or towing behind a pickup ? Since you dont use little tractors, why dont you consider a six rotor three pount Krone ? That eliminates most of the issues.

[@danielthomason5685]

Just look at the flatter profile on the peqea...that is what you want your tedder to look like...it puts the teeth both picking crop up and spreading it much better

[@DLHFarms]

It does seem to do a better job than the krone.

[@johnnyseveral]

This is funny because we just got rid of our Pequea and replaced it with a Krone

[@adamsmddwg]

why different colors on the tines are they curved in the opposite way for each head . you were going by measurement buy a travel trailer they include the 4 foot tongue in the lenght

[@DLHFarms]

Yes they are turned opposite ways.

[@n3qdz]

I’m not a farmer just to put that out there. I use to cut grass for money. It’s all about time and money. I’d say this to each how many more passes to you have to make with the shorter one? The other question is if the smaller has a faster time speed does it not then matter. Meaning will it spread the hay farther than the Krone? I like that the fact that the Krone is lighter that way it’s a little more fuel-efficient in might to pull behind. Do they both run at the same engine RPM speed to get the tines to move? If the smaller one needs a higher RPM to get that faster tines speed that’s going to burn a little fuel along with it’s extra weight. Now I don’t farm, I’m just a viewer but those are the questions that I might have. From all the videos I’ve seen you use with that Krone it has done a very good job. I don’t know it’s interesting to see what you choose in the end.

[@BagwellFarms]

I’ve got to call you tomorrow I haven’t forgot you we’ve just been busy as hell! Lol but the real difference maker with these two is when you get to the field the pequea teds way better than the krone. Appearance wise there about the same

[@DLHFarms]

Ok looking forward to hearing from you. I traded this one for the 6101 6 basket. Just hope it holds up

[@vernt4583]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the pequea Tedder. I am going to get me one shortly for square hay. I run two 9 foot cutters and the 5070 new Holland baler and accumulator 10 bale Accumalator grapples for squares

[@DLHFarms]

@@vernt4583 awesome! You can’t beat a good Tedder for making good dry horse quality hay.

[@nalley6815]

I asked Pequea directly on this subject. They claim it is not 18’ but it will throw hay 18’. I think it’s pretty misleading

[@DLHFarms]

Haha that’s funny

[@nalley6815]

Huh. I was already set on the 4102 being my next tedder but that’s about enough to tick somebody off

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah I wouldn’t be so bad if they didn’t claim they were the widest 4 basket Tedder. Guess they never measured a krone.

[@nalley6815]

@@DLHFarms exactly!! Like.... The width is fine for me but don’t claim it’s one of the widest or the widest 4 basket out there if it’s simply not. Other than that it looks like a great tedder. Hope you and the family are all doin well

[@DLHFarms]

@@nalley6815 thanks! We are doing well hope you are.

[@briantomazi9491]

take a look at Esch tedders they are made in PA , also look at Enorossi they are heavy and mutch better prices

[@jonstevensmaplegrovefarms3754]

What the dealer let you try it once before bringing it back?

[@DLHFarms]

Yeah he said he would but there’s no use the krone is barley wide enough to get my windrows.

[@countryboylogging4980]

Well I'm back to haying I got on a farm with a old 930 case and kuhn tedder

[@DLHFarms]

👍

[@Kevstermartin]

Check out an Esch hay Tedder they are by far the best Tedder built

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks never heard of it.

[@gatecity5284]

Exellent video where did u get the new tedder. Love the fact that the tires are tubeless that is what would be best selling point for me tuned tire are for the 🐦

[@DLHFarms]

It came from Boone tractor in Salem Va.

[@gatecity5284]

@@DLHFarms have to swing by there and check em out.

[@NorthEastOhio]

What's your opinion on the new holland 3417 tedder

[@DLHFarms]

No idea never used one.

[@noelhohberger1188]

Have u had any welds break on the krone

[@DLHFarms]

All the guards broke and fell off of it and destroyed tine arms on the way out.

[@noelhohberger1188]

@@DLHFarms same thing happened on my uncle's krone rake bent everything up

[@DLHFarms]

@@noelhohberger1188 they build good rakes and tedders but the guards are not up to par with the rest of the machine.

[@nalley6815]

Mr Dennis got a question for ya. I’m finally ready to buy a tedder now. It’s either krone or Pequea but I really like the size of the Krone vs Pequea. I’m leaning toward the Krone because my dealer said if I don’t like it he’ll just buy it back. What are your thoughts on it?

[@DLHFarms]

Get the Krone they are good for the most part.

[@nalley6815]

@@DLHFarms also the prices I’m working with is 8650 for the Pequea and 9700 on the Krone. Yeah I figured you were the best person to ask since you’ve had your krone so long. How’s your weather over there? Hay lookin good? Hope you and the family are doin good as always

[@DLHFarms]

Hay is kinda sad it’s been dry and cold here. So far it’s turning off about half what it normally does.

[@nalley6815]

@@DLHFarms Aw. I’m sorry to hear that. I got a bale and a half an acre off my first cut. Last year did 2.7 an acre. Neither is good but this year so far is pretty bad. 4x5’s around 800 pounds so I’m getting barely anything off my first cut

[@datbomb98]

I have 2 of those krones and I enjoy using my old bush hog one that does a even better job... not sure on the other brand I've never really messed with them

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

I like what your uncle said

[@bjenkins803]

Man that's messed up that they advertised it this way. Hopefully the performance makes up for it. The 6 star would be nice to see for sure.

[@DLHFarms]

Thinking about the 6 star if they can find one.

[@bjenkins803]

@@DLHFarms I stopped by our Massey dealer and checked out the TD776 tedder. It appears to be all hydraulic and it's quite wide.

[@Framlife351]

Put a drive pulley on my disc mower and started getting the baler ready. Bout to cut next week 🤞

[@DLHFarms]

I got about another month before my hay gets ready where I live.

[@2xKTfc]

Not entirely sure what to make of this. Maybe they should've made the guards larger, at least then they could have technically correctly advertised a 22' tedder... Grmpfh. But I know that if I see a "Not Happy!" in your video title I know there's some beef to be had! Was it the Krone tedder where the dangling hose caused you grief? If so, do you think the new tedder solved that problem?

[@DLHFarms]

No the hose problem was on the Kubota rake but I’ve got that fixed.

[@phillipbonner5215]

Can't believe what you read in advertisements

[@DLHFarms]

You would think they could read a ruler though.

[@phillipbonner5215]

@@DLHFarms yeah you would think they could.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

The Pequea overall looks like a better designed and built unit. I don’t hay so that’s all I have to say about that lol

[@LoefflerFarms]

If you're looking for a really good Tedder I would look at an esch tedder they are the heaviest built that I have found

[@LoefflerFarms]

And the esch folds just like the peqeua

[@DLHFarms]

I’ll have to check those out.

[@andrewdougal2262]

Turn the john deere draw bar upside down

[@bigcountry9763]

check out the kubota they have a great one

[@DLHFarms]

Thought they looked kinda flimsy

[@feelnrite]

From the price you qouted, the Krone has gone up in price about 4000.00 from what I see.

[@DLHFarms]

Everything has went up tremendously.

[@stuartsmall1372]

The new krone does have the tilt and has tubeless tires

[@DLHFarms]

Good to know.

[@markpontes4457]

Maybe demo a Kubota tedder?

[@DLHFarms]

Looked at them they are supper light duty.

[@kimculver1038]

I started with a peaque 4 did a great job was a first in the series and broke a wing twice and a lot of teeth and teeth bolts. Then got akrone much hea vied no break age but l always believed the peaqua did a better job and the krone did seem to windrow dealer said l ran it wrong. Maybe not the operator

[@ryanseidl5236]

Can you flip the hitch over on your John Deere or is it a flat bar?

[@DLHFarms]

It’s got like 4 inches of drop, if I flip it, it will be higher than the pto stub.

[@lmc8434]

@@DLHFarms My 6120m came with a 4" drop. I bought a new drawbar from another model, I think it was a 6125r. its about 2" drop, same length and everything. Works a lot better with all my stuff now. But it was $$ like $500

[@donstravelsandrants.]

The difference between the two very well explained.

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@gerry6420]

I’d buy another krone. Don’t think the peck way will last as well. One lonely farmer isn’t a big fan on them

[@DLHFarms]

Never seen where he disliked the Tedder other than the airplane tires

[@Deereman1010]

KUHN is the way to go

[@mp3625]

Lol measured to guards??? I guess you have to see before you buy??

[@DLHFarms]

Bought it un assembled I just went off their claim of being the widest 4 basket Tedder at 18 feet 2 inches which wasn’t true.

[@stephensfarms7165]

Sorry, you are not happy with your new tedder . Hopefully it will better in the hay field. Thanks enjoyed watching, iPhone did a good job. Thanks 🙏

[@DLHFarms]

I traded it for the bigger 6 basket today.

[@stephensfarms7165]

@@DLHFarms : Awesome can u show us the new one. Enjoyed listening to the difference in the two. Thanks 🙏

[@maxwellknapp9994]

I can tell you from experience that those turbo tedders make hay dry fast

[@DLHFarms]

Yes I bought the bigger 6 basket one though I traded the 4 basket back in.

[@jilescochran3912]

Good review .

[@DLHFarms]

Thanks!

[@rothamfarm1682]

we have the same problem with our JD drawbar is really low the tedder is almost level. but when we hook up to the kubota its a big difference and you also get a better tedding job. look like the pequea has changed a little since we bought ours and some good and some bad. like that comparison video. dont always get good comparison videos cause a lot of them are made by different ag companies and they favor theres and bash the other brands. have a blessed day

[@DLHFarms]

👍

[@boltactionshooter]

Demo it and if you like it get them to throw you a bone to keep it. If not send it back.

[@DLHFarms]

I’ve done paid for it but they said they would take i back.

[@BigTader]

Messick done a video not long ago about tedders and how the Krone is much better.

[@DLHFarms]

Can’t believe everything you see on KZbin haha

[@BigTader]

@@DLHFarms look up this video they sale several brands of Tedders and the video was very informative I know that Krone equipment cost more but I believe that it worth the price you pay for Krone.

[@Rightwinger1982]

Width vs working width

[@danielthomason5685]

Tedders are measured from points of contact with crip not tip to tip on the side.....your not picking up hay on th side...out front

[@DLHFarms]

Either way the krone is bigger

[@dougvaldivia3395]

that new tedder will cost more to operate...krone for the win...although the new one does have nice features

[@DLHFarms]

Yep

[@obieacres4676]

Probably use corn head grease

[@DLHFarms]

Yep

[@Allenkcn]

You talked more good about the new machine so I would see if they had a bigger one that you was happy with. Seems the old machine had more down falls than good. So if it was me I would get a bigger one like the new machine. 🤷‍♂️

[@DLHFarms]

That’s exactly what I did. I waiting on it to get here and a video will follow.

[@Allenkcn]

@@DLHFarms seems like you liked it better than the other one. Hope it works well for you.

[@DLHFarms]

Just looking at it I do, but I’ve never used it so it’s hard to say yet.

[@69druth]

Might as well get what you want or you won't be happy with it that's for sure.

[@DLHFarms]

That’s exactly right

[@danielthomason5685]

The pequa has better design with better contact path to feed crop better

[@artszabo1015]

Dennis, there may be other variables to consider. Possibly the Pequea will ted at 9 mph while the Krone does best at 8 1/2 mph thereby more than compensating for the narrow width. Another possibility is actual tedded width. Measure the actual tedded path behind each one, there could be a slight angle difference in the two causing functional difference in width. I am not a farmer but I do like the features of the Pequea. Art

[@africadreamin]

The proof of the pudding will be in the eating. I have noticed on several US sites that a lot of the grassland machinery comes from Euope, most likely because Europe is heavy into grass especially silage with up to 10 tons per acre, Krone is one of the leading European grassland machinery makers and is based in Germany.

[@DLHFarms]

Guess we’ll see what happens

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Its deceiving on the width unless there saying over all width to pickup width. Get some money off. Have a good day

[@DLHFarms]

I traded it for a 6 star Tedder today now I’m 8 feet wider.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

@@DLHFarms nice have to watch for video on it. Have a great day

[@DLHFarms]

@@jamesmorrison1884 there will definitely be one.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

@@DLHFarms snowing here days I don't like the weather man lol have a good night

[@KlineDeere]

Who in their right mind would be mad about having a HT4102 hey buddy if your that upset let me give you my address

[@DLHFarms]

I sent it back and got the 6101

[@KlineDeere]

@@DLHFarms well at least you stuck with Pequea American made is what matters

[@4700dan]

Hey Dennis it's Dan from Ohio if your selling the Krone call me

[@DLHFarms]

I’m keeping it for now.

[@tylerpatton8570]

Can’t beat the vemeer tedders

[@DLHFarms]

👍

[@kilroyb1128]

I do not like OLF but go with a new krone

[@DLHFarms]

Olf has a 6 basket pequea just like I traded for today.

[@poorfarmer1101]

best thing I did with my Krone is add another hose to separate fold up and tilt

[@DLHFarms]

That’s a good idea

[@jeffreyhollink985]

krone is made in spelle germany

[@normawoody823]

Krone is way better tedder

[@DLHFarms]

Guess we’ll see

[@wesleyherring8174]

Try vermeer, u wont have anything else. Hook tines only.

[@DLHFarms]

👍

[@pamelajames246]

People will be kicking themselves in few weeks if they miss the opportunity to buy and invest in bitcoin

[@kelvinsilver5558]

Stock are good too

[@lisamoore7309]

Stocks are good crypto is better I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price

[@clarereader5853]

@@lisamoore7309That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Mr leo Martin's

[@lucykelvin920]

I heard his strategies a really good

[@hildafrankson8716]

He has really made a good name for himself

[@DieselRamcharger]

the pequae looks like its meant for hobby farmers with those little asian import tractors.