Vermeer R2300 and JD4030 raking massive windrows

[@hillcresthayfarms9664]

be glad you have a 4030. I have a 4040 and its a pig on fuel. its a turd on power compaired to the 4020 and it uses almost twice the fuel. It is a comfortable tractor to operate and its been in the family since new those are the only reasons I havent sold it

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

Thanks for the info. I have never owned or run a 4040. The little 4030 has found a place in our tractor lineup and is doing well. When you realize it was a replacement for the 3020 and not the 4020, you start to understand it is was an upgrade from John Deere.

[@johnowen6507]

Didn’t know a NA 404 could be a pig on fuel. Our 4040 burns identical rate to our 4230 and our 4020’s.

[@herbhouston5378]

She sure does a good job!

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

We have been very happy with this setup.

[@royjeter121]

Looking good

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

Thanks Roy!

[@kennethbanks1281]

I’m in Va just getting started

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

Very good! I hope you have much success!

[@eddieb9110]

How does the hydraulic oil temp keep up with the rake on that tractor?

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

I have not had a problem, but the hydraulic oil temp does go up. More than I would like for sure! That is one of two things I do NOT like about this setup. In my opinion, this rake would be better served with a tractor equipped with a case drain (free flowing return to the main hydraulic oil tank).

[@billybobs841]

So you from Va? I is to but im out here in south western... i use chicken litter for fertilizer mainly i have 2 put down lime to neauturlize the calcium... but im like 3 miles from chicken houses ... wat does 1 of them rakes cost i like that rake i got a H&S xrake i like yours a lot better

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

Yes we are located in central Virginia. I haven't priced a R2300 lately. This rake cost a little over 18K when I bought it new several years ago. This is a hydraulic fold model. The older manual fold type is much cheaper.

[@kennethbanks1281]

What’s bar In front of tractor

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

This tractor is also used to pull my little 6 row planter. We use the bar for a drop row marker and leave it on until planting is over. Thankfully the big planter has it's own marker setup and GPS.

[@bretgumpert5992]

Make a video of the baling

[@roachfamilyagriculture2417]

Almost time to cut this field again. I'll do my best to get a video of it!