Dave W
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The difference between a single rotor rake and a haybob is the rake takes the crop off to one side whereas a haybob only takes it to the middle.He charges about £8 an acre to rake up and £8 per bale Inc wrap, then hay is 4.60 a bale same as straw. But I hire a mower which costs me £100 which isn't bad then I spread it with our little pz haybob it has 2 rotors on then he comes with his bigger rake and has alot let rows. But I think if I can rake it myself I'm saving money which is the main thing have thought about a baler but they can be pricey so would a single rake be ok I've seen a couple on eBay for just over 1000 but I assumed a big single rake would do the same area as my little twin rake hence I thought I might need a twin rake but then there alot more money :/
The haybob 360 mentioned above pulls off to the side also.
If you've got time on your hands a single rake will do the same job as a twin rake.