Rolling land

[Ken]

Hi

I am new to farming I am planning on rolling our grass land what speed should I do it at . and what directions should I go in ie across on down and up the field or a bit of both


Thanks to all


Ken

 

[Derrick Hughes]

You don't keep cows as well?

 

[bluewurzel]

Do it at a speed that is comfortable, but more importantly make sure conditions are right, too dry and you will just bump over the top, too wet and you will make more mess. Longest straight runs. hope this helps.

 

[Tha Ulsterscot]

Ken, if youv'e never done it before, just do it round and round, staring at the hedge. Be very careful though if its a hilly field, because a roller will push your tractor about on a hill. If its steep try going accross the slope.

 

[Steevo]

5mph max

 

[Derrick Hughes]

If it takes off down the hill he will be gunning for you guys if he lived to tell the tale

 

[Great In Grass]

If you don't have mole hills or stones to depress then don't do it!

 

[grumpy]

If it takes off down the hill he will be gunning for you guys if he lived to tell the tale

like a tank round hitting another tank max velocity equals penetration,hit a stone at speed it goes down gently does it does feck all.

 

[grumpy]

If you don't have mole hills or stones to depress then don't do it!

my moles are depressed they got flooded oot last summer

 

[Great In Grass]

my moles are depressed they got flooded oot last summer

EA, re-house them?

 

[puntabrava]

About 15mph, you need to feed the horsepower to the job. Im sure there is a video somewhere of an irish lad giving it hell at the grass rollin.

 

[jimmer]

if you are planning to mow it then take a stroll over it and assess thhe stone/ mole situation if no evidence of the former then save time and diesel and leave it alone

 

[jimmer]

unless of course you want your neighbours to see how good or bad you are at making straight lines

 

[Recoil]

It's fun though isn't it, making the fields look all stripey.

 

[grumpy]

if you are planning to mow it then take a stroll over it and assess thhe stone/ mole situation if no evidence of the former then save time and diesel and leave it alone

you guys no get frost heave?

 

[sleepy]

Hmm this thread is very appropriate here
http://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index....work-any-longer-hours-than-everyone-else.1258

 

[Great In Grass]

you guys no get frost heave?

Never seen it down here, don't see frost that much.

 

[ajcc]

Hi

I am new to farming I am planning on rolling our grass land what speed should I do it at . and what directions should I go in ie across on down and up the field or a bit of both


Thanks to all


Ken

If its steep only turn uphill, make sure its dry and your tyres have some decent tread. In the event of runaway stay in seat and hold tight to steering wheel. I would start at bottom and drive across bank keep working uphill. If its dodgy leave it until you more experienced or better equipped.

 

[Dave Applesquasher]

I remember asking my boss how fast he wanted me to drag the harrows.
He said they were made to go behind a horse, a horse walks 5mph maximum.

 

[Tim G]

Was always told 'Lazy man rolls, energetic man harrows'.