the basics of cutting hay

Today I'm starting first cutting hay. I explain the basics of how the machinery works and how to cut hay while I'm at work cutting the first field. I'm using an International 656 diesel hydro tractor and an International 990 haybine. Both machines were made in the 1970's, bought with cash at auction, and made reliable with a little TLC.

[michaelgrandlouis]

It's not easy making a good youtube video that people want to watch. Yours made me want to keep watching to the end. First class.

[trevorjloessin]

Of all the years I’ve used YouTube, not once have I ever left a comment on a video. However, I had to for this one. Pete, you’re my all time favorite instructor and did a perfect job making this video and explaining everything the way you did, I understood every bit of what you presented and then by showing us by example was even better. This is how ALL instructors should be! Thank you Pete!

[oldamericaniron]

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh cut hay on a nice summer evening even though it means work the next day.

[ebnservices]

Thank you Pete. I'm a newbie and feel I learned a lot from that video.

[darraghobrien]

My father for many years here (Ireland) always said hay in a shed is better than feeling then money in the bank

[alltheboost]

I've watched many farming videos and nobody has explained what they're doing quite like you have... thank you.

[dannycreech]

Brings back old memories from the 50's and 60's

[AN-jzpx]

Gosh I just love watching Happy Positive people do things.

[marinasconzert]

This is the calmest most informative lecture on cutting hay ive ever heard, thankyou!

[markseifried]

I think mowing any type of grass gives you immediate job satisfaction. It seems fast to me but I'm glad it works. Thx

[dsantik]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I have a small farm and have been wanting to cut my own hay for years now but I didn’t know hai and many videos I’ve watched haven’t been that informative. Thank you for taking the time to explain this process in detail! Very interesting and informative!

[ellisc.foleyjr]

I was a Hay dealer for many years, and had the opportunity to work fields on shares with a lot of farmers. they got the help they needed and I got my hay at a bargin and knew exactly what and how the hay was put up.win win. for both of us. in my late 70's now and even today when I drive by a fresh cut field my nose takes me on a trip down memory lane! thanks for nice video and trip down that lane.

[transam]

You are going to be a GREAT grandfather ! Your dialog is so patient and articulate, and yet, you don't talk down to your audience. I especially liked how you reminded us to listen to the machinery. I hope your farming continues to be a joy.

[richardanderson]

When I was growing up on a livestock farm, I loved mowing hay. This was in the early ‘60’s, so just a semi mounted sickle bar mower pulled by an M&M ZA. Was very maneuverable. The best was having the barn swallows circle around, swooping in to grab insects out of the air. Several neighbors later went together and bought a “hay conditioner” that I was volunteered to run, following behind each one whenever they mowed their hay. My uncle owned a hay baler, so when each hay field was ready we would all bring our hay racks and help bale, haul and put the bales up in the hay mow. A real community operation. Thanks, Pete for living and documenting this lifestyle. It truly was/is a Wonderful Life.

[tinkerinbruce]

A haybine sure plays havoc with a snake or turtle. You are right, your ears and the way the tractor is pulling can tell you a lot about how the haybine is running

[joeehenger]

Just found your videos, I’m 62 years old and this brings back great memories of my younger years growing up on my dad’s farm and working on the neighbors farms. Thank you, I look forward to the rest of this series

[kathrynhelm]

You are such a wonderful instructor Pete. If I were a farmer, instead of a couch sitting old grandma, I would become a better one just by watching your videos. I look forward to each episode. 👍🥰

[franksimpson]

I love how you explain how your equipment operates!!

[tsitom]

Thank you! I like that you give the cost and investment amounts.

[jacobconfer]

I use a 656 Diesel and a Farmall H to make hay. I run an old Heston haybine and new Holland Tedder a new Holland rollabar rake, and an old IH baler. It’s constant maintenance and repairs but I absolutely love doing it.