griffithsbros Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 and some more the chopper is a 870 then the metal detector went off > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 we load from the left side of the forager strange to someone getting loaded from the right side but every one is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbros Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 we load from the left side of the forager strange to someone getting loaded from the right side but every one is different all the controls are on the right ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 We always load from the drivers right. All the controls are there as said, saves neck ache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 We always load from the drivers right. All the controls are there as said, saves neck ache. sorry i am confused controls on the right what is it meant but that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 We always have the spout loading to the right of the machine, its easier for the driver to glance to the trailer with all the controls on that side so i'm told. All 3 of our forager drivers load right-handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabh7840 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 just found these pics of a jcb 434 buckraking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffithsbros Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 heres some i borrowed from farmphoto.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james f Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 We always have the spout loading to the right of the machine, its easier for the driver to glance to the trailer with all the controls on that side so i'm told. All 3 of our forager drivers load right-handed. I don't see why it should make a difference that the controls are on the left side, surely the driver doesn't have to look at them every time he makes an adjustment? A few hours in the seat and you should be able to make all the adjustments by touch. I'm sure manufacturers put a lot of effort into the ergonomics of the controls so that you can tell them by touch. I'd say its more of a personal preference thing and tradition or what way you see others doing it. The loading on the left may have come from the days when trailed foragers used to load to the left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I don't see why it should make a difference that the controls are on the left side, surely the driver doesn't have to look at them every time he makes an adjustment? A few hours in the seat and you should be able to make all the adjustments by touch. I'm sure manufacturers put a lot of effort into the ergonomics of the controls so that you can tell them by touch. I'd say its more of a personal preference thing and tradition or what way you see others doing it. The loading on the left may have come from the days when trailed foragers used to load to the left? I used to hate loading on the right of the chopper but the then driver said it was the only way to do it in his opinion.......arrogant little runt that he was and because it was his baby even when I drove it it HAD to be done HIS way as he was on the trailer. I'd much rather load from the left myself, as would the other trailer drivers in the team, my preference stems from combine driving...... after all which side is the unloading auger on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james f Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's a good point Gav, it's also definitely easier for the tractor driver loading on his right. Most places you wouldn't have a choice though because the trailers would be set up with one side higher than the other, as above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremner_metallica Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 nice pictures like the wee ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Morrison Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I was in porters yard on saturday, that place is impressive!!! tractors everywhere!!! See he's got another tm 190!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey man Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 over here everyone fills from the left of the harvester seems to b the same way in scotland judging by murrays pics,its easier on the harvester man fillin from the right but harder on the trailer man ,if hes fillin his own load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.new holland Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 right hand side of the forager with us \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 All our local contractors right hand loading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 now we are talking silage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 now we are talking silage I thought we always where, Isn't that what the topics about :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Really...I thought it was about Mollassed Sugabeet :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.new holland Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 i cant find the topic ,of silage at my farm :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Use the advanced search button, if not, try and remember words and phrases from it, it normally picks them out, what's the topic called i'll have a look for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Trailed machines are best blowing to the right as the spout is nearer the trailer and the forager driver has got to look that way anyway. The main problem is that the trailer often runs on rows before they're picked up especially opening up meandering headlands. The backing swath would have to be loaded the other way though as there wouldn't usually be enough room between the hedge/fence to pick that up clockwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 I thought we always where, Isn't that what the topics about :D :D you geek it was sarcasm meaning how cool the pics where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Trailed machines are best blowing to the right as the spout is nearer the trailer and the forager driver has got to look that way anyway. The main problem is that the trailer often runs on rows before they're picked up especially opening up meandering headlands. The backing swath would have to be loaded the other way though as there wouldn't usually be enough room between the hedge/fence to pick that up clockwise. Interesting, talking of trailed foraging, have you got any pictures Nigel of years past? Can't beat classic silage scnenes involving a trailed machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 i was working with a trailed machine one summer and it kept getting jamed was the worst silage ever sadly no pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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