So...I am slowly collecting Vintage IH (International Harvester) Haying Equipment.
My good Friend Rick donated a busted old New Idea Sickle Mower, which I have repaired to the point of needing a pitman bearing and PTO shaft. Should be set by spring. Thanksgiving Weekend I bought a 1943 IH 4 Bar Side Delivery Hay Rake in excellent condition for $100. What a steal. Its all there and in mint condition. Im still researching it, but Have found a pic of a restored example. Untill we have a baler purchased, the Mower and rake will be used to cut and rake the weeds in the horse pasture.
Once we get the Hay operation built up and running smoothly, we will begin looking for beef cattle. Enought to provide ourselves, My Mom and Dad, and Colleens Mom and Dad with beef for the year. Hoping to be able to have enough surplus hay to sell to clear the cost of feeding and processing. Once we get the baler, im confident we willbe able to recoop the cost of the haying equipment by selling the surplus hay the first year. I should be able to get 150 bales on the first cutting. that will cover the horses for the winter. At $3.00 a bale, the next 2 cuttings should pay for the equipment. Thats the plan any how, Im sure Ill learn alot, but thats what life is about.
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