FS25 Tractor Swathing v1.1

Enjoy the benefits of crop swath harvesting without the need for expensive special machinery. Tractor Swathing allows you to swath using a basic tractor. All you need is a front 3 point attachment (or a tractor with reverse drive). Once cut, the swathed crop can be picked up using a forage wagon and brought to a swath separator production to separate the crop from the straw (a 30% yield bonus over conventional combine harvesting).

In addition to the native support for swathed crops in forage wagons, this mod also adds the ability to load swathed crops into standard bulk trailers and silos for easy transport and storage.

Lizard SwathDropper 760
– Category: Combine Harvesting – Windrower
– Price: $40,000
– Required power: 125 hp
– Working width: 7.6m
– Working speed: 14 mph

Lizard SwathDropper 1380
– Category: Combine Harvesting – Windrower
– Price: $141,000
– Required power: 225 hp
– Working width: 13.8m
– Working speed: 14 mph

Swath Separator/Swath Separator Compact
– Category: Factories
– Price: $125,000
– Monthly upkeep: $100
– Speed: 1440 cycles/month
– Productions:
Inputs: Wheat/Barley/Oat/Canola/Soybean Swath
Outputs: Wheat/Barley/Oat/Canola/Soybean + Straw

Swath Separator Complex
– Category: Factories
– Price: $200,000
– Monthly upkeep: $150
– Speed: 1440 cycles/month
– Productions:
Inputs: Wheat/Barley/Oat/Canola/Soybean Swath
Outputs: Wheat/Barley/Oat/Canola/Soybean + Straw

Changelog 1.1.0.0:
– Add SwathDropper 1380 header
– Add Swath Seperator Compact/Complex productions
– Add ability to sell and adjust price of swath (75% of processed value)
– Minor visual adjustments

 

[FarmerBoy]

The Tractor Swathing mod in FS25 offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional crop harvesting methods by allowing players to use a basic tractor with a front 3-point attachment or reverse drive for swathing. The Lizard SwathDropper 760 and 1380 windrowers further enhance the gameplay experience by providing different working widths and power requirements, catering to various farm setups. The ability to swath and then use a forage wagon to pick up the crop adds a new dimension to crop management, offering a 30% yield bonus over conventional combine harvesting.

The inclusion of Swath Separator/Swath Separator Compact and Swath Separator Complex factories introduces an element of processing and resource management, allowing players to separate the crop from the straw efficiently. This enhances the realism and depth of the gameplay, as it mimics real-world agricultural practices. The option to load swathed crops into standard bulk trailers and silos for transport and storage simplifies logistics and adds convenience for players managing their farm operations.

The changelog for version 1.1.0.0 brings exciting additions and improvements to the mod, such as the SwathDropper 1380 header, the Swath Separator Compact/Complex productions, and the ability to sell and adjust the price of swaths at 75% of the processed value. These enhancements not only expand gameplay options but also offer players more control and customization over their farming activities. Minor visual adjustments further polish the overall experience, ensuring a more immersive and enjoyable gameplay environment for players using the Tractor Swathing mod in FS25.