MF 1359, 1363 & 1366 Mower Conditioner Roller Questions

Looking at the MF mower conditioners, 1359, 1363 and 1366 - they have a rubber on rubber set of rollers as an option.  This rubber (I've seen this on a 1359) looks to be milled rubber.  It has shallow herringbone pattern - looks almost (if not) identical to the older ticor rollers - except milled rubber vs tire/belting laminate.

 

Here is a link to the brochure - look at page 10:

 

 http://ift.tt/1VEDZEe

 

The brochure text says, "Rubber-on-Rubber Rolls Featuring a herringbone tread pattern that helps improve windrow formation, our rubber-on-rubber rolls are designed for those who prefer more crushing-type conditioning action. The shallow lugs minimize leaf damage compared to deep-lug urethane rollers that tend to scuff the crop and damage the leaves."

 

Question is - anyone have any experience with this type roller on these machines?  How do they hold up.  I have concerns that they might be easily damaged (as they appear to be soft) vs the old ticor rollers and could potentially delaminate.

 

What kind of hay would you run through these rollers, grass, legumes?

 

Any experiences would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Bill

 

p.s

 

I like the 1359 and other than the rubber on rubber rollers, the only other option is steel on steel rollers.  Don't know if I want to go that route.  I wish the ticor was still available.

MF 1359, 1363 & 1366 Mower Conditioner Roller Questions