Hay Rakes, Tedders, and Conditioners are three different agricultural machines used in haymaking. They each perform distinct functions crucial for producing quality hay. A hay rake is an agricultural implement used to gather cut hay or straw into rows (called windrows) for easier collection and baling. A tedder (also called a hay tedder) is a machine specifically designed to spread and turn cut forage, such as hay, to expedite the drying process. A conditioner (or hay conditioner) is a farm implement that crimps and crushes newly cut hay to promote faster and more even drying.