The agricultural industry is witnessing a significant shift towards more efficient and versatile farming practices. To cater to this demand, Kuhn Farm Machinery has introduced its latest innovation - the 7.4m wide mounted twin-rotor rake. This machine is specifically designed for small and medium-sized farms where traditional single-rotor rakes have reached their output limit or field access prohibits trailed machines.
The GA 7631 P features a standard hydraulic working width adjustment, allowing users to create central swaths from 1.3-2.2m in a wide range of forage types. This innovative design enables farmers to optimize crop collection and reduce waste, ultimately leading to increased yields and reduced costs.
One of the key benefits of this mounted twin-rotor rake is its manoeuvrability. With all tine arms remaining in place during transport, users can swiftly transition between field and road, making it an ideal solution for farmers with limited access to their fields.
According to Sam Alford, grassland product specialist at Kuhn Farm Machinery, mounted twin-rotor rakes offer a unique advantage in hard-to-reach fields. 'Mounted twin-rotor rakes might not be as popular as their trailed equivalents in the UK, but the manoeuvrability allows users to access hard-to-reach fields with a machine that offers output to match a trailed rake.'
The GA 7631 P joins an extensive range of twin-rotor rakes and features several well-established components, including the Masterdrive GII maintenance-free gearbox. This reduces regular maintenance requirements and ensures optimal performance over time.
To further enhance its versatility, the rake's rotors offer 3D articulation in all directions, allowing it to follow ground contours accurately and collect all cut crop. This results in reduced contamination and increased efficiency for farmers.
The mounted twin-rotor rake is designed to be compact and manoeuvrable, weighing just 1.5t and requiring a medium-sized tractor of only 140hp to operate. This makes it an ideal solution for small farms with limited resources.
In terms of its performance, the GA 7631 P provides output similar to trailed twin-rotor models, making it a reliable choice for farmers seeking a versatile and efficient rake solution.
The introduction of this new rake model highlights the need for more versatile farm equipment, especially in hard-to-reach fields. As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, it is essential that farming practices adapt to meet these changing demands.
The introduction of this new rake model highlights the need for more versatile farm equipment, especially in hard-to-reach fields.
