At all times, a rake was considered the main attribute of agricultural work. Now, at the time of automation, these devices have long been used for industrial purposes on walk-behind tractors and huge tractors. The performance of such a “tandem” is hundreds of times higher than the performance of a conventional rake with a wooden handle, which we are often used to recall. Moreover, now there is a wide variety of these tools. One of the varieties is the mounted tedder rake, which we will talk about today.
What are they?
Outwardly, they do not at all remind us of a classic rake. Rather, it is a whole agro-industrial complex capable of automatically collecting piles of hay and turning them into rolls convenient for transportation and storage. Working with them is very simple. Tedder rakes easily cling to the tractor. The latter, driving around the field, pulls a hitch, and attachments, in turn, automatically collect and pack hay. It is worth noting that some models of tedders can process and collect not only hay, but also piles of dried grass. After the tool has formed it into "cubes", the hay dries and further plunges onto the trailer. Yes, tedder rakes really make life easier for the farmer!
Application
Most often, mini-tractors of the class 0.6 - 1.4 t. Are aggregated with these attachments. In addition, tedder rakes can be paired with a walk-behind tractor. However, their productivity is much lower than that of the huge tedders used on tractors.
Benefits of using this attachment
The high strength of the parts and aggregates of the agitator allows it to be used on absolutely any soil. The teeth of the mentioned tool are so strong that they do not lose their properties even after stones hit them. Such reliability is caused by the use of high spring steel, from which part of this equipment is made. Also, the design of the rake-tedder rake gives a 100% guarantee of high-quality and gentle collection of hay and its formation in neat rolls.
Specifications
It is worth noting that these tools are very productive, because thanks to their working width (more than 6-8 meters), they can easily cope with 8 hectares of land in just one hour.
At the same time, tedder rakes are equipped with their own mini wheels. As a rule, from 4 to 8 tires fall on each tedder. The curb weight of such devices used on tractors is, of course, solid - about half a ton. For comparison: the usual rake that is used on walk-behind tractors weighs from 40 to 55 kilograms.
Device cost
Due to their high technological capabilities, the price of such devices is quite high - from 80 to 125 thousand rubles. If we talk about the tedders used on walk-behind tractors, they cost from 18 to 40 thousand rubles, depending on the manufacturer. For example, the Polish-made GVK series rake-tedders cost from 20 to 25 thousand rubles, based on a specific model.