Description
9FZ-2.0 Hydraulic Folding Finger Wheel Tedder (3-Wheel)
Precision Agronomic Forage Aeration: Accelerate Dry-Down Times and Preserve Nutritional Yield with High-Efficiency Ground-Driven Tedding Technology
⚙️ ≥ 25.73 kW (35 HP) Required
🔄 120 High-Memory Tines
🦿 Hydraulic Folding Mechanism
1. Comprehensive Product Overview: Mastering Forage Aeration
Le 9FZ-2.0 Finger Wheel Tedder is a highly specialized agronomic implement designed to solve one of the most critical challenges in forage preservation: moisture management. Following the initial mowing of hay, alfalfa, or native grasses, the crop must dry uniformly before it can be safely baled. If top-layer forage dries while the bottom layer remains wet, the resulting bales will ferment improperly, leading to dangerous mold, spontaneous combustion risks, and plummeting Relative Feed Value (RFV). This industrial-grade Hay Tedder meticulously lifts, turns, and aerates the mown swath, exposing the damp underlayers to solar radiation and prevailing winds. By utilizing three massive 1500 mm diameter finger wheels, it effectively fluffs a 2.0-meter wide swath in a single, high-speed pass.
Constructed for profound versatility and ease of use, the 9FZ-2.0 is a 3-point suspension-mounted Farm Tedder. Unlike cumbersome trailed models, this suspended configuration allows for unmatched agility in irregularly shaped fields, tight corners, and highly undulating terrains. Weighing a highly optimized 372 kg, it minimizes the rear axle load on smaller utility tractors while maintaining the structural rigidity necessary for high-speed ground engagement. What truly elevates this implement in the commercial market is its integrated hydraulic folding mechanism. By simply actuating a lever in the tractor cab, the operator can fold the outer wheels upward, instantly transitioning from a 2.0-meter working stance to a narrow, safe transport profile. This drastically reduces transit times and eliminates the dangerous manual labor traditionally required to prepare equipment for road travel. When properly utilized alongside a high-efficiency presse à balles rondes haute densité, this tedder ensures your crop enters the baling chamber at the optimal moisture content.
Drivetrain & Fleet Selection Summary
To maximize commercial harvest margins and ensure absolute mechanical synergy, farm managers must evaluate the specialized kinematic parameters of the 9FZ-2.0 prior to fleet deployment.
For operators looking to reduce maintenance, this Agricultural Tedder is a revelation. It is entirely ground-driven. The forward motion of the tractor creates friction against the soil and crop, causing the three massive wheels to spin. This completely eliminates the need for a complex, heavy, and failure-prone PTO Tedder gearbox.
Because the implement does not inflict parasitical drag on a PTO shaft, the host tractor only requires enough horsepower to overcome the rolling resistance of the 372 kg frame. A highly economical power rating of ≥ 25.73 kW (approx. 35 HP) is perfectly sufficient, allowing older or smaller utility tractors to perform crucial field work.
While the tedding action is purely mechanical, the 9FZ-2.0 features a premium hydraulic folding chassis. Your tractor must be equipped with a standard rear auxiliary hydraulic remote to actuate the folding cylinder, allowing you to seamlessly shrink the 3500 mm working width for safe road transport.
2. Rigorous Engineering Specifications & Technical Data
The following data matrix explicitly details the structural and operational parameters of the 9FZ-2.0 model, manufactured in strict accordance with the JB/T7766-2011 national agricultural machinery standards. All specifications are meticulously validated to guarantee B2B procurement integrity.
| Non. | Catégorie de paramètre / Description de l'article | Unité | Données de spécification standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Model Name | / | 9FZ-2.0 Finger Wheel Tedder |
| 2 | Tractor Hitch / Linkage Type | / | Suspended (Rear 3-Point Mounted) |
| 3 | Structural Folding Mechanism | / | Hydraulic Cylinders |
| 4 | Total Quantity of Spring Tines | pièces | 120 (40 teeth/wheel × 3 wheels) |
| 5 | Total Number of Finger Wheels | pièces | 3 |
| 6 | Finger Wheel Diameter | mm | 1500 |
| 7 | Effective Tedding Width | m | 2.0 |
| 8 | Required Matching Power | kW | ≥ 25.73 (Approx. 35 HP) |
| 9 | Vitesse de travail optimale en marche avant | km/h | 7 – 10 |
| 10 | Working State Dimensions (L x W x H) | mm | 3500 × 3500 × 1500 |
| 11 | Masse structurelle totale de l'équipement | kg | 372 |
| 12 | Manufacturing Certification Standard | / | JB/T7766-2011 |
🚜 Universal OEM Tractor Compatibility Blueprint
The 9FZ-2.0 is meticulously engineered with an internationally standardized Category I or Category II 3-point hitch. Weighing a highly optimized 372 kg, it is structurally designed to integrate flawlessly with compact and utility agricultural wheeled tractors delivering a minimum of 25.73 kW (approximately 35 HP). The tractor must possess a standard rear hydraulic remote to engage the implement’s hydraulic folding ram. Because it draws zero mechanical power, the tractor’s PTO shaft remains entirely free and unburdened.
Global OEM Compatibility & Trademark Disclaimer: This highly adaptable agricultural implement is universally adapted to integrate securely with all major global tractor platforms. This includes, but is strictly not limited to, utility machinery manufactured by John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Case IH, Massey Ferguson, Mahindra, Kioti, and LS Tractor. The explicit mention of these corporate brands serves strictly as an operational reference guide to assist farm operators and procurement managers in accurate fleet matching and does not establish, imply, or suggest any direct commercial affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or trademark infringement.
4. Distinctive Engineering Features & Agronomic Advantages
The 9FZ-2.0 transcends basic hay turning; it is a meticulously calibrated moisture-management system. Explore the engineering superiorities that protect your commercial harvest from spoilage.
Maximum Solar & Wind Aeration
Damp forage rots. The three 1500 mm finger wheels engage the mown swath aggressively but smoothly. As the wheels spin, the 120 tines lift the heavy, damp bottom layer of crop and pitch it outward and upward. This dramatically fluffs the material, exposing the maximum surface area to the sun and wind, slashing drying times by up to 40% and ensuring uniform moisture content before baling.
Hydraulic Folding Transformation
A 3500 mm wide implement is perilous on public roads and impossible to fit through standard pasture gates. The 9FZ-2.0 features a premium hydraulic folding cylinder. With a push of a lever in the cab, the outer wings fold steeply upward, pulling the machine into a rigid, narrow transport profile. This eliminates manual lifting, saving extreme physical strain and time.
Zero-Maintenance Drivetrain
Traditional rotary tedders rely on complex arrays of PTO shafts, universal joints, bevel gears, and sheer pins that constantly break under heavy crop loads. The Finger Wheel Tedder design operates purely on the physical friction of the ground against the angled wheels. This mechanical simplicity guarantees almost absolute field reliability with zero costly gearbox overhauls.
Suspended 3-Point Agility
Trailed (pull-type) tedders are notoriously difficult to reverse and maneuver in small or irregularly shaped paddocks. Because the 372 kg 9FZ-2.0 is fully suspended on the tractor’s 3-point hitch, it becomes an extension of the tractor. The operator can instantly lift the entire machine over irrigation ditches, back cleanly into tight corners, and turn sharply without dragging the wheels.
5. Deep Engineering Dive: Structural Mechanics & Concept
The architectural philosophy governing the 9FZ-2.0 Grass Tedder focuses on utilizing pure kinetic energy rather than parasitic engine power. The main structural beam is fabricated from heavy-gauge tubular carbon steel, specifically engineered to withstand the torsional twisting forces generated when driving 3500mm wide equipment across heavily rutted fields. The A-frame 3-point linkage is reinforced with high-yield gussets to ensure the 372 kg mass remains perfectly stable during high-speed road transport.
The functional heart of the machine lies in its three massive 1500 mm diameter finger wheels. Each wheel acts as a highly efficient mechanical lever. When the tractor pulls the implement forward at 7 to 10 km/h, the specific geometric attack angle of the wheels causes them to grip the earth and spin. The 40 heavy-duty spring-steel tines mounted on the perimeter of each wheel flex upon contact, snagging the heavy, wet crop, throwing it violently backward into the air, and allowing it to fall back to the ground in a loose, scattered, and highly aerated pattern.
Unlike rigidly mounted tines that snap on rocks, the 120 tines are forged with distinct metallurgical memory. They bend severely to absorb the shock of hidden boulders or earth mounds, then instantly snap back to their original curvature. This resilient metallurgy ensures that the tines aggressively flick the grass upward while safely skimming the soil line, preventing ash (dirt) contamination in the resulting feed.
6. Specialized Field Application Scenarios
Moisture management is highly geographically dependent. The 9FZ-2.0 proves its absolute agronomic dominance across a variety of demanding, high-value commercial environments globally.
🌦️ Coastal Pastures with High Dew Points
In coastal farming regions, morning dew can completely stall the hay drying process, threatening the narrow baling window. Running the 2.0-meter Farm Tedder through the field mid-morning violently shakes the dew from the grass stalks and exposes the wet bottom layer to the midday sun, salvaging the harvest schedule.
🚜 Small to Mid-Sized Dairy Operations
Not every farm requires a massive 12-meter trailed implement. For boutique or intensive dairy farms with smaller, fenced-in paddocks, the agility of this 3-point suspended tedder is unmatched. The operator can lift the unit over fences, reverse into tight corners, and turn the hay uniformly without leaving un-tedded patches.
🌧️ Post-Rain Harvest Salvage Operations
If a mown field is struck by unexpected rain, the crop will rot directly on the soil within days. The 3 wheels of the 9FZ-2.0 act as a rescue tool. By aggressively ripping the matted, wet crop off the mud and tossing it into the air, it breaks apart the wet clumps and allows the wind to penetrate, salvaging the crop value.
7. Competitive Advantage Matrix: Ground-Driven vs. PTO Rotary
| Indicateur de performance | Our 9FZ-2.0 Finger Wheel Tedder | Traditional PTO Rotary Tedder |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Reliability | Near Absolute. No gearboxes, no PTO shafts, no sheer pins. | Fragile. Highly reliant on complex gear arrays that shatter on rocks. |
| Tractor Power Demand | Ultra-Low. ≥ 35 HP handles the 372 kg load perfectly. | High. The tractor engine must fight heavy mechanical PTO drag continuously. |
| Operating Speed limits | High-Speed. Safely operates at 7-10 km/h, covering ground rapidly. | Slower. High ground speed causes the rotors to miss patches of grass. |
| Capital Investment | Highly Economical. Rapid ROI due to low upfront and zero maintenance cost. | Expensive. Complex European rotary designs carry massive price tags. |
8. Kinematic Working Principle & Field Operation Flow
Hydraulic Deployment in Field
Arriving at the field, the operator engages the tractor’s auxiliary hydraulic remote. The massive folding cylinders gently lower the two outer 1500 mm wheels down from their vertical transport position into the wide 2.0-meter horizontal working stance.
3-Point Hitch Ground Calibration
The operator lowers the main 3-point hitch linkage so the 120 spring tines just barely kiss the surface of the soil. Adjusting the top-link angle ensures the wheels grip the earth sufficiently to drive rotation without unnecessarily dragging dirt.
High-Speed Dynamic Aeration
As the tractor accelerates to 7-10 km/h, the three wheels spin rapidly. The tines violently snag the heavy, wet mat of cut grass, tearing it apart and throwing it skyward in a cascading wave behind the machine, shattering damp clumps.
Crop Settle & Rapid Dry-Down
The violently fluffed forage settles back onto the stubble in a highly porous, uneven layer. This massive increase in surface area allows solar heat and prevailing winds to instantly begin evaporating the trapped internal moisture.
Implement Selection Guide (快速选型指南)
Implementing a 3-point suspended Hay Tedder requires specific tractor matching. Verify these parameters to ensure safe transport and failure-free field deployment.
| Exigence opérationnelle | Spécifications minimales de la flotte | Agronomic / Engineering Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Engine Output | ≥ 25.73 kW (35 HP) | Power is only required to carry the 372 kg mass on the rear lift and pull it forward. Because there is no PTO load, highly economical utility tractors are perfectly suited for this implement. |
| 3-Point Lift Capacity | Category I or II | The implement weighs 372 kg static. The tractor’s rear hydraulic lift must comfortably handle this weight plus dynamic bouncing during field operations without lifting the tractor’s front wheels off the ground. |
| Capacité hydraulique | 1x Auxiliary Remote Valve | Mandatory to power the hydraulic cylinder that folds the two outer 1500mm wheels upright for safe gate passage and public road transport. |
10. Global Engineering Field Notes & Verified Case Studies
Moisture management is the single variable that separates premium forage from toxic mold. Review these verified field notes from global agronomists deploying the 9FZ-2.0 to rescue their harvests.
[Wales, UK] Extreme Working Condition Practical Research
Client Profile: Commercial Ryegrass Dairy Operation. Core Objective: Accelerating dry-down in perpetually damp, foggy coastal conditions to prevent catastrophic rot.
“In the UK, we don’t have weeks of sunshine. We have hours. If we mow the grass and leave it, the bottom turns to mush. The 9FZ-2.0 is our lifeline. We rip through the paddocks at 10 km/h with our small 40 HP Massey, flipping the wet underlayer to the top. The 120 tines violently aerate the swath. We can mow, ted, and bale within a 48-hour window before the next rain hits.”
[Hokkaido, Japan] Off-Road Terrain Adaptation Guide
Client Profile: Boutique Wagyu Beef Breeder. Core Objective: Managing hay tedding in highly terraced, small, and irregularly shaped mountain paddocks.
“A massive 8-meter trailed tedder is useless in our mountains; it cannot turn. Because the 9FZ-2.0 is suspended on the 3-point hitch, it acts like a part of the tractor. I can reverse into the absolute corner of a tiny terrace, drop the wheels, and spin the hay outward. The hydraulic folding lets me drive up narrow mountain paths between fields effortlessly.”
[Los Lagos, Chile] Local Industry Application Cases
Client Profile: Broadacre Alfalfa Producer. Core Objective: Tedding thick alfalfa swaths without causing massive mechanical leaf shatter.
“Alfalfa leaves hold all the protein, and they shatter easily if struck by a high-speed metal rotor. By tuning our tractor speed, the ground-driven finger wheels on this tedder engage the alfalfa gently. It lifts and rolls the swath rather than beating it. We’ve managed to dry our crop 30% faster while maintaining exceptional leaf retention and RFV scores.”
[KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa] Reliability & Maintenance Assessment
Client Profile: Remote Agricultural Co-op. Core Objective: Eliminating catastrophic gearbox failures hundreds of miles from the nearest equipment depot.
“In the past, hitting a hidden rock with a PTO tedder meant shattering a gearbox, ruining the entire harvest week. The 9FZ-2.0 has zero gears to break. It’s just heavy steel, robust bearings, and spring tines. If a tine snaps on a rock, we unbolt it and slap a new one on in 4 minutes. It is mechanically bulletproof in the bush.”
11. B2B Client Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How is the 9FZ-2.0 packaged and shipped for bulk B2B orders?
To completely optimize B2B ocean freight logistics and slash your landed costs, the 372 kg units are shipped in a Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) configuration. The main frame and the three massive 1500mm wheels are flat-packed securely into rigid steel crates. A standard 20ft container easily holds dozens of units.
Q2: What happens if a spring tine hits a massive rock in the field?
The 120 tines are forged from specialized high-memory spring steel. They are designed to flex severely backward to absorb the kinetic impact of solid obstacles and immediately snap back to their original curvature without permanent deformation. If an extreme impact snaps a tine, they are individually bolted for 3-minute field replacement.
Q3: Does the hydraulic folding mechanism require a dedicated PTO pump?
No. The hydraulic cylinder that folds the outer wheels upward is powered directly by plugging into the tractor’s standard rear auxiliary hydraulic remote valve. No external pumps or PTO connections are required to operate this machine.
Q4: Can this machine be used to rake hay into a windrow, or only ted?
The 9FZ-2.0 is specifically geometrically configured as a Grass Tedder to aggressively spread and fluff crop for drying. While it moves material, it is not designed to create the tight, consolidated windrows required by balers. For windrowing, we highly recommend purchasing one of our dedicated Finger Wheel Rakes.
Q5: Is a 35 HP tractor really heavy enough to lift this safely?
Yes. The entire implement weighs only 372 kg. Most standard 35 HP utility tractors have a rear 3-point lift capacity exceeding 800 kg. The machine is compact enough that it will not dangerously unbalance the tractor’s front axle when fully lifted during transport.
Q6: Do you supply spare OEM parts like spring tines and hub bearings globally?
Yes. As a premier primary agricultural manufacturer, we hold deep, year-round inventories of all OEM components. Whether you need replacement spring tines, hydraulic cylinder seals, wheel bearings, agricultural gearboxes, or PTO shafts (for your other machinery), we dispatch globally via express air freight to absolutely minimize your downtime.
12. Critical Operational Calibration & Engineering Precautions
To guarantee optimal aeration and protect your capital investment, operators must strictly adhere to these mechanical protocols:
- Top Link Aggression Calibration: The tractor’s 3-point top link completely controls the tedding action. Lengthen the top link to pitch the wheels backward for a gentler toss (ideal for dry alfalfa). Shorten the top link to pitch the wheels aggressively forward to violently rip matted, wet grass from the soil.
- Tine Height Avoidance: The spring tines must NEVER drag continuously in the heavy dirt. Calibrate the tractor’s 3-point lower arm stops so the lowest point of the tines hovers approximately 15-25mm above the soil line. Dragging tines destroys feed quality by introducing heavy ash and causes premature metal fatigue.
- Hydraulic Transport Lock: Before entering public roadways, the operator MUST actuate the hydraulic cylinder to fold the wheels up AND mechanically engage the safety lockout pin. Relying solely on hydraulic pressure during transport is dangerous, as a blown hose would drop the wheels onto the highway.
13. Macro-Economic Trends & Strategic ROI Analysis
The economics of forage production are increasingly dictated by the ability to manage erratic weather patterns. A heavy rainstorm on cut, drying hay can devastate the crop’s nutritional profile, turning high-value dairy feed into low-value cattle bedding. The 9FZ-2.0 Agricultural Tedder acts as a low-cost, high-impact insurance policy against weather volatility by mechanically forcing the crop to dry up to 40% faster than passive solar curing alone.
Économie du retour sur investissement (ROI) : The capital expenditure required for this ground-driven machine is a fraction of the cost of complex European PTO rotary tedders. Because it demands zero gearbox maintenance and operates behind an inexpensive 35 HP tractor, the operational overhead is almost negligible. By saving just one 10-hectare field of premium alfalfa from rain rot by accelerating the baling window by 24 hours, the financial value of the salvaged nutrients typically amortizes the entire purchase price of the 9FZ-2.0 instantly.
14. Complete Your Advanced Mechanized Fleet
As an elite global OEM manufacturer of agricultural machinery, we engineer holistic solutions. Once the 9FZ-2.0 has perfectly aerated and dried your forage, transition seamlessly to harvesting and processing with our heavy-duty downstream equipment:
🌾 Dedicated Finger Wheel Rakes
⚙️ Commercial Kidney Bean Pullers
🌽 Broyeurs d'aliments industriels
*We also supply premium OEM agricultural parts globally, including PTO shafts, agricultural gearboxes, forged gears, pulleys, sprockets, and high-tensile chains.
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