Description
Râteau faucheur traîné 9GL-5.0/5.6
The Ultimate 2-in-1 Forage Harvesting Solution: Combine Your Mowing and Windrowing Passes to Maximize Field Efficiency and Slash Fuel Costs
🌾 5.0m Cut / 5.6m Rake Width
⚙️ Single-Pass Operation
💧 Fully Hydraulic Lift Control
Core Technology Quick Read & Drivetrain Selection Summary
The 9GL-5.0/5.6 represents a paradigm shift in commercial forage harvesting. By integrating a heavy-duty reciprocating sickle bar mower with a high-capacity spring-tine Hay Rake on a single trailed chassis, this machine effectively cuts your field time in half.
- Power Requirements: Highly economical. Requires only a 30 to 60 kW (40 to 80 HP) wheeled tractor equipped with a standard 540 r/min rear PTO.
- Hydraulic Integration: Both the cutting bar and the raking mechanism are lifted and lowered via the tractor’s auxiliary hydraulic system, operated entirely by a single driver from the cabin.
- Terrain Adaptation: Supported by dedicated heavy-duty rubber pneumatic tires, preventing excessive tongue weight on the tractor and allowing the implement to float over flat or gently sloping pastures.
Product Overview: Revolutionizing Pasture Management
Le Râteau faucheur traîné 9GL-5.0/5.6 is a highly engineered, multi-functional agricultural implement designed for the simultaneous cutting and windrowing of natural and planted forage crops. In traditional farming models, harvesting requires two distinct passes: one to cut the crop, and a secondary pass hours or days later to rake it into windrows for baling. Our integrated system executes both operations simultaneously. As the reciprocating blades shear the crop, the rear-mounted raking tines immediately gather the freshly cut forage into uniform, aerated windrows, perfectly prepped for a presse à balles rondes haute densité.
Operating as a high-capacity Trailed Mower Conditioner with Raking Function, this machine is ideal for large, flat operations or gently sloping hillsides. It is specifically calibrated for crops such as alfalfa, clover, timothy grass, and native prairie grasses. The structural design is brilliantly logical: it minimizes moving parts to ensure easy maintenance while maximizing daily productivity. By reducing field traffic by 50%, you significantly decrease soil compaction, preserve delicate crop leaves that might otherwise shatter during secondary raking passes, and dramatically lower your diesel fuel consumption.
Rigorous Technical Specifications
| Item No. | Parameter Description | Unité | Specification Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model Designation | / | Râteau faucheur traîné 9GL-5.0/5.6 |
| 2 | Hitching Method | / | Trailed (Traction) |
| 3 | Cutter Structure Type | / | Reciprocating Sickle Bar |
| 4 | Cutting Width | m | 5.0 |
| 5 | Raking Working Width | m | 5.6 |
| 6 | Operational Speed Range | km/h | 6 – 7 |
| 7 | Productivity (Area per Hour) | hm²/h | Mowing: 2.4-2.8 | Raking: 3.0-3.6 |
| 8 | Average Stubble Height | mm | 60 – 70 |
| 9 | Required Tractor Power | kW (HP) | 30 – 60 (Approx. 40 – 80 HP) |
| 10 | PTO Input Speed | r/min | 540 |
| 11 | Total Structural Weight | kg | 1100 |
| 12 | Number of Rake Teeth | pièces | 78 |
| 13 | Rake Tooth Spacing | mm | 71 |
| 14 | Dimensions de transport (L x l x H) | mm | 3860 x 5600 x 3000 |
| 15 | Dimensions utiles (L x l x H) | mm | 3860 x 7600 x 850 |
| 16 | Number of Moving Blades | pièces | 68 |
🚜 Tractor Compatibility & Sizing Advisory
The 9GL-5.0/5.6 utilizes standard agricultural PTO splines and hydraulic quick-connects, making it universally compatible with global tractor brands. It seamlessly pairs with mid-range utility tractors from manufacturers such as John Deere, New Holland, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, Case IH, Mahindra, and Claas. Disclaimer: The mention of these commercial brands is strictly for the purpose of guiding agricultural managers in power sizing and hitch compatibility. It does not imply any trademark infringement, direct corporate affiliation, or official endorsement by these entities.
Key Features & Engineering Advantages
Simultaneous 2-in-1 Processing
By marrying a 5.0m reciprocating cutter with a 5.6m spring-tine rake, you perform two essential tasks in one pass. This guarantees the crop is windrowed immediately upon cutting, securing the highest nutritional value before prolonged sun exposure causes leaf shatter and bleaching.
Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Shear
Equipped with 68 high-carbon forged moving blades sliding over stationary guards. This creates thousands of precise scissor-like actions per minute. It slices cleanly through fibrous stalks without the violent, destructive tearing associated with high-speed rotary mowers.
Independent Hydraulic Articulation
Twin hydraulic cylinders—one for the cutter bar, one for the rake—are plumbed directly to the tractor’s rear remotes. The operator can independently raise the mower over stumps or lift the rake during tight headland turns without ever leaving the tractor seat.
Trailed Chassis Flotation
At 1100 kg, supporting this weight on a 3-point hitch would destabilize a 40 HP tractor. Our independent rubber tire axle bears 100% of the structural mass, allowing the machine to float seamlessly over undulations and maintaining a strict 60-70mm stubble height.
Structural Anatomy & Engineering Philosophy
The engineering ethos driving the 9GL-5.0/5.6 is uncompromising efficiency. The machine is built upon a rigid, thick-walled carbon steel tubular frame, designed to withstand the immense torsional stresses of pulling a 5.6-meter rake through dense, wet crop material.
Le Râteau à foin section features 78 highly resilient spring steel tines spaced precisely at 71mm intervals. This calculated spacing is wide enough to let dirt and small rocks filter through, yet tight enough to catch every blade of valuable forage. The raking mechanism is driven ground-speed proportionally, meaning it gently sweeps the cut crop into a centralized, fluffy windrow rather than aggressively throwing it, which prevents valuable leaf loss. The power transmission for the cutter utilizes a heavy-duty eccentric pitman drive, translating the 540 rpm PTO input into relentless, vibration-dampened lateral shearing force.
Target Application Scenarios
*** Mower Rake for Flat Natural Pastures
Perfect for vast, level expanses of native prairie grasses. The wide 5-meter cut allows operators to cover massive acreage quickly, while the immediate windrowing prepares the field for baling teams following directly behind.
*** Trailed Mower Conditioner with Raking Function for Large Scale Alfalfa Farms
Alfalfa demands delicate handling. The reciprocating cutter prevents stem shattering, and the gentle spring-tine rake gathers the protein-rich leaves carefully, maximizing the commercial feed value of the crop.
*** Integrated Hay Rake combination for Gentle Slopes
Because the 1100 kg weight is supported by the implement’s own trailed wheels, it maintains excellent lateral stability on mild inclines, preventing tractor tip-overs often associated with heavy 3-point mounted equipment.
Competitive Advantage Breakdown
| Indicateur de performance | Our 9GL-5.0/5.6 Mower Rake | Traditional Separated Equipment (Mower + Rake) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Passes Required | One (1). Simultaneous cut and rake. | Two (2) or more. Doubles labor time. |
| Fuel Consumption | Reduced by up to 45% due to single-pass efficiency. | High. Driving the same field twice burns massive diesel. |
| Soil Compaction | Minimal. Halves heavy tractor traffic over the soil. | Severe. Multiple tractor passes crush soil capillaries. |
| Crop Quality | Immediate windrowing preserves moisture and leaf retention. | Delayed raking leads to sun-bleaching and leaf shatter. |
Kinematic Operation Flow
Step 1: Power Engagement
The tractor engages the 540 r/min PTO, transferring rotational torque through the shielded driveline to the implement’s heavy-duty primary gearbox.
Step 2: Hydraulic Deployment
The operator activates the rear remotes, lowering the 5.0m reciprocating cutter bar to the preset 60-70mm skid height and dropping the 5.6m rake assembly.
Step 3: Precision Shearing
Advancing at 6-7 km/h, the pitman arm drives 68 high-carbon moving blades back and forth, slicing the standing forage cleanly at the base.
Step 4: Continuous Windrowing
Immediately behind the cutter, the 78 spring tines engage the fallen crop, sweeping it inward to form a continuous, aerated swath ready for the baler.
Quick Tractor Sizing & Terrain Selection Guide
| Farm Topography / Crop Type | Recommended Tractor HP | Hydraulic Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Terrain, Thin/Medium Natural Grass | 40 – 55 HP (30-40 kW) | Dual Rear Remotes |
| Mild Slopes, Dense Alfalfa / Planted Pasture | 60 – 80 HP (45-60 kW) | Dual Rear Remotes + Front Weights |
| Deep Wetlands, Heavy Forests, Extreme Rocks | Not Recommended. Use specialized forestry mulchers. | |
Global Engineering Field Notes: Proven Results
[Texas, États-Unis] Recherche pratique sur les conditions de travail extrêmes
Client: Commercial Dryland Hay Exporter
Objectif: Mitigate severe drought conditions causing rapid leaf shatter when using separate raking passes.
“The heat bakes the moisture out of the alfalfa in hours. By using the 9GL-5.0/5.6 Mower Rake, we put the crop into a tight windrow immediately as it’s cut. The outer layers protect the inner leaves from sun-bleaching. We’ve seen a 12% increase in our bale protein tests.”
[Queensland, Australie] Guide d'adaptation au terrain hors route
Client: Outback Cattle Station
Objectif: Harvesting massive, flat expanses of Rhodes grass with minimal labor.
“Labor is our biggest bottleneck. Putting two machines on the back of one tractor cut our man-hours in half. The heavy 1100kg chassis doesn’t bounce around on the rough red dirt, and the 78 rake teeth gather everything cleanly.”
[Pampas, Argentina] Local Industry Application Cases
Client: Dairy Cooperative Forage Supplier
Objectif: Lowering exorbitant diesel fuel expenditures during harvest season.
“We used to run a 60HP tractor with a disc mower, followed by another 40HP tractor pulling a wheel rake. The 9GL combined them. We completely eliminated one tractor from the field. The diesel savings literally paid for the new machine in the first harvest season.”
[Bavaria, Germany] Precision Farming Forage Quality Review
Client: Intensive Rotational Grazing Farm
Objectif: Preventing soil ash contamination in delicate silage crops.
“Separate rakes often dig into the dirt if the tractor hits a dip. The trailed setup of this Mower Rake keeps the spring tines suspended at a precise height relative to the cutter. Our silage has never been cleaner, testing with virtually zero soil ash.”
[Alberta, Canada] Short-Window Harvesting Yield Optimization
Client: Mixed Grain and Livestock Farm
Objectif: Beating sudden autumn rains and early frosts.
“When the weather turns, we have to move fast. Doing 2.8 hectares an hour and having it immediately windrowed means our round balers can follow 30 seconds behind the mower. It’s the ultimate disaster-prevention tool for short harvest windows.”
Foire aux questions (FAQ) pour les clients B2B
1. Can the raking function be detached or lifted if I only want to mow?
2. What happens if the 5-meter cutter bar strikes a hidden rock?
3. How difficult is it to change the 68 moving blades in the field?
4. How is the machine transported on public roads given its 7.6m working length?
5. Does this machine require a dual-stage (live) PTO?
6. Is the 71mm spacing on the rake teeth adjustable?
7. What is the container loading strategy for international B2B orders?
8. Do you supply OEM replacement parts directly?
Engineering Protocols: Adjustments & Safety Precautions
To ensure the mechanical longevity of your Trailed Mower Conditioner with Raking Function, strictly observe the following operational protocols:
- Knife Register Alignment: Before the harvest season, ensure the moving blades center perfectly over the stationary guards at the extreme left and right strokes of the pitman arm. Misalignment causes stem tearing instead of shearing, which vastly increases the strain on the PTO and gearbox.
- Rake Height Calibration: The spring tines must be adjusted via the hydraulic stop to skim just above the soil level. Allowing the steel tines to dig into the ground will bend them, destroy grass roots, and contaminate the windrow with soil.
- Strict Lubrication Regimen: The eccentric pitman drive, all PTO universal joints, and the mechanical linkages for the rake must be purged and greased with high-temperature lithium grease every 8-10 working hours.
- Operational Speed Limits: Do not exceed the engineered 7 km/h working speed. Excessive speed causes the tractor to push the crop over before the reciprocating blades can cut it, leaving an uneven field and a messy windrow.
Economic Trend Analysis & Farm ROI
The global agricultural trend is moving aggressively toward “low-input, high-yield” mechanization to combat rising diesel costs and skilled labor shortages. Traditional commercial hay operations require a mower tractor and a separate rake tractor. The 9GL-5.0/5.6 Mower Rake disrupts this model by requiring only a single 40-80 HP tractor to execute both functions flawlessly at up to 2.8 hectares per hour.
The ROI Calculation is definitive: By halving your field passes, you immediately reduce diesel consumption by approximately 40-45%. Furthermore, eliminating the second tractor reduces capital depreciation, maintenance costs, and labor overhead by 50%. Agronomically, laying the crop into an aerated windrow immediately upon cutting prevents the catastrophic leaf shatter that occurs when dry hay is aggressively raked days later. This retains the crop’s Crude Protein (CP) levels, commanding premium prices in the commercial dairy and equine feed markets. For an average 200-hectare operation, this machine frequently pays for its entire capital cost within the first 1.5 harvesting seasons.
Build Your Complete Professional Harvesting Ecosystem
As a premier agricultural machinery manufacturer, we supply integrated solutions to optimize your entire farm-to-feed workflow. Once the 9GL-5.0/5.6 has created the perfect windrow, secure your yield with our heavy-duty processing equipment:
🚜 Commercial Bale Wrapping Machines
⚙️ Dedicated Rotary Rakes & Tedders
🌱 Extracteurs de haricots rouges
🌽 Heavy-Duty Feed Crushers
OEM Components: We are also a primary supplier of high-grade PTO shafts, agricultural gearboxes, hardened gears, pulleys, sprockets, and chains for global agricultural distributors.
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