Description
Système de râteau à foin à doigts traîné 9LZD-9.0 à 17 roues
Industrial-Grade Agronomic Solutions for High-Volume Forage Gathering, Tedding, and Precision Windrow Consolidation
⚙️ 55-75 kW (75-102 HP) Efficiency
⏱️ Up to 9.0 Hectares/Hour
🦿 Fully Hydraulic Lift Control
1. Comprehensive Product Overview: Defining Heavy-Duty Forage Management
Le 9LZD-9.0 Trailed Finger Wheel Hay Rake (17-Wheel Configuration) is an unparalleled engineering achievement in commercial crop aggregation technology. Purpose-built as a high-capacity trailing implement, this industrial-grade Râteau agricole is meticulously calibrated to manage immense volumes of post-harvest forage, delicate legumes, and dense crop residues. Diverging from high-friction, maintenance-heavy rotary architectures, this intelligent finger wheel system harnesses the forward kinetic energy of the towing tractor to initiate its rotational gathering mechanics. It excels at consolidating cut, sun-cured forage or rigid agricultural straw into continuous, aerated windrows. Furthermore, its geometrical flexibility allows it to perform essential tedding operations—turning the crop to drastically accelerate the solar curing process.
This formidable Râteau agricole is the definitive implement for mega-scale operations traversing expansive pastoral steppes and intensive agricultural hubs. It effortlessly processes diverse biomass profiles, from thick native prairie grasses to damp, heavy crop stalks. The 9LZD-9.0 model is distinguished globally by its extraordinary 17-wheel matrix, featuring an unparalleled 1020 spring teeth. This configuration covers a 9.0-meter working span, delivering profound production efficiencies while upholding structural simplicity and unmatched operational reliability. The resulting windrows are characterized by exceptional uniformity and air permeability, ensuring optimal moisture evaporation prior to collection by a heavy-duty round baler. All articulation—lifting, lowering, and folding—is strictly governed by a sophisticated, dual-action hydraulic control system, allowing a single operator to command the entire implement from the tractor cab.
To fully comprehend the operational supremacy of the 9LZD-9.0, agronomists and procurement directors must evaluate its foundational kinematic engineering principles and fleet compatibility requirements.
This Râteau à gazon operates entirely independently of a mechanical power take-off. The 17 free-floating finger wheels are powered directly by ground contact, translating the tractor’s forward momentum into a continuous, gentle sweeping action that shields fragile legume leaves from aggressive mechanical shattering.
The 9LZD-9.0 is equipped with an astonishing 1020 individual spring teeth (60 teeth per wheel across 17 wheels). This ultra-high-density contact matrix ensures absolute field recovery, driving the forage leakage rate down to an industry-leading ≤ 2%.
All structural articulation is managed seamlessly via the tractor’s auxiliary hydraulic remotes. The extended V-frame can be instantaneously hoisted to clear field debris or folded into a rigid transport configuration, rendering field-to-field transit highly efficient.
2. Rigorous Engineering Specifications & Technical Data
The following data matrix explicitly details the dimensional, structural, and kinetic parameters of the 9LZD-9.0 (17-Wheel) model. All specifications are validated through intensive international agricultural testing to guarantee B2B procurement integrity.
| Non. | Catégorie de paramètre / Description de l'article | Unité | Données de spécification standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Désignation officielle du modèle | / | 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Hay Rake |
| 2 | Configuration structurelle | / | Finger Wheel (V-Rake Geometry) |
| 3 | Tractor Hitch Type | / | Trailed (Heavy-Duty Drawbar Pin) |
| 4 | Specification Type | / | 9LZD-9.0 |
| 5 | Puissance requise du moteur du tracteur | kW | 55 – 75 (Approx. 75 – 102 HP) |
| 6 | Working State Dimensions (L x W x H) | m | 16.8 x 9.0 x 1.6 |
| 7 | Masse structurelle totale de l'équipement | kg | 1240 |
| 8 | Largeur de travail de ratissage efficace | m | 9.0 |
| 9 | Vitesse de travail optimale en marche avant | km/h | 8 – 10 |
| 10 | Maximum Safe Transport Speed | km/h | 12 |
| 11 | Total Quantity of Finger Wheels | pièces | 17 |
| 12 | Total Number of Spring Teeth | pièces | 1020 (17 wheels × 60 teeth/wheel) |
| 13 | Opérateurs requis | Personne | 1 (Conducteur de tracteur uniquement) |
| 14 | Formed Windrow Width Range | m | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| 15 | Maximum Crop Leakage Rate | % | ≤ 2 |
| 16 | Taux de productivité horaire (zone) | hm²/h | 7.2 – 9.0 |
🚜 Universal OEM Tractor Compatibility Blueprint
The 9LZD-9.0 is engineered with an internationally standardized, heavy-duty drawbar linkage and ISO-compliant hydraulic quick-disconnects. It is purposefully optimized to synchronize flawlessly with agricultural wheeled tractors delivering between 55 and 75 kW of engine power (approximately 75 to 102 HP). Operating strictly as a ground-driven implement, it applies absolute zero parasitical drag on the tractor’s PTO shaft, reserving 100% of engine power for forward traction and hydraulic manipulation, which critically maximizes fuel economy during long shifts.
Global OEM Compatibility & Legal Trademark Disclaimer: This heavy-duty machinery is universally adapted to integrate with all major global tractor platforms. This includes, but is strictly not limited to, equipment manufactured by John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Massey Ferguson, Mahindra, Fendt, Valtra, and Claas. 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. It does not establish, imply, or suggest any direct commercial affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or trademark infringement.
4. Distinctive Engineering Features & Field Advantages
The 9LZD-9.0 transcends standard raking equipment; it is a meticulously designed yield-optimization system. Explore the engineering superiorities that define its class.
9.0m Ultra-Wide Sweeping Profile
Encompassing a massive 9.0-meter span, the prolonged V-arms drastically diminish the absolute number of required field passes. By sweeping vast areas at sustained speeds up to 10 km/h, the 9LZD-9.0 heavily reduces detrimental soil compaction from tractor tires and slices diesel consumption per hectare, consistently hitting production benchmarks of up to 9.0 hectares per hour.
17 Independent Floating Wheels
The architecture features 17 distinct finger wheels, each mounted on highly responsive, independent spring-tensioned suspension brackets. This mechanical decoupling permits each wheel to flawlessly trace the micro-topography of irregular pastures. Traversing deep ruts or rolling hills, the wheels maintain unwavering ground contact for absolute crop recovery without scalping the earth.
Superior Windrow Aeration Dynamics
Contrary to heavy PTO rotary rakes that aggressively twist forage into dense, moisture-retaining ropes, the lateral rolling action of the 9LZD-9.0 generates a loose, highly fluffy windrow. Perfectly sized between 0.8 and 1.2 meters, this structure provides excellent volumetric air permeability, allowing winds and solar heat to dry the core rapidly, effectively preventing toxic mold.
Maximum Tonnage Recovery (≤ 2% Leakage)
Utilizing an incredible density of 1020 high-memory spring teeth, this Râteau à foin ensures practically zero viable biomass is abandoned in the field. Stringent agricultural testing validates a maximum forage leakage rate of ≤ 2%. This meticulous gathering process guarantees maximum tonnage capture, directly escalating the gross profitability per hectare.
5. Deep Engineering Dive: Structural Mechanics & Concept
The mechanical ethos driving the 9LZD-9.0 purposefully discards fragile, high-friction drivelines in favor of brutal, durable kinetic simplicity. By operating strictly as a ground-driven entity, it bypasses the inherent vulnerabilities of gearboxes, PTO shafts, and shear pins—components that trigger catastrophic downtime in traditional equipment. As the tractor advances the massive, thick-walled tubular carbon-steel V-frame, the highly specific geometric angle of the 17 raking wheels against the earth forces them to rotate with relentless consistency.
Each of the 17 wheels houses 60 high-carbon, heat-treated spring steel teeth. Engineered with distinct metallurgical memory, these tines aggressively lift the crop and pitch it laterally toward the apex of the V-frame, snapping back to perfect curvature even after striking solid obstacles. Mounted on pivoting, tension-adjustable brackets, the wheels float autonomously, absorbing violent kinetic shocks from rocks and ditches while applying uniform sweeping pressure across the 9.0m width.
For expedited and safe logistics, the implement is governed by a heavy-duty, dual-action hydraulic cylinder network. With a simple lever pull in the cab, the operator seamlessly hoists the 1240 kg structure and folds the immense 16.8m long wings inward into a rigid, compact transport geometry, allowing for rapid field-to-field transit on public roadways.
6. Specialized Field Application Scenarios
Deploying the correct tool for the specific crop profile is essential. The 9LZD-9.0 demonstrates total dominance across a variety of demanding agronomic environments globally.
🌾 Hay Rake for High-Value Alfalfa Cultivation
Alfalfa is cultivated specifically for its protein-rich leaves, which turn highly brittle upon curing. The ground-driven rotation of this 17-wheel rake handles the crop with utmost care, rolling the rigid stems around the fragile leaves. This enveloping action shields the foliage from the aggressive shattering induced by rotary PTO Rakes, guaranteeing premium feed quality.
🏞️ Farm Rake for Expansive Broadacre Prairies
When managing tens of thousands of hectares of native grasses, raw speed dictates profitability. Boasting a 9.0m working width and sustaining operational speeds up to 10 km/h, the 9LZD-9.0 clears massive tracts of land at an astonishing pace, keeping diesel overheads and hourly labor costs to an absolute minimum.
🚜 Grass Rake for Heavy Biomass & Straw Recovery
Beyond standard haying, this highly resilient machine excels at processing thick crop residues and heavy agricultural straw post-harvest. The 1020 heavy-duty spring teeth easily comb through anchored stubble, ruthlessly pulling thick wheat, corn, or soy stalks into tight, uniform windrows primed for commercial biomass baling.
7. Competitive Advantage Matrix: V-Rake vs. Traditional PTO Models
| Indicateur de performance | Our 9LZD-9.0 (17-Wheel) System | Traditional PTO Rotary Rake |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain Reliability | Zero PTO Required. Ground-driven kinematics result in an extremely low mechanical failure rate. | High failure risk. Heavily reliant on vulnerable gearboxes, PTO shafts, and shear pins. |
| Capital Cost vs Width | Exceptional. Massive 9.0m width achieved at a fraction of the initial capital investment. | Poor. Procuring a 9m rotary rake requires massive capital and a high-HP tractor to run. |
| Terrain Adaptation & Flotation | Superior. 17 entirely independent wheels flex to trace extreme ground contours perfectly. | Rigid, heavy rotors frequently scalp the soil on hillsides, spiking ash content in feed. |
| Safe Operating Velocity | High-Speed. Efficiently operates at 8-10 km/h while maintaining a strict ≤ 2% leakage rate. | Slower. Pushing speeds causes violent crop throwing and risks overheating gearboxes. |
8. Kinematic Working Principle & Field Operation Flow
Hydraulic Frame Deployment
Arriving at the paddock, the operator engages the tractor’s hydraulic remote to release the heavy locking latches, smoothly lowering the extended V-frame arms from the rigid 12 km/h transport mode into the full 9.0m sweeping configuration.
Ground-Driven Auto-Actuation
As the tractor accelerates to the target 8-10 km/h, the 1020 spring teeth establish firm contact with the soil and biomass. The inherent geometry of the V-frame forces the 17 wheels to spin synchronously utilizing only forward friction.
Cascading Crop Sweeping
The outermost finger wheels capture the crop first, flicking it inward to the subsequent wheel. This continuous, cascading hand-off gently rolls the crop toward the central apex of the frame, actively shielding delicate leaves from shattering.
Precision Windrow Extrusion
At the rear apex, the aggregated volume of biomass is cleanly extruded into a perfectly uniform, continuous windrow measuring between 0.8 and 1.2 meters wide. It is aerated and perfectly dimensioned for seamless intake by baling equipment.
10. Global Engineering Field Notes & Verified Case Studies
Our agricultural hardware proves its mettle in the harshest global environments. Review these verified field notes from agronomists deploying the 9LZD-9.0 globally.
[Texas, États-Unis] Recherche pratique sur les conditions de travail extrêmes
Client Profile: Mega-Scale Commercial Dryland Alfalfa Exporter. Core Objective: Halting severe leaf shatter during aggressive, ultra-dry mid-summer harvests.
“In the unrelenting 40°C heat of Texas, alfalfa literally turns to dust if struck by violent machinery. Retiring our rotary PTO Rakes for the 9LZD-9.0 was a survival mandate. The ground-driven wheels gently fold the crop, preserving the precious leaves deep inside the windrow. We are consistently logging an average 1.5% increase in crude protein test scores on our export bales.”
[Queensland, Australie] Guide d'adaptation au terrain hors route
Client Profile: Immense Outback Cattle Station. Core Objective: High-speed clearing of low-yield, vast, and heavily rutted native grass paddocks.
“When your paddocks stretch for tens of thousands of hectares, a small 3-meter rake is economically crippling. With the 9.0m span, we push our tractors at 10 km/h relentlessly. The 17 independent wheels bounce over hard dirt ruts and termite mounds effortlessly, enabling us to reliably clear 9 hectares an hour before the seasonal rains hit.”
[Bavaria, Germany] Local Industry Application Cases
Client Profile: Intensive Dairy Silage Cooperative. Core Objective: Drastically reducing ash (soil) content in heavy, wet ryegrass swaths to prevent mold.
“Silage fermentation quality craters if you sweep dirt into the windrow. Because the suspension on the 9LZD-9.0 is infinitely adjustable, we calibrate the 1020 spring teeth to hover just through the stubble canopy without ever scratching the topsoil. It produces a remarkably clean, 1.2m wide windrow that results in pure, high-grade silage.”
[Pampas, Argentina] Extreme Biomass Processing Research
Client Profile: Large-Scale Export Grain Farm. Core Objective: Rapidly clearing exceptionally thick wheat and soy straw residues for secondary seasonal planting.
“Wheat straw is completely brutal on standard equipment. We employ the 17-wheel 9LZD-9.0 specifically for clearing agricultural crop residues. The heavy-duty teeth easily rip the thick, anchored straw into massive piles. Without a fragile PTO gearbox to shatter under the extreme load, our maintenance downtime during the critical 2-week turnover window is absolute zero.”
[Free State, South Africa] Reliability & Longevity Assessment
Client Profile: Remote Mixed-Agri Contractor. Core Objective: Eliminating mechanical parts failures when operating hundreds of kilometers from the nearest equipment depot.
“We simply cannot afford mechanical breakdowns in the bush. The structural simplicity of this V-Rake is its highest value proposition. The hydraulic lines are massively overbuilt, the tubular frame welds are flawless, and replacing a broken spring tine takes five minutes with a basic spanner. It is unequivocally the most reliable Farm Rake in our entire fleet.”
11. B2B Client Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: How is a massive 16.8-meter long machine shipped internationally?
To guarantee maximum B2B freight efficiency and significantly lower your landed costs, the 9LZD-9.0 is shipped in a Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) format. The main V-frame sections, the 17 wheels, and the drawbar are efficiently flat-packed into steel crates. We provide highly detailed, step-by-step engineering schematics and digital video support to ensure your technicians can assemble the 1240 kg implement rapidly upon arrival.
Q2: Will this machine operate properly without a PTO connection?
Yes, absolutely. The defining, cost-saving feature of this Finger Wheel Hay Rake is its brilliant ground-driven kinematics. The 17 wheels are turned purely by physical contact with the soil and crop as the tractor moves forward. You only require a standard drawbar hitch for towing and auxiliary hydraulic hoses to articulate the frame.
Q3: What specific maintenance is required for the 17 independent wheels?
Maintenance demands are extraordinarily minimal, saving your operation countless labor hours. Each wheel hub houses industrial-grade, sealed, self-lubricating bearings. Routine maintenance simply involves periodically greasing the primary pivot points on the V-frame cylinders and visually verifying that all 1020 spring teeth are tightened securely and undamaged.
Q4: How do I change the implement from transport mode to working mode?
Transitioning the machine is entirely automated via hydraulics. The tractor operator safely activates the remote valve from the cab, which powers the heavy-duty cylinders to slowly lower the massive 16.8 x 9.0m frame from its folded, upright transport position down into the wide V-shape working configuration. No manual heavy lifting is ever required.
Q5: Can the width of the final windrow be adjusted for different balers?
Yes. By manually adjusting the trailing angle of the rear frame sections via heavy-duty mechanical turnbuckles, the operator can widen or narrow the rear discharge opening. This allows you to consistently achieve a precise windrow width between 0.8 and 1.2 meters, perfectly matching the specific pickup width of your round or square baler.
Q6: How does the rake perform in exceptionally wet, heavy crop conditions?
Finger wheel rakes inherently excel at handling heavy, damp crops because their rotation speed is naturally matched exactly to the ground speed, preventing clogging. Additionally, by altering your driving pattern, the 9LZD-9.0 can be effectively used to ted (turn) wet swaths, flipping them completely over to expose the damp undersides to solar radiation for much faster drying.
Q7: Is a 75 HP tractor truly sufficient for a machine this extraordinarily large?
Yes, 55-75 kW (approx 75-102 HP) is the highly optimized engineering range. Because there is no power-hungry PTO gearbox churning internal metal components, the tractor’s horsepower is solely dedicated to pulling the 1240 kg rolling chassis and overcoming mild ground resistance. A 75 HP tractor provides more than ample torque for flat and rolling pastures.
Q8: Do you provide spare parts 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 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 the ≤ 2% leakage rate and protect your significant capital investment, all operators must adhere strictly to these engineering protocols:
- Purge du système hydraulique : Upon initial commissioning or after prolonged winter storage, fully cycle the hydraulic lift cylinders 5 to 6 times. This effectively bleeds trapped atmospheric air from the high-pressure lines, preventing dangerous, spongy drops of the 1240 kg frame during road transport.
- Spring Tine Height Calibration: The spring tines must NEVER drag continuously in the dirt. Adjust the heavy-duty drawbar leveling screw and suspension springs so the lowest point of the tines hovers approximately 15-25mm above the soil line. This ensures perfectly clean forage and prevents premature tine snapping from root and rock collision.
- Headland Cornering Dynamics: Because of the extreme 9.0-meter working width and 16.8m length, operators must execute wide, sweeping turns at the headlands. Making sharp, acute turns while the wheels are engaged in the soil will cause the outer raking frame to swing violently, potentially twisting the chassis or tearing up the pasture turf. Always lift the rake slightly via hydraulics before a tight turn.
13. Macro-Economic Trends & Strategic ROI Analysis
The trajectory of global commercial agriculture is sharply focused on massive consolidation and aggressive cost reduction. The era of running multiple small tractors with 3-meter rakes is economically obsolete due to soaring diesel prices and chronic, worldwide agricultural labor shortages. The modern agronomic imperative is simple: “Maximum Width, Minimum Input.” The 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Hay Rake is the physical manifestation of this economic trend, effectively replacing three separate smaller machines and three operators with a single, highly efficient 9.0-meter pass.
Économie du retour sur investissement (ROI) : The mathematics driving the adoption of the 9LZD-9.0 are staggering. By clearing up to 9.0 hectares per hour using a low-consumption 75 HP tractor, diesel fuel expenditure per hectare drops by an estimated 45-60% compared to high-RPM rotary setups. Furthermore, the total lack of complex gearboxes completely eliminates the expensive seasonal overhauls associated with PTO-driven machinery. For a commercial hay operation managing 500+ hectares, the combined savings in diesel, labor hours, and maintenance parts routinely amortize the entire capital cost of the 9LZD-9.0 within the first half of the harvesting season, all while the gentler handling produces a higher-protein, premium-priced bale.
14. Complete Your Advanced Mechanized Fleet
As an elite global OEM manufacturer of end-to-end agricultural machinery, we engineer holistic solutions that work in perfect harmony. Once the 9LZD-9.0 has consolidated your crop into a flawless windrow, transition immediately to packaging and processing with our heavy-duty downstream equipment:
🌾 Commercial Bale Wrapping Machines
⚙️ Tondeuses à piston et à disques
🌱 Specialized 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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