Kuhn Announces New Rotary Rakes & GF 1003 Series Rotary Tedders

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Kuhn’s OptiTedd small-diameter rotors invert the crop to create the right conditions for fast, uniform drying. (Photo courtesy of Kuhn.)

Kuhn North America recently made a trio of announcements regarding the manufacturer’s new rotary rakes and a new series of rotary tedders. The new Kuhn products include the GA 13231 and 15231 quad-rotor rotary rakes; the GA 4201 and 4401 single-rotor, mounted rotary rakes; and the GF 1003 Series rotary tedders. Although the features of each product differ, all of the new rotary rakes and tedders are designed to create fluffy windrows and handle the crop gently.

The GF 1003 Series Rotary Tedders

Available in mounted or trailed versions, Kuhn’s GF 1003 Series tedders feature Kuhn’s OptiTedd small-diameter rotors that can invert the crop for fast, uniform drying. Kuhn says the OptiTedd technology offers improved rotor strength over previous generations, and with a reduced distance between the wheels and the tines, OptiTedd promotes superior ground following. The GF 1003 Series are also equipped with Kuhn’s DigiDrive coupling system that allows the tedder’s components to fold 180 degrees for simplified transport.

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The new GA-4401 is one of two new Kuhn single-rotor, mounted rotary rakes designed for use with smaller tractors and operations in hilly regions. (Photo courtesy of Kuhn.)

New Single-Rotor Rakes

On the new GA 4201 and 4401, Kuhn builds on its prior generation of single-rotor rotary rakes with an eye to limiting machine weight and improving operation on hills. For example, Kuhn says the updated pivoting headstock allows for a turning angle of 48 degrees, and both rakes are equipped with headstock stabilizers to improve performance during turns, or when working on slopes. Both the GA 4201 and 4401 come with an adjustable windrow curtain to let operators manage windrow width. Rake height is also adjustable with a crank that’s accessible from the tractor cab.

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Kuhn’s GA 13231 quad-rotor rake is ISOBUS-compatible, so operators can adjust primary settings from an in-cab terminal. (Photo courtesy of Kuhn.)

Updated Quad-Rotor Rakes

The GA 13231 and 15231 quad-rotor rakes offer working widths of 27.6 feet (8.4 meters) and 48.25 ft (14.7 m), respectively. These widths are complemented by Kuhn technology designed to improve the rakes’ capabilities with heavy crops and in tough field conditions. For example, the new quad-rotor rakes feature a boost function to let the front rotors operator 20% faster than the rear rotors to move forage more to the center, reducing the risk of clumping. Both models are equipped with ISOBUS controls that let operators adjust settings like the working and windrow width, front rotor lift, raking height, and machine folding from the cab.

Source: Kuhn North America