Lely Combi 300

[leeave96]

Is the Lely tedder rake combo still available to buy new? Vermeer sells it in the US as a TR-90. I believe Agco bought Lely hay products, does this tedder rake continue in the UK and Europe?

Anyone use the Lely 300 combi in dry grass hay to ted and rake hay for a square baler? What’s the good and bad?

Thanks!

 

[Fivedoors]

Have one myself fantastic machine does everything you can want lots of threads on here about them somebody will be along with examples soon I should think not available new anymore

 

[daveydiesel1]

Got a 300 combi here for years. Brill machine. Bought a 600 combi 3 years ago and like it alot. But cant say if they stil make them

 

[neilo]

Iirc Agco have just started making the Lely tedders, badged as Fendt I think. They are only making the bigger models though.

 

[Hfd Cattle]

Got a 600 combi here ..... I think it was one of the last one made .....brilliant bit of kit . Never had a problem with any type of grass .

 

[bobk]

Got both , the 300 is great if you like sitting on a tractor

 

[leeave96]

Thanks for everyone’s replies - the info is much appreciated!

 

[Lucas Mac]

Got both , the 300 is great if you like sitting on a tractor

Haha, that’s what I think about mine too, lots of driving, the headstock is terrible on hilly ground, which is another downside....

 

[Dman2]

I asked on the Agco stand last year at the Highland show
Was told there was no plans to continue production

 

[leeave96]

Thanks again everyone for your replies. I found a like new Lely Combi 300 in Vermeer yellow colors, the TR90.

For those of you with the Lely Combi 300 (or 600), do you have any concerns of finding spare parts, ie tines, tine arms, etc for these rake tedders going forward?

Thanks again for your help!

 

[jamesy]

Had a 300 years ago, was fine for spreading out but could never get it to row up as cleanly as I’d of liked

 

[daveydiesel1]

Thanks again everyone for your replies. I found a like new Lely Combi 300 in Vermeer yellow colors, the TR90.

For those of you with the Lely Combi 300 (or 600), do you have any concerns of finding spare parts, ie tines, tine arms, etc for these rake tedders going forward?

Thanks again for your help!

No parts like tines are widely available made by aftermarket companys. Ther plenty o lely tedders about to make it worth while makin parts

 

[leeave96]

Update - I picked up a Vermeer TR90 (Lely 300 Combi) - much thanks for the info!

A couple of set-up questions if I may...

Do you typically remove the windrowing cages when tedding to, as the manual states, reduce rattling and wear on the pivot pins or leave them on forever with no ill effect?

Do you typically change the height of the machine (via the wheel setting) from high ground clearance for tedding to low for raking?

Do you typically set the machine to pivot to the right or keep it locked in position all the time and lift?

Any rules of thumb and/or sage advice when operating this rake/tedder combo is much appreciated!

 

[bobk]

Update - I picked up a Vermeer TR90 (Lely 300 Combi) - much thanks for the info!

A couple of set-up questions if I may...

Do you typically remove the windrowing cages when tedding to, as the manual states, reduce rattling and wear on the pivot pins or leave them on forever with no ill effect?

Do you typically change the height of the machine (via the wheel setting) from high ground clearance for tedding to low for raking?

Do you typically set the machine to pivot to the right or keep it locked in position all the time and lift?

Any rules of thumb and/or sage advice when operating this rake/tedder combo is much appreciated!

No, no and no .

 

[daveydiesel1]

Update - I picked up a Vermeer TR90 (Lely 300 Combi) - much thanks for the info!

A couple of set-up questions if I may...

Do you typically remove the windrowing cages when tedding to, as the manual states, reduce rattling and wear on the pivot pins or leave them on forever with no ill effect?

Do you typically change the height of the machine (via the wheel setting) from high ground clearance for tedding to low for raking?

Do you typically set the machine to pivot to the right or keep it locked in position all the time and lift?

Any rules of thumb and/or sage advice when operating this rake/tedder combo is much appreciated!

Dont have to remove the gates for teddin but our 300 broke the pins and had to be mended so id recommend takin them of when not in use as its only a 2 minute job

 

[Pistonbroke]

Update - I picked up a Vermeer TR90 (Lely 300 Combi) - much thanks for the info!

A couple of set-up questions if I may...

Do you typically remove the windrowing cages when tedding to, as the manual states, reduce rattling and wear on the pivot pins or leave them on forever with no ill effect?

Do you typically change the height of the machine (via the wheel setting) from high ground clearance for tedding to low for raking?

Do you typically set the machine to pivot to the right or keep it locked in position all the time and lift?

Any rules of thumb and/or sage advice when operating this rake/tedder combo is much appreciated!

Have a 600 here but basics are the same. Unlock the headstock so it follows you without side loads. Usually ted on second highest wheel setting and row up on second lowest. Rowing up I reduce the pto revs a bit and travel faster so the grass is swept into a row but less chance of flicking it back out and remember to adjust the tines the right way or they hit the gates. There's vids on YouTube from Vermeer but the bloke is running the pto too fast rowing up and it's throwing the stuff back too far

 

[leeave96]

Thanks again for the replies. We will be using this Lely painted Vermeer rake tedder combo soon. We have a YouTube channel and if permitted, I will post a link later this summer.

Again - very grateful for your replies!