Which rake

[Fendtbro]

Which rake is considered the best, obviously clean pickup is essential but also how easy to repair if it strikes a pole/ bale. I saw a newish Claas all dismantled from power pole damage and it looked a big job. I thought they were supposed to bend an external part that swaps easily?. The Kuhn here costs £40 to change the little short shaft that snaps on impact but can bend arms too. Experience on the Claas and krone would be good..
The other thing i don’t get is why there are plenty of twin rotors about but none of the ones that make two rows.. surely that is a massive time saving and still sensible sized bouts for most jobs?

 

[ILovebaling]

Which rake is considered the best, obviously clean pickup is essential but also how easy to repair if it strikes a pole/ bale. I saw a newish Claas all dismantled from power pole damage and it looked a big job. I thought they were supposed to bend an external part that swaps easily?. The Kuhn here costs £40 to change the little short shaft that snaps on impact but can bend arms too. Experience on the Claas and krone would be good..
The other thing i don’t get is why there are plenty of twin rotors about but none of the ones that make two rows.. surely that is a massive time saving and still sensible sized bouts for most jobs?

Claas cleanest job for me. Arms bend pretty easily when they hit something but bend back pretty easy. They shouldn't really be hitting things to get bent though.

 

[Sheep]

Which rake is considered the best, obviously clean pickup is essential but also how easy to repair if it strikes a pole/ bale. I saw a newish Claas all dismantled from power pole damage and it looked a big job. I thought they were supposed to bend an external part that swaps easily?. The Kuhn here costs £40 to change the little short shaft that snaps on impact but can bend arms too. Experience on the Claas and krone would be good..
The other thing i don’t get is why there are plenty of twin rotors about but none of the ones that make two rows.. surely that is a massive time saving and still sensible sized bouts for most jobs?

https://agriculture.newholland.com/eu/en-uk/equipment/products/hay-forage-equipment/prorotor-l-rakes

New Holland make one.

 

[powerontheland]

If your hitting poles and bales, then sack the bloody operator! I have a krone Swadro 38, does a great job and easy to prepare for transport. I had the Misfortune to borrow a Claas the other day and what a horrible barsteward thing! Both single rotor machines btw

 

[Fendtbro]

If your hitting poles and bales, then sack the bloody operator! I have a krone Swadro 38, does a great job and easy to prepare for transport. I had the Misfortune to borrow a Claas the other day and what a horrible barsteward thing! Both single rotor machines btw

That’s a bit harsh on the old man! Got to remember he grew up on a grey Fergie and acrobat.. to be fair it’s very easy to catch things with the double rotor. I have caught a bale before.. I am keen on the krone.. and the Claas. Kuhn Here is ok but hope new Ones have a couple of bugs ironed out. What was wrong with the Claas? Neighbours one seems good..

 

[ccp contracting]

I have had 3 double rota krones ,wouldnt have any thing else.