Description
The four-rotor rakes give you maximum output thanks to their large raking widths and the many well thought-out details. The enormous range of working width ensures maximum flexibility during operation. Clean and tidy work across the full working width is also guaranteed by the optional MULTITAST jockey wheel system.
Advantages
Reliable even with high volumes of forage
Tine engagement is on a vertical axis with the tine carrier. The special feature of the PÖTTINGER tines is that the tine leg is only at a slight angle. Due to the lower leverage, the tines do ride up over the sward, even with high volumes of forage, so all the crop is raked into the swath and nothing is left behind.
To ensure a long service life, the outermost tine pair on each tine arm is slightly shorter and thicker than the other tines. Tine breakages are reduced. All bases are covered, because the tine saver system prevents any lost tines from entering the swath.
Wide rotor chassis
For clean and tidy results and the best stability on the road and in the field, each of the wheels on the rotor chassis is positioned as close as possible to the tine arc. Together with the jockey wheel that is also inside the rotor arc, a large support triangle is guaranteed. This ensures smooth operation.
Tandem axles
Many TOP rakes are equipped with tandem axles as standard. They are available as an option on all the others, and can be retrofitted quickly and easily.
Tandem axles halve the effect that any bumps in the ground transmit to the rotor units. This ensures smooth running even at high speeds.
Because the wheels are mounted using offset bolts on the outer tandem axle, the inclination of the rotor can be adjusted at right angles to the direction of travel.
Adjusting raking height
The raking height of the TOP rotary rakes can be set either using a hand crank allowing an upright posture, or electro-hydraulically from the cab. A height indicator scale makes it easy to ensure that the rotors are the same height on models with multiple rotors.
Combined setting of the rotor chassis and MULTITAST wheel is available as an option on some models.
Flowtast
PÖTTINGER have developed FLOWTAST, a system that replaces the wheeled chassis with a glide bar for maximum reliability in challenging ground conditions.
Thanks to the large surface area of contact with the ground, deep wheel marks, holes or furrows no longer present a problem. In addition, this system has a larger load-bearing capacity compared to the chassis with wheels. This brings considerable advantages, especially on soft and damp ground.
FLOWTAST is available as an option for the TOP 882 C.
Large area of contact up to the point of tine engagement
Thanks to the large contact area of the glide bar, the rotor unit glides over small indentations in the ground. The distance between the glide bar and tines is minimal. The result: The best tine guidance in challenging terrain.
The rotor inclination is preset using spacer plates.
Rotor Unit TOPTECH PLUS
The large cam tracks have a diameter of 350 mm or 420 mm, depending on the model. The cam track gently raises the control rollers to minimise the force acting on the rotor unit. Wear is greatly reduced as a result. You can be sure a long service life is achieved.
The smooth ramps make sure that the tines exit the swath ergonomically. This ensures that a loose and airy swath is placed. The raked forage can then continue to dry in the wind as a result.
The dust-tight encapsulated cam track only needs one greasing point. The rotor gears run in a sealed semi-liquid grease gearbox.
Flexible swath shape
The position of the cam track is infinitely variable adjustable. This means that you can define the exact tine withdrawal point and adapt it to your harvesting conditions.
MULTITAST jockey wheel
From the point of view of the tines, the wheels on the rotor chassis inside the tine arc react to bumps in the ground too late. Due to the width of the tine array, the front wheel is located around three quarters of a metre behind the arc of the outermost tine.
The only thing that helps here is a jockey wheel running in front of the tines. The MULTITAST jockey wheel system from PÖTTINGER detects bumps in the ground ahead of the outermost tine and tilts the rotor upwards when there is an incline. On top of the bump, it guides the rotor downwards until the wheel inside the raking arc takes over. This always provides the ideal gap between the tines and the ground. Forage contamination and raking losses are clearly minimised as a result.
Working Width Adjustment
You can set the working width you need hydraulically as required. Depending on the equipment option, this can be done on both of the front rotors at the same time, or individually. Working in wedge-shaped fields and around obstacles such as electricity pylons or trees is no problem. Castors on the rotor chassis allow the rotors to be moved in and out quickly and easily while driving or when stationary.
Variable swath width
To match the pick-up of the machine that will collect the crop from the field, you can vary the swath width flexibly by adjusting the two rear rotor units. On the TOP VT 12540 C with a Basicline preselect system, the rear rotors can be shifted into three positions without the need for tools. On the version with a Profiline comfort control system, the infinitely variable adjustment is made hydraulically. With both versions you create swaths between 1.2 m and 2 m wide. On the TOP 1403 C, the swath width is adjusted hydraulically between 1.3 m and 2.2 m. An optional swath curtain is available for both models.
Technical parameters
| Параметър | TOP VT 12540 C | TOP 1403 C |
|---|---|---|
| Working width | 10 – 12,5 m | 9 – 14 m |
| Working width adjustment | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Swath width | 1,2 – 2 m | 1,3 – 2,2 m |
| Rotor diameter front / rear | 3,3 / 3,3 | 3,7 / 3,45 |
| Transport width | 3 m | 3 m |
| Transport height | 3,99 m | 3,99 m |
| Transport length | 9,6 m | 10,6 m |
| Parking height (without tine arms) | 3,99 m | 3,99 m |
| Tine arms per rotor | — | 13 pcs. |
| Tine arms per rotor (rear / front) | 13 / 12 | — |
| Tines per tine arm | 4 pcs. | 4 pcs. |
| Rotor unit | TOPTECH PLUS | TOPTECH PLUS |
| PTO input speed | 540 rpm | 540 rpm |
| Weight | 5200 kg | 6450 kg |
| Power requirement | 90 hp | 120 hp |
| Mounting | Trailed | Trailed |
| Rotor wheels | Pivoting | Pivoting |
| Tyres – chassis | 500/50-17 | 620/40 R 22,5 |
| Swath placement | Middle | Middle |
| Height adjustment system | Crank handle adjuster | Crank handle adjuster |
| Rotor chassis | 4-wheel chassis | 5-wheel chassis |
| Rotor tyres (standard) | 16 × 6,5-8 | 16 × 6,5-8 |
| Jockey wheels | — | Inner jockey wheels on all rotors |
| Wide-angle PTO shaft (optional) | Yes (one end) | Yes (one end) |
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