The new Kuhn GA 8131 CL rake is equipped with a patented aerator pick-up. The latter lifts and aerates the forage, not worked by the rotors. The central windrow formed is airy and more homogeneous, improving forage quality. With a working width of 8 m, the new model is suitable for medium-sized and large farms.
Within the range of central delivery rakes, the new GA 8131 CL twin-rotor rake retains the characteristics of the other models making up the range.
Designed both for green fodder destined to be ensiled or wrapped as well as for dry products such as alfalfa, the GA 8131 CL model is well suited to different types of harvest. The rake is equipped with a central lifter (patented), 1.80m wide, positioned in front of the rotors. The pick-up lifts and aerates the fodder present in the central area which is not raked with a “conventional” rake for optimized drying and increased forage quality. This model remains easy to operate with its automatic pick-up lifting and lowering during headland turn manoeuvres.
The deflector creates an even windrow. Adjustments such as the pick-up rotation speed or the position of the deflector, make it possible to adapt the pick-up to the type of crop. The risk of leaf loss is eliminated, and the work rate remains constant.
Ground following is ensured with the large vertical and angular travel ranges of the pick-up.
Technical elements and benefits
- Rotor attachment point optimization to lower the rear of the rotor first (jet effect)
- 3D articulation of the rotors and wheels located closest to the tines ensure faithful ground following and clean raking
- Large clearance under the rotors (from 43 cm to 70 cm depending on the adjustment of the working width), preserving already-formed windrows
- Master Drive G III gearbox allowing to rake dense and heavy fodder
- Reliable and low level of maintenance
