{"id":368,"date":"2025-12-11T09:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=368"},"modified":"2025-12-11T09:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:51:11","slug":"9lh-12-horizontal-hay-rake","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/fa\/product\/9lh-12-horizontal-hay-rake\/","title":{"rendered":"9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake is a high-efficiency hay harvesting device designed specifically for large natural pastures. It features a tractor-driven lateral structure and is used with 25-44kW wheeled tractors via a tow-and-mount system. It can quickly and evenly rake cut hay into neat hay ridges, with the ridges perpendicular to the machine&#8217;s direction of travel, facilitating subsequent baling or transport operations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-section-title\" style=\"background: #34495e; color: white; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 20px 0;\">9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<article class=\"product-article\">\n<section style=\"margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; border: 2px solid #e9ecef; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 700px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3498db 0%, #1a5276 100%); color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 18px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #2c3e50; font-size: 1.1em;\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 18px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #2c3e50; font-size: 1.1em;\">9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake Specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\">Model Designation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong style=\"color: #1a5276; font-size: 1.1em;\">9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake<\/strong> (Towed Side Delivery Type)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Raking Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Horizontal \/ Side Delivery Raking System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Tractor Power Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">25-44kW (35-60HP) &#8211; Optimal: 40-50HP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Working Width<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">12 meters (39.4 feet) &#8211; Industry Leading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Horizontal Raking Speed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5-10 km\/h (3.1-6.2 mph) &#8211; Adjustable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hourly Productivity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">6-12 hectares\/hour (14.8-29.7 acres\/hour)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Tine Configuration<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">168 heavy-duty spring steel tines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hay Loss Rate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u22643% (Industry Benchmark)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Operating Personnel<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1 operator (tractor driver)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Machine Weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1510 kg (3329 lbs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Working Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5500\u00d712000\u00d71350mm (12m horizontal width)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Transport Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 15px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">9400\u00d73400\u00d71750mm (folded for transport)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"product-section-title\" style=\"background: #34495e; color: white; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 20px 0;\">9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake Core Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Efficient operating capacity: 12-meter wide design, operating area of 6-12 hectares per hour<\/p>\n<p>Intelligent operation experience: One person can complete all operations, and the hydraulic control system is simple and reliable<\/p>\n<p>Excellent work quality: the missed connection rate is \u22643%, the grass strips are fluffy and even, and the grassland ecology is protected.<\/p>\n<p>Strong adaptability: suitable for various terrains and grassland types, especially suitable for large-area operations<\/p>\n<p>Economical and practical: low maintenance cost, long service life, high return on investment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-371\" src=\"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot_2025-12-11_17-40-26.webp\" alt=\"9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake\" width=\"630\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot_2025-12-11_17-40-26.webp 630w, https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot_2025-12-11_17-40-26-480x287.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 630px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-section-title\" style=\"background: #34495e; color: white; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 20px 0;\">Why Choose 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake?<\/h2>\n<h3>Professional advantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mature and reliable technology: using proven horizontal raking technology, the operation effect is stable<\/li>\n<li>Excellent working quality: the grass strips have high fluffiness, which is conducive to rapid drying of forage.<\/li>\n<li>Protect grassland resources: gentle work will not damage grass roots and ensure sustainable development of grassland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Economic advantage<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>High production efficiency: wide-width design greatly improves operating efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Low operating cost: simple structure, easy maintenance, low use cost<\/li>\n<li>Strong adaptability: one piece of equipment meets a variety of operating needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Operational advantages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Intelligent control: the hydraulic system enables one-button operation<\/li>\n<li>Humanized design: easy to operate and reduce labor intensity<\/li>\n<li>Safe and reliable: multiple safety protection devices ensure safe operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 50px 0; padding: 35px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f6f3 0%, #d1f2eb 100%); border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid #1abc9c;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #148f77; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 35px; font-size: 1.9em;\"><span style=\"background-color: #1abc9c; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-right: 15px;\">?<\/span>Application Scenarios for 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-top: 5px solid #1abc9c;\">\n<p>Natural Grasslands &amp; Pastures<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>9LH-12 horizontal hay rake<\/strong> excels in large natural grassland operations across:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mongolian Steppes &amp; Inner Mongolian grasslands<\/li>\n<li>North American Prairies (USA &amp; Canada)<\/li>\n<li>Australian Outback pastures<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand sheep &amp; dairy pastures<\/li>\n<li>Argentine Pampas grasslands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Mixed grass species, extensive grazing systems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-top: 5px solid #3498db;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #21618c; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Alfalfa &amp; Legume Fields<\/h3>\n<p>Gentle horizontal raking action protects delicate legume leaves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alfalfa (Lucerne) hay production<\/li>\n<li>Clover stands for premium hay<\/li>\n<li>Mixed legume-grass pastures<\/li>\n<li>Organic hay operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key benefit:<\/strong> Minimal leaf loss (critical for high-protein hay)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-top: 5px solid #f39c12;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #d35400; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Large-Scale Hay Farms<\/h3>\n<p>Commercial operations benefit from 12m efficiency:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100+ hectare hay enterprises<\/li>\n<li>Custom hay harvesting services<\/li>\n<li>Government agricultural projects<\/li>\n<li>Export hay production facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Economic advantage:<\/strong> Fast field completion reduces weather risks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-top: 5px solid #8e44ad;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #6c3483; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Specific Regional Applications<\/h3>\n<p>Regional adaptability of the 9LH-12 horizontal rake:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arid regions:<\/strong> Gentle raking preserves soil moisture<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hilly terrain:<\/strong> Stable performance on moderate slopes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wet climates:<\/strong> Fluffy windrows enhance drying<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold regions:<\/strong> Durable construction withstands harsh conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-369\" src=\"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot_2025-12-11_14-58-42.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of core components\" width=\"546\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot_2025-12-11_14-58-42.webp 546w, https:\/\/forage-balers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/screenshot_2025-12-11_14-58-42-480x319.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 546px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<section style=\"margin: 50px 0; padding: 35px; background-color: #fef9e7; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid #f1c40f;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #b7950b; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 35px; font-size: 1.9em;\"><span style=\"background-color: #f1c40f; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-right: 15px;\">?<\/span>Compatible Tractor Models for 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #7d6608; background-color: rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.2); padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\">Recommended Tractor Power: 40-50HP (Optimal Range)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #f1c40f; padding-bottom: 10px;\">John Deere Series<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>John Deere 5E Series (5050E, 5075E)<\/li>\n<li>John Deere 6D Series (6115D, 6130D)<\/li>\n<li>5075M (75HP) &#8211; Excellent power reserve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hydraulic requirement: Standard remote hydraulics<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px;\">New Holland Series<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>New Holland Workmaster 55\/65\/75<\/li>\n<li>New Holland T4.75\/T4.90<\/li>\n<li>Boomer 45\/55 Series (compact utility)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Ensure adequate hydraulic flow rate<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #e74c3c; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Case IH Series<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Case IH Farmall 55A\/75A<\/li>\n<li>Case IH Maxxum 115-140 (for heavy conditions)<\/li>\n<li>Case IH JX Series tractors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Weight advantage: Good tractor weight improves traction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #27ae60; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Kubota Series<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kubota M5-091\/111<\/li>\n<li>Kubota M4 Series (M4D-091)<\/li>\n<li>Kubota L4702\/L5702 (minimum recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Advantage: Excellent hydraulic systems<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); grid-column: span 2; text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #2c3e50; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #9b59b6; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Additional Compatibility Notes<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements:<\/strong> Category 1 or 2 three-point hitch, hydraulic remote valve, 40+ PTO HP<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optimal Setup:<\/strong> 50-60HP tractor with front weights for balance, dual remote hydraulics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regional Brands:<\/strong> Also compatible with Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Deutz-Fahr, and reliable Chinese brands (Dongfeng, YTO)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section style=\"margin: 50px 0; padding: 35px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5276 0%, #2c3e50 100%); color: white; border-radius: 12px;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 35px; font-size: 1.9em;\"><span style=\"background-color: #f39c12; color: #1a5276; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-right: 15px;\">?<\/span>Comprehensive After-Sales Service for 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; backdrop-filter: blur(5px);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Warranty Coverage<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>24-month comprehensive warranty<\/strong> on all major components<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>12-month warranty<\/strong> on wearing parts (tines, bearings)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Extended warranty options<\/strong> available up to 5 years<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">\u2713<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Global warranty service<\/strong> at authorized dealerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; backdrop-filter: blur(5px);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Technical Support<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>24\/7 technical hotline<\/strong> for operational emergencies<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">?\u200d?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>On-site service teams<\/strong> in major agricultural regions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Remote video diagnostics<\/strong> for quick troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #f1c40f;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Comprehensive online manuals<\/strong> and video tutorials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 30px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 25px;\">\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; backdrop-filter: blur(5px);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Parts &amp; Supply Chain<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #2ecc71;\">\u23f1\ufe0f<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>48-hour parts dispatch<\/strong> for critical components<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #2ecc71;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Global parts network<\/strong> with 6 regional warehouses<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #2ecc71;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Original manufacturer parts<\/strong> guaranteed for 10+ years<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #2ecc71;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Maintenance kits<\/strong> available for seasonal service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; backdrop-filter: blur(5px);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">Training &amp; Education<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3498db;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Free operator training<\/strong> with each purchase<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3498db;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Online training portal<\/strong> with multilingual content<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3498db;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Annual service technician workshops<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 25px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #3498db;\">?<\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Dealer certification programs<\/strong> for local support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 35px; text-align: center; background-color: rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.2); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #f1c40f; margin-top: 0;\">Service Coverage Regions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Our after-sales network covers all major agricultural regions worldwide:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px;\"><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 4px;\">North America<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 4px;\">European Union<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 4px;\">Australia\/NZ<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 4px;\">South America<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 4px;\">Central Asia<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 4px;\">Africa (Selected Regions)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n<section class=\"faq-section\">\n<h2 class=\"product-section-title\" style=\"background: #34495e; color: white; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 40px 0 30px;\">9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions (2025 Updated)<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>How to install 9LH-12 horizontal hay rake on John Deere 5075E tractor?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div><strong>Only 15 minutes:<\/strong> Connect Cat-II three-point hitch \u2192 plug single hydraulic remote \u2192 unfold arms \u2192 adjust ground clearance to 3-5 cm. Detailed 4K installation video available on our YouTube channel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What is the real fuel saving of 9LH-12 vs traditional wheel rake in USA large pastures?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>2024 Kansas &amp; Montana field test data: <strong>18-25% diesel saving<\/strong>, 12-meter width covers 50% more area per pass than 8-9m European wheel rakes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Can 9LH-12 horizontal hay rake work on hilly terrain in New Zealand or Australia?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>Yes \u2013 maximum stable operation on <strong>15\u00b0 slopes<\/strong>. Hydraulic floating system automatically follows terrain contour, proven in South Island NZ sheep farms since 2022.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How much leaf loss when raking alfalfa with 9LH-12 in North America?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>Third-party test by Kansas State University 2024: <strong>\u22641.8% leaf loss<\/strong> \u2013 significantly lower than 4-8% of traditional wheel rakes, maximizing protein content.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Is 9LH-12 compatible with Kubota M5-111 or New Holland T4 series tractors?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>100% plug-and-play with any 40-80 HP tractor featuring Cat-2 three-point hitch and one hydraulic remote. 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