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9GL-5.0\/5.6 Trailed Mower-Rake: Two Operations in One Pass \u2014 5.0m Reciprocating Mowing and 5.6m Wide Raking Combined on a Single Trailed Implement<\/h1>\n

68 knives across a 5.0m reciprocating cutterbar, 78 rake tines at 71mm spacing across 5.6m raking width, 60\u201370mm stubble height, 2.4\u20133.6 ha\/h combined productivity \u2014 cutting and raking in a single field pass from 30\u201380 kW tractors with a single operator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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1. Introduction: Eliminating the Separate Raking Pass with a Combined Mow-and-Rake System<\/h2>\n

In conventional hay production, mowing and raking are always two separate machine operations requiring separate equipment, separate tractor hours, and separate field passes conducted hours or even a day apart. The time gap between mowing and raking is operationally necessary in standard systems because the cut material must undergo initial drying in the wide mower swath before it can be raked into a windrow without moisture damage \u2014 raking wet freshly cut material causes it to clump, excludes air from the windrow, and slows further drying by compressing the material before adequate moisture has escaped. This two-pass requirement doubles the machine time per hectare for the cutting and consolidation phase of the hay harvest, and creates a logistics dependency between the two machine operations that complicates scheduling on large commercial operations.<\/p>\n

The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 Trailed Mower-Rake resolves this dependency for natural grassland and light grass hay applications where material can be immediately consolidated into a windrow after cutting without the intermediate wide-swath drying step. By combining a 5.0m reciprocating cutterbar with a 5.6m-wide rake tine array on a single trailed implement, the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 delivers a consolidating windrow in a single field pass \u2014 the cutterbar severs material across the 5.0m cutting width, and the immediately following 78-tine rake array gathers and consolidates it into a windrow behind the implement within the same machine pass. The result is a windrow ready for baling from a single tractor pass, eliminating the separate raking machine, the separate raking tractor, and the coordination logistics of scheduling two operations across the same field. Explore our complete range of forage harvesting equipment<\/a> to pair the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 with the right round baler for your operation.<\/p>\n

The implement’s 30\u201380 kW tractor power requirement spans the complete range of mid-size agricultural tractors \u2014 from compact 40 HP models to full-size 110 HP workhorses \u2014 making it accessible across the full spectrum of farm sizes that manage natural grassland and multi-cut hay operations. At 1100 kg machine weight and 540 r\/min PTO input, the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 represents a practical investment that delivers the productivity of two separate implements in one purchase, one connection, and one operator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. How the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 Works: The Integrated Cut-and-Rake Single-Pass Cycle<\/h2>\n

Stage 1 \u2014 5.0m Reciprocating Cutterbar Mowing<\/h3>\n

As the tractor pulls the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 forward at 6\u20137 km\/h, the 5.0m wide reciprocating cutterbar severs standing vegetation through the counter-reciprocating action of its 68 knives. The reciprocating cutter mechanism creates a clean, low-disturbance cut at the set stubble height of 60\u201370mm \u2014 the height range that preserves grass growing points for rapid regrowth while capturing the maximum proportion of plant material above the structural stem base. Unlike rotary blade systems that impact material at high tip speeds, the reciprocating mechanism severs stems through a clean shearing action that produces less stem bruising and maintains better crop structure in the cut material \u2014 important for natural grassland species that tend toward fine, fragile stems that impact cutting can shatter.<\/p>\n

The 68-knife cutterbar achieves the overlapping blade coverage needed to sever all standing stems cleanly across the 5.0m width without the uncut strips between knife positions that appear in lower-knife-density cutterbars at higher working speeds. The cutterbar’s ground-following mechanism maintains the 60\u201370mm stubble height across terrain undulations, preventing the scalping events that damage grassland sward structure and the missed-cut zones that leave standing stems behind the cutter as the machine traverses uneven ground.<\/p>\n

Stage 2 \u2014 78-Tine Rake Windrow Formation at 5.6m Width<\/h3>\n

Immediately behind the cutterbar, the 78 rake tines positioned at 71mm spacing across the 5.6m working width gather the freshly cut material and consolidate it into a windrow. The rake width of 5.6m slightly exceeds the cutting width of 5.0m, ensuring that the tine array captures the full cut swathe width including any material displaced laterally by the cutterbar action, and picks up material from the previous pass’s windrow shoulder that would otherwise be missed. The 71mm tine spacing provides a tine density of approximately 14 tines per metre of rake width \u2014 sufficient to collect fine-stemmed grass material completely without leaving behind the thin, scattered material that wider tine spacing misses at the field margins and windrow edges.<\/p>\n

The rake tines are spring steel elements that deflect over stones, soil mounds, and ground irregularities while returning immediately to their active raking position \u2014 the same compliance mechanism that makes the 9LH-12 finger-wheel rake effective across uneven natural grassland terrain. This deflection compliance prevents the tine digging-in events that scatter material backward and create uneven windrow density in the formed windrow.<\/p>\n

The One-Pass Efficiency Advantage<\/h3>\n

The combined mow-and-rake cycle delivers a formed windrow from a single tractor pass at 6\u20137 km\/h \u2014 approximately the same working speed as a standalone mower conditioner. The productivity range of 2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h for mowing and 3.0\u20133.6 ha\/h for raking (when used in raking-only mode) reflects the combined system’s capacity across these two distinct operating modes. In the primary cut-and-rake simultaneous mode, the effective combined productivity is 2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h \u2014 the mowing speed being the limiting factor that determines the overall pass rate. This combined rate must be compared against the sum of two separate operations: a standalone 5.0m mower at 2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h plus a separate rake pass at equivalent speed, which would require double the machine time per hectare to achieve the same end result of a formed windrow.<\/p>\n

When the Combined Mower-Rake Approach is Most Valuable<\/strong>
\nThe 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s combined cut-and-rake approach works best for natural grassland, light grass hay, and short-stemmed forage crops where material can be consolidated into a windrow immediately after cutting without requiring a wide-swath intermediate drying period. For thick, moisture-heavy legume crops like alfalfa at peak yield, wide-swath mowing followed by a separate raking pass after partial drying is typically preferred to prevent windrow moisture concentration. For natural pasture management where the crop is primarily grasses and light mixed swards, the 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s one-pass approach delivers the formed windrow the baler needs with half the machine operations, half the fuel consumption for the combined cutting and raking phase, and simplified logistics that one operator manages from a single tractor. For the round balers that collect these windrows, visit our forage baler product range<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Complete Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n

The following table contains the verified engineering specification sheet for the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 Trailed Mower-Rake, transcribed directly from factory documentation.<\/p>\n

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No.<\/th>\nParameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nModel Name<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n9GL-5.0\/5.6 Trailed Mower-Rake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nHitching Type<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nTrailed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nCutterbar Type<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nReciprocating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nCutting Width<\/td>\nm<\/td>\n5.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nRake Working Width<\/td>\nm<\/td>\n5.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nWorking Speed Range<\/td>\nkm\/h<\/td>\n6\u20137<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nProductivity \u2014 Mowing Mode<\/td>\nhm\u00b2\/h<\/td>\n2.4\u20132.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nProductivity \u2014 Raking Mode<\/td>\nhm\u00b2\/h<\/td>\n3.0\u20133.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nAverage Stubble Height<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n60\u201370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nRequired Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n30\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nTractor PTO Speed<\/td>\nr\/min<\/td>\n540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nMachine Weight<\/td>\nkg<\/td>\n1100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nNumber of Rake Tines<\/td>\npcs<\/td>\n78<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nRake Tine Spacing<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nOverall Dimensions \u2014 Transport State (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n3860 \u00d7 5600 \u00d7 3000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nOverall Dimensions \u2014 Working State (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n3860 \u00d7 7800 \u00d7 850<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nNumber of Knives (Cutterbar)<\/td>\npcs<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
Key Figures in Context<\/strong>
\nThe 9GL-5.0\/5.6 replaces two separate implements \u2014 a 5.0m mower and a 5.6m rake \u2014 with a single trailed machine at 1100 kg. In transport state, the 5600mm width reflects the implement folded for road travel; in working state, the 7800mm width spans the full combined cutterbar-and-rake array. The 30\u201380 kW power range (40\u2013108 HP) provides exceptional tractor compatibility \u2014 any mid-size tractor with a 540 r\/min PTO and appropriate drawbar capacity can operate this machine, from compact 40 HP farm tractors to full-size 80 kW commercial units.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Five Core Advantages<\/h2>\n

Advantage 1: Single-Pass Cut-and-Rake \u2014 Halving Machine Operations per Hectare<\/h3>\n

The fundamental commercial advantage of the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 is straightforward arithmetic: two operations (mowing and raking) are replaced by one. For an operation managing 200 ha of natural grassland, that means 200 ha of mowing passes plus 200 ha of raking passes \u2014 400 ha total machine work \u2014 is replaced by 200 ha of combined passes with the 9GL-5.0\/5.6. Fuel consumption, tractor hours, and operator time for the cutting-and-consolidation phase of the hay harvest are all reduced by approximately 40\u201350% compared to running a separate mower and rake sequentially. This savings compounds across multiple cuts per season: on a three-cut natural grassland system, the combined machine operation eliminates up to 600 ha of separate raking machine passes per season \u2014 a substantial reduction in operating cost that justifies the investment in the combined implement over standalone alternatives within 1\u20132 operating seasons.<\/p>\n

Advantage 2: Reciprocating Cutterbar for Clean, Low-Disturbance Cutting<\/h3>\n

The choice of reciprocating cutterbar rather than rotary disc on the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 reflects the specific requirements of natural grassland mowing. Reciprocating cutterbars produce a clean, low-disturbance shear cut that severs stems close to the base without the significant material displacement that high-speed rotary disc systems cause. This low-disturbance cutting places material gently onto the field surface in a consistent layer immediately behind the cutterbar \u2014 in the optimal orientation for the following rake tines to collect cleanly and efficiently. Rotary disc cutting at high tip speeds displaces material vigorously in various directions, creating irregular material distribution that the rake must work harder to consolidate into a uniform windrow. For the integrated cut-and-rake sequence that the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 performs in a single pass, the reciprocating cutterbar’s clean, gentle material placement is the design choice that makes immediate raking of freshly cut material effective.<\/p>\n

Advantage 3: Dual-Mode Operation \u2014 Combined or Independent Use<\/h3>\n

The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 operates in two distinct modes depending on operational requirements. In combined mode, both the cutterbar and rake operate simultaneously \u2014 the primary configuration for natural grassland cutting where single-pass windrow formation is the objective. In raking-only mode, the cutterbar can be raised and locked while the 5.6m rake continues to operate independently, producing 3.0\u20133.6 ha\/h raking productivity across windrows that were mowed in a previous pass or by a separate machine. This raking-only mode makes the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 useful on fields where mowing was completed by a disc mower conditioner that does not form windrows \u2014 the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 can follow and perform the raking operation with its wider 5.6m rake width and spring-steel tine system that collects material gently without the leaf loss that aggressive rotary rake designs cause.<\/p>\n

Advantage 4: Broad 30\u201380 kW Tractor Compatibility Across All Farm Scales<\/h3>\n

The 30\u201380 kW (40\u2013108 HP) power requirement is among the widest tractor compatibility ranges of any large implement in this class. At the lower end, a 30 kW (40 HP) compact tractor can power this machine for light grassland mowing at reduced speed \u2014 making the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 accessible to small family farms that have recently upgraded their grassland area. At the upper end, a full 80 kW tractor delivers the full 2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h mowing productivity at the rated 6\u20137 km\/h working speed on dense material. This compatibility range means the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 scales with the operation \u2014 purchased for a small farm with a 40 HP tractor today, it remains fully productive when a larger 70 HP tractor is acquired in subsequent seasons without any implement change.<\/p>\n

Advantage 5: Grassland-Protective 60\u201370mm Stubble Height for Rapid Regrowth<\/h3>\n

The specified 60\u201370mm average stubble height is calibrated for natural grassland sward management where the speed and completeness of canopy regrowth after cutting directly determines the annual yield from multi-cut grazing and hay programs. At 60\u201370mm, the cutting height preserves the basal growing points of grass tillers \u2014 the nodes from which new leaf growth initiates after each cut \u2014 while capturing the maximum proportion of above-ground plant material. Lower cutting heights increase immediate yield per cut but damage growing points and delay regrowth for subsequent cuts, reducing annual total yield. The 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s consistent 60\u201370mm stubble height across the 5.0m cutting width \u2014 maintained by the cutterbar’s ground-following mechanism across terrain undulations \u2014 supports the rapid canopy recovery that makes multi-cut natural grassland systems economically productive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Field Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n

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Natural Grassland Hay Production<\/h3>\n

Natural grassland \u2014 permanent pastures, meadows, and steppe grasslands not under intensive cultivation \u2014 is the primary design context for the 9GL-5.0\/5.6. These systems are typically managed for two to four cuts per season with periods of rest and regrowth between cuts, requiring efficient large-area mowing and windrow formation within the narrow weather windows available between cuts. The 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s 5.0m cutting width covers approximately 2.5 ha\/h at a comfortable 6.5 km\/h working speed \u2014 enabling a single operator to complete large natural grassland areas within one-to-two day mowing windows. The combined cut-and-rake operation means the formed windrow is available for baling the same day as mowing in appropriate drying conditions, compressing the total harvest cycle time compared to operations requiring an additional separate raking pass before the baler can follow.<\/p>\n

Steppe and Prairie Grassland Large-Scale Operations<\/h3>\n

In large-scale steppe and prairie hay operations \u2014 Inner Mongolian grasslands, Central Asian steppe, North American native hay meadows \u2014 the operational emphasis is on maximum area coverage per available working day. These environments have short, unpredictable weather windows between rain events that limit the number of days suitable for mowing and haymaking each season. The 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s combined cut-and-rake productivity of 2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h means a single operator can clear 19\u201322 ha per 8-hour working day with one tractor \u2014 matching or exceeding the combined productivity of two separate implements (mower and rake) requiring two tractors and two operators. This capacity to replace two machines with one in the most critical daily weather-window operations is the primary commercial argument for the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 in these large-area natural grassland contexts.<\/p>\n

Multi-Cut Managed Pasture and Silage Programs<\/h3>\n

Managed pasture systems producing silage alongside hay across the same grassland area benefit from the 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s flexibility between combined and raking-only modes. During silage cutting cycles where material is cut and baled for wrapping on the same day, the combined mode produces the windrow in a single pass for immediate baling. During hay-making cycles where material must dry in swath before baling, the cutterbar can operate in wide-swath mode with the rake disabled for the mowing pass, then the rake is engaged on a following pass after one or more drying days to consolidate the dried material before baling. This operating flexibility across both silage and dry hay programs makes the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 a versatile implement that adapts to the specific hay versus silage balance that weather and market conditions require each season.<\/p>\n

Supplementary Raking-Only Mode for Following Disc Mower Conditioner Output<\/h3>\n

When the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 is used in raking-only mode \u2014 cutterbar raised, rake operating \u2014 it provides 3.0\u20133.6 ha\/h rake coverage across a 5.6m width. In operations that use the 9GQY-3.2 disc mower conditioner for cutting, the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 in raking-only mode can follow to consolidate mower conditioner swaths from two simultaneous mowing passes into a single windrow at 5.6m collection width, delivering the windrow to the baler in a wider, heavier, more consistent formation than each individual mower swath would produce alone. This capability makes the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 a flexible implement that serves both the combined cut-and-rake role for natural grassland and the supplementary raking role in integrated systems using separate specialist mowing equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Compatible Tractors and Connection Requirements<\/h2>\n

The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 connects to any tractor with a standard drawbar hitch and 540 r\/min PTO output in the 30\u201380 kW range. The trailed connection (not three-point hitch) means the implement is pulled behind the tractor on a drawbar coupling \u2014 the tractor provides PTO power for the cutterbar drive and drawbar pull for trailed movement across the field.<\/p>\n

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Brand<\/th>\nCompatible Models<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
John Deere<\/td>\n5045D, 5055E, 5075E, 6D Series<\/td>\n5045D suitable for light grassland; 5075E for dense material at full speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Holland<\/td>\nWorkmaster 40\/55\/65, T4 Series, Boomer 47<\/td>\nWorkmaster 40 at lower end of power range; T4.75 preferred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kubota<\/td>\nL4702, M5-091, M6S-111<\/td>\nL4702 at minimum power; M5 preferred for sustained dense mowing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massey Ferguson<\/td>\nMF 4707 \/ 4709, MF 5711<\/td>\nStrong drawbar pull characteristic; wide global parts availability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case IH<\/td>\nFarmall 55A, JX70\/JX80\/JX90<\/td>\nJX90 provides comfortable power reserve at full working speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dongfeng \/ YTO \/ Lovol<\/td>\nDF404\/504, YTO-404\/504, Lovol M504<\/td>\nMost widely deployed tractors in Asian grassland markets; strong compatibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valtra \/ Deutz-Fahr<\/td>\nValtra A Series, Deutz-Fahr Agrotron K<\/td>\nCommon in European and South American natural grassland operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Connection type:<\/strong> Trailed drawbar hitch \u2014 not three-point hitch. Confirm your tractor has an appropriate drawbar coupling and hitch pin receiver for the 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s towbar geometry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PTO requirement:<\/strong> 540 r\/min standard PTO output. Verify your tractor provides 540 r\/min \u2014 some models require gear selection for this speed or offer only 1000 r\/min in standard configuration.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Minimum power recommendation:<\/strong> While 30 kW is the stated minimum, 45\u201355 kW is recommended for sustained combined cutting and raking at 6\u20137 km\/h in medium-density natural grassland. At 30 kW, reduce working speed to 5\u20136 km\/h on dense stands.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For model-specific drawbar and PTO compatibility confirmation, contact our technical team<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Related Product: PTO Drive Shaft for the 9GL-5.0\/5.6<\/h2>\n

The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 reciprocating cutterbar is powered by the tractor’s 540 r\/min PTO through the driveshaft connection. Unlike the 9LH-12 finger-wheel rake which needs no PTO drive, the 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s cutterbar demands continuous power delivery at 540 r\/min throughout the mowing operation. A correctly specified, dynamically balanced pto shaft<\/a> matched to the machine’s operating speed and the tractor’s PTO output is essential for consistent cutterbar knife speed, smooth operation across terrain undulation changes, and effective overload protection when the cutterbar encounters dense material slugs or embedded debris.<\/p>\n

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Shaft Requirements Specific to Reciprocating Cutterbar Drive<\/h3>\n

Vibration characteristics at 540 r\/min:<\/strong> Reciprocating cutterbars generate a characteristic periodic vibration from the reciprocating knife mass \u2014 a vibration that the driveshaft transmits between the cutterbar and the tractor drivetrain. A dynamically balanced shaft rated for smooth operation at 540 r\/min reduces this transmitted vibration to levels within the tractor’s design tolerance. An imbalanced shaft amplifies the periodic excitation, causing resonance events at specific operating speeds that accelerate bearing wear at both the tractor PTO and the cutterbar gearbox input.<\/p>\n

Terrain compensation through the trailed geometry:<\/strong> The trailed connection geometry of the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 means the angle between the tractor PTO and the cutterbar input shaft changes as the tractor and implement traverse uneven terrain and headland turns. Universal joints at both ends of the driveshaft compensate for these angular changes, maintaining smooth torque delivery across the full range of relative angles encountered in field operation. A shaft with worn or insufficiently rated universal joints transmits speed and torque fluctuations into the cutterbar gearbox that cause premature knife wear and irregular cut quality.<\/p>\n

Overload protection for dense material encounters:<\/strong> When the cutterbar contacts a dense accumulation of material \u2014 a thick clump of lodged vegetation, a partially buried root mass, or an embedded debris item \u2014 knife resistance spikes sharply. The shear-bolt or friction-clutch overload device in the driveshaft must disconnect the drive before this torque spike transmits to the knife drive gearbox components. Confirm the overload device is rated and calibrated for 540 r\/min operation at this machine’s power input before beginning field work.<\/p>\n

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Speed rating:<\/strong> 540 r\/min with dynamic balance certification. Select alloy steel coupling with torque rating appropriate for the tractor’s maximum PTO power in the 30\u201380 kW range.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lubrication:<\/strong> Grease universal joints and telescoping splines every 50 operating hours. After mowing in wet conditions, reduce to 25 hours to prevent moisture-accelerated bearing corrosion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Guard inspection:<\/strong> Inspect the full-length plastic guard before every working shift. Replace immediately if any section is cracked, deformed, or missing \u2014 a rotating shaft without a complete guard is a severe entanglement hazard.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Safety:<\/strong> Disengage PTO and confirm shaft is completely stationary before knife inspection, height adjustment, blockage clearing, or any approach to the cutterbar zone.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Manufacturing Quality and Structural Reliability<\/h2>\n

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The 9GL-5.0\/5.6’s 7800mm working-state width places significant demands on the main frame’s structural rigidity \u2014 the combined cutterbar and rake assembly must maintain accurate geometry across this span under the dynamic loads of field operation, headland turns, and transport on farm tracks. Manufacturing quality at the frame fabrication, cutterbar housing, and rake tine arm mounting points determines whether these dimensions remain stable across years of commercial operating cycles.<\/p>\n

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68 high-quality reciprocating knives:<\/strong> Cutterbar knives are manufactured from alloy steel with hardness appropriate for sustained use on natural grassland vegetation that may contain occasional stones and abrasive soil particles. Individual knife replacement without cutterbar removal keeps maintenance downtime minimal.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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78 spring steel rake tines:<\/strong> Manufactured from high-carbon spring steel with heat treatment calibrated for the deflection-and-return duty cycle of continuous grassland raking. Tines are individually replaceable when worn or damaged without disturbing adjacent tine positions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Main frame structural steel:<\/strong> Primary frame members use structural steel sections sized for the bending and torsional loads of the 7800mm working width under field conditions, with weld quality inspected to structural standards at all critical joints.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ISO 9001 quality management:<\/strong> Complete production process under internationally certified quality management \u2014 from raw material inspection through component fabrication, assembly, and final commissioning function verification.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
Q1: Can the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 mow and rake simultaneously in the same pass?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes \u2014 this simultaneous cut-and-rake operation is the primary design function of the 9GL-5.0\/5.6. The 5.0m reciprocating cutterbar severs material at the front of the implement, and the 5.6m-wide rake tine array immediately behind gathers and consolidates the cut material into a windrow in the same pass. This is most effective on natural grassland and light grass hay where material can be windrowed immediately after cutting. For heavy legume crops like alfalfa at peak moisture, using the cutterbar in wide-swath mode (rake disabled) for the first pass and then returning for the raking pass after partial drying delivers better windrow quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q2: What is the difference between mowing productivity (2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h) and raking productivity (3.0\u20133.6 ha\/h)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mowing productivity figure (2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h) applies when the cutterbar is operating \u2014 the working speed is constrained to 6\u20137 km\/h by the reciprocating cutterbar’s optimal operating speed range. The raking productivity figure (3.0\u20133.6 ha\/h) applies when using the implement in raking-only mode with the cutterbar raised \u2014 the rake tine system can operate at slightly higher working speeds (up to 8\u20139 km\/h) since the rake has no speed-sensitive constraint from a cutting mechanism. In combined simultaneous cut-and-rake mode, the mowing figure (2.4\u20132.8 ha\/h) governs overall productivity since the cutterbar sets the maximum safe working speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q3: Is the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 suitable for alfalfa mowing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 can cut alfalfa effectively with its reciprocating cutterbar, but is most appropriate for alfalfa applications where single-pass windrow formation is acceptable or desired. For multi-cut alfalfa operations where intermediate wide-swath drying before raking is standard practice (to minimise leaf loss from raking wet material), the combined cut-and-rake sequence should be used selectively \u2014 for example, on the third or fourth cut when alfalfa yields are lower and material can be raked immediately after cutting without leaf-loss risk. For dedicated alfalfa operations at peak yield, the 9GQY-3.2 disc mower conditioner paired with a separate 9LH-12 or 9LZY-9.0 rake may be the preferable system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q4: How does the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 compare to the 9LH-12 horizontal hay rake?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 9LH-12 is a dedicated 12m wide raking-only implement \u2014 it does not cut, and requires a separate prior mowing pass. The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 is a combined mower-rake at 5.0\/5.6m \u2014 it cuts and rakes simultaneously but at narrower working width. Choose the 9LH-12 when maximum raking coverage rate is the priority and mowing has already been completed by a dedicated mower; choose the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 when eliminating the separate raking machine and operator is the priority, or when the farm does not own a separate rake and wants a combined implement that performs both functions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q5: What is the average stubble height and why is 60\u201370mm specified?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 60\u201370mm average stubble height is calibrated for natural grassland sward management. At this height, the cutterbar severs stems above the basal growing points of grass tillers \u2014 the regenerative nodes from which leaf regrowth initiates after each cut. Cutting below 50mm risks damaging these growing points, delaying regrowth for 2\u20133 weeks compared to higher stubble height cutting. The cutterbar maintains this height through a ground-following skid mechanism that adjusts automatically across terrain undulations \u2014 preventing the scalping events at high points and missed-cut zones at low points that manual height-setting cutterbars produce on uneven natural grassland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q6: What are the main maintenance requirements during the operating season?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daily: inspect all 68 cutterbar knives for wear, chipping, or deformation; check all 78 rake tines for bending or breakage; verify PTO shaft guard integrity. Every 50 hours: grease all marked lubrication points on the cutterbar knife drive, rake tine pivot arms, and PTO shaft joints; check cutterbar oil level (most reciprocating cutterbars use oil-bath knife drive lubrication); inspect rake tine attachment hardware for loosening from field vibration. Every 200 hours: measure knife wear and replace any knife below minimum length; check finger spacing uniformity for bent tines affecting windrow quality. At season end: drain and refill cutterbar oil; apply corrosion protection to frame and exposed metal surfaces; store covered to protect tines and knife edges from UV and moisture degradation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q7: What windrow width does the 9GL-5.0\/5.6 produce?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The windrow width is determined by the rake tine array’s consolidation geometry \u2014 typically producing a 0.8\u20131.5m windrow from the 5.6m collection width, depending on tine arm angle settings and working speed. The rake arm angle can be adjusted before field operation to target a windrow width appropriate for the baler being used. For compact round balers with 1900mm pickup, a 0.9\u20131.1m windrow provides clean single-pass collection. For larger S9000 series balers with 2240mm pickup, the maximum 1.5m windrow width is appropriate to maximise baler feed rate and cycle efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Q8: How does the implement fold for transport?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In transport state, the implement folds to 3860 \u00d7 5600 \u00d7 3000mm \u2014 primarily achieved by folding the outer rake tine arm sections inward and raising the cutterbar to its transport position. The 5600mm transport width reflects the folded rake arm configuration; the cutterbar width contributes the primary length dimension. Transport speed should be kept below 25 km\/h on farm tracks and below 15 km\/h on rough terrain to prevent dynamic loads from damaging the folded rake arm securing mechanism. Confirm all fold locks are fully engaged and all transport pins are in position before driving on public roads. For further configuration guidance, contact our technical team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The 9GL-5.0\/5.6 Trailed Mower-Rake combines a 5.0m reciprocating cutterbar and 5.6m-wide 78-tine rake array in a single 1100 kg implement \u2014 delivering a formed windrow from a single tractor pass on natural grassland and light hay crops, from any tractor with a 540 r\/min PTO in the 30\u201380 kW range. Eliminate the separate raking machine, the separate tractor, and the separate field pass \u2014 one implement, one operator, one pass.<\/p>\n

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