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.

Gimbals rotor suspension

Our trailed TOP models with two or more rotors achieve sufficient freedom of movement of the rotor units for three-dimensional ground tracking because the rotors are mounted in gimbals.

Suspension spring for stabilisation at the headland

At the headland, the raised rotors are stabilised by a tension spring. This prevents the rotor units from swaying, so that it is easier for you to drive over swaths.

It also makes the rear of the rotor chassis touch the ground first, followed by the front, and vice versa when the rotors are raised. This prevents the tines from damaging the sward.