For maximum flexibility, the ALPINTOP can be front-mounted or rear-mounted. The chassis including cam track is simply swivelled through 180 ° and the swath curtain is mounted on the opposite side.
The advantage of front mounting is that the forage is not driven over by the tractor. The swath is deposited to the right in the direction of travel.
The optional MULTITAST jockey wheel is mounted at the front, outside the rotor arc, for perfect ground tracking. A chain top link is used on the headstock so that the rake can adapt to the ground on the longitudinal axis independently of the tractor's movements.
Optional suspension springs are available between the headstock and the tractor for ideal ground contact pressure of the jockey wheel.
The ALPINTOP can also be operated as a rear-mounted rake. A reversing gearbox is needed for this. The swath is also deposited to the right.
An optional MULTITAST jockey wheel is available on the headstock for perfect ground tracking of the rake.
Four tine arms can be removed and the rotor locked in position to prevent it rotating. The tines are stowed away tidily and secured in place by lynch pins. After the guard rail has been folded vertically, the ALPINTOP is ready for road transport.