TOP Rakes with 2 rotors with side swath delivery

The best forage quality is the basis for your success

High yield dairy cattle need high quality base forage with the optimum structure. This is readily consumed by the animals in sufficient quantities. That is the best way to prepare the rumen to process the forage as productively as possible. Improving base forage quality reduces dependence on concentrates and promotes animal health - both of which lower your costs. Healthy cattle express their gratitude with better fertility, by producing milk for longer, and - even more decisively - with higher milk yields. The bottom line is that you benefit from clean, high quality forage with more profits from your dairy businesss.

Precision raking without touching the ground

Raking has a decisive influence at the end of the harvest chain on how clean the forage remains. Our tines do not contact the ground and comb the forage carefully out of the sward. This means that much less raw ash enters your base forage.

Careful forage handling

PÖTTINGER tines do not need to be set too low, conserving the sward and forage as a result. Another advantage is that there is less stress on the cam track and arm control rollers, which contributes to the durability of the machine.

The shape and length of the individual tines have a major influence on protecting the forage and keeping it clean during raking. PÖTTINGER tines have decades of proven performance behind them. They point towards the ground directly under the tine arm and are angled slightly forward, without any need for a steep offset angle. They lift the forage away from the sward without dirt ingress. A high volume of forage presses them back slightly, but without lifting them - so they pick up all of the forage. In connection with the MULTITAST jockey wheel system you have the perfect starting point for clean and tidy swaths. Thanks to the length of the tines and the large cam track, the tines are drawn smoothly out of the swath. This ensures that the swath is placed tidily and evenly. This is a benefit to the machines on the next pass. At the same time disintegration losses are minimised.

The tine security system prevents tine loss in the swath. The safety tab is secured reliably over the two outermost tine bolts.

Always one wheel ahead with the PÖTTINGER MULTITAST jockey wheel system

MULTITAST jockey wheel

PÖTTINGER has been offering the MULTITAST wheel system on rakes for the past three decades. The most important objective is to produce clean forage for healthy, high-yield animals. At the same time you conserve the sward. Offset in front of the rotor, the wheel guarantees perfect ground tracking without the tines contacting the ground. In addition there is less force acting on the arm control rollers and tines, which extends the service life of your machine.

DLG confirms forage protection

On a rise, the MULTITAST wheel lifts the rotor. The ideal gap between the tines and the ground is maintained. This guarantees you keep the forage clean.

• Over a test track of 60 m, the tines on the rotor without the MULTITAST wheel contact the ground at least 5 times more (see image).

On top of a rise, the MULTITAST wheel guides the rotor downwards and prevents raking losses.

• Over the same test track, the tines on the rotor without the MULTITAST wheel rise above the crop three times, resulting in raking losses (see image).

Optimum ground tracking

With PÖTTINGER rakes we guarantee clean forage even in the most difficult conditions. Our machines rake precisely even with low crop volumes or with heavy, wet forage. The ground tracking of the machine plays an important role here. The TOP tandem axles have a very wide wheelbase. In addition, the wheels are positioned especially close to the tines. Our rakes therefore adapt perfectly to any unevenness and are also particularly suitable for inclines.

Not as smooth without the MULTITAST wheel

Rake without MULTITAST wheel

Without a MULTITAST wheel the rake has a much smaller area of support. This leads to less smooth operation with reduced ground tracking, which can lead to dirt ingress.

Proven forage quality with MULTITAST wheel

Rake with MULTITAST

The MULTITAST wheel greatly increases the size of the machine's support triangle. This makes the rotors run more smoothly and suppresses vibrations. The PÖTTINGER MULTITAST wheel delivers ground tracking that guarantees clean forage without disintegration losses.

Highest strength

Our rotor units are built so that the stress on the bearings is as low as possible. Wear is minimised as a result. The large diameter cam track with its smooth ramps makes sure that the tines exit the swath ergonomically. Maintenance-free steel cam rollers, high strength cam shafts and wide spacing of the tine arm bearings reduce the force acting on the bearings.

The large cam tracks offer a cam track diameter of up to 420 mm and a bearing spacing of up to 900 mm on the tine arms. These properties give the tine arms maximum strength. The robust tine arm profile is also extremely resistant to twisting and bending, as these forces are dissipated along the edge sections.

Able to adapt

The cam track is infinitely variable adjustable. As a result your rake can be adapted flexibly to different crops and harvesting conditions.

Removable tine arms

The tine arms are removable to reduce width during transport and height for storage. These are easy to plug in; it is not possible to slot them in incorrectly.

Tidy raking work is provided by 10 to 15 tine arms per rotor, depending on the working width.

Easy service

Exchange of the tine arm

The whole tine arm can be exchanged quickly and easily in the event of any damage. Just undo the fitting to slide the tine arm plus cam roller out of the rotor casing.

Convenient

You do not need to maintain the tine arm bearings.

Also the rotor gears run in a sealed semi-liquid grease gearbox.

A grease nippel supplies the cam track. The cam track does not need to be greased. So you won't have any problems with oil leaks. TOPTECH PLUS eliminates leak problems and requires no oil checks or oil changes.

Perfect ground tracking

The TOP twin-rotor rakes with side placement always rake tidily in different operating conditions. In combination with the MULTITAST wheel, the respective chassis guarantee optimum ground tracking.

TOP 652 with tandem axles and MULTITAST jockey wheel system

Tandem axles with MULTITAST wheel TOP 652

The cost effective rake with steering has a fixed working width of 6.40 m. The swath is on the left.

The TOP 652 has tandem axles and MULTITAST wheels as standard. The tandem axles are equipped with 16x6.5-8 tyres. Thanks to the adjustable tandem axles, the rotor angle can be quickly matched to all operating conditions.

TOP 662 with three-wheel or five-wheel chassis

The flexible rake with steering places the swath to the right and has a working width of 6.55 m when raking one swath. You also have the option of a double swath function with a working width of 7.30 m.

The side rake is equipped with three-wheel chassis as standard. As an option you can order additional tandem axles and MULTITAST wheels. The standard three-wheel chassis on the TOP 662 can be steered at the front. In combination with the articulated rotor suspension, this guarantees exact guidance of the tines over uneven ground. If you prefer a five-wheel chassis with tandem axle and MULTITAST wheel, simply order it as an optional extra. You benefit from the best ground tracking in any terrain and absolutely smooth running at maximum driving speed.

Extremely manoeuvrable

Yoke TOP 662

The two TOP models are highly manoeuvrable due to the way they are attached. When cornering they follow exactly in the tractor's tracks. This saves you time and effort at headlands and during transport.

Straightforward attachment

Both side rakes are attached using a yoke. They are steered by a linkage to precisely follow in the tractor's tracks. The large 260/70-15.3 tyres on the chassis also ensure smooth running. The driveline features cardan shafts, which run smoothly and have a long service life. A PTO shaft with a wide-angle c.v. joint at one end is standard. You also get a PTO shaft holder and the hose holder as standard.

Each rotor is protected individually. The maintenance interval is 50 hours.

Easy to operate and transport

Transport position TOP 662

Even without removing the tine arms, you will not exceed 4 m in the transport position, so it is possible to change plots without leaving the tractor.

The rakes are operated by single-acting cylinders. Both rotors are raised or lowered one after the other for turning and transport via step sequence control. A double-acting connection is required for the double swath function of the TOP 662.

• The lifting height of the rotors at the headland is 26 or 28 cm.

• The parking height of the TOP 652 with tine arms removed is 3.43 m.

• The parking height of the TOP 662 with tine arms removed and swath curtain folded down is 3.60 m.

• A 2.55 m track width is available as an option on the TOP 662 for especially narrow transport widths.

• Warning signs and road lights are standard.

Dual-swath function

Dual-swath function – TOP 662

If you also want to use the TOP for night swaths or in hay and straw, you can equip the TOP 662 with a double swath function.

Front swath curtain as an option

The double swath function is made possible by using a front swath curtain. The rotors are simply extended and retracted using double-acting hydraulic cylinders.

With two swaths the working width increases from 6.55 m to 7.30 m.

The best forage thanks to the best ground tracking.

TOP 722

Our large models of twin rotor side rakes are designed to match your terrain as well as possible. Tandem axle chassis, MULTITAST wheel and special suspension ensure that your forage stays as clean as possible.

Five-wheel chassis with steerable jockey wheel

Five-wheel chassis with steerable jockey wheel

Combined with cardanic rotor suspension, the standard five-wheel chassis on the TOP 722 and TOP 812 ensures precise guidance of the tines over every bump. The jockey wheel inside the tine arc can be steered as standard.

Tandem axles

TOP 722 tandem axles

The tandem axles are equipped with 16x6.5-8 tyres, pivoting at the front and rigid at the back. So your TOP keeps track even on slopes. Thanks to the adjustable tandem axles, the rotor angle can be quickly matched to all operating conditions.

The optional MULTITAST front wheels ensure cleanly collected crop.

Stabiliser and suspension springs

TOP 812

Weight alleviation springs are fitted to the rotors as standard to ensure that they are lifted and lowered at the headland without scraping the ground.

As an option, additional suspension springs provide soil conservation and enhanced stability in particularly difficult terrain.

Protect the forage and convenient to operate

The two TOP 722 and TOP 812 side rakes impress not only with tidy raking work, but also with the gentle way they treat your forage. With both these models you can drive over finished swaths without damaging them.

Operation of the machine remains straightforward and convenient even when turning. You only need one double-acting spool valve with float position for the TOP 722; two double-acting spool valves are required for the TOP 812.

43 cm clearance when raised

Lift TOP 722

Optimised folding geometry provides up to 43 cm ground clearance at the headland. This clearance ensures damage to swaths is safely avoided.

Double cylinder technology

On the TOP 722 and TOP 812 models, double cylinder systems are used to lift the rotors and no limit stop is required in the field transport position. The rotor is lifted and lowered using matrix-controlled valves. That is real sequential control. You can adjust the lifting height using the motion link whenever needed.

The best cornering

Mounting TOP 722

These two models are highly manoeuvrable due to the way they are attached. When cornering they follow exactly in the tractor's tracks. This saves you time and effort at headlands and during transport.

Straightforward attachment

The TOP 722 / TOP 812 drawbar gives you a very tight turning circle. The steering angle indicator is clearly visible from the driver's seat. The double wide angle PTO shaft is fitted with a freewheel. A PTO shaft holder and hose holder are standard equipment at PÖTTINGER.

Safe and compact transport

Transport position TOP 722

For a comfortable and safe ride during transport, the swath curtain folds up automatically - you don't need to leave the cab. Despite their size, these rakes are compact to transport. You do not need to remove the tine arms for a transport height below 4 m.

On the TOP 722 the rotors are moved into the transport position by linkage levers. On the TOP 812, this is performed by hydraulic cylinders.

• Parking height with tine arms removed 3.60 m.

• The chassis is equipped with 340/55-16 tyres.

• A 2.55 m track width is available as an option for especially narrow transport widths (2.61 m transport width on TOP 722).

• Warning signs and road lights are standard.

Dual-swath function

Dual-swath function – TOP 722

If you also want to use the TOP for night swaths or in hay and straw, you can equip the TOP 722 with a double swath function.

Front swath curtain as an option

The double swath function is made possible by using a front swath curtain. The rotors are simply extended and retracted using double-acting hydraulic cylinders.

With two swaths the working width increases from 6.80 m to 7.60 m.

Optimum flexibility

TOP 691 A TOPTECH PLUS

These twin rotor rakes are highly popular due to their value for money and excellent manoeuvrability. They can be flexibly adapted to meet your individual requirements.

Hydraulic working width adjustment

The hydraulic working width adjustment gives you the choice between forming a single swath or two double swaths.

When raking a double swath, the machine is angled so that the rear rotor takes over the forage from the front rotor. The optional front swath curtain is raised.

If the rear rotor is swivelled to the right and the front swath curtain is folded down, each rotor produces its own swath. This makes it possible to form two smaller night swaths, or two normal-sized swaths in the case of very high forage volumes.

Perfect ground tracking

With these two models we also give your forage quality the highest priority. Despite their size, these machines adapt ideally to the ground countours.

Flexible frame

The frame is designed so that the two rotor units can ride over uneven ground completely independently of each other. Vertical freedom of movement is provided by a joint directly behind the angular gearbox.

Transverse movement of the rear rotor unit is enabled by a pivot bearing mounted within the frame itself, and by a universal joint between the rear frame beam and the rotor unit.

The drawbar is equipped with a large support plate to provide you with extra stability on steep ground and when cornering.

Enjoy the road trip

TOP 691 A TOPTECH PLUS

Not only do the two side rakes perform well at work, they are also easy and convenient to transport.

You simply use the tandem axles as a transport chassis. The 18.5 x 8.50-8 flotation tyres also enable high driving speeds. Both axles remain on the ground.

The wide chassis provides the best stability on slopes.

The rotors are lifted hydraulically to drive over swaths and at headland turns. With a ground clearance of 50 cm, you can safely drive over side swaths without damaging them.

When the machine is in the transport position it is easy to access the working height adjustment under the rotor.

Warning signs and road lights are standard.

Easy operation

TOP 611 A TOPTECH PLUS

One single-acting connection to the tractor hydraulics is all that you need for lifting. Hydraulic working width adjustment for a single swath or double swaths is possible with one double-acting connection.

Stepping valves provide more convenient operation for raising and lowering the rotors.

The hydraulic working width adjustment system can also be used to steer at the headland and enables perfect manoeuvrability.

The unit is raised hydraulically for transport.

Hydraulic swath curtain lifting system

With optional hydraulic swath curtain lifting, the TOP 611 A TOPTECH PLUS has a transport width of less than 3.0 m without having to remove the tine arms. There is no need to leave the tractor.