Compact design with pivoting headstock

All PÖTTINGER linkage-mounted tedders feature a compact design. The short three-point headstock places the centre of gravity very close to the tractor. You gain from the following advantages:

  • Enhanced safety on steep inclines even at the headland

  • Safe driving characteristics on the road

  • Smaller tractors can be used because less lifting power is needed

  • Space saving parking

The headstock is designed as a pivoting headstock on all tedders. Depending on the tedder size, this is fitted with a heart-shaped pivot pin or ball eye. This guarantees the ideal solution for the best steering response and maximum clearance at the headland for every tedder.


Pivoting headstock with heart-shaped pivot pin retainer

Our linkage-mounted tedders with up to eight rotors have a pivoting headstock with a vertical axis of rotation and a heart-shaped pivot pin.

In the working position, this prevents the tedder from swinging out when cornering. The vertical axis of rotation prevents under-running when working downhill.

When the tedder is raised, the heart-shaped pivot pin automatically centres itself in the motion link to secure the machine in the centre position. This design guarantees the greatest lifting height at the headland even when used with small tractors, because the tedder does not sag.

Two mechanical stabiliser struts on the headstock ensure that the machine runs smoothly during operation. These ensure gentle centring, which is an advantage when working on slopes. At the headland and during road transport, they support the centring of the heart-shaped pivot pin. The stabiliser struts are optional on four-rotor tedders.


Pivoting headstock with ball eye

Adapted to the large working width of our ten-rotor tedder and to the higher lifting clearance of the tractors used for this machine, the HIT V 11100 has a pivoting headstock with ball eye in combination with a guide linkage and two hydraulic centring cylinders as standard.

During tedding, the machine follows in the tracks of the tractor. The high centring force of the hydraulic cylinders ensures smooth tracking of the ten rotors without swaying. In addition, the pressure of the cylinders prevents the machine from running ahead when driving downhill.

When the machine is lifted at the headland, the tedder first lowers slightly inside the linear guide (slotted hole), so the two hydraulic centring cylinders can retract as far as they will go, and the tedder gently settles into the central position.