{"id":565,"date":"2026-07-28T07:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balerhay.com\/?post_type=product&p=565"},"modified":"2026-07-28T08:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T08:10:05","slug":"9lh-12-horizontal-hay-rake-12m-wide-6-12-hm%c2%b2-h-output","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/balerhay.com\/de\/produkt\/9lh-12-horizontal-hay-rake-12m-wide-6-12-hm%c2%b2-h-output\/","title":{"rendered":"9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake for Tractor | Trailed Grass Raking Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake \u2014 12 m Transverse Raking at 6\u201312 hm\u00b2\/h<\/h2>\n

The 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake<\/strong> is a trailed transverse-action raking machine towed by a wheeled tractor rated between 25 kW and 44 kW (35 hp to 60 hp). It sweeps a 12-metre working width in a single pass, gathering cut forage into windrows that run perpendicular to the direction of travel \u2014 the defining characteristic of a horizontal-axis rake versus a rotary or finger-wheel design. At 5 km\/h to 10 km\/h working speed, field productivity ranges from 6 hm\u00b2\/h to 12 hm\u00b2\/h, making it one of the highest-output raking options available in the 35\u201360 hp tractor power class.<\/p>\n

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The machine carries 168 individual raking tines across the 12 m bar. Windrow size \u2014 width and density \u2014 is adjustable by the operator from the tractor seat to match the baler pickup width and the yield per hectare of the standing crop. Rake head lift is controlled via the tractor’s hydraulic system: one handle raises or lowers the full 12 m assembly without the operator leaving the cab. The design leaves windrows in a fluffy, open condition that accelerates field drying without damaging the grass root mat \u2014 an important quality factor on stands intended for multiple cuts per season.<\/p>\n

This hay raking machine<\/strong> is purpose-built for large-area natural grassland and seeded forage operations. Its 12 m swath capacity means it can cover the same area as three or four narrow-width rake passes in one circuit \u2014 reducing the number of tractor passes, fuel consumption, and soil compaction events per hectare.<\/p>\n

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Efficient Hay Raking Solution for Large Grassland Farms<\/h2>\n

For operations managing 50 ha or more of hay ground per season, pass efficiency is the primary cost driver in the raking phase. The 9LH-12 addresses this directly:<\/p>\n

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12 hm\u00b2\/h Peak Throughput<\/p>\n

At 10 km\/h on flat, open grassland, the 9LH-12 covers 12 hm\u00b2\/h. A 60 ha block can be raked in a single 5-hour shift. The same area with a 3 m finger-wheel rake would require at least four passes and 15\u201320 hours of machine time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Transverse Windrow \u2014 Perpendicular to Travel Direction<\/p>\n

The rake gathers material into windrows that sit perpendicular to the machine’s travel direction. This orientation suits specific baler approaches and field layouts where parallel windrows would require tight headland turns at every pass \u2014 the transverse pattern allows the baler to work across the field rather than along it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Operator-Controlled Windrow Size<\/p>\n

The operator adjusts windrow width and density from the cab to match crop yield and baler pickup requirements. In light-yield natural meadow at 1.5 t\/ha, tighter windrows prevent baler under-filling; in heavy seeded alfalfa at 5 t\/ha, wider, looser windrows prevent pickup blockage. The 9LH-12 accommodates both scenarios in the same machine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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168 Tines \u2014 Under 3% Miss Rate<\/p>\n

The 168-tine bar achieves a miss rate of 3% or below under standard operating conditions. In practical terms, on a 10 t\/ha yield plot, less than 300 kg per hectare is left in the field after the rake pass \u2014 within the acceptable loss threshold for commercial forage production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hydraulic Lift \u2014 Full 12 m Bar in One Handle Movement<\/p>\n

A single hydraulic handle on the tractor raises or lowers the entire 12 m tine bar. Headland turns are completed with the bar fully raised in under 8 seconds. No manual locking, pinning, or cab-exit is required between passes \u2014 directly reducing per-hectare headland time on large fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fluffy Windrow \u2014 Root System Protected<\/p>\n

The horizontal bar action lifts and deposits material gently rather than flicking it at high rotational speed. The resulting windrow is open and aerated \u2014 field drying rates are faster than with dense, compressed windrows produced by aggressive rotary rakes \u2014 and the grass root mat is not disturbed during the pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications of the 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake<\/h2>\n

Complete parameter reference for procurement teams, dealers, and tractor compatibility verification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nParameter<\/th>\nEinheit<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nModell<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n9LH-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nStrukturtyp<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nTractor-drawn horizontal transverse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nAttachment Type<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nTrailed (tow-behind)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nMatched Tractor Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n25 \u2192 44 (35 hp \u2192 60 hp)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nRaking Working Width<\/td>\nM<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nArbeitsgeschwindigkeitsbereich<\/td>\nkm\/h<\/td>\n5 \u2192 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nField Productivity<\/td>\nhm\u00b2\/h<\/td>\n6 \u2192 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nNumber of Raking Tines<\/td>\nSt\u00fcck<\/td>\n168<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nMiss Rate<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2264 3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nBediener erforderlich<\/td>\nPerson<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nMaschinengewicht<\/td>\nkg<\/td>\n1510<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nDimensions \u2014 Working (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n5500 \u00d7 12000 \u00d7 1350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nDimensions \u2014 Transport (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n9400 \u00d7 3400 \u00d7 1750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tractor Hydraulic Note:<\/strong> The rake head lift circuit runs directly from the tractor’s hydraulic system \u2014 no auxiliary pump is required. Confirm your tractor has at least one rear hydraulic outlet rated for the cylinder load. For compatible agricultural PTO drive shafts and driveline components<\/a> suited to the 25\u201344 kW power range, driveshaftjoint.com lists a broad range of stub sizes and torque ratings for tractor-drawn implements.<\/p>\n

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How Does a Tractor Hay Rake Improve Hay Harvesting?<\/h2>\n

The raking phase sits between mowing and baling in the hay-making chain. Its quality directly determines bale density uniformity, field dry-down time, and total crop recovery rate. A well-specified tractor hay rake<\/strong> affects three measurable outcomes:<\/p>\n

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1. Faster Field Drying<\/h3>\n

Cut forage lying flat in a mown swath dries unevenly \u2014 the bottom layer stays moist while the top cures. Raking lifts and turns the material, exposing the previously sheltered underside to sun and airflow. In typical Prairie summer conditions, this can reduce the time to baling moisture (under 18% for round bales) by 8 to 16 hours \u2014 a significant reduction in weather-risk exposure during the curing window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Consistent Baler Feed Rate<\/h3>\n

A uniform windrow of consistent density produces consistent bale weight and shape. Irregular windrows \u2014 with gaps from missed material or overly dense clumps \u2014 cause the baler pickup to surge and stall. At 168 tines and a \u22643% miss rate, the 9LH-12 produces a dense, gap-free windrow along the full 12 m width, which stabilises the baler feed rate and reduces the chance of in-field stoppages during the baling pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Higher Total Crop Recovery<\/h3>\n

Forage left in the field after the rake pass is a direct revenue loss. At a \u22643% miss rate, on a 4 t\/ha yield, the 9LH-12 leaves no more than 120 kg per hectare unrecovered. Over 100 ha of season output, that is a maximum of 12 tonnes of unrecovered forage \u2014 compared to a poorly adjusted rake operating at 8\u201310% miss, which leaves 32\u201340 tonnes in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Reduced Tractor Pass Count<\/h3>\n

Every tractor pass on a hayfield compacts the soil and increases fuel cost. At 12 m working width, the 9LH-12 covers a 60 ha field in as few as 500 passes of 100 m row length. A 3 m rake covering the same field requires approximately 2000 passes. Fewer passes mean less compaction, less fuel per hectare, and a shorter weather-risk window between mowing and baling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Applications of the 9LH-12 Hay Raking Machine<\/h2>\n

The 9LH-12 is designed for high-area output on open, flat to gently sloping terrain. As a trailed horizontal hay rake for large farms<\/strong>, its primary use environments include:<\/p>\n