9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Rake | 9m, 17 Discs, 7.2–9 hm²/h
The 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Rake runs 17 discs and 1020 spring tines across a 9m working width, achieving 7.2–9 hm²/h at 8–10 km/h. Matched to 55–75kW (75–102hp) tractors. Full hydraulic disc lift, ≤2% miss rate, and 0.8–1.2m windrow width. Rakes, turns, and rows in one pass.
9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Rake — 17-Disc, 9 m Working Width, 7.2–9 hm²/h
The 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Rake is a trailed disc-type hay rake powered by a 55–75 kW (75–102 hp) wheeled tractor. Its 17 finger-wheel discs span a 9 m working width, carrying 1020 individual spring tines (60 per disc) that rotate through ground contact — no PTO drive required for the raking action. At 8–10 km/h working speed, it achieves 7.2–9 hm²/h field output and consolidates cut forage into windrows 0.8–1.2 m wide with a miss rate of 2% or below.
This pull type hay rake handles three distinct post-cut operations in the same field pass: collecting cut grass or crop residue into windrows, turning and aerating previously cut material to speed drying, and forming parallel rows at regular intervals to prepare for baler pickup. All 17 discs are raised and lowered simultaneously by the tractor's hydraulic system — no manual adjustment between passes, and no additional crew member required beyond the tractor driver.
The machine is suited to grassland, forage crop, and crop-residue operations in both livestock and arable farming regions. It is not designed for waterlogged, heavily stoned, or densely tussocked terrain where disc contact with embedded obstacles would risk tine damage.
Efficient Finger Wheel Hay Rake for Large-Scale Farming
For commercial hay and straw operations where raking throughput determines how tightly the harvest window can be compressed, the 9LZD-9.0 delivers measurable field advantages over narrower or lower-speed alternatives:
9 hm²/h Peak Output — 9 m in One Pass
At 10 km/h on flat open ground, the 9LZD-9.0 covers 9 hm²/h. A 90 ha block is raked in a single 10-hour shift. A 3 m wheel rake covering the same area at the same speed would require three passes and 30 machine hours — tripling fuel consumption and soil compaction events per hectare.
1020 Spring Tines — ≤2% Miss Rate
With 60 tines per disc across 17 discs, the machine achieves a miss rate of 2% or below. At a 3 t/ha forage yield, that means no more than 60 kg per hectare is left unrecovered — less than half the loss of a machine operating at a 5% miss rate on the same crop.
0.8–1.2 m Windrow Width — Baler-Ready
The rake forms windrows between 0.8 m and 1.2 m wide — directly matching the pickup width of most standard round and square balers. The baler can follow immediately after the rake pass without a merging or re-raking step, saving a full field operation in the harvest cycle.
Three Operations in One Pass
The same machine pass that collects material into windrows also turns previously laid swaths and forms rows for subsequent baling. Operations that run the 9LZD-9.0 as a tedder-rake combination can reduce total field operations per hectare from four steps to two — a direct saving in time, fuel, and tractor wear.
Aerated, Open Windrow Structure
The spring-tine finger wheels lift and deposit material gently, producing a loose, open windrow with good airflow through the mass. Under typical summer field conditions, this aeration effect can reduce time to baling moisture (under 18% for round bales) by 6–12 hours versus a flat, compressed swath.
12 km/h Transport Speed
The 9LZD-9.0 is rated for road transport at up to 12 km/h. Working dimensions of 16800 × 3900 × 1600 mm in field configuration fold to a road-compliant width for inter-field movement. At 1240 kg, the machine tows behind a standard 55–75 kW tractor without requiring front ballast adjustments.
How Does a Finger Wheel Rake Work?
Understanding the operating principle helps procurement teams and dealers explain the machine's advantages to end-user customers. The four-stage working sequence is as follows:
01
Ground-Contact Disc Rotation
As the machine travels forward, the 17 finger-wheel discs contact the ground surface. Friction drives each disc to rotate — no external power source or PTO connection is required for the raking action. The discs are angled relative to the travel direction, which causes cut material to be swept sideways into a concentrated windrow line.
02
Tine Sweep & Collection
Each disc carries 60 spring-steel tines. As the disc rotates, the tines sweep cut grass, alfalfa, or crop straw off the ground surface and carry it in a continuous arc. The spring action allows tines to flex over ground irregularities — reducing the chance of tines digging into soil or catching on embedded stones — and then spring back to sweep position for the next contact cycle.
03
Windrow Formation & Aeration
Material released from the tine arc falls into a windrow 0.8–1.2 m wide. The release action lifts and tumbles the material as it drops, producing an open, aerated structure rather than a flat, compressed mat. This is the mechanism that accelerates field drying — moisture escapes more readily from a fluffy windrow than from a compacted one.
04
Parallel Row Spacing for Baler Access
Successive rake passes deposit windrows at consistent intervals across the field. The operator sets the inter-windrow spacing to match the baler's working pattern — typically one windrow per baler pass. The resulting field layout allows the baler to travel in straight lines without needing to merge or re-position windrows before pickup.
Hydraulic Control System for Easy Operation
The 9LZD-9.0 is a hydraulic finger wheel rake — all 17 discs raise and lower as a single unit from one tractor hydraulic lever. This design has three practical consequences for daily field operation:
Headland Turns Without Leaving the Cab
The operator raises all 17 discs simultaneously at the headland end of each pass using the existing tractor hydraulic lever — no manual pinning, no dismounting, no secondary control required. The full bar rises in under 10 seconds. This alone saves 3–5 minutes per hour on a large field with frequent headland turns.
Ground-Following Height Adjustment
On terrain with gentle undulations, the operator can lower the disc bar to maintain consistent ground contact without reducing travel speed. This keeps the tine sweep angle constant across varying ground contours — producing an even windrow even when the field surface rises and falls between passes.
Obstacle Clearance at Transport Height
Before road transport between fields, the full disc bar is raised to its uppermost position via the hydraulic system. In transport mode, the machine dimensions are 16800 × 3900 × 1600 mm and travel speed is rated to 12 km/h. No manual folding of individual disc arms is required for road travel.
Hydraulic System Note: The disc lift circuit connects directly to the tractor's rear hydraulic outlet. No auxiliary pump or external power supply is required. Confirm your tractor has at least one rear hydraulic outlet rated for the cylinder load before ordering. For compatible agricultural hydraulic cylinders suited to trailed implement lift circuits in this power class, the metalite.net catalogue covers a broad range of bore sizes and stroke lengths for tractor-drawn hay equipment.
Technical Specifications — 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Rake
| # | Parameter | 单元 | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 模型 | — | 9LZD-9.0 |
| 2 | 结构类型 | — | Finger wheel (disc-type) |
| 3 | Attachment Type | — | Trailed (tow-behind) |
| 4 | Matched Tractor Power | 千瓦 | 55 → 75 (75 hp → 102 hp) |
| 5 | Working Width | 米 | 9 |
| 6 | 工作速度 | 公里/小时 | 8 → 10 |
| 7 | Transport Speed (max) | 公里/小时 | 12 |
| 8 | Field Productivity | hm²/h | 7.2 → 9 |
| 9 | Number of Finger Wheel Discs | 件 | 17 |
| 10 | Total Spring Tines | 件 | 1020 (17 discs × 60 tines) |
| 11 | Windrow Width | 米 | 0.8 → 1.2 |
| 12 | Miss Rate | — | ≤ 2% |
| 13 | 机器重量 | 公斤 | 1240 |
| 14 | Dimensions — Working (L × W × H) | 毫米 | 16800 × 3900 × 1600 (folded width) |
| 15 | Operators Required | person | 1 |
17
Finger wheel discs
1020
Spring tines (60 per disc)
≤2%
Miss rate — lowest in class
9 hm²/h
Peak field productivity
Frequently Asked Questions About the Finger Wheel Rake
What tractor horsepower is required for the 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Rake?
The matched power range is 55 kW to 75 kW (75 hp to 102 hp). The raking action is ground-driven — no PTO power is used for rotating the discs — so the tractor's primary job is pulling the 1240 kg machine at 8–10 km/h through the field. Tractors below 55 kW may struggle to maintain the upper working speed in dense, wet crop or on soft ground; tractors above 75 kW are fully compatible and can maintain transport speed between fields more comfortably. One rear hydraulic outlet is required for the disc lift cylinder.
Is the 9LZD-9.0 suitable as a finger wheel hay rake for Canadian Prairie farms?
Yes — the 9LZD-9.0 Finger Wheel Hay Rake for Canadian Prairie Farms is well suited to the open, large-block grassland typical of Prairie hay operations. The 9 m working width and 7.2–9 hm²/h output allow a single operator to rake 60–80 ha per day during a tight weather window, which is the primary operational constraint for Prairie hay producers. The machine handles natural meadow, alfalfa, and mixed grass-legume stands on firm, relatively flat to gently sloping ground. Waterlogged bottomland and heavy-stone areas are outside its design specification.
Can the 9LZD-9.0 be used as a wheel rake for hay tedding as well as windrowing?
Yes. The machine performs three functions depending on how it is set up and operated: windrowing (collecting cut material into rows), tedding or turning (flipping previously laid material to expose the underside to sun and air), and row-forming (spacing windrows for baler pickup). Switching between functions is achieved by adjusting the angle and height of the disc bar — no tool changes or component swaps are required. This makes the 9LZD-9.0 a multi-function hay field tool rather than a single-purpose rake.
What is the tine replacement process and expected service life?
The 1020 spring tines are individually replaceable — each mounts to its disc independently, so a single damaged or worn tine can be swapped without removing the disc or disturbing adjacent tines. On clean, low-debris grassland, tine life is typically two to three seasons before the spring tension reduces enough to affect raking quality. On crop-residue fields with more abrasive material contact, annual inspection and partial replacement of the most-worn tines is standard practice. Spare tine sets should be confirmed at time of wholesale order.
How does the 9LZD-9.0 compare to the 9LH-12 Horizontal Hay Rake in the same product range?
The 9LH-12 is a transverse-bar rake that produces windrows perpendicular to the direction of travel — suited to large open fields where the baler works across the rake direction. The 9LZD-9.0 is a finger-wheel rake that produces windrows parallel to the direction of travel — suited to operations where the baler follows the same line as the tractor. The 9LH-12 has a wider 12 m working width and lower power requirement (25–44 kW); the 9LZD-9.0 uses a higher power tractor (55–75 kW) but delivers the versatility of tedding, turning, and windrowing in one machine. Choice between them depends on field shape, windrow orientation preference, and whether multi-function raking is required.
Is the 9LZD-9.0 available for wholesale and OEM purchasing?
Yes. The 9LZD-9.0 is available to agricultural machinery dealers, wholesale distributors, and OEM buyers. Standard export documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin — is included with all international orders. Technical drawings, parts explosion diagrams, and tine specification sheets are provided to confirmed wholesale accounts. Spare tine kits (individual tines and full disc sets) can be ordered alongside the machine for distribution operations requiring guaranteed local parts availability.
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