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Pöttinger HIT tedders

Why do I need a Pöttinger tedder?

Tedding is a concept which has been used in Europe for decades, but is only gaining popularity in South Africa in recent years. Farmers who are serious about producing the best quality hay bales quickly have seen the following benefits for using a tedder:

  1. Grass dries faster allowing you to bale sooner, reducing the risk of rain on your mowed land.
  2. Tedding before raking makes a large fluffy windrow for better and more even baling.
  3. After a rain storm, tedding can lift and airate the cut grass allowing it to dry and be baled with the minimum reduction in quality.
  4. When used in conjunction with a decent power rake, tedders reduce the amount of manure, ash, sand and other “rubbish” getting into your bales or grass silage.
  5. Baler manufacturers recommend tedding for faster baling, less wear on balers and better quality bales.
  6. Pöttinger tedders require a small tractor and can work fast – you actually save time in the baling process by adding this extra step.
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The Pöttinger tedder range includes:

  • Lift mounted models from 4,4m working width to 8,6m working width.
  • Trailed models from 5,2m to (NEW!) 17m

For models and specifications – download a brochure here

Standard features across the range

Unique ground tracking

Ground tracking and working results

Ground tracking and forage protection are the key objectives of PÖTTINGER rotary tedders. Our mounted and trailed tedders feature jockey wheels located close to the tine arc to react to any bumps. The tines do not touch the ground. The result: Clean forage, lower raw ash content and improved livestock health. In addition, wear to the tines is reduced considerably.
Four Times Cleaner With DYNATECH – Rotor design

DYNATECH rotor unit

  • Forage pick-up – small rotor diameters guarantee clean crop pick-up
  • Forage – optimum ground tracking of each rotor for clean forage
  • Spread pattern – ideal spreading angle for a uniform blanket of clean forage
  • Machine – no snagging thanks to the sleek design of the rotor units
Adaptable for clean results

Setting the rotor angleThe rotors can be set in five different positions without the need for tools (three settings on HIT 16.18 T). You can adapt the rotors to the forage conditions quickly and easily. A uniform and tidy spread pattern is ensured as a result.

Tine design features:

  • Different length tinesThe bolted mounting ensures a secure fit.
  • A tine security system is standard – to cover all eventualities.
  • An arched mounting supports the tine springs.
  • Plenty of space between the tine springs and the tine arms allows for the best elasticity and movement.
  • Strong Super-C quality tines
  • Swept Tine Arms. The unique swept-back tine arms guarantee a tidy spread pattern. As a result the tines move in a sweeping action to handle the forage softly. The swept shape of the tine arms prevents forage from building up and wrapping around the rotors. High performance is built in to our mounted and trailed HIT tedders.
  • Offset tine lengths. Offset tine lengths pick up the forage uniformly and contribute significantly to improved tedding quality. Two angles of inclination can be set by turning the mounting through 180°. This guarantees the cleanest forage and optimum working quality in all operating conditions.
Drive train – designed for a long life
Reliable and durable
1. Rugged rotor gearbox units
2. The pressed rotor dishes provide precision placement for the tine arms.

3. Backlash-free drive joints

4. Tine security system

Rugged Rotor Gearbox Units

  • Large gears and bearings ensure smooth operation.
  • The closed angular gearboxes are equipped with a greasing system.
  • No oil leaks possible
  • The joints are mounted on a splined shaft.
  • The rotor dishes are made of heavy-duty, thick-walled pressed components with precise placement for the tine arms. In addition, the tine arms are also bolted to the rotor hubs to ensure an extremely secure mounting.
  • The tines and tine arms are subject to the highest stress during tedding. The solid tine arms are made of flat bar with press-fitted holes. These ensure that the tines are held in place securely.
Backlash-Free Drive Joints

Sealed single and double constant velocity joints ensure consistent, smooth, backlash-free drive to the rotors. This ensures that the tines pick up the crop precisely and produce an even spread. At the same time, they can be rotated in any position, eliminating the possibility of operator errors.

Double clevis frame hinges provide each rotor with the freedom of movement for perfect ground tracking. Fitted with plain bushes, they are easy to grease.

 

Automotive paintwork quality

CIP and powder coating guarantee elasticity and durability. Featuring eye-catching colours and a modern design, you are guaranteed to enjoy working with these machines that retain their value.

Fenceline Tedding – easy and covenient

Fenceline teddingActively setting the wheels at an angle causes the tedder to run diagonally so the forage is directed onto the mown area. Neighbouring crops remain untouched. Because the wheels can be set to the left or right, fenceline tedding can be activated in any driving direction.

An intact swarth is the prerequisite for a full cover, weed-free plant stock in your meadow. PÖTTINGER pays particular attention to this. Especially at headlands there is an increased risk of the outer rotors scraping the ground while the machine is raised. The outer tines do not scratch the ground. The sward is conserved and your forage stays clean. This provides optimum conditions for the best possible processing of plants that are rich in energy.

Safe transport

Safe transportThe hydraulic rotor folding system provides convenient operation from the tractor seat. In the transport position, the rotors can be rotated inwards to ensure safe transport and space-saving parking. The raised rotors are tilted close to the tractor. This provides an optimum centre of gravity. The transport interlock on the top link slot and the optional stabiliser struts guarantee safe road transport. Warning signs and road lights are standard.

The result is – The Best Forage with a Pöttinger teddder

Clean forage packed with energy is the prerequisite for healthy, high yield livestock. Choose PÖTTINGER and optimise your forage quality. Our HIT tedders are designed to treat your forage carefully. Our tedders work extremely tidily. The best ground tracking and great handling on steep terrain enable you to conserve the forage while you work without dirt ingress.Best forage quality

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