9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake — 15-Wheel, 9 m Pull-Type Hay Rake for Large Grassland Operations
This 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake features 15 ground-driven wheels with 900 spring tines across 9m working width. Powered by 68–75 hp tractor (no PTO required). Covers 7.2–9 hm²/h at 8–10 km/h with ≤2% missed raking rate. Produces 0.8–1.2m aerated windrows. Ideal for large grassland, straw, and planted forage.
Model: 9LZY-9.0 |
Type: Trailed Finger-Wheel (15 wheels × 60 tines) |
Working Width: 9 m |
Productivity: 7.2–9 hm²/h |
Power: 50–55 kW (68–75 hp)
What Is the 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake & How Does It Work?
The 9LZY-9.0 finger-wheel rake is a 15-wheel, ground-driven, tractor-towed rake that gathers cut grass, dried forage, or crop straw into uniform windrows — or flips and aerates spread material for faster drying — across a 9 m working width in a single pass. Towed by any wheeled tractor rated 50–55 kW (68–75 hp), it covers 7.2–9 hm²/h and is designed specifically for large natural grassland and arable farm areas where high-throughput forage and straw collection is the primary seasonal task.
The operating principle uses 15 independently rotating finger wheels — each carrying 60 spring tines, giving 900 tines total across the 9 m span. As the tractor advances at 8–10 km/h, each finger wheel rotates on contact with the ground, and the spring tines sweep material laterally, feeding it into an adjacent wheel's zone and consolidating the full 9 m swath into a single windrow of 0.8–1.2 m width. The windrow is consistently aerated and fluffy due to the lifting and tumbling action of the tine array — not compressed into a flat mat — which accelerates in-windrow drying. The hydraulic system raises and lowers all 15 finger wheel discs simultaneously from the tractor cab, with no manual adjustment required. A single operator handles the entire operation.
Beyond raking into windrows, this pull-type rake can also be used in a tedding configuration — passing over the cut crop to flip and spread it for faster wilting before windrow formation. This dual functionality makes the 9LZY-9.0 a versatile mid-chain tool in any hay or straw harvest workflow. As a large area finger wheel rake for grassland, it is best suited to flat to gently sloping natural prairie, planted forage fields, and arable crop aftermath (straw collection post-harvest).
Terrain note: Optimized for flat to gently sloping ground. Avoid operation on heavily stoned fields, steep hillsides, paddy fields, or densely rooted sod where tine tip penetration below 0 mm risks consistent ground disturbance.
Technical Specifications — 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake
| # | Parameter | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model Name | — | 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake |
| — | Structural Type | — | Finger-Wheel (Ground-Driven) |
| 2 | Hitch Type | — | Trailed (Tow-Behind) |
| 3 | Model Number | — | 9LZY-9.0 |
| 4 | Required Tractor Power | kW | 50–55 |
| 5 | Working Dimensions (L×W×H) | m | 8.4 × 11 × 1.75 |
| 6 | Machine Weight | kg | 1100 |
| 7 | Working Width | m | 9 |
| 8 | Working Speed | km/h | 8–10 |
| 9 | Transport Speed | km/h | 12 |
| 10 | Number of Finger Wheels | pcs | 15 |
| 11 | Total Spring Tines | pcs | 900 (15 wheels × 60 tines/wheel) |
| 12 | Operators Required | persons | 1 |
| 13 | Windrow Width | m | 0.8–1.2 |
| 14 | Missed Raking Rate | ≤ | 2% |
| 15 | Productivity | hm²/h | 7.2–9 |
Product Detail Gallery
5 Operational Problems the 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake Solves
Problem: Narrow rakes can't keep pace with the mower — harvest window missed
A 3–4 m rake at 7 km/h covers roughly 2–3 hm²/h. If your mower is cutting 5+ hm²/h, the rake becomes the bottleneck and cut grass sits in the field past optimal moisture for baling. The 9LZY-9.0's 9 m working width at 8–10 km/h delivers 7.2–9 hm²/h — matching or exceeding the output of most mower setups and eliminating the raking backlog that costs dry matter quality during extended field exposure.
Problem: Compacted windrows slow drying and reduce bale quality
Rakes that drag and compress material produce flat, dense windrows where moisture is trapped at the base. The finger-wheel mechanism lifts and tumbles material as it consolidates, producing a loose, airy windrow of 0.8–1.2 m width with good internal airflow. In equivalent weather conditions, aerated windrows reach target baling moisture 20–35% faster than compacted ones — reducing the risk that a weather change catches the crop still too wet.
Problem: High field losses leaving significant yield on the ground
Many basic rake designs leave 5–8% of cut material uncollected — fine leaves, short stems, and edge-of-bar material that misses the tine array. The 9LZY-9.0's 900 tines across 9 m achieve a certified missed raking rate of ≤2%. At a typical alfalfa yield of 5 t/hm², dropping the missed rate from 6% to 2% recovers 200 kg/hm² of dry matter — meaningful at commercial scale across multiple cuts per season.
Problem: Raking grass roots and soil contaminating the windrow
Aggressive tine rakes set too low disturb the soil surface, pulling root crowns and introducing soil contamination into the windrow. This raises ash content in the finished hay or silage, reducing nutritional value and palatability for livestock. The finger-wheel action sweeps at crop level without penetrating the soil surface, leaving root crowns intact and keeping the windrow free of soil contamination. This is especially important on natural prairie where root crown damage also suppresses the following season's grass density.
Problem: Running separate machines for tedding and raking adds tractor passes and cost
In some operations, a dedicated tedder is run first to aerate the crop, followed by a separate rake to windrow it. The 9LZY-9.0 can perform both functions — flip/aerate the crop on a first pass to accelerate drying, then consolidate into windrows on a second pass — without changing implements. For smaller operations or those without a dedicated tedder, this dual capability removes one machine from the equipment requirement list entirely.
Where the 9LZY-9.0 Hay Rake Delivers Consistent Results
This large area finger wheel rake for grassland is matched to the following operational environments:
- Large natural grassland (50–500+ hm²): The primary application. Wide 9 m working width and 7.2–9 hm²/h output make it the right scale for commercial prairie hay operations where raking must match or lead a mower fleet's daily output.
- Arable farm straw collection post-harvest: After grain harvest, the 9LZY-9.0 gathers cereal straw across 9 m into uniform windrows for round baling or in-field composting. The finger-wheel mechanism handles the varied stem lengths and orientations of combine-cut straw without blockage.
- Planted forage fields (alfalfa, ryegrass, clover, Sudan grass): For multi-cut annual forage programs, the ≤2% missed raking rate preserves more recoverable material per cut — particularly relevant for high-value alfalfa where leaf fraction (the most nutritious part) is the most easily lost component during raking.
- Silage operations requiring rapid field wilting: Used in tedding mode on the first pass to flip and spread freshly cut material across 9 m, increasing the surface area exposed to sun and wind. A second pass in raking mode then consolidates the wilted crop into windrows for wrapping — all with the same machine.
- Pastoral livestock farms supplying year-round feed: Multiple annual cuts of planted forage plus natural grass raking can all be handled by the same 9LZY-9.0 unit. As a finger-wheel rake supplier-level product, it is durable enough for 3–4 cuts per season across large acreages without seasonal downtime for major repairs.
Not recommended for: Steep rocky hillsides, paddy fields, waterlogged ground, or fields with heavy surface debris that could damage or jam the finger-wheel tine assemblies.
Why Choose Our Finger-Wheel Rake — Product, Engineering & After-Sales
Product Design Grounded in Real Field Data
The 9LZY-9.0's specifications — 15 wheels, 60 tines per wheel, 9 m working width, 0.8–1.2 m windrow output — are the result of field-validated engineering for grassland and arable conditions in China's major forage-producing regions. The ≤2% missed raking rate and 7.2–9 hm²/h productivity are certified values, not sales estimates. The machine has been deployed across natural prairie, planted alfalfa fields, and cereal straw operations, and its spec reflects actual performance in varying crop densities and soil conditions.
Full Hydraulic Control — No PTO, No External Drive Needed
The finger wheels are ground-driven — they rotate from forward motion, not from a PTO shaft. The only tractor connection needed beyond the drawbar hitch is a hydraulic line for the disc lift and lower function. This makes the 9LZY-9.0 compatible with a broader range of tractors, including older models without functioning rear PTOs. It also reduces operating complexity: there is no PTO engagement sequence, no driveshaft to align, and no PTO-related safety guarding to check before each pass.
Simple Structure — Serviceable by Any Qualified Farm Mechanic
The finger-wheel design has fewer moving components than PTO-driven rotary rakes. The 900 tines are individually replaceable — a standard spare parts operation that requires no specialist tools or training. The most common maintenance items are spring tine replacement and wheel bearing greasing, both of which are straightforward workshop tasks. This keeps seasonal downtime under 3% of operating hours for well-maintained machines in normal field conditions.
Export-Ready Documentation & International After-Sales Support
Every unit ships with full English-language assembly and operating documentation, a complete illustrated spare parts catalog, and all export documentation required for international customs clearance. Replacement tines, wheel bearing kits, and hydraulic components are stocked for dispatch within 3–5 business days internationally. Our technical team responds to compatibility and after-sales queries within 24 business hours — including support for tractor matching confirmation before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions — 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake
Q1: How does a finger-wheel rake differ from a spring-tine bar rake on a trailed mower-rake?
A finger-wheel rake uses independently rotating discs (wheels), each carrying a set of spring tines that sweep material by ground contact rotation. A spring-tine bar rake uses a fixed transverse bar with tines that drag or flip material in a single direction. The finger-wheel design produces a more aerated, fluffier windrow because the rotational action lifts and tumbles material rather than dragging it flat. It is also gentler on root crowns because the tines work at crop level without the ground contact force of a bar-type system.
Q2: Does the 9LZY-9.0 pull-type rake require a PTO connection to the tractor?
No. The finger wheels are ground-driven — they rotate purely from forward motion as the tractor tows the machine. The only tractor connections required are the drawbar hitch and a hydraulic line for the disc lift function. No PTO shaft is needed, which simplifies hookup and broadens tractor compatibility to models that may not have an operational rear PTO.
Q3: Can the 9LZY-9.0 be used to ted (aerate) grass as well as form windrows?
Yes. The machine can be configured to flip and spread freshly cut or partially dried material across the field on a first pass — functioning as a tedder to accelerate moisture loss. On a subsequent pass, once the crop has reached target moisture, it consolidates material into 0.8–1.2 m windrows for baler pickup. This dual-function capability removes the need for a dedicated separate tedder on operations where the crop density is within the machine's handling capacity.
Q4: How are the finger-wheel tines replaced when worn?
Individual spring tines are bolted or clipped to each wheel hub. Replacing a tine requires removing the fastener, sliding out the worn tine, inserting the replacement, and refastening — a task typically completed in under 5 minutes per tine with standard farm workshop tools. Replacement tines for the 9LZY-9.0 (60 tines per wheel, 15 wheels) are stocked as a standard spare part and can be dispatched internationally within 3–5 business days.
Q5: What is the windrow width produced by the 9LZY-9.0 and how does it relate to baler selection?
The 9LZY-9.0 produces a windrow of 0.8–1.2 m width, which falls within the pickup width range of most standard round balers and large square balers. For a round baler with a 1.1 m pickup, target the 1.0–1.1 m windrow setting by adjusting working speed. Too wide a windrow overloads the pickup and causes feed surging; too narrow a windrow results in under-capacity bales with variable density. Match windrow width to your baler's rated pickup width for best bale uniformity and net wrap efficiency.
What Operators Say About the 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake
"We manage 420 hm² of natural grassland in Xinjiang and were running two older 4 m rakes to keep up with the mowing fleet. After switching to the 9LZY-9.0, one machine replaced both. The ≤2% missed rate is accurate — we measured our losses with test plots before and after and saw a clear improvement. The hydraulic lift responds quickly and the windrows stay clean and aerated. Baler feed has been noticeably more consistent since the switch."
— Abudureheman K., Grassland Farm Manager, Xinjiang, China
"I run 300 acres of alfalfa in Kansas and spent three seasons chasing my cut grass around the field with a rake that couldn't keep up. The 9LZY-9.0 turned that problem into a memory. It covers 9 meters per pass, the windrows come out fluffy enough that my baler operator stopped complaining about moisture variation, and I finished raking by 2 p.m. on a day I'd normally still be out at 6. The no-PTO setup was a bonus — my older tractor handles it with zero drama."
— Craig H., Alfalfa Farm, Kansas, USA
Recommended Equipment — Build a Complete Hay & Forage Chain
The 9LZY-9.0 sits at Stage 2–3 of the standard hay production workflow. Below is the full chain and the specific reason each pairing improves overall system efficiency:
Mower / Mower-Rake (Mower Series)
Creates the raw material the 9LZY-9.0 then gathers. For best results, match the mowing width to a multiple of the raking width — for example, a 9 m mowing pass per raking pass, or two 4.5 m mowing passes per rake pass. Unmatched widths result in the raker leaving uncollected strips or wasting passes on already-cleared ground. Our Mower Series includes models from 1.4 m to 5.6 m cutting width to suit different operation scales.
Hay Tedder (Tedder Series) — Optional
When the 9LZY-9.0 is used in raking-only mode (not its tedding pass), a dedicated Tedder deployed 4–8 hours after mowing flips and aerates the flat-cut crop to accelerate drying. This is particularly important in high-humidity conditions or for silage operations where rapid wilt to 30–40% DM is required within a narrow time window. If the 9LZY-9.0 is being used for its combined tedding + raking function, a separate Tedder is not required.
Finger-Wheel Rake — 9LZY-9.0 (This Machine)
Consolidates dried, spread crop into a 0.8–1.2 m windrow with ≤2% material loss and 7.2–9 hm²/h throughput. The windrow produced by this machine is the direct input to the Round Baler — its width, density, and aeration level determine bale consistency, bale weight, and downstream wrapping material use. Getting this step right reduces all downstream inefficiencies at once.
Round Baler (Round Baler Series)
At 7.2–9 hm²/h raking output, the 9LZY-9.0 can supply 2–3 round balers operating simultaneously without windrow backlog. Matching the baler's rated per-hour pickup capacity to the raker's windrow output rate is the key pairing calculation for large operations — a single round baler typically handles 1.5–3 hm²/h of windrow input, so a 9 hm²/h raker can keep 3 balers consistently fed.
Bale Wrapper / Handler (Wrapper / Handler Series)
For silage, the Wrapper seals each bale anaerobically within minutes of ejection, preserving nutritional value at 12–18 months. For dry hay operations, the Handler moves and stacks finished bales without a front-loader — critical on large operations where 2–3 simultaneous balers produce bales faster than a single loader can clear them. Both pieces keep the field clear for the next raking cycle without creating a bale pile bottleneck.
Stop Letting the Rake Hold Back Your Harvest
Get a direct quote on the 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake — including freight options, export documentation, and a matched spare parts package for your region. Tell us your tractor model and typical field size and we will confirm compatibility and recommend the right pairing from our full equipment line. We reply within 24 business hours.
Need a different working width? Our Hay Rake Series includes models from compact 2.1 m rakes up to 12 m large-area machines — ask for a comparison.
Explore Our Full Agricultural Equipment Range
The 9LZY-9.0 is one model in a complete lineup of hay production and tillage implements. Whether you are building a full harvest chain or sourcing individual tillage tools, we have stocked options ready to ship internationally:
Hay Rake Series
Finger-wheel, side-delivery, and rotary rakes from 2.1 m to 12 m working width — matched to all operation scales
Single-bar mounted and trailed dual-bar reciprocating mowers from 1.4 m to 5.6 m cutting width
Fixed and variable chamber round balers for dry hay, straw, and silage — net wrap and twine variants available
Hydraulic Reversible Plow
3–5 furrow hydraulic flip plows for primary tillage — hydraulic headland turn on all soil types
Disc Harrow Series
Offset and tandem disc harrows for stubble incorporation, seedbed preparation, and inter-crop tillage
Rotary Tiller Series
PTO-driven tillers from 1.0 m to 3.2 m for row crop, vegetable, and orchard floor management
Building a complete hay chain? Bundle the 9LZY-9.0 Finger-Wheel Rake + Mower Series + Round Baler and ask about combined shipping rates.
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