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Models:<\/strong> 9GL-2.5 \/ 9GL-2.9 \u00a0| <\/p>\n The 9GL-2.5\/2.9 mower rake<\/strong> is a compact, rubber-wheel-supported, tractor-towed machine that cuts standing pasture grass and rakes the clippings into a baler-ready windrow in a single forward pass. Designed for rear-PTO wheeled tractors rated 25\u201355 kW (35\u201375 hp), it combines the function of a standalone sickle bar mower and a separate hay rake into one lightweight unit \u2014 operated by a single driver from the tractor cab with no extra crew.<\/p>\n The operating sequence is straightforward. Advancing at 6\u20137 km\/h, the 34-piece reciprocating sickle bar cuts grass across a 2.5 m cutting width at a consistent 60\u201370 mm stubble height. Directly behind, the 2.9 m-wide spring-tine rake \u2014 42 tines at 71 mm pitch \u2014 sweeps the freshly cut material sideways into a compact, uniform windrow alongside the cutting path. Both the cutter and the rake assembly raise and lower through the tractor’s hydraulic system. The PTO input runs at 540 r\/min, which is the standard rear-PTO speed on the large majority of 35\u201375 hp wheeled tractors produced globally.<\/p>\n The reciprocating mower rake with 2.5 m cutting width<\/strong> is purpose-built for flat grassland and gently sloping pastures \u2014 natural prairie, steppe, and planted forage crops including alfalfa, ryegrass, clover, and Sudan grass. Its compact transport dimensions (3100 \u00d7 2920 \u00d7 2900 mm) make it practical for road movement between smaller farm plots without wide-load requirements.<\/p>\n Not recommended for:<\/strong> Paddy fields, wetlands, steep rocky terrain, dense forest undergrowth, or ground with frequent embedded stones, tree stumps, or deep drainage channels that risk sickle bar contact damage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n One Pass Replaces Two \u2014 Mowing and Raking Done Simultaneously<\/p>\n Running a standalone mower plus a separate rake requires two full field traversals per cut cycle, roughly doubling tractor fuel consumption and total field hours per hectare. This trailed windrower<\/strong> handles both jobs in one pass. At 1.2\u20131.44 hm\u00b2\/h mowing and 1.5\u20131.8 hm\u00b2\/h raking simultaneously, a single 8-hour shift covers 9\u201311 hm\u00b2 with cutting and windrowing complete \u2014 without a second machine, a second driver, or a second fuel budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Agricultural Mower Rake with 42 Rake Teeth for Clean Collection<\/p>\n The 42 spring tines spaced at 71 mm pitch sweep the full 2.9 m rake width in a single motion, collecting cut material into a tight, consistent windrow without scattering. This windrow geometry matches the pickup width of most standard round balers, so the baler feeds directly without a secondary gathering pass. On fields with short-stemmed or fine grass crops, the 71 mm tine spacing retains fine material that wider-spaced rakes leave behind on the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 34-Blade Sickle Bar \u2014 Consistent 60\u201370 mm Stubble Across 2.5 m<\/p>\n Thirty-four moving blades cover the 2.5 m cutting width at approximately 13\u201314 blades per meter of bar length \u2014 a density that delivers even cut quality edge-to-edge without uncut strips. The 60\u201370 mm stubble height is the agronomic target for most perennial forage grasses: sufficient to protect the growing crown from mechanical damage while leaving enough leaf area for rapid photosynthetic recovery before the next cut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Compact 920 kg Frame \u2014 Suitable for Smaller Tractors and Tighter Fields<\/p>\n At 920 kg, the 9GL-2.5\/2.9 is 180 kg lighter than the larger 9GL-5.0\/5.6 model, and its working footprint of 3100 \u00d7 5000 mm makes it maneuverable in fields with tighter headlands and more frequent turns. Farms running 35\u201350 hp tractors \u2014 common on small to mid-size operations \u2014 can deploy this sickle bar mower rake<\/strong> without any power upgrade to their existing prime mover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hydraulic Lift on Both Implements \u2014 Adjustments Made from the Cab<\/p>\n Both the cutter bar and the rake assembly raise and lower through the tractor’s hydraulic circuit. The driver lifts the implements at headlands, clears soft spots or drainage channels mid-field, and resets cutting height without dismounting. In a field requiring 20\u201330 headland turns per hour, this saves 15\u201320 minutes of dead time per operating shift compared to machines with manual lift mechanisms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Standard 540 r\/min PTO \u2014 No Adaptor Required on Most Tractors<\/p>\n The 540 r\/min PTO input is the global standard for tractors in the 35\u201375 hp range. This lawn mower rake<\/strong> combination connects to the rear PTO shaft directly \u2014 no gear adaptor, no auxiliary gearbox. Attach the drawbar, connect the driveshaft, engage PTO at 540, and start operating. Total setup time from road transport to field-ready is typically under 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The following use cases reflect the specific field and crop conditions where this mower rake<\/strong> consistently delivers its rated productivity figures:<\/p>\n Avoid operating in:<\/strong> Paddy fields, swamps, heavily stoned ground, steep slopes above 10\u00b0, dense shrub or forested terrain, or any ground where the sickle bar cannot maintain consistent contact without striking embedded objects.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before First Use \u2014 Pre-Field Checks<\/p>\n During Operation<\/p>\n After Each Session \u2014 Routine Checks<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every figure below is taken directly from the certified GB\/T10940-2008 product data sheet:<\/p>\n Every unit ships with full English assembly and operating documentation, a complete spare parts list, and export documentation for international buyers. Our technical team responds to tractor compatibility and specification queries within 24 business hours.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q1: What makes the 9GL-2.5\/2.9 a reciprocating mower rake with 2.5 m cutting width different from a disc mower?<\/p>\n The reciprocating sickle bar physically shears each grass stem between two opposing blades rather than cutting by high-speed rotary impact. This produces a cleaner stem cut with less bruising, which is particularly important for alfalfa and clover crops where leaf retention during drying directly affects bale nutritional value. Reciprocating designs also handle tangled or lodged natural grass swards without the clogging that disc mowers experience in dense crops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q2: Is the agricultural mower rake with 42 rake teeth suitable for fine or short-stemmed grasses?<\/p>\n Yes. The 71 mm tine spacing is designed to retain fine-stemmed forage material that wider-spaced rakes (80\u2013100 mm) leave on the ground. On natural prairie grass and fine-leaved forage crops, the 42-tine configuration at 71 mm pitch collects material more completely than wider-pitch alternatives, reducing field losses per cut and improving total yield per hectare per season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q3: How does the 9GL-2.5\/2.9 compare to the larger 9GL-5.0\/5.6 model?<\/p>\n The 9GL-2.5\/2.9 has a 2.5 m cutting width and 2.9 m rake width versus 5.0 m and 5.6 m on the larger model. It weighs 920 kg versus 1100 kg and requires 25\u201355 kW versus 30\u201360 kW. Peak raking output is 1.5\u20131.8 hm\u00b2\/h versus 3.0\u20133.6 hm\u00b2\/h. The compact model suits farms under 60 hm\u00b2 and fields with tighter headland turns; the 5.0\/5.6 suits larger open operations of 50 hm\u00b2 and above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q4: What tractor is required to run this sickle bar mower rake?<\/p>\n Any wheeled tractor with a rear PTO rated 25\u201355 kW (35\u201375 hp) running at standard 540 r\/min. The machine uses a tow-behind clevis hitch \u2014 no 3-point hitch is needed. This specification covers the large majority of mid-range wheeled tractors produced globally since the late 1970s, making it compatible with existing equipment on most farms in its target market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Q5: Do I still need a separate hay rake after running this mower rake?<\/p>\n Not for direct-to-baler operations in good drying conditions. The 42-tine rake deposits a baler-ready windrow on the same pass as cutting. On operations that use a tedder to accelerate drying, a secondary raking pass to re-form the windrow after tedding is standard practice before baling \u2014 our Hay Rake Series covers this step if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n “We farm 45 hm\u00b2 of mixed alfalfa and natural grass in Qinghai. Before switching to this machine, we were running a separate mower and a rake on two tractor passes. The 9GL-2.5\/2.9 cut that down to one pass and brought our harvesting cost per hectare down by around 30% in the first season. The 42-tine rake leaves very little material on the ground \u2014 our bale weights went up noticeably compared to our old setup.”<\/p>\n \u2014 Chen L., Forage Farm Operator, Qinghai Province, China<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “I bought this mower rake to replace two machines that had developed a rivalry with my schedule. One would be ready while the other needed parts, and they’d swap roles every other week. The 9GL-2.5\/2.9 showed up, did both jobs in one lap, and hasn’t complained once in two seasons. It also fits in the same barn spot as one of the old machines, which my wife pointed out before I did.”<\/p>\n \u2014 Tom B., Hay and Cattle Farm, Nebraska, USA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The 9GL-2.5\/2.9 handles the first two stages of a five-step hay production workflow. Below is the full chain, with the specific reason each pairing adds measurable value:<\/p>\n Mower Rake \u2014 9GL-2.5\/2.9 (This Machine)<\/p>\n Cuts standing grass at a consistent 60\u201370 mm stubble height across a 2.5 m swath and simultaneously rakes the cut material into a tight windrow via the 42-tine 2.9 m rake. The 2-in-1 function compresses the first two stages of the harvest workflow into a single tractor pass \u2014 fewer passes per field means less soil compaction, less fuel burn, and less time before the crop reaches optimal baling moisture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Hay Tedder (Tedder Series)<\/p>\n Deployed 4\u20138 hours after cutting in slow-drying conditions \u2014 high humidity, cloud cover, or dense sward material that traps moisture at the base. The Tedder fluffs and spreads the windrow to increase air circulation, cutting average field drying time from 3\u20134 days to 1.5\u20132.5 days. For silage operations targeting 30\u201340% DM wilt within 24 hours, tedding after this mower-rake pass is the fastest reliable route to hitting the wilt window before rain risk increases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Hay Rake (Hay Rake Series)<\/a><\/p>\n After tedding spreads the crop, a dedicated Hay Rake re-forms the dried material into a consistent, baler-optimized windrow. Windrow width and density directly affect bale uniformity and net wrap consumption per bale \u2014 a 10% wider-than-spec windrow can reduce bale density by 8\u201312% and increase per-bale wrap costs noticeably over a full season’s output. A clean secondary rake pass is the lowest-cost way to protect bale quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Round Baler (Round Baler Series)<\/p>\n Picks up the raked windrow and forms 0.9\u20131.5 m diameter cylindrical bales in under 60 seconds per bale at rated speed. Round bales stored field-side remain weather-resistant for 4\u20136 weeks without wrapping in moderate climates. Matched baler pickup width to this mower-rake’s windrow width prevents double-feeding and maintains even bale shape \u2014 critical for stable field storage and transport stacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Bale Wrapper \/ Handler (Wrapper \/ Handler Series)<\/p>\n For silage production or long-haul transport, the Wrapper applies stretch film around each round bale within minutes of ejection from the baler, creating an anaerobic seal that preserves forage nutritional value for 12\u201318 months at ambient temperature. The Handler moves and stacks finished bales without a front-loader \u2014 reducing the number of tractor configuration changes between baling and stacking when output rate is high.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Get a direct quote on the 9GL-2.5\/2.9 Mower Rake \u2014 including freight options, export documentation, and a matched spare parts package for your region. Include your tractor model and we will confirm PTO and hitch compatibility before quoting. 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\nStandard:<\/strong> GB\/T10940-2008 \u00a0|
\nDrive:<\/strong> Rear-PTO Wheeled Tractor \u00a0|
\nPower:<\/strong> 25\u201355 kW (35\u201375 hp)<\/p>\nWhat Is the 9GL-2.5\/2.9 Mower Rake & How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n
Technical Specifications \u2014 9GL-2.5\/2.9 Sickle Bar Mower Rake<\/h2>\n
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\n \n#<\/th>\n Parameter<\/th>\n Unit<\/th>\n Specification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n 1<\/td>\n Model Name<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n 9GL-2.5\/2.9 Trailed Mower-Rake<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2<\/td>\n Hitch Type<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Trailed (Tow-Behind)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3<\/td>\n Cutter Mechanism<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Reciprocating (Sickle Bar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4<\/td>\n Cutting Width<\/td>\n m<\/td>\n 2.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5<\/td>\n Rake Working Width<\/td>\n m<\/td>\n 2.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6<\/td>\n Working Speed<\/td>\n km\/h<\/td>\n 6\u20137<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 7<\/td>\n Mowing Productivity<\/td>\n hm\u00b2\/h<\/td>\n 1.2\u20131.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8<\/td>\n Raking Productivity<\/td>\n hm\u00b2\/h<\/td>\n 1.5\u20131.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 9<\/td>\n Average Stubble Height<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 60\u201370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 10<\/td>\n Required Tractor Power<\/td>\n kW<\/td>\n 25\u201355<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 11<\/td>\n PTO Shaft Speed<\/td>\n r\/min<\/td>\n 540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 12<\/td>\n Machine Weight<\/td>\n kg<\/td>\n 920<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 13<\/td>\n Number of Rake Tines<\/td>\n pcs<\/td>\n 42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 14<\/td>\n Rake Tine Spacing<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 15<\/td>\n Dimensions \u2014 Transport State<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 3100 \u00d7 2920 \u00d7 2900 (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 16<\/td>\n Dimensions \u2014 Working State<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 3100 \u00d7 5000 \u00d7 950 (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 17<\/td>\n Number of Moving Blades<\/td>\n pcs<\/td>\n 34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 18<\/td>\n Compliance Standard<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n GB\/T10940-2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Product Detail Gallery<\/h2>\n
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