Building on their comprehensive range of grass machinery, McHale now introduce their R 80-90 centre delivery rake.
McHale rakes have been tested in the world’s most difficult conditions, in order to deliver a strong and robust machine, which is efficient and reliable in all terrain. The McHale R 80-90 rake is an ideal machine for those who want to get the best quality fodder, by delivering an aerated swath. The R 80-90 delivers an ideal swath for maximum baling and harvesting output.
Download Product PDFThe McHale R80–90 Centre Delivery Rake is the largest rake in the range with a working width of 8.0m (26’ 3”) to 9.0m (29’ 6”). The McHale R80–90 rake can gather four, 3m swaths into one when raking mowed crop and also has the ability to form a uniform swath from crop which is left fully spread after mowing.
Like the smaller models in the range, the McHale R80–90 rake is fitted with a number of high output features as standard, such as in-cab width adjustment,pivoting headstock, steering axle and a 3.8m rotor mounted on a 6-wheel bogie which is equipped with 13 tine arms.
McHale Heavy Duty Design | Incab Width Adjustment | Steering Axle |
380/55 – 17 tyres | Pivoting Headstock | Heavy Duty Wide Angle Driveline |
Tine Arm Cam Adjustment | High Speed Running Gear | Rotor Height Adjustment Indicators |
Transport Height under 4m |
The innovative engineering on all McHale centre delivery rakes is based on a high-quality, heavy-duty design.
Following testing in some of the world’s most difficult conditions, a robust and durable chassis design ensures efficient and reliable operation in all types of terrain.
The McHale R 80-90 twin-rotor centre delivery rake offers a number of different working widths from 8 to 9m (26′ 3″- 29′ 6″). The variable working width is adjusted hydraulically using a spool in the tractor cab.
All McHale rakes come with Rotor Height Adjustment as standard, ensuring a clean delivery of crop to the swath. By adjusting the height of the rotors, the operator can reduce soil contamination in the swath.
Using easily adjustable winding handles on each rotor, the working height of the rotor tines can be altered. A rotor height indicator allows the operator to select a height from the 1-5 scale for accurate height adjustment on both rotors.
Read lessThe rotors on all McHale rakes are controlled by a smooth-running cam track. The grease filled cam track is a sealed unit providing a longer life and uses two high quality bearings on each tine arm. These
bearings are specially designed and sealed in order to reduce wear. If required, the rotor arms can be easily replaced by removing just three bolts.
All McHale rakes are equipped with Individual Rotor Lift as standard which is controlled using a single acting spool and in cab control box.
By simply toggling left or right, along with activating the tractor’s hydraulic spool for lifting and lowering the rotors, the operator can raise/lower each rotor individually. When the toggle switch is returned to the central position, both rotors can be lifted and lowered together. The control console can also be removed for safe keeping when not in use.
Read lessIn order to prevent damage to your baler or harvester, all McHale rakes are equipped with Tine Savers.
These ensure that if a tine does break, it will remain on the tine arm and will not fall into the swath. Tine Deflector Plates are also fitted to all tine arms to deflect tines from coming into contact with the neighbouring tine arm.
Read lessFor operator convenience, all McHale rakes are fitted with easily removable tine arms. The profile of the tine arm is designed with a
simple and positive holder which prevents twisting and bending.
The R62-72 is equipped with 11 tine arms while the R68-78 & R80-90 are fitted with 13 tine arms. Each machine has the ability to store 6 tine arms on the machine chassis.
Read lessConnected to the headstock of the machine, this steering system follows perfectly behind the tractor when in transport and during field operation to leave na neat swath on corners or bends. It also allows for
even the tightest of gateways to be easily navigated upon entry or exit of the field.
McHale rakes are equipped as standard with wide tyres to give excellent stability on the road and minimise compaction in the field.
All McHale rakes are equipped with a pivoting headstock for an enhanced movement range of up to 80°, allowing easy navigation of difficult turns. The headstock also has a transverse range of movement for working on uneven terrain. The headstock is fitted with Cat II linkage mounts for easy attachment by the operator to various size tractors.
The McHale rake range is fitted with a wide-angle Y-Shaped drive line which is positioned on top of the chassis. Power is transmitted through heavy-duty tubing using Walterscheid drive shafts.
The drive shaft covers allow for easy and simple access to all greasing points without the need for any untidy anti-rotation chains on the shaft guards. The use of these guards’ results in improved operator safety by delivering guards with a longer service life.
Both rotors are fitted with Tine Arm Cam Adjustment to allow the speed at which the crop is distributed to the row to be adjusted. The cam angle for the tine arms can be simply adjusted to cater for all working widths and crops. Operators can choose from 1-8 positions to determine when the crop is released to the swath.
The R 80-90 is designed to deliver a tight turning movement and high output. The low-maintenance steering system is effective in even the tightest turns.
Once at the field the crop deflector moves automatically into the working position as the rake is being folded down. McHale rakes are specifically designed to deliver a high headland or swath clearance.
Read lessThe cranked tines on each tine arm guarantee the cleanest sweep,
delivering uncontaminated fodder into the aerated swath. All tines have a diameter of 10mm and also feature three coils, ensuring an easy flow of crop is delivered to the swath while remaining gentle on the ground.
For safe transportation on the road, the rotors fold up and move down into the locking position delivering a transport height under 4m.
The width of all rakes is under 3m making the machine easily manoeuvrable even on narrow lanes. For increased safety, all rakes come fitted with mudguards, reflective marker boards and road legal lights as standard.
Read lessThe McHale R80–90 Centre Delivery Rake is the largest rake in the range with a working width of 8.0m (26’ 3”) to 9.0m (29’ 6”). The McHale R80–90 rake can gather four, 3m swaths into one when raking mowed crop and also has the ability to form a uniform swath from crop which is left fully spread after mowing.
Tune into the first of our three part series to find out how McHale experts setup and adjust their machines to save money and obtain maximum efficiency and output.
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3 Metre Swath Gathering | 4 Swaths |
Mounting Type | 2 Point Linkage |
Mounting Category | Cat II |
Incab Adjustable Working Width (m/ ft) | 8m – 9m (26’ 3” – 29’ 6”) |
Number of Rotors & Rotor Wheels | 2 rotors / 6 wheels per rotor |
Rotor Diameter (m/ ft) | 3.8 m ( 12’ 5”) |
Number of Arms | 13 |
Number of Tines Per Arm | 4 |
Tine Diameter (mm) | 10mm / 3 Coil |
PTO Shaft Speed (rpm) | 540 RPM |
PTO Driveline | Y Gearbox |
Hydraulic Requirements | 1 x Single Acting & 1 x Double Acting |
Main Greasing | Grease Nipples |
Axle & Wheels | 6 stud – 380/55/17 |
Transport Width | 3 m (9’ 10”) |
Transport Height | 3.65 m (12’) |
Length | 6.05 m (19’ 8”) |
Weight | 2635 kg (5805 lbs) |