Swadro S

The KRONE Swadro S line-up of rotary rakes offers the largest choice of side delivery rakes in the market. Our programme comprises an unmatched number of models and variants.

• ­The pull-type cardanic suspension: Optimum contouring and cleanest rakes
• ­KRONE Jet Effect: Protects the sward and produces clean forage without poking into the ground
• KRONE rotor gearboxes: Combining reliability and high performance at minimal tractor power
• KRONE DuraMax cam track: Perfect swath presentation and boosted harvest chain efficiency
• KRONE Lift Tines: These tines don’t rake but lift the crop from the ground – delivering perfect results at low raw ash levels
• KRONE Easy-Line drive concept: Mechanical drives all-round for fast changeovers and high area outputs

The ­KRONE Swadro S and TS line-up of rotary rakes offers the largest choice of side delivery rakes in the market. Our programme comprises an unmatched number of models and variants – from the single-rotor rakes for non-contiguous fields all the way up to the Swadro TS 970, the world’s most unique three-rotor rake for maximum productivity and harvester capacities.

• „ 3D contouring in any direction
• „ Best possible 3D contouring for all tines
• „ Clean forage, no losses

• Hermetically sealed and maintenance-free rotor gearboxes
• Fuel-efficient gear ratio
• Permanently fluid greased

The Swadro rotor gearbox is powerful and yet frugal in terms of tractor power. Thanks to its large gear ratio, Swadro requires only low pto speeds at minimum wear. Compared to other swathing systems, Swadro rotary rakes stand out for low input power and great fuel economy.

• Maintenance-free
• Special Bainite hardness
• Dry-running and steep cam track with small diameter

• Maximum stability and reliability
• Wear-free and gap-free folding arms
• Swift changeovers
• Integrated predetermined bending point

The Swadro tine arms set the benchmark in terms of durability and reliable operation. The massive design of the arms with pre-machined notches makes these arms stand out in the rotary rake sector, because it withstands the highest loads and brings peace of mind in extremely difficult conditions.

• Clean forage thanks to the Lift Effect
• High work rates and no fragmentation
• Improved forage quality
• Reduced rake losses

All current ­KRONE Swadro models have the ­KRONE Lift Tines as standard specification. Kinked in two positions, these tines offer significant benefits that have been verified in ­KRONE field tests and a DLG Focus Test.

DLG confirms: Less contamination and fewer losses in the raking pass

• We place greatest importance on clean forage and an excellent raking
  quality. Therefore, we seek scientific evidence in confirmation to our
  visual assessments..
• Consequently, we submitted the KRONE lift tines to a DLG Focus Test in
  order to assess the level of crop contamination and rake quality and compare
  the results with other tine systems.
• The results were indeed very clear: The KRONE lift tines reduce crop contamination
  with raw ash to levels of less than 9% - at any forward speed.
• In addition, the special design of the tine reduces losses by up to 2.1%
  compared with other systems. Losses never reach 1.5% of the total crop
  yield, not even when work rates are high

• Gauge wheels on high flotation tyres run very close to the tines
• The largest wheelbase on the market
• Adjuster changes the rotor angle across the direction of travel for optimum swaths and loss-free rakes.
• Caster steer wheels at front and rear (optional) protect the sward

The wheels under the ­KRONE Swadro rotors never lose contact with the ground, not even the roughest terrain. The largest possible contact area and pivoting range in combination with suitable tyres ensures no blade is left on the sward and the sward is not damaged. Clean and intact swards are the cornerstone for top quality forage also from the next cut.

• Mounted in the three-point linkage and offering 3.80 m to 4.60 m working widths
• Unique caster-steered headstock with patented lower link couplers offers two attachment options
• A level of operator comfort and set-up accuracy that is second-to-none 

The Swadro S single-rotor rakes with 3.80 m, 4.20 m and 4.60 m working widths stand out for great longevity and reliability but also in terms of operator comfort and convenient setup. Their remarkable level of reliability and longevity is attributed to their durable drive components that are sourced from the ­KRONE high-output rakes. Also, the compact Swadro S build offers the best possible view of the rotors and the swath whilst the precise and convenient setting options make for easiest use and optimum results.

• Great agility and best tracking thanks to the tracking mechanism and balancing arm
• Mechanical or hydraulic dampers provide powerful and yet gentle alignment centrally behind the tractor
• The ­KRONE Jet Effect controls the tines during life-out and touch-down
• Standard four-wheel running gear for treading softly on big flotation tyres
• Leading gauge wheel is an option for perfect contour following in uneven terrain

The Swadro single-rotor rakes deliver outstanding results. The damper struts, the balancing arm and the pull-type configuration of the rotors combine and interact for optimum castering. The wheels are clad with big flotation tyres and run in close vicinity to the tines for accurate contour following. This is the formula for raking up every single blade of grass without damaging the turf.

• Down-to-the millimetre rotor height settings and accurate scales
• Convenient curtain fold-up mechanism takes out the hard work
• Foldable tine arms feature wear-free and gapless joints

The Swadro S single-rotor rakes stand out for ease of operation. For example, work height and swath width are changed on the left side of the rake or even from the cab as an option. The tine arms are foldable and need not removing and storing into transport position so changeovers from field to road are fast and easy.

• A controlled material flow through the machine for best rakes
• Boosted outputs from the forage wagon, baler or forager
• No roping for maximum harvester performance

The ­KRONE Easy-Line increases rotor rpm on the leading units by about 10% compared with the rear units, so the leading rotors present the material in a wider mat to the ones at the rear which rake it into fluffy and boxy swaths. The Easy Line driveline ensures the material doesn’t drop back on the ground once it has been picked up.