IRISH farm machinery manufacturer McHale launched a brand new rake at Agritechnica, the R68-78 model.

Only the second rake produced by the company, this latest addition twin-rotor centre delivery rake has a working width of 6.8m to 7.8m and a transport width of 2.8m.

Its drive line flows through a wide angle gearbox to the individual rotors and each rotor on the rake picks the crop only once and places it in a loose aerated swath.

The rotors on the centre delivery rake are suspended centrally and both operate at equal pressures across the working width. This suspension system allows them to follow all ground contours regardless of the terrain.

Tine movement can be adjusted, allowing the operator to adjust the cam angle which in turn adjusts when the tine releases the crop to cater for different crop conditions.

The R68-78 will be available ahead of the 2018 silage season and costs €20,500 including VAT.