Austrian manufacturer Pöttinger is introducing a compact twin-rotor rake without a chassis, aimed towards livestock farmers.

The new Top V 6520 C offers a mechanically adjustable working width ranging from 5.9m to 6.5m, producing swaths from 1m to 1.6m in width.

It mounts to the tractor via a pivoting three-point linkage headstock, allowing the rake to follow the tractor in a similar manner to that of a trailed rake with a typical chassis and steering axle.

Mechanical stabiliser bars prevent the machine from swaying side to side during operation.

The rotors are freely suspended in order to provide three-dimensional ground tracking.

A multitast jockey wheel is available as an option and is fitted to the headstock, allowing the rake to glide freely over any bumps.

The rake is mounted via a pivoting three-point linkage headstock, allowing it to follow the tractor in a similar manner to that of a trailed model.

Upon reaching the headland, the rake is lifted via the three-point linkage and moved into its centre position, offering enough clearance to prevent interference with previously formed swaths.