McHale introduced its R series twin-rotor rake range a number of years ago and for the 2026 season, the manufacturer is expanding the range to include the new McHale R80-90. This will be the largest rake in the range with a working width of 8m to 9m (26’3” to 29’6”).

Like the rest of the McHale rakes, the new R80-90 is equipped with a number of novel features as standard such as rotor height adjustment, tine arm cam adjustment, hydraulic width adjustment and individual rotor lift.

The pivoting headstock couples into the tractor linkage arms and controls the steering system. McHale says the rake is designed to deliver a tight turning movement through the low-maintenance steering system.

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Similar to all the McHale rakes, the driveline flows through a wide-angle gearbox to the individual rotors. Each rotor on the rake picks the crop only once and places it in a loose aerated swath.

The rotors are suspended centrally using heavy-duty springs and both rotors operate at equal ground pressures across the working width. The suspension system allows the rotors to follow ground contours.

The new R80-90 rake has a working width from 8m to 9m. The variable working width is adjusted hydraulically by the telescoping arms from the tractor seat. Individual rotor lift comes as standard on all models.

All rakes are equipped with a rotor height adjustment so tine height can be adjusted to suit the ground and crop conditions. Further adjustment is achieved by allowing the operator to adjust the cam angle which, in turn, adjusts when the tine releases the crop to cater for different crop conditions.

For added protection, all tine arms are fitted with tine end savers to ensure if a tine breaks it will not fall into the crop. Likewise, tine deflector plates mean the tines cannot become stuck on top of the previous tine when in operation in large volumes of crop at high speed.

For transport, the rotors are folded up and they move down into a locking position which delivers a transport height under four metres. Once at the field, the crop deflector moves automatically into the working position as the rake is being folded down.

The rakes are equipped as standard with mudguards, lights and 380/55 -17 tyres. The transport running gear is approved for 40km/h.