Krone Swadro TC1570 rake: Four rotors on a V

We had the chance to operate Krone’s new four-rotor rake, the TC1570, in third cut last season. Keep reading to find out why the firm has gone with a V formation.

Christian Brüse

The new Swadro TC1570 rake is easy to distinguish from other four-rotor models on the market. Rather than have separate front and rear arms, it adopts the V-shaped frame concept from Krone’s six-rotor rake. Mechanical drive The rake is hitched on to the tractor with a cross shaft for Cat. II or III couplers. Drive to the rotors is completely mechanical, with all the drivelines kept as straight as possible through a unique central gearbox. This eases the burden on universal joints and aids with maximising efficiency. The front rotors spin 25% faster than those at the rear. Each rotor also has its own overload protection. This V-shaped layout is currently novel in the four-rotor rake market. But it is not just about being different, as this layout allows the…

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