ProPel T10-1260
Standard Features
Working Width: 12.6m (41' 4")
Number of Rotors: 10
Rotor Diameter: 1.58m (62")
Tine Arms per Rotor: 7
Power Requirement: 67 HP (50kW)
Attachment: Lower Linkage (CAT II)
ProPel T10-1260 Tedder
McHale have developed a reputation for providing high-output machinery with excellent reliability, operator comfort and a top resale value. Building on their comprehensive range of grass machinery, McHale now introduce their new range of ProPel tedders.
The McHale PROPEL T10-1260 is the largest machine in the range. This trailed tedder is equipped with 10-rotors to provide a working width of 12.6M. This high capacity machine is transported on a carriage frame which links the tedder to the tractor when in operation
A 2-point linkage pivoting headstock connects the tedder to the tractor while all unfolding, lifting and lowering actions can be carried out using two double acting spools. The machine runs on wide transport tyres which are positioned in front of the rotors and enable them to float along the ground for clean tedding of the crop.
Features
Headstock
The McHale ProPel range of tedders are equipped with a headstock designed for strength and maneuverability. The McHale ProPel T10-1260 trailed tedder is coupled to the tractor by a 2-point lower linkage attachment which reduces the overall length of the machine. By pivoting the machine behind the linkage headstock, it follows very closely behind the tractor, which is beneficial in navigating difficult to access areas.
Driveline
A heavy-duty driveline is fitted as standard to all machines in the McHale ProPel Tedder range.
Power is transferred to the rotors using a heavy-duty driveline with greaseable universal joints that ensure direct and even power transfer in all operating conditions. The driveline is protected with an overload clutch for increased reliability and durability should the machine encounter an obstacle or become overloaded.
To ensure excellent, long-lasting operation, the pivoting points are incorporated in the cast housing. The driveline is equipped with flexible joints for easy rotation of the tedder in all positions. These joints ae easily accessible for greasing and maintenance but remain clean and free from crop build up.
Rotors
1.54m (61”) diameter rotors are fitted to all McHale tedders. Each rotor is equipped with 7 tine arms that all support a double hooked tine for the clean, even lift and distribution of crop.
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Two vital adjustments for excellent tedding are rotor angle and rotor height. Rotor angle adjustments are made by altering the position of the rotor ground wheels. Operators have a choice of 5 positions to set the rotor angle (from 10° to 17°), eliminating the risk of contamination and resulting in tedding suited to specific crop types and conditions.
Rotor height is easily adjusted on mounted tedders by reducing or extending the length of the top link. While on trailed machines, the rotor height is adjusted by turning the simple wind handle.
Thanks to the large circumference of the rotors, they operate at relatively low revolutions. The wide arc and slower rotations offer more time for both the crop to be lifted and the hook tines to release the crop. This maximizes crop lift and allows for an even spread across a greater distance.
Crop Deflection Plates stop the crop from becoming entangled in the rotor wheels by diverting the crop to the rear of the machine.
Tines
All tedders in the McHale ProPel Tedder range are equipped with a double hook tine to ensure all crop is cleanly lifted to provide a large and even spread.
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Thanks to the angle and shape of the 9mm, heavy-duty, tensile-steel hook tine, the crop is distributed high, evenly, and far behind the machine to leave the ground clean and provide a consistent spread of crop for drying.
The hook tines perform well when tedding a wet, heavy crop as the tine grips all the crop, spreading it further away so that it lands on top of the drier crop, improving fodder quality.
The profile of the hook tine avoids damaging the ground and prevents soil contamination to the crop.
The flexibility of the tines enable the rotor position to be adjusted to a more aggressive forward angle for improved tedding, which results in less damage to the ground, less contamination to the crop, and faster regrowth of grass.
Chassis
A v-shaped central chassis on all McHale mounted tedders provide a strong, stable machine when in operation and transport. This unit allows the tedder to steer when working in the field and locks automatically when lifted at the headlands or during transportation.
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The McHale ProPel T10-1260 is equipped with a trailed chassis which acts as a carrier frame when in transport. During field operation, the chassis runs on the wide tires in front of the rotors in order to support the rotors. This also allows for the rotors to operate independently without being hindered by raised wheels or other road transport mechanisms which are not required in the field.
Steering
Our Tedder range is designed to provide exceptional trailing, avoid overrun on slopes and give an even, consistent tedding pattern in all directions. On the McHale ProPel T10-1260, the 2-point lower linkage headstock performs a similar function during road transport and field operation with the tedder behind following smoothly around tight turns.
Transport
The McHale ProPel T10-1260 can be quickly and neatly folded onto the chassis at a transport width under 3m. The low centre of gravity and high speed, 6 stud axle, offer a comfortable, fast and stable transportation speed of up to 40km/h. All machines in the McHale ProPel Tedder range are equipped with road safety lights and marker board signage as standard.
Headland Management System
When tedding the headlands or around obstacles, the optional Headland Management System can be hydraulically folded into position by the operator in the cab. This allows the tedder to operate at full working width at all times while keeping the crop easy to rake. When operating in hay, it can also indicate which areas have already been tedded.
