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GF 13012 and GF 17003 models produce high work output with their 12 and 16 small diameter rotors respectively. They have the GSC (Ground Save Control) system which enables them to follow the ground like a 4-rotor tedder with 50% less ground scraping!
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GF 13012 and GF 17003 tedders follow uneven ground just like smaller width models. The GF 17003 works like an eight-rotor tedder for example, or four tedders with four rotors.
The exclusive GSC (Ground Save Control) system largely contributes to the great ground contour following. The linkage system has an oblong hole which allows the arm that the rotors are attached to, to move independently from the frame. The rotors are guided by the contours in the ground rather than by the main frame.
Exceptional features:
Experts are convinced. Small rotors produce better quality forage. According to the Weser Ems Chamber of Agriculture in Germany, they provide 33% faster drying time. The experts from the DLG (Agricultural techniques organisation) say that small rotors provide complete crop inversion and produce uniform grass distribution. View the test results!
Experts are convinced and those who use them swear by them. For farmers whose goal is to harvest a first class crop there are so many advantages to having small rotors:
The individual rotor joints, identical spacing and asymmetrical tines ensure that all the forage is tedded, even when it is long or dense and on uneven ground. Adjust pitch angle in just 2 minutes (no tools required) to adapt to the quantity of forage.
Asymmetrical tine length with longer outer fingers produces high quality tedding. The outer finger moves into the forage earlier compared to a symmetrical design. This ensures a more complete tedding operation, even on field borders and between rotors (C) (E), due to better tine overlap in this tricky area. Moving into the forage earlier means that the actual working width of each rotor (therefore the machine) is larger.
Benefit from the HLC system that raises the rotors at headlands. Your central rotors will reach a height of 50 cm and the outer ones will rise even higher.
You’ll feel more confident and gain work output with these easy and manouverable teddersl:
The high ground clearance of the rotors prevents any forage build-up when passing over larger swaths.
No need to extend your storage shed. The extremely compact design of the 17 m GF 17012 model means that it takes up no more space than certain 10 m tedders on the market!
On the road comfort is a must!
With special transport wheel-sets (according to road traffic regulations) poor roads and long distances are not a problem:
Folding and unfolding is very quick and simple with the control box.
Down-time from changing fields is greatly reduced and daily output maximised.
Tine height in relation to plant stubble is adjusted from the centre of the machine, in the same way as a 3-point linkage attachment on a mounted machine.
For easy adjustment of the pitch angle, partially raise the rotors.
Operating in young sugar-rich crops or long late-season crops can be a challenge. Forage can get wrapped around the wheel columns resulting in downtime spent cleaning it off. Benefit from crop deflectors, for models from GF 5902, that prevent forage getting wrapped around the wheel columns.
The two sections are held in place by straps that reduce stress on the main frame and rotor structures.
Being attached to the rotor extremities, the two sections remain perfectly stable with no oscillation. The straps also double up as safety guards, replacing the traditional metal guards that are often heavy and complicate folding operations. The straps automatically wind up for transport mode like a car safety belt.
| GF 13012 | |
|---|---|
| Working width DIN (m) | 13.00 |
| Overall width in working position (m) | 13.40 |
| Number of rotors | 12 |
| Number of tine arms per rotor | 6 |
| Transport width (m) | 2.40 |
| Transport height (m) | 2.68 |
| Transport length (m) | 6.50 |
| Wheel deflectors | As standard |
| Tine guards | As standard |
| Pitch angle adjustment - without tool | 2 positions |
| Rotor drive | By exclusive DIGIDRIVE multiple finger couplings |
| PTO speed (min-1) | 1000 |
| Free wheel integrated in the central gearbox | As standard |
| Tyres on all rotors | 16 x 6.50 - 8 |
| Spare wheel for rotors | As standard |
| Setting into transport position | Hydraulic compact folding system with control box |
| Hitch | Drawbar |
| Required tractor hydraulic connections | 1 DA with floating position |
| Required tractor electrical connections | 1 7-pin and 1 3-pin ISO socket |
| Theoretical tractor power requirement (kW/hp) | 59/80 |
| Road lights and signalling | As standard |
| Approx. weight (kg) | 2800 |
