Abstract: An implement for raking hay which can be quickly mounted on either a wide front wheel vehicle or a narrow front wheel vehicle and operated in either a front operating position or a side operating position.

Abstract: A discharge chute for use on a window turner having a pickup mechanism for elevating a windrow of crop material off the ground and a cross conveyor for receiving the elevated windrow and conveying the windrow laterally of the direction of travel as disclosed wherein the discharge chute is provided with an adjustable discharge edge for the floor member of the discharge chute over which the windrow must pass before being deposited on the ground. The floor member of the discharge chute is provided with an edge plate member positionally movable with respect to the floor base member, the edge plate member being fixed into a selected position relative to the floor base member by clamping bolts.

Abstract: An apparatus selectively operable either to invert and laterally displace the windrow from its original position or merely to laterally displace the windrow without effecting an inversion thereof is disclosed wherein a first discharge chute can be utilized to effect an inversion of the windrow while a second discharge chute can be utilized for merely shifting the windrow without inversion. The discharge chute is positioned laterally of and adjacent the discharge end of a cross conveyor conveying an elevated windrow of crop material laterally of its original path of repose upon the ground. The first discharge chute redirects the flow of crop material forwardly and over a discharge edge whereupon the forward motion of the apparatus will effect an inversion of the windrow into a second path of repose laterally spaced from its original path.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving hay and turning it over from a first swath to a second swath, comprising a movable platform disposed in a substantially horizontal plane and having a generally semicircular shape, the platform having an upstanding curved wall on the outer edge of the curved side and rear portions thereof. A device is mounted on one side of the front portion of the platform for picking up hay in the first swath and depositing it on the adjacent portion of the platform as it is moved forwardly. A plurality of radially outwardly extending arms with depending tines are mounted on the platform for rotation in a substantially horizontal plane above the platform. The tines engage the hay deposited on the platform and move it along the platform in an arcuate path of approximately 180.degree. to the opposite side of the platform and over the front edge thereof to deposit the hay in an inverted position in a second swath laterally spaced from the first swath.

Abstract: A haymaking machine having a support frame (1) and several parts (2-4) to which raking wheels (12-15) are connected. Each lateral part (3, 4) of the support frame (1) has a pivoting axis (27) making it possible to change the position of the raking wheel (14, 15) which is fastened to that lateral part (3, 4) when that lateral part (3, 4) is moved around the pivot pin (5, 6) connecting it to the central part (2) of the support frame (1).

Abstract: A windrower has a transverse support positioned at an angle to the travel direction of the apparatus and attached by a towing bar to a tractor and the like. The transverse support is provided with a plurality of crop-transfer drums, which are attached rotatably under the transverse support parallel to each other, and displaced from each other. At least one crop-transfer drum is swingable about its adjacent crop-transfer drum 180.degree. with respect to the axis of the adjacent crop-transfer drum in such a way that its axis retains its angle to the ground. Thus the crop-transfer drums have at least two configurations, in one of which all the crop-transfer drums are side-by-side with an equal spacing between adjacent drums of a width which is much smaller than the width of a crop-transfer drum, and in another in which there is at least one comparatively large gap between two adjacent crop-transfer drums substantially equal in width to the diameter of the crop-transfer drum.

Abstract: In an apparatus for farming vegetation lying on the ground, comprising a central frame, two first carrying arms that are pivotably mounted at the opposite sides of the frame and two second carrying arms that are pivotably mounted at the ends of the first carrying arms. Each second carrying arm is mechanically connected with the frame in such a way that pivoting the first carrying arm automatically leads to pivoting the second carrying arms. For this purpose a coupling bar can be provided between the central frame and each second carrying arm.

Abstract: A hay spreader having at least one drum (1, 2, 3) provided with a tapered flange (17) with flexible segments (18) intended for movement of products such as hay that are on the ground. The ends of the flexible segments (18) which are connected to the tapered flange (17) of each drum (1, 2, 3) are at least partly covered by panels (21). This invention makes it possible to improve the fastening of the flexible segments (18) to the drums (1, 2, 3).

Abstract: In a haymaking machine, at least two drums; a flexible skirt on the lower part of each drum; spaced collectors on the periphery of each drum and means for raising cut hay or fodder plants into a zone located between the drums so as to bring the hay or plants in contact with the collectors.

Abstract: A haymaking machine comprises a sub-assembly provided with two rake members, the sub-assembly being connected to a frame for pivotal movement about a pivotal axis that slopes upwardly to the rear. The center of gravity of the sub-assembly is ahead of such axis and a locking mechanism is provided for retaining the sub-assembly in a required working or transport position with respect to the frame. The disposition of the center of gravity and the pivotal axis is such that, when the locking mechanism is released, lifting machine above the ground causes the sub-assembly to swing automatically about the pivotal axis towards a transport position. If the machine is lifted more, the sub-assembly then swings automatically towards the working position.

Abstract: In a haymaking machine, at least two drums; a flexible skirt on the lower part of each drum; spaced collectors on the periphery of each drum and means for raising cut hay or fodder plants into a zone located between the drums so as to bring the hay or plants in contact with the collectors.

Abstract: In a haying machine, a chassis, a plurality of rotors mounted side-by-side on the chassis for displacing plants on the ground, a shaft pivoted to the chassis for coupling the chassis to a pulling vehicle, a retractable support, wheels mounted on said support for carrying the machine during transportation thereof, and which are positioned substantially level with the chassis when the machine operates; and a hydraulic jack for simultaneously displacing the chassis with respect to the shaft and the retractable support with respect to the chassis.

Abstract: A device for picking up plant material lying on the ground having several driven cylindrical rotors that are provided on their bottom portions with a conical collar. Replaceable elements are fastened to the collar and serve to probe the ground, pick up plant material lying on the ground, and transport it to one side and in the direction of travel of the apparatus. Transporting ribs on the collar improve the operation. The elements subject to wear are replaceable after a certain period of operation.

Abstract: A rake for working crop lying on the ground having a pair of rotary rake wheels rotatably driven by gear boxes mounted at the ends of the frame beam. The first rake wheel is fixed to the frame beam, while the second rake wheel is mounted on a pivotable arm. The second rake wheel is so designed that it can be attached in two working positions. In the first position the rake wheels are transversely aligned to the direction of travel and driven in opposite directions so that the crop is direct between them. In the other position the rake wheels are located obliquely one behind the other and driven in the same direction so as to direct the crop to one side of the rake.

Abstract: A hay harvesting machine for windrowing hay, moving swaths of hay, tedding hay and the like includes at least one drum which has a base and a wall, and is rotatable about an axis which is inclined within a predetermined range to the vertical, a flexible skirt which has substantially the shape of a truncated cone, and is connected to the base for sweeping up the hay, and a plurality of arms arranged in a plurality of rows along the wall, and which extend therefrom so as to cooperate with the skirt for further movement of the hay, and wherein at least the arms of the row nearest to the skirt extend in a direction substantially parallel with an upper surface of the skirt.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for the tedding or conditioning of fodder comprises a pair of drums (1,2) rotatable about shafts (12,13) which are slightly inclined in the forwards direction of travel (A) of the machine. The drums (1,2) are interconnected by a chassis (3) which is connected to a coupling member (4) by a connecting beam (5). The coupling member (4) has attachment points (6,7,8) for coupling the machine to a tractor. Each drum (1,2) carries at its lower portion a flexible, deformable skirt (17,18) for grasping and transporting the fodder. The skirts are associated with tedding or conditioning means which may comprise ribs (20) on the upper surfaces of the skirts (17,18) or other means (not shown).

Abstract: A haymaking machine of the type having a pair of raking wheels rotatable about generally upright axes in the same sense or in opposite senses depending upon the type of haymaking operation involved. In order to provide a resilient characteristic to the prongs which is the same in both senses of rotation, each prong is mounted swingably on a pivot member whose bolt is connected to one end of a stack of spring-steel strips forming a torsion spring. The latter extends through a tube fixed to the frame of the wheel and is anchored to this tube by another sleeve whose angular position relative to the tube can be adjusted.

Abstract: A swath turning machine having a frame with a first edge and a second edge and wheels rotatably attached to the frame so that the frame can be pulled by a tractor in a direction of travel. A pick-up device is disposed along the first edge which engages swaths of hay lying on the ground and deposits them on the frame. An endless belt connected to the frame moves the swaths from the first edge of the frame to the second edge. The second edge is spaced above the ground and defines an obtuse angle with the direction of frame travel. A turning device moves the swaths in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of frame travel from the second edge to the ground, turning the swaths over, so that the underside can be quickly dried, as the frame is pulled by the tractor.

Abstract: A haymaking machine for the windrowing, tedding or turning of crops, includes at least one drum rotatable about an upright axis, a flexible and deformable skirt arranged to follow the contour of the ground, and connected near the bottom of the drum for sweeping up the crop to carry it on its upper surface, and a plurality of outwardly extending arms secured to the exterior of the drum above the skirt to aid in displacing the crop.

Abstract: A haymaking machine with at least one drum rotating about a substantially vertical axis and carrying flexible resilient elements of rubber or plastics in plate-like or bifurcated or various other forms and adapted to lift and impel cut fodder without the use of metal tines.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for the tedding or conditioning of fodder comprises a pair of drums (1,2) rotatable about shafts (12,13) which are slightly inclined in the forwards direction of travel (A) of the machine. The drums (1,2) are interconnected by a chassis (3) which is connected to a coupling member (4) by a connecting beam (5). The coupling member (4) has attachment points (6,7,8) for coupling the machine to a tractor. Each drum (1,2) carries at its lower portion a flexible, deformable skirt (17,18) for grasping and transporting the fodder. The skirts are associated with tedding or conditioning means which may comprise ribs (20) on the upper surfaces of the skirts (17,18) or other means (not shown). FIG. 1.

Abstract: A haymaking machine has a substantially horizontal main frame beam with lateral carriers which are pivotable upwardly and downwardly relative to the main beam. The pivots define horizontal axes and pivoting takes place between a working position in which the beam and carriers are substantially horizontally aligned, and an inoperative transport position in which the carriers are turned upwardly relative to the frame beam through 90.degree. or more. Breakage of, or other serious damage to the drive transmission to rotary rake members of the machine is prevented by drivingly connecting a rotary shaft within the main frame beam to the rotary shaft segments housed within the carrier by double universal couplings which still allow the shaft segments to be driven when they are inclined to the main beam at 90.degree. or more. Also, the carriers mount crop guides that can be pivoted about horizontal axes and/or displaced relative to the rake members so as to function during either tedding or swath forming.

Abstract: A haymaking machine has at least one rake member, preferably two members, with tine groups that are rotatable about an upwardly directed axis. Adhesion of hay and/or other crop to the tine groups is greatly reduced, as compared with conventional constructions, by arranging fastening spoke ends between the helical coils of each tine group. A spring-loaded setting device is arranged to co-operate with a retaining bracket of each tine group to retain the tines, and corresponding tine carrier portions, in either a position suitable for swath formation or a position suitable for tedding operation. Each spoke end is substantially rigidly clamped between the corresponding turnably mounted coils of the tine groups and the spokes extend directly away from their connections between the coils towards the axis of rotation of the rake member. Guides at the rear of the machine assist to deposit the crop in swaths or the guides can be set to ted the crop.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for tedding and windrowing fodder crops comprises a pair of drums (1,2) rotatable about shafts (12,13) and interconnectd by a chassis (3) which is connected to a coupling member (4) by a connecting beam (5). The coupling member (4) has attachment points (6,7,8) for coupling the machine to a tractor. Each drum carries at its lower portion a flexible, deformable skirt (17,18) for grasping and transporting the fodder. Means (19) are associated with each skirt (17,18) for carrying out tedding or windrowing. The means (19) may comprise drive means (20) which are movable into a first position for tedding and into a second position for windrowing. The drive means are pivotally mounted on the walls of the drums (1,2) and movement of the drive means between their two positions is achieved by means of a screw (35). Other means are disclosed in the specification for achieving tedding and windrowing.

Abstract: A hay-gathering machine for pulling windrows of hay, turning the hay over, and scattering it, having a rake-wheel comprising a plurality of tine-carriers radially directed outwards from an almost vertically-pointed swivel pin, wherein the tine-carriers at their outer ends are provided with rake-tines. At the end of each tine-carrier, which is directed toward the swivel pin of the rake-wheel, there is attached at least one control lever, which, for the pulling of windrows, is connected with a first open control channel in a tensional or a form-locking, or in a purely form-locking manner. The tensional or form-locking connection of the control lever with the first open control channel is made by means of a spring or the like, while the purely form-locking engagement of the control lever into the first control channel is made by means of cooperation of the roller on the control lever with a guide way which is parallel to the first control channel.

Abstract: A haying machine has a frame on which is fixed an upright threaded spindle defining an upright axis. A nut is threaded on this spindle so that rotation of the nut on the spindle displaces it axially along the spindle. A rigid wheel support has one end fixed to the nut and another end defining a horizontal axis about which a wheel rotates. A spring assembly normally urges the wheel with the associated support nut into a predetermined angular position corresponding to straight-ahead travel of the haying machine on the spindle. In order to adjust the height of the wheel it is merely rotated in the appropriate direction about the spindle with its associated nut and support.

Abstract: A raking machine has at least one circular tined rake member that is rotatable about an upwardly and forwardly inclined axis of rotation. The tines are pivotably mounted on the outer perimeter of the rake member to turn about horizontal pivot axes. Preferably, the diameter of the rake member is defined by the path described by the tips of the tines in operation and is 2 to 3.3 meters. During operation, the tines, viewed in plan are directed outwardly from the perimeter and rearwardly with respect to the direction of rotation so that with travelling speeds over the ground between 6 and 12 kms/hour and when the member is driven at a speed of rotation of 80 rev/min., the tine at the front of the rake member at any moment extends at an angle of about 45.degree. to 90.degree.

Abstract: An agricultural implement for raking or spreading crop lying on the field, for example, mown grass, comprising at least one carrier rotatably driven around an upright axis and having upright shaft pins arranged in a circle, on each of which is journalled in a freely pivotable manner a crop-engaging, tine-shaped element of non-circular cross section, wherein a flexible member independently of each element is arranged so that the tine-shaped element is held in an outwardly directed position with respect to the upright axis, said tine-shaped elements preferably consisting of two or more tines in overlying position the bending resistance in the vertical plane of the superjacent tines differs from that of the lower-tine.

Abstract: A hay harvesting machine containing a rake wheel whose housing is formed by an upper housing portion non-rotatably connected with a vertical upright shaft and a lower housing portion rotatably mounted upon such upright vertical shaft. The lower housing portion is revolvingly driven by means of a gear drive, such as bevel gearing. In the lower housing portion, there are mounted tine supports pivotable about their lengthwise axis. These tine supports extend in tangential direction and, viewed in the direction of revolving motion, extend rearwardly. Each tine support is provided with a control arm carrying a control head or follower guided in a downwardly open control track or cam, having an essentially U-shaped cross-sectional configuration. This control track is located in a plane extending essentially perpendicular to the upright or vertical shaft.

Abstract: A haymaking machine for tedding and windrowing, includes a frame, at least one raking wheel drivably mounted on the frame for rotation about a center axis, a cam centered about the center axis forming an endless loop within a predetermined axial range therearound, and rigid with the frame, and a plurality of tool-carrying arms operatively connected to the raking wheel, which may be switched between a tedding position, in which the arms project radially outwards, and a windrowing position, in which the arms extend in a direction substantially tangential of a circle inscribed in the raking wheel.

Abstract: An agricultural machine, such as a haymaker, for the displacement of stalks, comprising a movable air-permeable screen and air displacing arrangement for inducing a pressure difference across the screen thereby to cause stalks to adhere to the screen under the effect of suction. In a preferred embodiment, a blocking member is disposed to prevent the application of suction at one region of the screen to allow stalks adhering to the screen to be deposited. The air displacing arrangement may to provide an air cushion under the machine to support the machine above the ground.

Abstract: A convertible forage-handling machine which is capable of operating in tedding or windrowing position includes a plurality of bipartite arms mounted on a carrier of a raking wheel for rotation therewith. The two parts of each of the arms are always maintained in the same common plane regardless of the mode in which the machine operates, and are in permanent contact with one another via a motion-transmitting arrangement consisting of cooperating male and female connecting elements. One of the parts is swivelled by the cooperation of a cam follower rigid therewith with a stationary cam track, and the other part, which carries a plurality of forage-engaging tools at its free end, is caused by the motion-transmitting arrangement to share in the swivelling motion only when the machine operates in the windrowing position.

Abstract: A haymaking machine comprising at least one rotatably mounted rotor assembly a plurality of tine assemblies pivotally mounted on the rotor assembly eccentrically of the rotational axis thereof, linkage means coaxially mounted at one end on the tine assemblies and pivotable relative thereto, and to the rotor assembly, actuation means on the rotor assembly, and connecting means extending between the actuation means and the linkage means, the linkage means being connectible in at least one operating condition to the tine assemblies so as to be movable in unison therewith, the arrangement being such that in that operating condition the actuation means cause the tine assemblies to pivot from extended, crop-engaging positions to retracted, crop-releasing positions and vice versa.

Abstract: A haymaking machine has two tined raking heads driven to rotate about upwardly extending axes from respective mountings. The mountings are connected to the rear of beams that converge forwardly to a right-angled junction in a common gear box. A coupling near the junction is connectable to a three-point lifting hitch and a pair of spaced apart plates from a pivot connected at one side of the plates adjacent the junction. A retaining element secures the beams in operative positions about the pivot. Each rake head has two freely rotatable tubular or cylinder supporting members positioned thereunder, each of which is pivotably connected to a lower portion of their corresponding rake head. A rear crop guide is pivoted to each rake head near its mounting by a quadrilateral linkage which can be secured in any one of a plurality of guide positions.

Abstract: A hay harvesting machine containing a rake wheel having a housing formed by an upper housing portion connected non-rotatably with a vertical upright shaft and a lower housing portion rotatably mounted at the upright shaft. The lower housing portion is revolvingly driven by means of a gear drive, typically bevel gearing. In the lower housing portion there are mounted tine supports so as to be pivotal about their lengthwise axis, these tine supports additionally being pivoted about a pivot shaft or axis extending transversely with respect to their lengthwise axis. This pivot axis is located in a plane which is approximately perpendicular to the upright shaft. The tine supports extend in tangential direction and, viewed in the direction of revolving motion thereof, extend rearwardly. For swath formation the tine supports are retained in a pivotal position where they are guided by means of a control head or follower in a control track or cam at the upper housing portion.

Abstract: A hay harvesting machine contains a rake wheel whose housing is formed by an upper housing portion non-rotatably connected with a vertical upright shaft and a lower driven housing portion rotatably mounted at such upright shaft. In bearing bushings rotatably mounted at the lower housing portion there are retained tine supports provided with raking tines or prongs. These tine supports extend in an essentially horizontal plane and, by rotating the bearing portions, can be selectively shifted from a first operating position into a second operating position. In the first operating position the tine supports extend approximately in tangential direction and in the second operation position they protrude essentially in radial direction from the upright shaft. Each tine support is connected with a control lever engaging, by means of a control head or follower, into a control track or cam. This control track is located in a plane extending essentially perpendicular to the upright shaft, i.e. horizontally.

Abstract: A rotary mower has a plurality of upright mowing drums rotatable about respective vertical axes and each having a lower end provided with a plurality of radially outwardly extending blades forming blade orbits on rotation of the drum. Attached to each drum above the respective blades is a multipart ring carrying a plurality of pairs of outwardly directed spring-steel tines. These tines catch crop cut by the blades and project it backwardly behind the mower to ted this crop.

Abstract: There is provided a haymaking machine comprising at least one rotor assembly rotatable around a generally upright axis, stationary gear means mounted coaxially with the or each rotor assembly, a plurality of planetary gears rotatably mounted on the or each rotor assembly in mesh with the stationary gear means and rotatable in unison with the associated rotor assembly and a plurality of tine assemblies pivotally mounted on the or each rotor assembly and coupled to the planetary gears eccentrically of their rotational axes so that in operation, in at least one operating condition of the machine, the tine assemblies move from extended, crop-engaging positions to retracted, crop-releasing positions and vice versa.

Abstract: An agricultural implement for carding, combing and/or teasing crop lying on the ground by receiving same from the ground by comb-like structures and then engaging and conveying the crop through the implement by a rotating drum with tines extending therefrom or rotating discs which have substantially vertical axes, the crop being restrained as it is engaged to impart somewhat of a combing action. In embodiments having a rotary drum with tines which rotates about a horizontal axis, further rotating tines in the path of the conveyed crop tend to comb and disentangle the crop further. The latter such tines may be close to or actually within the cylinder of rotation traced by tines extending from the drum although direct contact between the two sets of rotating tines is avoided.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a haymaking machine with two or more rake heads, a chassis, and a beam, and also means which automatically and simultaneously cause a pivoting of the chassis of the rotary rake heads about a substantially horizontal spindle of a pivot when the said chassis is pivoted about a substantially vertical spindle of the said pivot to modify its orientation in relation to the direction of travel of the machine when the latter is changed from the central tedding position into the lateral windrowing position and vice versa.

Abstract: A haymaking machine with at least one drum rotating about a substantially vertical axis and carrying flexible resilient elements of rubber or plastic in plate-like or bifurcated or various other forms and adapted to lift and impel cut fodder without the use of metal tines.

Abstract: An agricultural machine, such as a haymaker, for the displacement of stalks, comprising a movable air-permeable screen and air displacing means arranged to induce a pressure difference across the screen thereby to cause stalks to adhere to the screen under the effect of suction. In a preferred embodiment, a blocking member is disposed to prevent the application of suction at one region of the screen to allow stalks adhering to the screen to be deposited. The air displacing means may be arranged to provide an air cushion under the machine to support the machine above the ground.

Abstract: A haymaking machine comprising drums rotating about substantially vertical axes and driving thin flexible skirt-like elements of rubber or the like with or without stiffeners or control devices. The skirt-like elements may be attached to the drums or to an endless belt which laps the drums, and these elements may be of various shapes and be with or withut edge spikes or other projections. In operation these elements follow the ground contours and lift and entrain the cut fodder.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a haymaking machine with a rotary rake head and a control mechanism for adjustable tool-carrier arms which are mounted for pivoting in support bearings which are wedged between two covers, one of which is situated above the control mechanism of the tool-carrier arms and is fast with the drive hub of the rotary rake head, and the other of which is situated below the said control mechanism of the tool-carrier arms.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural implement comprising at least one upright shaft coupled with an agricultural tractor and allowing crop working members to rotate about the same, said shaft bearing on the ground by means of a support at the lower end; the invention has for its object to provide a supporting member of comparatively light weight, whose supporting point on the ground is located at a minimum distance from the operating working members so that the working members follow the unevennesses of the ground as closely as possible; for this purpose the invention provides an agricultural implement having a dish-shaped supporting member which is arranged eccentrically with respect to the upright shaft in the direction of the operating working members.

Abstract: A haymaking machine for carrying out lateral discharge windrowing or central tedding, comprises a pair of rotary rake heads interconnected by a chassis. A control member causes the chassis to rotate about an axis parallel to the axis of the chassis. An intermediate element is articulated to the chassis about this axis and a beam extends between the chassis and a hitch device. The beam is articulated to the intermediate element about a vertical axis and is connected to the chassis.

Abstract: A hay-making machine having a plurality of rotary rakes thereon which are rotatably driven about generally vertical axes or rotation. The hay-making machine is supported by a plurality of wheels to facilitate its movement relative to the ground. The hay-making machine is connected by a hitch mechanism to a tractor and the rotary rakes are driven by a shaft connection to the power take-off equipment on the tractor. The hay-making machine is comprised of a main frame and auxiliary frames. The main frame is pivotally secured to the hitch and the auxiliary frame is connected pivotally to the main frame to compensate for variations in ground irregularities. Telescoping shafts are utilized on the machine to facilitate a change in length between the rotary rake members and the hitch as the hay-making machine moves relative to the ground.

Abstract: A haymaking machine has rake members that are driven to rotate about respective upwardly extending shafts. Each member has horizontally extending tine carriers, the outer ends of which have holders with tines and a swash plate is mounted on the respective shaft of each member. A rotatable ring on the plate is connected to each carrier via a corresponding universal pivoted lever that turns the tines to a downward crop engaging position when in their foremost positions to raised crop disengaging positions in their rearmost positions, considering the direction of machine travel. Each carrier is a hollow beam and the beams of each member cross one another adjacent the shaft that defines the axis of rotation of the rake member.

Abstract: A haymaking machine has at least one, but preferably two, tined raking heads that are driven to rotate about upwardly extending axes from respective mountings. The mountings are connected to the rear of beams that converge forwardly to a right angled junction and a common gear box. Crop passing between the rake heads is thus unobstructed by an overhead frame. A coupling near the junction is connectable to a three point lifting hitch and a pair of spaced apart plates form a pivot connected at one side of the plates adjacent the junction. A retaining element secures the beams in operative positions about the pivot. Each rake head has one, but preferably two, ground supporting cylinders that are positionable around the rake head's axis of rotation. A rear crop guide is pivoted to each rake head near its mounting by a quadralateral linkage that can be set in any one of plurality of guide positions.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a haymaking machine for the tedding and/or windrowing of fodder, comprising especially a support beam extending transversely of the direction of travel of the machine and at least four rake wheels equipped with working tools which are driven in rotation so as to rotate in directions such that any two adjacent wheels rotate in opposite directions, especially with the purpose of forming two windrows in a single passage, characterized in that each of the central rake wheels is fixed to the extremity of a support arm the other extremity of which is connected to a pivot spindle situated on the transverse support beam, the said support arms being capable of being brought by pivoting about their pivot spindles into at least two positions, the one corresponding to a first working position of the machine in which the two extremities of the support arms are respectively situated on either side of the central plane of the machine, and the other corresponding to a second working position of the machi