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The 9LH-12 is engineered by Ever-Power for serious commercial forage operations across the American heartland. Built around a 12-meter (39.4 ft) sweeping width and 168 heat-treated spring steel tines, this side delivery hay rake<\/strong> gathers cut alfalfa, native prairie grass, and post-combine cereal stubble into uniform, aerated windrows ready for any round baler in your fleet. The implement was designed with U.S. operational realities in mind: long highway transit between distant fields, demanding harvest windows, and the constant pressure to cover more acres per labor hour.<\/p>\n

What sets the 9LH-12 apart from compact rotary rakes is the sheer scale of working coverage paired with remarkably modest tractor power demands. With an areal productivity of 6 to 12 hectares per hour (14.8 to 29.7 ac\/h) and a tractor power requirement of just 25 to 44 kW (35 to 60 HP), this trailed side delivery rake<\/strong> makes commercial-scale gathering possible without forcing you to upgrade to a larger tractor. It pairs naturally with mid-range utility tractors already common on most American farms, including the John Deere 5 Series, Case IH Farmall, New Holland Workmaster, Massey Ferguson 4700M, and Kubota M5 family. Hay producers from the Texas Panhandle and Nebraska Sandhills to the Montana High Plains and California Central Valley use the 9LH-12 to keep their r\u00f6morklu \u00e7im bi\u00e7me makinesi t\u0131rm\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/a> harvest cycle moving at full speed.<\/p>\n

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Inside the trailed hay rake category, the 9LH-12 sits at the top end of pure raking equipment and bridges the gap between specialty disc mowers and the round baler operation downstream. If your operation already runs a smaller windrow tool but you keep seeing balers waiting at the end of each row, the 9LH-12 ends those bottlenecks. With proper maintenance, owners report 10-plus seasons of continuous service from this trailed horizontal hay rake frame, which makes it a strong asset worth discussing with your accountant under Section 179 first-year expensing rules. Replacement spring tines, drawbar pins, and hydraulic seals are stocked at the Ever-Power U.S. warehouse and ship to all 50 states within 2-5 business days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Teknik \u00d6zellikler<\/h2>\n
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Accurate parameter data is the foundation of any honest equipment purchase decision. The values below are taken directly from factory production records and reflect U.S. operating conditions including standard 540 RPM PTO compatibility (note: the 9LH-12 itself does not require PTO input), drawbar hitch geometry common to North American tractors, and dual-acting hydraulic remote configurations. Both metric and imperial units are listed so American operators can quickly verify dimensional fit with their existing fleet, shop access, and DOT highway transport regulations.<\/p>\n

If your situation involves non-standard hitch heights, custom hydraulic flow rates, or operations in extreme conditions like the High Sierra or Lower Rio Grande Valley, the Ever-Power technical sales team can review your tractor specifications and confirm full compatibility before you place an order. The U.S. support team handles all American and Canadian inquiries directly during normal business hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HAYIR.<\/th>\nParametre<\/th>\nBirim<\/th>\nDe\u011fer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nModel Tan\u0131m\u0131<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\n9LH-12 \u00c7ekmeli Yatay Ot T\u0131rm\u0131\u011f\u0131<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nStructural Configuration<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nTrailed Horizontal \/ Side Delivery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nBa\u011flant\u0131 Y\u00f6ntemi<\/td>\n\/<\/td>\nTractor Drawbar Hitch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nGerekli Trakt\u00f6r G\u00fcc\u00fc<\/td>\nkW (HP)<\/td>\n25 – 44 (35 – 60 HP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nWorking Raking Width<\/td>\nm (ft)<\/td>\n12.0 (39.4 ft)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nOperating Speed Range<\/td>\nkm\/sa (mil\/sa)<\/td>\n5 – 10 (3.1 – 6.2 mph)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nAlansal Verimlilik<\/td>\nha\/sa (ac\/sa)<\/td>\n6 – 12 (14.8 – 29.7 ac\/h)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nTotal Tine Quantity<\/td>\nadet<\/td>\n168<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nMissed Raking Rate<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n\u2264 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nGerekli Operat\u00f6rler<\/td>\nki\u015filer<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nYap\u0131sal K\u00fctle<\/td>\nkg (lb)<\/td>\n1510 (3329 lb)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\n\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma Boyutlar\u0131 (Uzunluk \u00d7 Geni\u015flik \u00d7 Y\u00fckseklik)<\/td>\nmm (ft)<\/td>\n5500 \u00d7 12000 \u00d7 1350 (18.0 \u00d7 39.4 \u00d7 4.4 ft)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nTransport Dimensions (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H)<\/td>\nmm (ft)<\/td>\n9400 \u00d7 3400 \u00d7 1750 (30.8 \u00d7 11.2 \u00d7 5.7 ft)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Working Principle and Structural Composition<\/h2>\n
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Understanding how the 9LH-12 turns rolling motion into precise side-delivery raking helps operators get the most out of every harvest day. The implement uses a fundamentally different approach from active rotary tedders or PTO-driven wheel rakes, and that difference is the source of nearly every operational advantage discussed throughout this page. Three key engineering systems work together to deliver consistent windrow formation across uneven American terrain.<\/p>\n

Ground-Driven Kinematic Mechanism<\/h3>\n

The heart of the 9LH-12 is a passive friction-based gathering system. Instead of pulling rotational power off the tractor’s PTO, the rake assemblies turn entirely from the rolling resistance generated between the wide-profile pneumatic tires, the cut crop, and the angled spring tines. As the tractor pulls the implement forward at 5 to 10 km\/h (3.1 to 6.2 mph), this kinematic motion drives the lateral sweep that consolidates the cut material toward the central delivery zone. No driveshaft, no shear bolts, no clutch packs to fail mid-harvest. The mechanical simplicity translates directly into lower fuel consumption, fewer breakdowns, and dramatically reduced annual maintenance costs.<\/p>\n

Multi-Section Articulated Frame<\/h3>\n

Towing a rigid 39-foot steel frame across rolling Midwest pastures or rocky Mountain West terrain would shred tines and warp the chassis within a single season. The 9LH-12 solves this through a multi-section articulated frame where each lateral wing pivots independently on heavy-duty pin joints and is supported by its own pneumatic terrain tires. Each section follows ground contours independently, lifting over irrigation berms and dropping into shallow swales without dragging the central chassis off level. This contour-following ability is what keeps the 168 spring steel tines in light contact with the soil surface across a full 12-meter pass, holding the missed raking rate at or below 3 percent even on rough native pasture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hydraulic Folding Transport System<\/h3>\n

A 39-foot working width is brilliant in the field but impossible on a U.S. county road, narrow farm gate, or DOT-regulated state highway. The 9LH-12 chassis includes a dual-cylinder hydraulic folding system tied directly to the tractor’s auxiliary remote valves. From the comfort of the cab, the operator engages the remotes and the massive lateral wings retract upward and inward to a road-legal transport profile of 9400 \u00d7 3400 \u00d7 1750 mm (30.8 \u00d7 11.2 \u00d7 5.7 ft). At 11.2 ft transport width, the implement clears most U.S. county road regulations without an oversize permit, and the locking pins automatically engage at full-fold position so the wings cannot deploy mid-transit.<\/p>\n

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Core Operational Advantages<\/h2>\n
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Modern American farm margins are tight enough that every gallon of diesel and every labor hour matters to your bottom line. The 9LH-12 was built around six measurable advantages that show up directly in your annual P&L statement, not just in the sales brochure.<\/p>\n

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\u2713 39 ft Working Width<\/div>\n

A single pass covers 12 meters of cut crop, equivalent to gathering three combine swaths into one continuous windrow. This compression alone can double the throughput of trailing balers compared to running a 6-meter rotary rake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2699 Zero PTO Power Required<\/div>\n

The ground-driven gathering principle means the tractor never feels the load of a spinning driveline. Real-world fuel savings of 30-45 percent are common compared to PTO-driven rotary rakes of similar working width.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf3f Gentle Leaf Retention<\/div>\n

The non-aggressive tumbling action protects fragile alfalfa and clover leaves from shatter, which is where most of the protein lives. Dairy farmers report measurable improvements in baled hay nutrient analysis after switching from rotary rakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udee1 168 Heat-Treated Tines<\/div>\n

Each tine is individually bolted and heat-treated for fatigue resistance. When one snaps on a buried rock, replacement takes under two minutes with hand tools, and a starter pack of 30 spare tines comes in the factory toolkit at no extra charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\ude9c 35-60 HP Tractor Range<\/div>\n

Pairs with mid-range utility tractors already on most American farms. No need to buy a 150-horse tractor just to drag a rake. The 1510 kg (3329 lb) total mass tows easily behind compact and standard utility chassis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd27 Highway-Ready Folding<\/div>\n

Hydraulic dual-cylinder folding retracts the wings to 11.2 ft transport width, well within most state highway regulations for agricultural implements. Locking pins engage automatically when fully folded for road safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Typical Application Scenarios for U.S. Farms<\/h2>\n
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The mechanical scale, gentle crop handling, and economical power demand of the 9LH-12 make it equally at home on commercial alfalfa fields in the Sun Belt, native pasture in the Northern Plains, and post-harvest cereal stubble across the Wheat Belt. American owners use this towed horizontal hay rake<\/strong> in four primary harvest situations described below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Commercial Alfalfa Operations in California Central Valley<\/h3>\n

Tulare, Kern, and Fresno County alfalfa producers harvesting 8 to 10 cuts per year cannot afford slow gathering equipment. The 9LH-12 sweeps full-width windrows in a single pass, and because the gentle ground-driven action does not shatter leaves, more of the protein-rich foliage stays attached to the stem. Hay buyers paying premium prices for high-Relative Feed Value alfalfa notice the difference in laboratory analysis. The 39-foot width also means a 200-acre alfalfa stand finishes in roughly 8 to 10 hours instead of 18 to 20 with a smaller rotary rake, leaving time to bale before the afternoon humidity climbs.<\/p>\n

Wheat and Cereal Stubble Management Across the Great Plains<\/h3>\n

After modern combines with 40-foot headers leave straw scattered thinly behind, gathering it into bale-ready windrows is its own engineering problem. The 9LH-12 consolidates that sparse, high-volume residue into thick, consistent rows ideal for big square or large round balers. Kansas wheat producers, Nebraska oat growers, and Oklahoma barley operations use this side delivery hay rake<\/strong> to recover bedding straw and feed straw as a secondary revenue stream from cereal acres, often paying off the implement within two harvest seasons through bedding straw sales alone.<\/p>\n

Native Grass Hay Production on Western Ranches<\/h3>\n

On the rolling rangelands of Wyoming, eastern Montana, the Dakotas, and the Sandhills of Nebraska, native bunch grass and meadow hay still feeds millions of cattle through hard winters. The articulated multi-section frame of the 9LH-12 follows the gentle undulations of native pasture without dragging dirt and rock into the windrow, which keeps ash content low and palatability high. Beef cattle producers running mother cow herds appreciate that one operator and one mid-range tractor can clear a section of native hayground in a couple of long days, freeing the rest of the crew to handle baling and stacking.<\/p>\n

Custom Hay Contracting Services in the Midwest<\/h3>\n

Custom haymaking is a competitive business across Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois, and contractors live or die by acres-per-hour productivity. With 6 to 12 ha\/h areal capacity, the 9LH-12 lets a single contractor cover ground that previously required two operators with smaller rakes. The hydraulic folding system means moving between scattered customer fields takes minutes instead of dismounting drawbar pins on a county shoulder. Several Iowa custom operators report adding 15 to 20 percent more contract acres per season after switching to the 9LH-12 without adding equipment payroll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tractor Compatibility and Selection Guide<\/h2>\n
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Pairing the right tractor with the 9LH-12 is straightforward because the implement has minimal driveline demands. There is no PTO connection to worry about, no electrical control wiring, and no required computer interface. The two technical requirements are a standard agricultural drawbar with a Cat 1 or Cat 2 hitch pin and at least one set of dual-acting rear hydraulic remotes for the folding cylinders. A second pair of remotes is helpful but not strictly required.<\/p>\n

Below is a guide to matching the implement to common American tractor models within its 35 to 60 HP power class. All listed tractors meet or exceed the operational requirements when configured with rear remote valves and standard agricultural drawbar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Arazi \/ Mahsul Durumu<\/th>\n\u00d6nerilen HP<\/th>\nCompatible U.S. Tractor Examples<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Flat or gently rolling pasture, native grass<\/td>\n35-45 HP<\/td>\nJohn Deere 5045E, Kubota MX5400, Mahindra 4540, Case IH Farmall 40C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rolling cropland, alfalfa, dense windrows<\/td>\n45-55 HP<\/td>\nJohn Deere 5055E, New Holland Workmaster 50, Massey Ferguson 4707, Kioti DK5510<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hilly Western range, heavy windrows, mountain pastures<\/td>\n55-60 HP<\/td>\nJohn Deere 5075E, Kubota M5-091, Case IH Maxxum 50, LS MT5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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The 9LH-12 connects to virtually any agricultural-spec drawbar found on North American tractors using a standard 1-1\/4 inch hitch pin and matching clevis. The hydraulic hoses use industry-standard quick-coupler fittings (typically ISO 7241-1 Series A or Series B), so connection is a five-minute job in the equipment yard. After raking, the trailing baler picks up directly from the windrow, so coordinating this implement with one of the yuvarlak balya makineleri<\/a> creates a complete single-operator hay production line from standing crop to finished bale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9LH-12 vs Mainstream U.S. Hay Rake Brands<\/h2>\n
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The following comparison is provided strictly to help American farmers select the right tool for their operation. Ever-Power is not affiliated with the brands mentioned, does not sell their products, and the information here is sourced from publicly available specifications. The comparison does not constitute infringement, disparagement, or endorsement of any third party.<\/em><\/p>\n

American hay producers shopping for a large-scale side delivery rake typically look at established names alongside the 9LH-12. The table below offers an honest, side-by-side view of how the implement stacks up against three popular alternatives at the time of writing. Specifications and pricing change, so always verify current details directly with each manufacturer before making a purchase decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kar\u015f\u0131la\u015ft\u0131rma \u00d6\u011fesi<\/th>\nEver-Power 9LH-12<\/th>\nVermeer R-Series<\/th>\nKuhn SR Speedrake<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma Geni\u015fli\u011fi<\/td>\n12 m \/ 39.4 ft<\/strong><\/td>\n7-9 m \/ 23-30 ft<\/td>\n7-11 m \/ 23-36 ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PTO Gereklidir<\/td>\nNo (ground-driven)<\/strong><\/td>\nNo (ground-driven)<\/td>\nSome models require PTO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tractor HP Demand<\/td>\n35-60 HP<\/strong><\/td>\n40-70 HP<\/td>\n50-90 HP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Mass<\/td>\n1510 kg \/ 3329 lb<\/td>\n1700-2400 kg<\/td>\n1500-2200 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transport Folding<\/td>\nHydraulic dual-cylinder<\/td>\nHydraulic<\/td>\nHydraulic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spare Parts in U.S.<\/td>\nU.S. warehouse, 2-5 days nationwide<\/td>\nStrong dealer network<\/td>\nStrong dealer network<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price Tier<\/td>\nDirect factory pricing<\/strong><\/td>\nPremium dealer pricing<\/td>\nPremium dealer pricing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Where the 9LH-12 stands out for many American buyers is the combination of full 12-meter working width with a power demand starting at just 35 HP, meaning operations that already own a small utility tractor can scale up windrow capacity without buying a bigger tractor. Direct factory pricing through Ever-Power also avoids dealer markups that often add 15 to 25 percent to comparable equipment in the U.S. market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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G\u00fc\u00e7 Aktar\u0131m\u0131 ve Tahrik Sistemi Bile\u015fenleri<\/h2>\n
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Connecting the 9LH-12 to your tractor is mechanically simple, but the broader hay harvesting system you build around it depends heavily on reliable power transmission components downstream. The rake itself is ground-driven and the hydraulic folding circuit plugs into the tractor’s existing remote valves, so no driveshaft or PTO clutch is needed at the rake hitch. The integration story changes the moment your trailing baler starts work.<\/p>\n

Once perfectly aerated windrows are formed by the 9LH-12, an active round baler or large square baler immediately ingests the crop. Heavy, irregular flushes of dense forage entering the baler’s pickup rotor generate violent radial torque spikes that surge back through the entire driveline. Without a properly engineered transmission system, those spikes destroy U-joints, snap shear bolts, and crack gearbox housings during the most critical hours of harvest week.<\/p>\n

The single most important component standing between those torque spikes and a costly mid-season breakdown is a precision-machined tar\u0131msal \u015fanz\u0131man<\/a> mounted in the baler driveline. A quality unit multiplies input torque while absorbing the worst RPM fluctuations, keeps internal mechanisms turning at consistent operational speed, and protects the rest of the drivetrain from impulse damage. American hay producers who pair the 9LH-12 with high-grade transmission components routinely report multiple seasons of operation without driveline failures, even on heavy alfalfa cuttings or thick wheat straw windrows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beyond the gearbox itself, a complete trailed hay rake harvesting system also depends on properly sized PTO driveshafts with overload clutches, agricultural roller chains, hardened sprockets, and forage-rated belts. Sourcing all of these from one supplier keeps your inventory simple and your cross-compatibility predictable. The Ever-Power catalog covers the full range of farm drivetrain components alongside the 9LH-12, so when something on the baler or ancillary equipment needs replacement during U.S. harvest season, the part is in stock and ships from California within 2 to 5 business days to anywhere in the Lower 48.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why American Farmers Choose Ever-Power<\/h2>\n
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Buying agricultural equipment is a long-term decision, and the company standing behind the iron matters as much as the iron itself. Ever-Power operates from California with direct factory relationships and an English-speaking support team that picks up the phone during U.S. business hours. Here is what American hay producers tell us makes the difference.<\/p>\n