Twinstar G3 Hay Rake – 7-Bar US Patent #10,448,573

Twinstar Generation 3 Basket Rakes

The Twinstar Generation 3 Basket Rake is the premier hay rake designed for commercial farming operations. This rugged built hay rakes is designed to rake two windrows together and for turning hay to speedup drying time prior to baling for high production hay farming, custom operators, dairies raking green chop and raking bio feed stocks. Twinstar Basket Rakes produce consistent uniform windrows and the cleanest hay on the market. Cleaner hay brings higher returns and provides the highest quality feed to ensure animals receive proper nutrients. Research has documented that basket raked hay contains significantly less contaminants (dirt, rocks, and debris) and has less leaf loss compared to traditional finger wheel and rotary rakes. Twinstar Generation 3 Hay Rakes are designed for functionality and longevity in today’s demanding markets. Twinstar 7-Bar Rakes are available in 27′ & 30′ approximate raking widths for windrowers equipped with 12′ to 18′ headers.

FEATURES:

Seven-function electric/hydraulic valve and control box plus baskets on / off switch

Independent raising & lowering of left / right baskets or together

Faster raising & lowering of baskets

Higher torque basket drive motors are standard equipment

New time-tested solid rubber gauge wheels

Split hoses with JIC fittings at end of slide tubes for serviceability

Improved double-shear angle cylinder mounts

Transport light kit per ASABE / ANSIS279

Baskets equipped with 30″ diameter drive & idler wheels 3/8″ high strength steel
Baskets make fluffier, more uniform windrows for faster drying time
7 Tine Bar design allows for higher ground speeds up to 10 MPH
Baskets are designed to handle heavier crops
7 Bar Baskets allow the operator to rake longer in the day, accomplished by slowing basket RPM speed which minimizes leaf loss
Hydraulic drive motors are mounted to a separate bearing housing and shaft assembly which in turn is mounted to the drive wheel and basket assembly for increased strength & reliability
Basket rake assemblies are equipped with torsion axles which provide a superior suspension versus spring protection
Basket Frames are designed for durability & are equipped with gauge wheel mounting brackets front and rear
Parallel basket linkage provides heavy-duty basket support and precision alignment
Idler end of the basket is equipped with a self-aligning idler hub. This unique feature ensures precision tine bar, bearing and hub alignment which provides years of trouble free service

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FEATURE	MODEL 2027G3-7	MODEL 2030G3-7
Slide Tubes	Double Pair	Double Pair
Maximum Raking Width	Up to 27′	Up to 30′
Transport Width	10′ – 9″	10′ – 9″
Overall Length	19′ – 5″	20′ – 2″
Approximate Weight	5100 lbs.	5600 lbs.
Tire Size	(4) LT235/75R15	(4) LT235/75R15
Rubber Mounted Tines	Standard: 154 per basket Optional: 224 per basket	Standard: 175 per basket Optional: 259 per basket
Basket Reel Speed	Maximum 90 RPM	Maximum 90 RPM
Tine Bar Bearings	Precision Sealed ball bearings	Precision Sealed ball bearings
Hydraulic Requirement	14 gallons/minute @ 2000 PSI Tractor with single hydraulic remotes	14 gallons/minute @ 2000 PSI Tractor with single hydraulic remotes
Operating Speed	Up to 10 MPH	Up to 10 MPH

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: Front and rear gauge wheels (highly recommended), full tines (for lighter crop conditions), 2-5/16″ ball hitch, and walking beams.