Fieldays 2023: SaMASZ 8.9m rotary tedder

The new 8.9-metre Rotary Tedder from SaMASZ made its debut at Fieldays 2023

The newest offering from European machinery specialists SaMASZ made its debut at New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays®, with the SaMASZ 8.9-metre Rotary Tedder taking pride of place on the FarmShop NZ site.

This Kaiwaka-based business was proud to showcase the SaMASZ Rotary Tedder, which is the latest addition to the FarmShop line-up of machinery. This independent family-owned business specialises in sourcing directly from the manufacturer and backing up sales with its team of in-house machinery specialists.

“We secured the SaMASZ agency in 2019 and appreciate the commitment SaMASZ have shown to our humble corner of the world, including shipping over the latest 8.9-metre Rotary Tedder to launch at Mystery Creek Fieldays, along with SaMASZ sales rep Karol Wdziękońsk attending in person,” says Mike Wearmouth, FarmShop director.

“Tedding hay just got a whole lot more grunty and efficient, thanks to this exciting machine that we’re proud to have in our line-up of international brands.”

Based in Northern Poland, SaMASZ supplies more than 50 markets worldwide and boasts a reputation for manufacturing durable and intelligent agricultural machinery. From cutting-edge facilities, 1000-plus workers are releasing the latest technology in tedders, mowers,
and other machinery.

What makes the SaMASZ 8.9m Rotary Tedder special?

Fitted with eight rotors and a stronger working capacity of 10.6 hectares per hour, based on travel speeds between 14 and 16km/hour, the 8.9-metre working width will allow the user to cover a larger area and save time doing so.

Time is money with haymaking, and this innovative rotary tedder focuses on maximising productivity by covering a bigger area in one pass. The new tedder also promises to harvest a cleaner forage due to its close distance between the wheels and the working tines for perfect adaptation to the ground. The unique rotor lock system makes headland manoeuvring easier and ensures the swath is passed through without destroying its structure. Overlapping rotors guarantee a consistent spread.  

The 8.9-metre tedder is versatile and designed to handle New Zealand’s demanding pasture conditions, with the adjustable tine height and rotor speed allowing the user to customise the tedding process to suit different crop types and on-farm conditions.

The tedding process sees a greater rotor tilt shortening the trajectory and increasing the angle of spread so the crop is turned over better while drying evenly. By drying evenly, the hay or crops also have less chance of mould or spoilage.

An optional front support wheel allows for even better turf protection and is ideal for working across uneven, hilly terrain. Safety covers prevent the machine from hitting obstacles and damping braces stabilise it during operation.

The hay tedder can be equipped with a hydraulically folded curtain (on either end), which drops down to eliminate the loss of green fodder at the edge of the paddock during tedding. The small diameter of the carousels and the stability of the working tines guarantee that the entire swath is picked up, even when tedding on the mower path without the use of a crusher.

The robust, hermetic design of SaMASZ gearboxes ensures they are quiet, maintenance-free, and offer a long lifespan. The suspension system is equipped with a mechanism that puts the machine in a central position when lifting. Tension on the shock absorbers provides additional support.

User-friendly features are given a big tick, too, including easy adjustment controls, a quick three-point linkage tractor attachment system, and an intuitive operation, making it suitable for the novice farmer or seasoned operator.

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