Swadro TS

The Swadro is designed to ensure minimal waste and clean feed. A test conducted by DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) showed that Krones Lift Tines reduce soil and gravel contamination in the feed, regardless of working speed, and minimize losses by up to 2.1% compared to other systems. Furthermore, it is lifted in and out of operation in a way that prevents the tines from hitting the ground, thus avoiding feed contamination or damage to the ground surface.

Swadro TS is available in several different models, all designed to save time and increase efficiency. With two to three rotors, they cover a wide working width, and with the Twin models, you can adjust the working width telescopically to meet specific requirements. This allows you to change the width or swath position and work more efficiently while ensuring compatibility with the next machine in the process. Simple but large swaths are suitable for subsequent high-capacity forage harvesters and lighter crops, while double swathing (two smaller swaths) is suitable for subsequent machines with lower capacity or leafy crops.

If accidents occur, quick recovery is crucial as the value of forage diminishes with downtime. On the Swadro, a rotor arm can be swiftly replaced in the field without any oil spillage, saving time and money while also eliminating concerns about contaminated forage.

Krone's Swadro models requires minimal maintenance due to its low-wear maintenance-free cam track and the hermetically sealed, lifetime lubricated main gear box. The combination reduces wear and upkeep costs, ensuring the rake is always field-ready. Only a daily visual inspection and lubrication of the power transmission shaft are needed, other maintenance is performed between harvests for a more efficient season. Farmers First Maintenance offers ready-made maintenance plans that contribute to reduced downtime, extended lifespan, and better resale value.

The robust Krone Lift Tines effortlessly lift heavy and wet crops off the ground. With a double bend design, they facilitate upward movement of forage along the tine. Compared to straight tines, they allow higher driving speeds without increasing losses or contamination. DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft), conducted a test showing that Krones Lift Tines reduce raw ash contamination in forage by less than 9% regardless of driving speed. They also minimize losses by up to 2.1% compared to other systems.

As most farmers have experienced, it is easy to bend a rotor arm when being in a hurry, and then, it's important to get back up and running quickly, as the value of the forage decreases with every hour of downtime. On the Swadro, a rotor arm can be quickly replaced in the field without any oil spillage because of the dry DuraMax cam track.  It also has double ball bearings for stability, smooth control, and reduced wear. The durable tube is maintenance-free, securely connected to the control shaft for reliable and precise tine control.

With the Twin function, you can easily adjust the swathing telescopically to match the conditions and enhance efficiency:

• Single swath means that the forage is gathered into a single swath from both rotors with one pass in the field, which is suitable for high-yield crops or when using balers and small vehicles for forage handling.
• Large double swath can be formed by gathering two single swaths into a larger swath with passes back and forth in the field, which works perfectly in combination with subsequent machines that have high-capacity intake or lighter crops.
• Two separate swaths can be created by separating the rotors, which is ideal for subsequent machines with lower capacity or for crops with a lot of foliage.

Maintenance-free and permanently lubricated and sealed gearbox make the Swadro a highly reliable partner in the harvest, regardless of the weather. This rotor rake is always ready for work and ensures reliable operation during the narrow harvesting window.
-No time is wasted on service stops.
-No lubricant out = no contaminants in!

Krones Jet Effect is inspired by an aircraft's takeoff and landing behavior in its rotor suspension design to ensure that there is always a maximum free space between the tine and the grass surface when the rotor is lowered and lifted out of operation. Without this margin, damage to the grass surface can occur, allowing weeds to grow, which in turn deteriorates the quality of the forage. However, with Swadro's design, these damages can be avoided, the tines last longer, and the result is clean forage.

The Krone DuraMax cam track has a small diameter and steep track design made of special bainitic hardening that enables the tine arms to smoothly follow the curve and lift the tines out of work quickly and with ease. This innovative system ensures the formation of boxy and optimum swaths in all conditions, regardless of the terrain or crop density.