KRONE introduces a rear mounted mower with auger conveyor – the new EasyCut R 360 Collect. The conveyor can place the crops in the swath while mowing, thus making the harvesting process even more efficient. 

KRONE has expanded its successful EasyCut series with the new EasyCut R 360 Collect – a rear mounted mower that combines proven mowing technology with its highly efficient auger conveyor. Depending on requirements, cut crops can either be placed directly on the swath or across the width. When operated on its own, the mower without the conditioner has a working width of 3.6 m and when combined with a front mounted mower it has a width of up to 6.5 m. The EasyCut R 360 Collect is a solid option for farmers running their own machinery as well as contractors looking for output and flexibility.

Auger conveyor increases variability and efficiency 

The Collect system is based on the proven EasyCut R 360 but also adds a large 450 mm auger conveyor. This feature gives you the option to either lay the crop in a clean swath straight away or spread it wide to help speed up drying when the weather allows.. The auger conveyor is operated under a closed, hydraulically adjustable hood that is controlled directly from the tractor cabin. This enables the driver to easily and conveniently switch between wide spreading and swathing, and ensure crops are optimally prepared for subsequent harvesting machines.

The partial widths can also be positioned particularly accurately using the auger conveyor. Using the 12-to-6 process, this ensures that mowing can be completed at 12 m and crops can subsequently be consolidated efficiently to 6 m using a double rotor centre rotor rake. The Collect system thus enables optimum use of harvesting machines even if mowing is completed later and crop levels are low.

Return to trusted mowing technology

With a mower unit that has six cutting discs and two mower drums, the EasyCut R 360 Collect provides an accurate cutting profile and even crop flow even if volumes are high. With long 250-hour lubrication intervals, maintenance is kept to a minimum. The new “Fullcover” cutterbar also provides additional wear protection to the relevant components.

Reliable and safe in any situation

The KRONE DuoGrip centre-of-gravity suspension ensures weight is distributed evenly and adjusts to the ground perfectly. The impact damage protection system integrated in the headstock protects the machine reliably against damage caused by collisions. The lateral and front mower guards provide additional protection and can simply be folded up for maintenance and transport purposes. The mower is equipped with a support for counterweights as standard, to optimise the centre of gravity and reduce the load of the tractor lifting unit. With a transport height of less than 4 m, the 124° folding angle ensures it can be transported safely.

Options to increase operator comfort 

In addition, there is a wide range of optional equipment to adapt the mower to different areas of application. The high-cut skids ensure that the cutting height can be raised to over 90 mm, which is particularly advantageous in dry and rocky regions. A hydraulically adjustable swath cloth always ensures that the swath is uniform even when mowing tapered areas or slopes. The optional hydraulic cutterbar relief enables it to be fine-tuned from the tractor cabin.  Modern telemetry is also available, with KRONE’s SmartConnect solar module recording key work data such as location, activity and distance, independently of the tractor’s power supply.

Conclusion

The EasyCut R 360 Collect with its auger conveyor is a highly capable, versatile mower built for busy grassland farms and contractors who value efficiency, flexibility and top-quality forage. It brings together modern mowing technology, accurate crop placement and solid reliability, all within the one machine which helps to streamline the whole harvesting process and keep costs down.

Quick overview

• Efficient conveyor technology: 450 mm auger conveyor underneath a closed hood to ensure clean crop flow.

• Flexible forage deposit: Optional swath spreading, wide spreading or wide spreading on one side directly during the mowing process – hydraulically adjustable directly from the tractor cabin.

• High acreage output: 3.6 m working width when operated on its own, or up to 6.5 m when combined with a front mounted mower.

• Proven EasyCut cutterbar: Low maintenance, long service life and safe thanks to SafeCut, SmartCut, hardened sliding skids and a 250 hours lubrication interval.

• Perfect ground adjustment: DuoGrip centre-of-gravity suspension, sturdy frame construction and integrated impact damage protection system ensure safe use in all operating conditions.

• High level of operator and transport comfort: Compact transport position (124° folding angle, height < 4 m), foldable guards and flexible lower link holder (cat. II).
• Variety of options: high-cut skids, hydraulic swath cloth, hydraulic cutterbar relief, counterweight and SmartConnect solar telemetry available.

Technical data: 

Working width: 3.60 m during solo operation,

approx. 6.5 m with EasyCut F 320

Transport height: 4.00 m

124° folding angle in transport position

Cutterbar: Fullcover EasyCut cutterbar

(SafeCut, SmartCut)

Cutting discs/drums: 6/2

Swath formation: Auger conveyors with a diameter of 450 mm and hydraulically operated swath hoods for wide spreading/swathing

Dead weight: approx. 1700 kg

Power requirement: from approx. 75 kW (100 hp)

Image 1: KRONE EasyCut R 360 Collect_1

The EasyCut R 360 Collect can deposit crops in the swath during the mowing process using the auger conveyor.

 

Image 2: KRONE EasyCut R 360 Collect_2

The large auger conveyor with a diameter of 450 mm, is operated underneath a closed, hydraulically adjustable hood that can easily be adjusted from the tractor cabin for the purpose of swath or wide spreading.

 

Image 3: KRONE EasyCut R 360 Collect_3

Counterweights can be used to optimise the centre of gravity of the mower and thus reduce the load on the tractor lifting unit.

 

Image 4: KRONE EasyCut R 360 Collect_4

The cutterbar relief, that can optionally be adjusted hydraulically by the tractor, helps to reduce the ground pressure and ensure the swath is protected and clean.