Krone has expanded its latest range of Vendro tedders with 4 new trailed models starting with the T 900 (9m), T 1020,(10.20m) T 1120 (11.20m lower linkage) and the C 1120(11.20m three-point linkage)these new models are 8 and 10 rotors machines with 5-6 tine arms per rotor.

Grass tedding has become a vital part of making high quality silage, Krone has released the mid–range of trailed machines to meet the demand from farmers and contractors looking for larger high output tedders. The Vendro now come as standard with the Krone OptiTurn rotors with exceptional contouring allowing the curved 3D tines to cleanly pick up the crop and spread it out evenly with no lumps.

Declan Smyth Machinery Demonstrator with Farmhand LTD explains that the Krone OptiTurn rotors been tested and developed in Ireland over the last number of seasons and have proven capable of adapting to our extremely heavy conditions and successfully turning the grass to get a good wilt.

Border spreading is controlled hydraulically as standard on all new Vendro models and is operated from the comfort of the cab, this means the grass is being tedded away from the boundary and back into the field while also maintaining an even spread.

Low Maintenance Driveline

Like all Krone tedders, the new model Vendro’s also have a complete mechanical driveline. The driveline consists of the main gearbox with a slip clutch, the drive shafts, the maintenance-free Octo Link finger clutches plus the sealed rotor gearboxes for minimum maintenance.

Vendro C 1120 and Vendro C 1120 Plus

The Vendro C 1120/1120 Plus model has a three-point headstock as standard. Itswings are operated from a single-acting spool for extra stability on slopes. The working height is quickly adjusted on a simple crank handle or hydraulically from the cab. The C 1120 chassis uses the transport wheels as jockey wheels in the field to ensure the OptiTurn tines are guided along the contours for an excellent quality of tedding.

Another feature of the C 1120 is the hydraulic floating system on the transport axle which is a standard feature. The intelligent weight distribution system ensures a smooth ride on the headlands and prevents scuffing when turning. The C 1120 is available with a hydraulic curtain for tedding along headlands, the unit is mounted on the right-hand side in the direction of travel.

The C 1120 is fitted with 10.0/75-15.3 tyres as standard but is also available with wider tyres (15.0/55-17) as an option.

Technical data at a glance

Vendro T 900

Work width: 9.00 m

Transport width / length: 2.90 m – 3.92 m

No. of rotors: 8

Rotor diameter: 1.50 m

No. of tine arms per rotor: 6

Tractor attachment: 3-point

Hydraulic coupler requirement: 2 da

Tractor power: from 40 kW / 55 hp

Vendro T 1020

Work width: 10.20 m

Transport width / length: 2.90 m – 3.85 m

No. of rotors: 10

Rotor diameter: 1.38 m

No. of tine arms per rotor: 5

Tractor attachment: 3-point

Hydraulic coupler requirement: 2 da

Tractor power: from 40 kW / 55 hp

Vendro T 1120

Work width: 11.20 m

Transport width / length: 2.95 m – 3.85 m

No. of rotors: 10

Rotor diameter: 1.50 m

No. of tine arms per rotor: 6

Tractor attachment: 3-point

Hydraulic coupler requirement: 2 da

Tractor power: from 40 kW / 55 hp

Vendro C 1120

Work width: 11.20 m

Transport width / length: 2.99 m / 5.00 m

No. of rotors: 10

Rotor diameter: 1.50 m

No. of tine arms per rotor: 6

Tractor attachment: Top & bottom mount hitch ring; optional ball head / pivoting drawbar

Hydraulic coupler requirement: 1 sa, 1 da

Tractor power: from 40 kW / 55 hp

Vendro C 1120 Plus

Work width: 11.20 m

Transport width / length: 2.99 m /5.00 m

No. of rotors: 10

Rotor diameter: 1.50 m

No. of tine arms per rotor: 6

Tractor attachment: Three-point linkage with coil spring

Hydraulic coupler requirement: 1 sa, 1 da

Tractor power: from 40 kW / 55 hp