The Krone Jet Effect ensures the tines will not dig into the ground when the rotors lower and lift. Emulating the touch-down and take-off of an airplane, the leading rotors lift off first and the rear rotors follow. Vice versa when lowering into work, the wheels on the rear touch down first followed by the wheels at the front – an intelligent system to protect the swath and avoid crop contamination.

Both rotors have cardanic suspension. On the front rotor this is implemented via the float position of the drawbar-mounted ram and on the rear rotor by the elongated hole. This gives both rotors full hugging abilities so they rake clean even in difficult conditions or on undulating terrain. Along with this, the central suspension ensures the rotors are kept level when being lifted and lowered on the headlands.

All rakes bigger than the TC680 (6.8m) come with electric height control as standard. The user can set the height of each rotor independently from the comfort of the cab. Single rotor lift is standard across all Krone rakes.

All  Krone rakes have Krone Lift Tines as standard specification. Kinked in two positions, the Krone Lift Tines give a better performance because of the steep angle in heavy crops. As a result the machine can work faster and still deliver uniform swaths.  Lift Tines can be set to a higher work height than traditional tines which reduces the risk of crop contamination as well as tine wear.

The DuraMax cast iron cam track with a 3 year warranty is at the heart of all Krone rakes. The steep cam track provides precision guidance for the tines. A small track diameter in combination with massive cams make for quiet running, reduces wear and leads to well-shaped swaths. Best of all, the DuraMax cam track is completely maintenance free and self lubricating.

The Swadro tine arms receive precision control from the cam track, made from strong tubular steel, the tine arms offer maximum longevity and reliability. With the grooved bearings spaced wide, the tine arms perform reliably in all conditions. Both the bearing housing and the bearings themselves are maintenance-free and permanently lubricated. Tine replacement? Simply undo two bolts and remove the entire arm complete with the bearing and roller.