How to Improve Efficiency with Your RK‑341 This Year?
Hay season is still around, and for such tasks the timing is everything. This small window doesn’t offer much time to plan or reschedule. To improve the overall efficiency, your gear must be in its top-shape. But, with a Massey Ferguson rotary rake like the RK-341, you already have a reliable tool on your side.
Even the best machinery in your shed needs a bit of fine-tuning to get most out of your investment every hectare. Efficiency doesn’t mean driving faster. It’s about the small adjustments that lead to better forage quality and less downtime. Continue with this blog to know how you can ensure highest productivity with your RK-341.
Check Your Tine Arms and Timing
The RK-341 is built with a sturdy rake head and tangentially arranged tine arms. This design is what allows the hay rakes to produce those nice, fluffy windrows. If your tines are bent or missing, your windrows will be uneven, which makes life a lot harder for the baler.
The beauty of the RK-341 design is that the tine arms can be replaced individually. You don’t have to pull the whole rake apart just to fix one arm. Before the season kicks off, do a walk-around. If an arm is looking a bit worse for wear, swap it out. A well-maintained set of eight tine arms will ensure that the hay is flicked into a perfect swath every time, allowing for better airflow and faster drying.
Maintenance That Actually Happens
Efficiency and breakdowns don't go together. The RK-341 comes with an enclosed rake head, so the dust and grime don’t reach the core gear. But you’ll still need to keep an eye on the greasing points and the tires.
Ensure both side tires on the rotor chassis have the same ideal pressure. This keeps the hay cutter levelled. If not, you’re just leaving hay behind on one side while the other side digs in the ground. Take a quick look before starting hay work in the morning.
Why B&B Machinery is Part of the Team
At B&B Machinery, we know that when the sun is shining, you don't have time to wait for parts or advice. We’ve been supporting local producers with Massey Ferguson rotary rake expertise for years. We have the RK-341 hay rake for sale and also carry the genuine parts you need to keep your machinery in top shape, from tines to gearbox components.
If your gear from last year was a failure, and you want to keep up with this season’s workload, it’s the correct time to upgrade. B&B Machinery has a range of hay machinery available for sale. So, whether you are looking for another single-rotor like the RK-341 or a larger twin-rotor for more hectares.
We’ve got the experience and right knowledge to help farmers like you. Contact us today!