EFFICIENCY AND TECHNOLOGY ON THE FARM | Product Spotlight

Efficiency in hay and forage production often comes down to timing, field conditions and the ability to make informed decisions as conditions change. From hay rakes designed to manage windrows and drying to bale accumulators that streamline field handling, today’ s equipment reflects a growing emphasis on labor savings and workflow. At the same time, soil sensors and baling automation tools are adding another layer of field insight and operational consistency.

Golden Eagle Wheel Rake

Rake Windguards

The Golden Eagle Wheel Rake from Circle C Equipment is a wheel rake for hay production that features a fold-in design meeting highway-legal width for transport and is used for efficiency, transportability and field performance.

To increase productivity and minimize raking losses, rake wheels fitted with Rake Windguards prevent hay, grass, sudangrass, sorghum, cornstalks, alfalfa and forage from wrapping in windy conditions.

Features:

• Compatible with 55-inch and 60-inch rake wheels

• Constructed from 1 / 8-inch thick black poly material

• Smooth, lightweight disc design allows for even crop flow across the wheel

• Installs in minutes using heavy-duty cable ties

• Helps minimize material loss during raking operations

• Available in multiple diameter options( 31.75, 34.75 and 36.75 inches) to match wheel size

• Fits a range of rake brands, including New Holland, Sitrex, Frontier, Tonutti, H & S, Enrossi and Vermeer

• Sold individually( one windguard required per rake wheel)

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Features:

• Available in raking widths ranging from approximately 25 to 50 feet, depending on model

• Equipped with 18-spoke heavy-duty rake wheels for durability in demanding field conditions

• Each wheel features 18 double, rubber-mounted tines for improved crop handling

• Depth band technology limits tine contact with soil to significantly reduce ash( dirt) content

• Independent, flexible frame design helps absorb terrain changes and reduce stress on components

• Fold-in frame for compact transport, paired with a telescoping hitch for gooseneck towing and efficient movement between fields and highways

• Wheel dampening system and single-point float control support consistent ground contact

• Designed for low-maintenance operation, including grease-free pivot points

• Optional hydraulic pump package and additional accessories available

“ The Circle C rake is pretty slick. I can have people with varying degrees of experience on the rake. Because of the rake’ s simplicity, with a little bit of instruction, they can easily understand how to use its controls and are able to make manual adjustments precisely and quickly,”— Courtney Calaway, Circle C Equipment Customer

Circle C Equipment, LLC | www. circlecequipment. com

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