Top 461 Toptech Plus Pöttinger Top 461 Toptech Plus Specifications & Technical Data (2014—2019)

Single-Rotor Rakes

Our single-rotor rakes with working widths of 11.15' / 3.40 m to 15.01' / 4.60 m are ideal for smaller areas. For big performance with small tractors, there are two single-rotor rakes also available as trailed versions.

Trailed TOP single-rotor rakes

The drawbar is equipped with a large support plate to provide extra stability on slopes and while cornering. The unit is raised hydraulically for transport. Hydraulic cylinders on the chassis and drawbar provide 19.68" / 50 cm of ground clearance.

16.92' / 43 cm ground clearance

Optimised folding geometry on the TOP 722 and TOP 812 provide 16.92' / 43 cm ground clearance at the headland. As a result, damage to swaths is safely avoided.

Twin Rotor Rakes

These twin rotor rakes are highly popular due to their economic price and excellent manoeuvrability. These side rakes can be flexibly configured to rake a large single swath or two narrow swaths.

Forming one side swath

The machine is offset so that the rear rotor accepts the forage from the front rotor. The optional front swath curtain is raised. This setup places a double swath.

Forming two swaths or night swaths

The rear rotor is pivoted to the right. The front swath curtain is lowered so that each rotor forms its own swath. This makes it possible to form two small night swaths, or two normal-sized swaths in the case of very high forage volumes.

Perfect ground tracking

The frame is designed so that the two rotor units can ride over uneven ground completely independently of each other. Vertical freedom of movement is provided by a joint directly behind the angular gear unit. Transverse movement of the rear rotor unit is enabled by a pivot bearing mounted within the frame itself, and by a universal joint between the rear frame beam and the rotor unit.

Easy height adjustment

The working height of TOP rakes can be adjusted from the standing position using a hand crank. These are easily accessible and maintenance-free. A height indication makes it easy to ensure that both rotors are the same height on twin rotor rakes.

Stabilizing shock absorbers

The double-acting shock absorbing struts on both sides ensure the machine is always centred. The shock absorbing struts keep the rake straight when operating across slopes. The struts stabilise the TOP rake when it is lifted and during transport on the road.

Narrow, safe road transport

Changing to the road transport position has got to be quick. Remove linch pins Remove tine arms Insert into holders. The tines are stowed away tidily and secured in place by linch pins. After raising the guard rail, the TOP is ready for road transport. Warning signs and road lights are standard. The TOP 342 and TOP 382 with mechanical swath curtain lifting achieve a transport width of less than 9.84' / 3.0 m without removing tine arms.

Centre-swath rakes

The advantage of our centre-swath rakes is their uniform and airy swath placement. Our centre-swath rakes with working widths between 19.35' / 5.90 m and 24.60' / 7.50 m guarantee a swath perfectly matched to the next machine in the harvest operation.

Customised axles

A 2.55 m track width is available as an option for especially narrow transport widths. The chassis is fitted with large 260/70-15.3 tyres. AS profile tyres are available as an option to make these rakes especially suitable for slopes. Lights and mudguards are fitted as standard.

Working widths on demand

TOP 702 C / 762 C We offer two possibilities for adjusting the working width to match the swath precisely to your requirements.

Mechanical adjustment

A spindle is used to adjust the working width and is the ideal solution for farms where the width only needs to be changed occasionally. The width of the swath can be varied between 3.93' / 1.20 and 6.56' / 2.0 m.

Hydraulic adjustment

With the optional hydraulic adjustment system, it is possible to place a narrow swath without using a swath curtain. The whole crop – alfalfa, for example – is raked right through. Optimum match to any pick-up width. Infinitely-variable adjustment from the tractor seat. Hydraulic adjustment of the working width is a convenient solution if the swath often needs to be adapted to the width required for the follow-up machine. The swath width indicator helps you achieve the right setting. The optional swath curtain guarantees perfect swath shape.

Convenient operation from the tractor seat

One single-acting connection to the tractor hydraulics is all that is needed for lifting. A flow splitter is available as an option to raise the rotors evenly, which is especially advantageous on slopes. An individual rotor lifting system with electrical preselect is available for raking track width and headlands. The optional hydraulic working width adjustment system requires a double-acting connection. Additionally, the optional swath curtain lifts up automatically. Stabiliser springs on the rotors ensure that they are lifted and lowered gently at the headland.

Transport height under 13.12' / 4 m

With a transport height of less than 13.12' / 4.0 m, there is no need to leave the tractor cab to remove tine arms before driving to the next field.

2-swath function for TOP 722

Instead of using linkage levers, the rotors on the TOP 722 are moved in and out using double-acting hydraulic cylinders. The central swath curtain is optional. With two swaths, the swath width is 23.62' / 7.20 m; with one swath, the swath width is 22.30' / 6.80 m.

Stabiliser springs

Weight alleviation springs are fitted to the rotors as standard to ensure that they are lifted and lowered at the headland without scraping the ground.

Easy operation

Only one double-acting service with float position is required for the TOP 722; two double-acting services are required for the TOP 812.

Double cylinder technology

Double cylinder systems are used to lift the rotors, so no stop position is required in the field. The rotor is lifted and lowered using matrix-controlled valves, and the sequence control is adjustable. The swath curtain folds automatically for a transport height under 13.12' / 4.0 m.

Hydraulic swath curtain lift system

With optional hydraulic swath curtain lifting, the TOP 611 A TOPTECH PLUS has a transport width of less than 118.11" / 3.0 m without having to leave the cab to remove the tine arms.

Rakes for every application

Smooth-running PÖTTINGER rakes with perfect ground tracking and extreme manoeuvrability meet the high specifications of the industry. Rakes with the lowest disintegration loss and minimal contamination deliver energy-rich forage and ensure economical use of base forage.

TOP tines deliver millimetre precision

The tines are directed straight at the ground directly under the tine mounting, without any need for a steep offset angle. Due to the resistance of the forage, they are pressed back slightly but do not rise upwards; therefore, the tines produce exact raking results. These tines do not need to be set so deep as others to rake tidily, which means less stress on the cam track and cam rollers. Sward and forage are both treated with care, and the long tines are drawn smoothly out of the swath for a perfect swath shape.

TOP rakes

TOP rakes stand for working quality and productivity. Perfect ground tracking is the guarantee for tidy raking work – even in short or heavy wet forage.

TOP tandem axles

Even on undulating and rough terrain, we can guarantee you perfect raking performance and clean forage. The tandem axles provide a very wide wheel spacing, which makes the rake perform very well on slopes. The wheels are located very close to the tines.

Precision adjustable and easy to retrofit

The angle of the rotor chassis is adjusted using the offset bolts on the wheels. For perfect raking work, the rotor should be angled slightly towards the swath. Quick and easy to retrofit.

Reliable rotor guidance

The MULTITAST wheel makes the support triangle much larger. This makes the rotors run more smoothly and suppresses vibrations. The PÖTTINGER MULTITAST wheel provides ground tracking and guarantees clean forage without disintegration losses.

Rake without MULTITAST wheel

Without a MULTITAST wheel, the rake has a much smaller area of support. This leads to less smooth operation with reduced ground tracking, which can cause crop contamination.

Flexible mounting for MULTITAST wheel

The optional jockey wheel can be mounted in a range of positions on a pin hole adjustment on the headstock.

Perfect ground tracking

Combined with cardanic rotor suspension, the standard five-wheel chassis on the TOP 722 and TOP 812 ensures precise guidance of the tines over every contour.

Tandem axles

The tandem axles are equipped with 16x6.5-8 tyres, pivoting at the front and rigid at the back. Thanks to the adjustable tandem axles, the rotor angle can be quickly matched to all operating conditions.

Multitast

Optional MULTITAST wheels are especially recommended for working in rough terrain. The MULTITAST wheels run in front of the tines to make sure that they do not scrape the ground.

Compact mounting

The machine is connected to the tractor by a yoke that enables a steering angle of 73°. A practical PTO shaft holder and hose tidy are standard equipment for uncluttered parking. A freewheel is integrated into the second PTO shaft on the driveline, with a maintenance interval of 50 hours. The heavy duty frame is designed for the toughest operation conditions.

Maximum manoeuvrability

Thanks to the steered chassis, TOP centre-swath rakes are extremely manoeuvrable. The steering angle indicator is clearly visible from the driver's seat. A strong steering linkage between the yoke and the axles features maintenance-free steering linkage joints.

Straightforward connection

The practical drawbar allows a very tight turning circle. The steering angle indicator is clearly visible from the driver's seat. The double wide angle PTO shaft is fitted with a freewheel, with a maintenance interval of 50 hours. A PTO shaft holder and hose tidy are standard equipment.

Large cam track

PÖTTINGER offers a cam track diameter of up to 16.53" / 420 mm and a bearing spacing of up to 27.55" / 700 mm on the tine arms. These properties give the tine arms maximum strength with minimum stress on the arm bearings. The cam track can be infinitely adjusted to different forage volumes and changing harvesting conditions. The rotor gearbox runs in a sealed grease bath.

Maximum output and durability

Maintenance-free steel cam rollers, high strength cam followers and wide spacing of the tine arm bearings guarantee high strength and low stress to the bearings. The tine arm bearings are also maintenance-free. The heavy-duty tine arm cross-section is strong and resistant to twisting and bending. Tidy raking work is provided thanks to 11 / 12 / 13 tine arms per rotor, depending on the working width. The tine arms are removable to reduce height for transport and parking.

Service-friendly rotor technology

The whole tine arm can be exchanged quickly and easily in the event of any damage. Just undo two bolts to slide the tine arm plus cam roller out of the rotor casing. No problems with oil leaks. Ready for action again in no time.

Tine security system

The tine security system prevents tine loss in the swath. The safety tab is secured reliably over the outermost tine bolt.