2026 McHale Rake Range R68-78

2026 McHale Rake Range R68-78

Building on their comprehensive range of grass machinery, McHale now introduce their R 68-78 centre delivery rake.

McHale rakes have been tested in the world’s most difficult conditions, in order to deliver a strong and robust machine, which is efficient and reliable in all terrain. The McHale R 68-78 rake is an ideal machine for those who want to get the best quality fodder, by delivering an aerated swath. The R 68-78 delivers an ideal swath for maximum baling and harvesting output.

The McHale R68–78 Centre Delivery Rake is a high output rake with a working width of 6.8m (22’ 4”) to 7.8m (25’ 7”). The McHale R68–78 rake can gather three, 3m swaths into one when raking mowed crop and also has the ability to form a uniform swath from crop which is left fully spread after mowing. Like the R62–72, the McHale R68–78 rake is fitted with a number of high output features as standard, such as in-cab width adjustment, pivoting headstock, steering axle and a rotor mounted on a 6-wheel bogie which is equipped with 13 tine arms.

Features may include:

The innovative engineering on all McHale centre delivery rakes is based on a high-quality, heavy-duty design.

Following testing in some of the world’s most difficult conditions, a robust and durable chassis design ensures efficient and reliable operation in all types of terrain.

The McHale R 68-78 twin-rotor centre delivery rake offers a number of different working widths from 6.8 to 7.8 metres (22‘4“- 25 ‘7“). The variable working width is adjusted hydraulically using a spool in the tractor cab.

All McHale rakes come with Rotor Height Adjustment as standard, ensuring a clean delivery of crop to the swath. By adjusting the height of the rotors, the operator can reduce soil contamination in the swath.

The rotors on all McHale rakes are controlled by a smooth-running cam track. The grease filled cam track is a sealed unit providing a longer life and uses two high quality bearings on each tine arm. These bearings are specially designed and sealed in order to reduce wear. If required, the rotor arms can be easily replaced by removing just three bolts.

All McHale rakes are equipped with Individual Rotor Lift as standard which is controlled using a single acting spool and in cab control box.

In order to prevent damage to your baler or harvester, all McHale rakes are equipped with Tine Savers.

For operator convenience, all McHale rakes are fitted with easily removable tine arms. The profile of the tine arm is designed with a simple and positive holder which prevents twisting and bending.

Connected to the headstock of the machine, this steering system follows perfectly behind the tractor when in transport and during field operation to leave na neat swath on corners or bends. It also allows for even the tightest of gateways to be easily navigated upon entry or exit of the field.

McHale rakes are equipped as standard with wide tyres to give excellent stability on the road and minimise compaction in the field.

All McHale rakes are equipped with a pivoting headstock for an enhanced movement range of up to 80°, allowing easy navigation of difficult turns. The headstock also has a transverse range of movement for working on uneven terrain. The headstock is fitted with Cat II linkage mounts for easy attachment by the operator to various size tractors.