Raydafon Supply 135 Farm Drum Mowers for Sale

Introducing the Raydafon 135 Farm Drum Mower, the latest addition to our range of agricultural equipment. This drum mower offers farmers and agricultural businesses high productivity, versatility, and durability. With a working width of 1350mm and a weight of 350kg, it is designed for efficient and reliable cutting of farm grass. It comes with a 6-month warranty and 1-year warranty for core components, ensuring peace of mind with every purchase.

Advantages of Tractor 3-Point Drum Mower

Using a tractor 3-point drum mower offers several advantages for farmers and agricultural operations:

1. Easy attachment: Tractor 3-point drum mowers are specifically designed to be attached to the rear of a tractor using the standard 3-point hitch system. This ensures a quick setup and efficient use of the equipment.
2. Versatility: The 3-point hitch design allows for flexibility in height adjustment and cutting angles. This versatility enables efficient cutting of different types of crops, including hay, grass, and other forage materials.
3. Increased productivity: Drum mowers have wider cutting widths compared to many other types of mowers, enabling more crops to be cut in a single pass and reducing the number of passes required to cover a field.
4. Efficient cutting performance: Drum mowers are equipped with sharp, high-speed rotating blades that deliver a clean and precise cut. This promotes faster drying and curing of the harvested material and improves forage quality.
5. Durability and reliability: Tractor 3-point drum mowers are built with sturdy materials that can withstand rough field conditions and repetitive use, minimizing downtime and maintenance requirements.
6. Compatibility with existing equipment: Tractor 3-point drum mowers are compatible with a wide range of tractors that feature a 3-point hitch system, saving on equipment costs and maximizing the utility of the current fleet.

At Raydafon, we proudly produce the 135 Farm Drum Mower, a product that encapsulates all these advantages, providing a solution that meets the diverse needs of modern farming operations.

Applications of Tractor 3-Point Drum Mower

The tractor 3-point drum mower is versatile, finding numerous applications in farming and land management:

1. Hay and Forage Harvesting: Drum mowers are extensively used for cutting and harvesting hay and forage crops. They efficiently cut standing crops, preparing them for drying, curing, and baling.
2. Pasture Management: Maintaining healthy pastures is crucial for livestock grazing. Tractor 3-point drum mowers are used to control the height of grasses in pastures, preventing overgrowth and promoting desirable forage growth.
3. Silage Production: Drum mowers play a vital role in the production of silage by efficiently cutting crops at the optimal stage of maturity. The clean and precise cut provided by drum mowers ensures uniform particle size, critical for proper fermentation and the production of high-quality silage.

4. Roadside and Landscape Maintenance: Tractor 3-point drum mowers are also employed for roadside maintenance and landscape management. They are used to mow grass and vegetation along roadways, ditches, and other public or private areas, ensuring a neat and well-maintained appearance.
5. Land Clearing and Brush Control: Drum mowers are valuable tools for land clearing and brush control. They can efficiently cut and clear overgrown areas, dense brush, and woody vegetation, preparing land for cultivation, maintaining right-of-ways, or managing invasive plant species.

How Does the Agricultural Drum Mower Work?

The tractor 3-point drum mower operates by utilizing the power and motion of a tractor's power take-off (PTO) system:

1. Attachment to the Tractor: The drum mower is connected to the tractor's 3-point hitch system, which allows for easy attachment and detachment.
2. Power Transfer: The drum mower is powered by the tractor's PTO shaft. The PTO shaft connects to the mower's gearbox, which transfers the rotational power from the tractor to the cutting mechanism of the drum mower.
3. Cutting Mechanism: The cutting mechanism of the drum mower consists of a rotating drum or cylinder that is equipped with cutting blades. The rotating drum is powered by the PTO shaft and spins at high speeds.
4. Cutting Action: As the tractor moves forward, the rotating drum spins rapidly, causing the cutting blades to slice through the vegetation. The cut material is then discharged to the side or rear of the drum mower, depending on its design.
5. Height Adjustment: Many tractor 3-point drum mowers offer height adjustment options. This allows the operator to set the desired cutting height based on the crop or vegetation being mowed.
6. Operator Control: The operation of the tractor 3-point drum mower is controlled by the tractor operator. The operator drives the tractor forward, maintaining a suitable ground speed for efficient cutting.

How to Install the Agricultural Drum Mower to Tractor?

Installing an agricultural drum mower to a tractor is a process that involves several steps to ensure proper attachment, functionality, and safety:

1. Position the Tractor: Park the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Ensure that the tractor is turned off and the keys are removed from the ignition for safety.
2. Adjust the 3-Point Hitch: Lower the 3-point hitch of the tractor to its lowest position. This will make it easier to align the attachment points of the drum mower with the tractor's hitch arms.
3. Align the Mower and Tractor: Position the drum mower behind the tractor, aligning the attachment points of the mower with the hitch arms of the tractor.
4. Connect the Hitch Pins: Insert the hitch pins through the attachment points on the drum mower and the hitch arms of the tractor. Ensure that the pins are securely inserted and any safety clips or locks are properly engaged.
5. Secure the Top Link: Attach the top link of the 3-point hitch to the top attachment point on the drum mower. Adjust the length of the top link, if necessary, to ensure that the mower is level when attached to the tractor.
6. Connect the PTO Shaft: Locate the PTO shaft on the drum mower and the PTO output on the tractor. Align the splines on both ends of the PTO shaft and slide it onto the PTO output shaft of the tractor.
7. Check Clearance and Adjustments: Once the drum mower is attached, check for any potential clearance issues between the mower and the tractor. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance for turning and maneuvering without interference.
8. Test the Attachment: Start the tractor and engage the PTO to test the attachment. Observe the rotation of the drum mower and listen for any unusual noises or vibrations.

Maintenance of Tractor 3-Point Drum Mower

Proper maintenance of a tractor 3-point drum mower is essential to ensure its longevity, performance, and safe operation:

1. Regular Cleaning: After each use, clean the drum mower thoroughly to remove debris, grass, and other materials that may have accumulated. Use a brush or compressed air to clean hard-to-reach areas.
2. Blade Maintenance: Inspect the cutting blades regularly for damage, wear, or dullness. Replace any damaged or excessively worn blades promptly. Sharpen the blades as needed to maintain their cutting effectiveness.
3. Lubrication: Ensure that all moving parts, such as bearings, joints, and pivot points, are properly lubricated. Regularly grease the mower's fittings and keep them free from dirt and debris.
4. Driveline Maintenance: The driveline of the drum mower, including the PTO shaft, should be inspected periodically for any signs of damage or wear. Replace any damaged or worn components and ensure that the driveline guards are properly installed and secure.
5. Storage: When not in use, store the drum mower in a dry and secure location to protect it from the elements. Proper storage helps prevent rust, corrosion, and other damage.
6. Safety Checks: Before each use, perform a safety check. Ensure that all guards, shields, and safety features are in place and functioning correctly.

Why Choose Raydafon's Agricultural Drum Mower?

Raydafon Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. has been engaged in the research and development of agricultural machinery, including PTO shafts, agricultural gearboxes, agricultural chains, agricultural pulleys, and agricultural sprockets. Our company has more than 100 employees, among which there are 20 technical staff and five senior R&D personnel. We have two advanced casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, and lacquering production lines, and we use CAD computer-aided design system. We produce farming machinery, planting machinery, harvesting machinery and its accessories, and matching machines, which are set up by the main tractor manufacturers in China. Our main products are PTO shafts, agricultural gearboxes, sickle bar mowers, rotary mowers, flail mowers, lawn mowers, rotary tillers, land levelers, fertilizer spreaders, furrow ploughs, hay rakes, disc harrows, disc blades, disc ridgers, disc ploughs, potato planters, potato harvester, corn seeder, wheat seeder, vegetable seeder, post hole diggers, boom sprayers, agricultural subsoiler, agricultural trailers. Our products are sold all over the country and are exported to many countries and regions in Europe, America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia all year round.

As a professional manufacturer of agricultural machinery, Raydafon has obtained various international certifications and offers customized services to meet different customer needs. Our production facilities are equipped with the latest technology to ensure the highest quality of our products. We are committed to providing excellent after-sales services, including technical support, maintenance services, and spare parts supply. Our goal is to provide reliable, durable, and efficient agricultural machinery to our global customers.

Author: Yjx