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Macerator 6610
Matador 7900
Macerator 6610
What is it?
The Macerator is basically a conditioner. It allows forage to dry much faster than traditional techniques.
How does it work?
The swath is fed into the rubber rollers by the pickup. These feed the grass to the steel rollers, which crimp the grass every ⅛ of an inch, and scuff the wax off.
When do I use it?
About six hours after cutting.
How much does it cost?
See our inventory, Here.
How fast can I drive?
Between 5 and 9 MPH, depending on the crop.
Why can’t it be added to a mower?
Because the grass needs to wilt for 6 hours. When the grass is cut, it begins the dying process, coating itself with wax to preserve moisture. After six hours, the wax is fully formed, and the macerator can then remove it.
Who designed it and builds it?
It was designed by PAMI, and the patents were sold to Agland Industries.
Where are they produced?
The factory is located in Arborg, MB, north of Winnipeg.
How is it better than other machines?
The Macerator is better simply because it removes wax better then most conditioners, plus it cracks the stem better.
What variations does it have?
See the Options page
How much horsepower do I need?
It is recommended that you use an 80 horsepower tractor, but you can use as low as 60, provided you drive slower.
What are the requirements to run it (PTO, etc.)?
The Macerator requires one hydraulic line for lifting up, and a 540 rpm or 1000 rpm PTO
How much of a difference does it make?
The macerator cuts dry down time by up to 50%
Where can I get one outside of BC?
See the dealer finder at Agland’s website.
Where are machines being used?
There are machines throughout North America, as well as Europe and Australia.
How wide is the spreader attachment?
Approx. 10 ft
How wide is the tedder attachment?
It spreads hay 12-24 ft
How far can the moldboard move the row?
Up to 6 ft to one side
What crops are using this machine?
-alfalfa
-mixed grasses
-oat hay
-red top cane
-corn
-rice straw
-rye grass
What about leaf loss?
The macerator can be set to minimize leaf loss because the rollers are controlled by air bags, which allows you to lower the pressure if leaf loss occurs.
Matador 7900
What is it?
The matador is a swath inverter
How does it work?
A pickup feeds a set of rollers which move the crop onto a molded sheet of plastic. This plastic flips the windrow neatly and gently.
How much does it cost?
See our inventory page
How fast can I drive?
As fast as the machine will allow. The pickup and rollers are hydraulically driven, so the main goal is to mach pickup speed with ground speed
What are the tractor requirements for the machine?
The tractor should have hydraulics for both lifting and driving the machine. It needs 8-10 GPM oil flow.
How far does the inverter move the row?
The row is placed right beside its original location