The Krone EasyCut F series offers a broad range of cutting widths from 2.7 to 4 metres, with the EasyCut F 320 M standard 3.2m stock model being the preferred choice for the New Zealand market, although importer and distributor Tulloch Farm Machines says there is increasing demand for the EasyCut F 360 M with a 3.6m cutting width.

Looking at the machine in a little more detail, at the heart of all Krone EasyCut machines is a fully welded, sealed and permanently lubricated cutter-bar designed for performance, hard work and durability.

The driveline enters the bed via a right-angled gearbox, removing the need for an inner shoe, then is transmitted through large-diameter satellite and spur gears with up to 66 teeth, resulting in slower rotational speeds, reduced load and quiet operation.

A wedge-shaped profile ensures the quality of cut is maintained at all times, while the clever SmartCut configuration sees the overlap of any outward cutting discs increased for a cleaner cut, blades turning inwards set further apart to ensure a smooth crop flow and  disc perimeters staying inside the extremity of  the bed to reduce the chance of impact   damage.

Featuring a push-type headstock that allows close-coupling to the tractor and minimised overhangs, a three-dimensional pivoting system allows the units to deal with undulating terrain, while heavy-duty support springs at the headstock are easily adjusted for optimal ground pressure and minimal sward damage.

Clever design detail within the cutter-bar is emphasised by the SafeCut protection system, with each disc having its own assembly, where a roll-pin sitting in the driveshaft to the disc is designed to shear, protecting the bed and individual discs.

 The cutter-bar also allows a choice of disc rotation for topping or centre delivery for hay/silage mowing. In addition, EasyCut F320 models are equipped with powered swath forming drums to deliver of a tighter and narrower swath width.