A fresh merger in the market
KRONE has expanded its forage harvesting portfolio with the launch of the Swativo T 1040 Pro, the company’s first-ever merger. Designed specifically for delicate leafy crops such as lucerne and clover, the new machine aims to minimise leaf loss while delivering high-capacity swathing performance.
The German manufacturer says the Swativo T 1040 Pro complements its existing rotary rake range, offering an alternative solution for crops where forage quality is heavily dependent on preserving leaves during harvesting.
At the heart of the machine is KRONE’s new OptiSwath concept, which combines the company’s EasyFlow pickup technology with a FlexFlow feed rotor and a 1.2m-wide cross conveyor belt. The system is designed to maintain a consistent crop flow while handling forage gently, helping to produce uniform swaths and reduce losses.
The two-part EasyFlow pickup features five rows of tines and rubber-coated guide rollers to improve ground following and protect the sward. Crop flow is further optimised through the hydraulically driven FlexFlow rotor, whose speed can be adjusted independently to suit varying crop conditions.
With a working width ranging from 8.4m to 10.4m, the Swativo T 1040 Pro is aimed at professional forage producers and contractors seeking high output without compromising forage quality. The machine’s telescopic frame and reversible conveyor belts allow operators to create centre, side or twin swaths, providing flexibility across different harvesting systems.
Operator convenience is enhanced through full ISOBUS control, enabling all machine functions to be managed from the tractor terminal. Features such as automatic belt stop, stored crop profiles and optional Section Control further simplify operation and improve efficiency.
KRONE has also focused on transport and manoeuvrability, equipping the machine with mechanical forced steering, a steered axle, compressed-air braking and hydraulic folding for road transport.
Requiring approximately 120hp, the Swativo T 1040 Pro represents KRONE’s entry into the growing pickup rake segment, offering a dedicated solution for low-loss harvesting of high-value forage crops.
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