Raking Hay with Deutz D6206 & KS90 Rotary Rake | Mahner Farms

Watch as we turn freshly cut forage into perfect, fluffy windrows in this Mahner Farms episode, “Raking Hay with the Deutz D6206 & Deutz-Fahr KS90 Rotary Rake.” We fire up our classic Deutz D6206 tractor—a 62 HP, air-cooled, four-cylinder workhorse from the legendary 06-series—to tackle several small Wisconsin hay fields. After letting the crop sun-cure for 24–48 hours, we methodically rake each pass, tidy up solo windrows along the headlands, and “bump” the rows we shaped yesterday to keep them aerated. Along the way, you’ll hear tips for maintaining even windrow density, preserving leaf quality, and timing the process so the hay is primed for round baling before nightfall—all essential steps for top-quality feed and efficient baler performance.

Our raking partner is the Deutz-Fahr KS90 rotary rake, prized for its simple single-rotor design, roughly 9-foot working width, and gentle cam-track tines that lift and turn the crop without shattering delicate leaves. By pairing the nimble KS90 with the fuel-efficient D6206, we showcase a budget-friendly yet powerful combination ideal for small and mid-size operations focused on haylage or dry rounds. If you’re searching for practical hay-making workflow, vintage Deutz tractor action, or real-world rotary rake performance, this video packs all the keyword-rich insights you need—raking techniques, equipment specs, field prep, and behind-the-scenes family farming at its best.

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