KUHN GMD 9530 RV: How an “Intelligent” Auger Turns a Mower into a Full-Scale Forage-Harvesting System

1. Why this newcomer matters for Ukrainian farmers

During the narrow “forage window,” every minute counts: extra passes waste fuel and strip nutrients from fresh matter. KUHN’s GMD 9530 RV disc mower with an integrated auger windrower solves that by mowing and forming a uniform swath in a single pass, slashing in-field operations.

2. Key engineering highlights

• Working width: 9.10–9.50 m (paired with a front mower) — up to 12 ha/h behind a ~200 hp tractor.
• Conveyor auger channels cut crop to the centre and lays a 1.5–2 m swath; no conditioner needed, so leafy parts stay intact and dry evenly.
• Independent cutter-bar drive via PTO shaft and gearbox, a torque-limiting clutch, and Hardox® wear parts shield the transmission under heavy loads.
• Compact transport mode and moderate weight ease road moves and hillside work — critical for many Ukrainian regions.

3. Economics & forage quality

Combining two jobs in one pass trims fuel use by up to 15 % and shrinks the harvesting window by 20–25 %. Gentler handling means more leaf material (protein!) retained, while a dense, even swath speeds baler pickup and cuts dust losses.

4. KUHN — 196 years of forage innovation

Founded in 1828 by blacksmith Joseph Kuhn in Saverne, KUHN today runs 11 factories in 8 countries, backs 5,000 dealers worldwide, and holds over 2,000 patents.

5. Bas-Agro LLC keeps KUHN seeders running

Even the most reliable machine needs reliable parts. If KUHN seeders are already at work on your farm, remember that Bas-Agro LLC stocks a broad range of genuine and compatible KUHN seeder spare parts—from seed discs to dosing units. A Ukraine-based warehouse and the online store bas.ua save time and get your equipment back in the field when the season is in full swing.

The GMD 9530 RV is more than “just a wider mower”; it’s a two-in-one solution that boosts output, safeguards forage quality, and makes harvesting more predictable. KUHN provides the technology, while Bas-Agro LLC remains the trusted Ukrainian partner for service and parts.