the invented fluffer is a retractable hay and bean agricultural design for use in fluffing hay , bean and other crops . the retractable fluffer comprises : a pickup assembly 40 for fluffing hay or beans , the pickup assembly 40 is attached to and supported by a pickup frame 30 , the pickup frame 30 is pivotally attached to a hitch attachment assembly 50 at a pair of pivots , the hitch attachment assembly 50 attaches to a standard three - point hitch located on the rear of a tractor 200 . preferably , a gauge wheel assembly 60 is attached to the pickup frame 30 for assisting in holding the pickup frame 30 above the surface of the ground . benefits of the invented fluffer include maneuverability ; the ability to be adjustably connected at an angle to the tractor ; safety ; the use of a 3 - point hitch attachment ; a reduction in the amount of time required for the beans or hay within the field to dry ; and reducing or eliminating occurrences of mildew , molds and other fungal growths upon the undersides of the windrow and within the plant matter later harvested or baled .