2021 Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. VR Series VR683 Kicker

2021 Bridgeview Manufacturing Inc. VR Series VR683 Kicker

18-22 Wheel Rake – Supersteer

Bale King VR683 rakes are the beast of the raking business. These machines have all the boxes checked for high volume hay production including:

Up to 42ft of raking coverage

Supersteer turning system

3 full size kicker wheels

Flex frame

Hydraulic windrow width adjustment

10 implement tires

Spring tine or rubber mounted tine options

Large And Loaded

You expect your rake to follow the contours of the land, to sweep every inch, and to gather fine grasses while still be being maneuverable in the field. In our experience, the usual design just doesn’t cut it when you get to this size. The Bale King VR683 much more than a standard rake with a few extensions. Through years of development, our big rake has become purpose-built to handle its sheer size without compromise.

Features may include:

• 18 Wheel – Up to 34ft coverage

• 20 Wheel – Up to 38ft coverage

• 22 Wheel – Up to 42ft coverage

• Kicker wheel option – 6ft center coverage

• Reduced wheel spacing for fine, mowed hay

Standard

• Supersteer System – Maneuverability is everything in the hay field and large rakes often lead to a large turning radius which just doesn’t work when you’re trying to turn on a headland up against a fence line.

The VR683 Supersteer truly handles like a rake half its size. In field position, the VR683 pivot’s around its center casters which cuts its wheelbase in half. The center casters are locked forward while the rear casters pivot freely. You’ll have no problem making your headland turn in fields cut back and forth.

• The Supersteer navigates the curves better too. The short wheel base follows the tractor without having to drive over your windrow as you hug the outside of the curve.

• For stability in road mode, the rear casters are locked while the center casters pivot.

• Kicker Wheel Option – Full raking coverage is imperative for even drying in both mowed and windrowed conditions. In either case, only full sized kicker wheels are up to the task.

• The VR683’s raised hitch provides clearance for 3 full size 62" kicker wheels with full suspension travel.

• With a span of 6ft, the kickers sweep the windrow width completely while the large diameter wheels provide the ability to turn a center windrow.

• The kicker wheel frame automatically folds in for transport when the booms are closed

• Flex Frame – The flexible frame on the VR683 allows the long booms to follow the contours of your land. This prevents misses while traversing the dips and gouges while cresting the knolls.

• This flexibilty also maintains more consistent tine pressure in rolling ground for improved tine life.

• The flex frame is supported by a tandem axle at the hinged joint and a wrap around caster at the front

• 62” diameter spring tine rake wheels: 15% larger than the industry standard of 55”. As a result, Bale King rake wheels roll easier and perform better in heavy crops. Because they turn slower, they’re also easier on fragile crops.

• The VR683 is tailored for fine, bar mowed hay crops. The rake wheels are positioned closer together to ensure complete ground coverage.

• Also standard 48 tines per wheel: 20% more than the industry standard of 40. With closer spaced tines comes better flotation and better ground coverage in fine crops.