Recommend a V rake

[kentuckyguy]

I'm looking to pick up a V rake to speed up my baling process. I used my neighbors the other day and it was MUCH faster.

In my area looks like dealers have Kuhn, Vermeer, Frontier, and Bush hog.

Which would you recommend? Any to avoid?

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

Kuhn.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I'm looking to pick up a V rake to speed up my baling process. I used my neighbors the other day and it was MUCH faster.

In my area looks like dealers have Kuhn, Vermeer, Frontier, and Bush hog.

Which would you recommend? Any to avoid?

What kind did your neighbor have? That might be your best bet.

 

[kentuckyguy]

He had a Vermeer but honestly the model he had was a little big for my fields. We have a lot of 5-7 acre hay fields.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

He had a Vermeer but honestly the model he had was a little big for my fields. We have a lot of 5-7 acre hay fields.

Vermeer is a good company. I expect they make smaller rakes.

 

[Down in Dixie]

I vote Kuhn also.

 

[tom4018]

I have a older M and W but have used a couple of Kuhn's. I really like them.

 

[rollinhills]

Vermeer

 

[Stocker Steve]

I vote Kuhn also.

Because ?

 

[Down in Dixie]

I vote Kuhn also.

Because ?

Simple design and ease of use. It folds up low to where I can store under my lean to also. I have the sr110.

 

[kentuckyguy]

If I'm reading correctly some of the v rakes require that you have a float position on your remotes.

We have lots of ground that's not the smoothest so I don't want something that's gonna get beat to death.

 

[Down in Dixie]

The Kuhn does not need a float remote. The new G2 rakes are a little different design than my older rake.

 

[A.J.]

There's more Vermeer 8 and 10 wheel v rakes here than anything else. I haven't heard anything negative on the newer models. Kuhn is second most common. We still use an old rollabar rake for now, but would like to add a v rake one of these days.

 

[hillbilly beef man]

Kuhn speed rake would get my vote. Being able to only rake with one side if needed would really be nice at times.

 

[hurleyjd]

I'm looking to pick up a V rake to speed up my baling process. I used my neighbors the other day and it was MUCH faster.

In my area looks like dealers have Kuhn, Vermeer, Frontier, and Bush hog.

Which would you recommend? Any to avoid?

Here is a Vermeer in the state next to you for $4500. I have this model rake and have used it for the last five years or so. They are good rakes. Really hard to adjust but once set no need for any more adjustments. You can locate the wheels either in five to the side or four to the side by removing one wheel and relocating to a different position. Heavy hay about the minimum windrow width for me is 48 inches for the 5410 Vermeer baler I use. This rake is priced about 1/2 price as a new one.
https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/195312759/vermeer-vr1022. A vr820 rake would be all right if you can find one and the dealer should give you a good deal on one. Advice just stay away from the fence with it.

 

[kentuckyguy]

The Kuhn does not need a float remote. The new G2 rakes are a little different design than my older rake.

So the gen 1 Kuhn SR 108 speed rake doesn't need float hydraulics?

We found a good deal on the used Kuhn that looks brand new. But it's not the new generation.

 

[callmefence]

The Kuhn does not need a float remote. The new G2 rakes are a little different design than my older rake.

So the gen 1 Kuhn SR 108 speed rake doesn't need float hydraulics?

We found a good deal on the used Kuhn that looks brand new. But it's not the new generation.

Iirc
Because it's ground driven, why would it need float? It just uses hydraulics to fold.
Maybe I'm wrong, wouldn't be the first time.

 

[Down in Dixie]

The float allows the arms to flex if your on uneven ground without putting unnecessary weight or stress on your wheels. We had an old 3 pt hitch V rake that would break teeth all the time because it wasn't allowed to fully free float.

 

[Down in Dixie]

The Kuhn has a slotted rod that connects the arms and allows them to float that way.

 

[kentuckyguy]

The Kuhn has a slotted rod that connects the arms and allows them to float that way.

Is that the older generation rake?