We recommend a minimum of 80 horsepower for a 12-wheel rake and a minimum of 150 horsepower for an 18-wheel rake. The operator must be mindful of the rake weight for stability and safety in road transport.
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Hay Rakes
Built to Handle Rough Prairie Ground & Tough Conditions
Bale King V-rakes offer the step-up in strength, standard features, and fit and finish that you’ve been looking for. These rakes have been refined over 20 years to become a rock solid tool you can depend on during the short harvest window. Whether you’re raking cut hay into windrows, managing wet hay and windblown swaths, or working rough, uneven ground, Bale King hay rakes offer the capacity and capability to get your crop up with low long term ownership costs. Browse our line of Bale King VR-Series Hay Rakes below.
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Bale King VR581
More Ground Coverage
The 12-wheel Bale King has a 62” wheel that covers as much ground as most 14-wheel units. Hydraulic windrow width adjustable and 48 tines per wheel increase hay productivity. Gain the capacity of an extra baler for half the price.
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Bale King VR683
18- 22 Wheel Rakes
Up to 42 ft of coverage, flex frame, supersteer turning radius, and 3 full-size kicker wheels. If you have ground to cover, this rake is up for the job. Designed for high-volume hay production.
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5 top specs to consider when selecting your purpose-built Bale King wheel rake.
| Top Specs | Bale King VR581 | Bale King VR683 |
|---|---|---|
| Raking Width | 28-32ft | 34-42ft |
| Wheel Count | 12-14 wheels | 18-22 wheels |
| Maneuverability | Short wheelbase and narrow hitch pole for tight turns | SuperSteer pivots on center casters, half the wheelbase |
| Tires | 9.5L-15 Implement Tire | 11L-15, x10 — higher flotation for large-scale use |
| Kicker Wheel Option | Not available | 3 full size kicker wheels optional for full center-windrow coverage |
Why Choose Bridgeview for Your Bale King Wheel Rake?
A Bale King VR-Series wheel rake manufactured by Bridgeview Manufacturing has many benefits:
Key Standard Features:
62” raking wheels with 48 tines per wheel, patented rake wheel suspension system, hydraulic windrow width adjustment, and heavy duty implement tires start the package. Add extension kits, extra caster wheels, and rear walking axles to tailor it to your operation.
Consistent Performance:
Maintain raking widths at all times. The fixed rear frame with compensation automatically repositions the scissor linkage to maintain full raking widths, regardless of the windrow width setting.
Field Adaptability:
Spring tine wheels and optional rubber mounted tines are available. Both style tines are replaceable with a single bolt. Our patented rake wheel suspension system offers smooth flotation and durability that typical tension springs can’t match. Ground pressure can be easily adjusted on each boom to fine tune for each crop to maximize tine life.
Complete, Gentler Crop Pickup:
Bale King VR-Series rakes use 62-inch spring tine wheels, 15% bigger than the industry standard (55-inch). The larger size lets them roll more smoothly and handle heavy crops better, while their slower rotation is easier on delicate forage.
Durability:
Double and triple trussed hitch poles, patented rake wheel suspension, UHMW wear points, and powder-coated finish highlight the attention to detail of Bale King rakes.
Time-Savings:
Single-bolt tine replacement (swaps a broken tine in about a minute) and hydraulic windrow width adjustment (4’1” to 6’5”) allows you to change settings on the go, without stopping, tools, or jacks.
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