Description
The Vermeer VRC1022 Carted Wheel Rake is a 10-wheel, tractor-drawn rake designed for efficient hay and forage windrow formation across a 19 to 22.5 ft (5.8 to 6.9 m) raking width. Its durable one-piece steel frame, rubber-torsion toolbar flotation, high-clearance design, and tool-free width adjustments support practical field operation and straightforward setup. This configuration is identified with the optional dual-wheel center splitter, providing a versatile solution for producers who need adjustable raking performance, single-side raking capability, and convenient transport between fields.
Product Highlights
- 10-wheel carted rake: Uses ten 55 in (139.7 cm) rake wheels, each fitted with 40 teeth.
- Adjustable raking width: Set the working width from 19 ft (5.8 m) to 22.5 ft (6.9 m).
- Adjustable windrow width: Produces windrows from 21 in (53.3 cm) to 87 in (221 cm).
- Tool-free adjustments: Raking width and windrow width adjustments are designed for quick, simple setup without tools.
- Single-side raking: Standard left- or right-side raking capability supports flexible field layout and windrow placement.
- Center splitter configuration: Includes the manufacturer-listed optional dual-wheel center splitter attachment designation.
- Durable construction: One-piece steel frame construction is designed for demanding hay and forage applications.
- Toolbar flotation: Rubber torsion on the toolbar provides the specified flotation system.
- High-clearance frame: Helps provide clearance during field operation.
- Carted transport design: Transport dimensions are 10 ft (3 m) wide, 20.2 ft (6.2 m) long, and 9.4 ft (2.9 m) high.
Built for Flexible Windrow Formation
The VRC1022 provides a broad operating range for adapting to different crop conditions and windrow requirements. The raking width can be adjusted between 19 and 22.5 ft, while the windrow width can be set from 21 to 87 in. The standard single-side raking function allows the rake to operate on either the left or right side, helping accommodate different field patterns and working preferences.
Each rake wheel measures 55 in in diameter and has 40 teeth with a specified tooth diameter of 0.3 in (0.8 cm). Optional rake-wheel wind discs are available as a separate feature. The center splitter is identified as an optional dual-wheel attachment, and this product listing denotes the VRC1022 configured or intended with that center-splitter option. Separate dimensions or weight for the center splitter are not specified.
Transport and Construction
A one-piece steel frame supports the VRC1022’s carted design, while the high-clearance frame and rubber-torsion toolbar flotation are specified for field use. The rake has a total weight of 2,350 lb (1,065.9 kg) and a tongue weight of 480 lb (217.7 kg). Transport tires are size ST205/75D15. Optional highway lights and an optional safety chain are available as listed equipment features.
Tractor Requirements
The VRC1022 uses a drawbar hitch and requires a tractor with a minimum of 30 hp (22.4 kW) PTO power. Hydraulic operation requires one double-acting circuit delivering 1,500 psi (103.4 bar) and 6 gpm (22.7 L/min). The tractor safety requirements include a ROPS, seat belt, and upright exhaust system. Confirm that the tractor satisfies these requirements before operation.
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | VRC1022 Carted Wheel Rake |
| Product code | VRC1022002 |
| Product type | Carted wheel rake |
| Hitch | Drawbar |
| Number of rake wheels | 10 |
| Rake wheel diameter | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Teeth per wheel | 40 |
| Tooth diameter | 0.3 in (0.8 cm) |
| Raking width | 19 ft (5.8 m) minimum to 22.5 ft (6.9 m) maximum |
| Windrow width | 21 in (53.3 cm) minimum to 87 in (221 cm) maximum |
| Transport width | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Transport length | 20.2 ft (6.2 m) |
| Transport height | 9.4 ft (2.9 m) |
| Total weight | 2,350 lb (1,065.9 kg) |
| Tongue weight | 480 lb (217.7 kg) |
| Transport tire size | ST205/75D15 |
| Flotation | Rubber torsion on toolbar |
| Minimum PTO power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Hydraulic requirement | 1 double-acting circuit; 1,500 psi (103.4 bar); 6 gpm (22.7 L/min) |
| Single-side raking | Standard; left- or right-side capable |
| Center splitter | Optional dual-wheel center splitter attachment |
| Rake-wheel wind discs | Optional |
| Highway lights | Optional |
| Safety chain | Optional |