Vermeer TE485 Tedder

VERMEER TE485―TEDDERSWhy use a hay tedder? Quality hay — that's why. Tedding shortens the dry-down time between cutting and baling which can reduce nutritional losses in your hay. Tedding has spread across the country as an efficient way to speed up the dry-down time of hay. By rethinking the way hay tedders are used and built, Vermeer designed new tedders to combine heavy-duty performance, ease of use, transport and maintenance.FEATURES AND BENEFITSQUICK DRY-DOWN• Help shorten your dry-down time with hook tines that help improve nutrient retention, reduce the risk of weather damage and allow for quicker turnaround for subsequent cuttings.EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY• Traveling from field to field isn’t a problem — even with a 48.5-ft (14.8-m) tedding width. The TE485 tedder’s compact footprint when folded makes maneuvering and storage convenient• Large flotation tires ensure smooth travel down the road and between fields.• Efficient and clean operation are provided by the end curtain that can be adjusted manually or from the cab hydraulically with an optional electric selector. The curtain helps to direct crop away from fence lines and other obstacles during operation.• Experience efficient operation and minimized time performing maintenance with a finger joint coupling system at the hinges between wing sections.SIMPLE ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE• Simplify the critical task of setting your basket angle with hydraulic angle adjustment. This system allows you to adjust the basket angle directly from the cab, eliminating the need for manual adjustments to save you time and effort.LONG-TERM RELIABILITY AND EXCEPTIONAL STRENGTH• Heavy-duty square tubing on the frame, large diameter tine arms and tough castings for gearboxes and gears, the TE485 tedder is ready to provide reliable operation for the long haul.• Operators can be confident in the robust design of the large, durable tine arms that provide exceptional strength and reliability, ensuring secure support for hook tines.• Finger joints remain connected even when wings are folded 90 degrees ensuring reliable performance and maximized durability.Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.