IronCraft BR8: 8-Wheel V-Frame Pull-Type Bat Rake

IronCraft BR8: 8-Wheel V-Frame Pull-Type Bat Rake

The IronCraft BR8 is a high-efficiency 8-Wheel V-Frame Hay Rake designed for tractors starting at 40 horsepower. Engineered for versatility across diverse terrains, this pull-type rake provides a massive working width of 16.4′ to 18.4′, making it a powerhouse for medium-to-large haying operations.

Built for simplicity and durability, the BR8 requires no PTO and minimal maintenance. Its independent rake wheel suspension and hydraulic windrow adjustments allow operators to create the perfect windrow for any baler, regardless of crop density or field conditions.

Key Performance & Hay Handling Features

• Independent Rake Wheels: Each of the 8 wheels is equipped with a high-tension torsion spring, allowing the rake to follow ground contours perfectly without skipping hay.
• Hydraulic Windrow Adjustment: Easily adjust your windrow width from 1.6′ to 6.6′ right from the tractor seat to match your specific baler requirements.
• High-Capacity Tine Design: Each 4.9′ rake wheel features 40 heavy-duty tines (0.295″ thickness) for clean pickup and gentle crop handling.
• Mechanical Width Control: Features a robust V-frame design with mechanical adjustments to fine-tune your total raking path.

Technical Specifications (Model BR8)

• Working Width: Adjustable from 16.4′ to 18.4′
• Number of Wheels: 8 Independent Rake Wheels
• Wheel Diameter: 4.9′
• Tine Configuration: 40 Tines per wheel (7.5mm thickness)
• Weight: 1,500 lbs for superior stability and tracking
• Power Requirement: 40+ HP Pull-Type (No PTO Required)

Operational Benefits & Build Quality

• Low Maintenance Design: The absence of a PTO driveline reduces moving parts, lowering long-term operational costs.
• Torsion Spring Suspension: Reduces wear on rake wheels and prevents dirt contamination in your hay.
• Optional Center Wheel Kit: Available to ensure the hay in the center of the V is turned and dried as effectively as the sides.
• Stable Transport: The V-frame folds into a compact profile for safe and easy transport between fields.

Primary Haying Applications

• High-Speed Raking: The wheel rake design allows for faster ground speeds than parallel bar rakes, increasing your acres per hour.
• Alfalfa & Grass Hay: Gentle tine action minimizes leaf loss in high-value forage crops.
• Custom Windrowing: Perfect for creating wide or narrow windrows depending on the moisture content and baler size.