Overview
Maintain Pristine Orchards and Vineyards
Finely shred grass, vine shoots and prunings with the BV 100 Series shredder. Available in wide working widths from 38" to 90" for greater productivity.
The KUHN BV 10 and 100 Series shredders finely shred grass, vine shoots and prunings. Heavy-duty gearboxes and new PowerQuad IV belt drive offer outstanding power transmission for tractors up to 90 hp. Larger hood openings allow larger amounts of prunings and residue between 2" to 3" in diameter to be efficiently processed by the rotor. The rotor is equipped with redesigned heavy-duty hammer knives and three rows of counterknives, an industry-leading feature, in the hood. KUHN shredders offer a wide range of optional features, so they are adaptable to meet any operation's needs.
Features
Main Gearbox & Rotor Drive
All BV shredders utilize simple 540 rpm PTO drive. BV 10 models have been rated for tractors up to 90 hp while BV 100 models have been rated for tractors up to 110 hp. A shaft transmits power from the main gearbox to the new PowerQuad IV rotor drive belts. These belts are designed to provide reliable service with minimal maintenance. Three or four belts are utilized depending on the model.
Rear Roller
The rear roller features removable ends, allowing a bearing to be replaced without having to replace the entire roller. It also features multiple height adjustments that leave the optimal grass height in a variety of situations. In addition to the height adjustment capability, forward and rearward positions are possible.
Large Hood Opening
Depending on the series, the hood opening stands from 11.4" to 12.6". These large clearances increase throughput with easy feeding of branches and prunings, especially in windrows.
Low Profile
These shredders have a hood without protrusions, screw heads, or sharp angles to catch on trellis lines or low-hanging branches. The reduced hood height allows the BV shredders to slide under even the lowest of wires without damaging the vines or the trellises.
Side Shift Capability
All BV 100 Series models feature mechanical side shift capability as standard. This allows the operator to offset the unit relative to the tractor for shredding underneath plants or other overhanging obstructions. Only available on BV 100 Series shredders.
Hammer Knives
The hammer knives power through clippings and brush. They feature a curved back to reduce damage to the rotor if a hard obstacle is struck. The specially designed retaining pins maintain a firm hold on the knives year after year.
Counterknives
In addition to the hammer knives, there are also an industry-leading three rows of counterknives inside the hood of each BV series shredder. Counterknives help provide fine processing of material for quick decomposition.
Equipment
Side Skids
Side skids help protect the machine in rough ground conditions by preventing contact between the knives and the soil below.
Side Trimming Disc
The optional side trimming disc is especially well suited for orchards or other applications with trees in planted rows. The spring-loaded disc reaches between the trees to mow down any stray grass or weeds.
Collecting Rake
The optional collecting rake is perfect for operations that shreds large amounts of pruning and small branches. The adjustable tines keep the material close to the rotor for finer processing to return nutrients to the soil faster.
Hydraulic Side Shift
The optional hydraulic side shift allows the operator to shift the machine's position from the comfort of their seat using a tractor SCV. Available on BV 100 Series shredders only.
Specifications
BV 10 | BV 12 | BV 14 | BV 16 | BV 160 | BV 180 | BV 200 | BV 220 | |
Working Width | 37.8" (0.96 m) | 45,3" (1.15 m) | 52.8" (1.34 m) | 60.2" (1.53 m) | 60.2" (1.53 m) | 67.7" (1.72 m) | 75.2" (1.91 m) | 82.3" (2.09 m) |
Overall Width | 42.5" (1.08 m) | 50.0" (1.27 m) | 58.3" (1.48 m) | 65.7" (1.67 m) | 65.7" (1.67 m) | 73.2" (1.86 m) | 81.5" (2.07 m) | 88.6" (2.25 m) |
Outer Rotor Diameter | 15.7" (398 mm) | 15.7" (398 mm) | 15.7" (398 mm) | 15.7" (398 mm) | 16.7" (423 mm) | 16.7" (423 mm) | 16.7" (423 mm) | 16.7" (423 mm) |
Tool linear speed | 112 mph (50m/s) | 112 mph (50m/s) | 112 mph (50m/s) | 112 mph (50m/s) | 115 mph (51.5 m/s) | 115 mph (51.5 m/s) | 115 mph (51.5 m/s) | 115 mph (51.5 m/s) |
Number of heavy hammer knives | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
Roller Diameter | 5.5" (14 cm) | 5.5" (14 cm) | 5.5" (14 cm) | 5.5" (14 cm) | 6.3" (16 cm) | 6.3" (16 cm) | 6.3" (16 cm) | 6.3" (16 cm) |
PTO Speed | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | 540 rpm |
Number of Belts | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Rotor Speed | 2,404 rpm | 2,404 rpm | 2,404 rpm | 2,404 rpm | 2,325 rpm | 2,325 rpm | 2,325 rpm | 2,325 rpm |
Minimum PTO Power Required | 35 HP | 40 HP | 45 HP | 50 HP | 50 HP | 60 HP | 65 HP | 70 HP |
Maximum PTO Power | 90 HP | 90 HP | 90 HP | 90 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP | 110 HP |
Machine net weight approx. with roller | 661 lbs (300 kg) | 794 lbs (360 kg) | 860 lbs (390 kg) | 970 lbs (440 kg) | 1,146 lbs (520 kg) | 1,235 lbs (560 kg) | 1,367 lbs (620 kg) | 1,499 lbs (680 kg) |
Hitch | 3-point - Cat. 1 | 3-point - Cat. 1 | 3-point - Cat. 1 | 3-point - Cat. 1 | 3-point - Cat. 1 | 3-point - Cat. 1 | 3-point - Cat. 2 | 3-point - Cat. 2 |
Hitch Offset | None | None | None | None | Mechanical - up to 13.8" (35 cm) to the right | Mechanical - up to 17.7" (45 cm) to the right | Mechanical - up to 17.7" (45 cm) to the right | Mechanical - up to 17.7" (45 cm) to the right |
Maximum diameter of prunings or brush | 2" (51 mm) | 2" (51 mm) | 2" (51 mm) | 2" (51 mm) | 3" (76 mm) | 3" (76 mm) | 3" (76 mm) | 3" (76 mm) |