RoadRunner HD Header Transports

The Unverferth RoadRunner HD header transport is ideal for safely transporting your header or grain platform over those long-haul, highway-speed trips from field to field. This innovative design includes a tricycle front wheel design, tandem rear axle and highway-speed rated tires that transport down the road and into the next field as quickly as possible. The front and rear torsion-flex axles ensure stable tracking and towing for a smoother ride. The RoadRunner HD is available in lengths from 52' to 30' and features rear brakes and turn signals for increased road transport safety. Specifically designed to haul your grain platform, draper head, chopper or conventional corn head down the highway to keep harvest moving smoothly.

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Construction

Heavy-Duty Transportation

The RoadRunner HD features a rigid frame with large 14" x 4" tubes on 52', 48' and 42' models and 12" x 4" tubes on 36' and 30' models.

The tricycle front wheels facilitate maneuvering for tight turns, and the tongue rotates fully under the frame so less space is needed during storage.

The tongue is length-adjustable from 57" to 81" to match individual towing needs and telescopes up to 24" for ease of hitching.

Models & Sizes

Models HD-52, HD-48, HD-42, HD-36 and HD-30 feature 52', 48', 42', 36' and 30' lengths for hauling a wide variety of corn heads, draper heads, grain platforms or choppers.

Rest Bar & Brackets

The upper rest bar allows full width support of the combine head or grain platform, and it contains storage space for extra cutter bars where the lower rest bar maintains its rigidity to carry the heaviest headers.

The rest pads on the RoadRunner HD features six-way adjustability for the greatest flexibility for carrying several different heads and platforms with one unit.

Rest brackets feature cam-lock handles for complete, tool-free adjustability, and tie downs with easy-operating ratchet for securing the load are standard equipment.

Color Options

The RoadRunner HD is available in your choice of a high-gloss powder-coat finish in tractor red, green or black for optimum durability.

Transport Safety

Standard-equipment safety chain, frame mounted LED rear light package, reflective striping and optional electric rear and/or front brakes enhance transport safety.

RoadRunner HD models are available with 2-, 4- or 6-wheel brakes, depending on model, and includes a breakaway kit for added transport safety.

Undercarriage

Undercarriage System

Tandem, adjustable 7,000 lb. rubber-cushioned rear axles with suspension and a wider 93" tread width for increased clearance for draper heads and corn heads with stalk stomper attachments.

Front and rear axle features torsion-flex suspension with highway-speed rated tires keep the RoadRunner HD smooth and stable when towing.

Standard-equipment front molded-poly fenders roate with the wheels to minimize road damage to combine heads and pickup tailgates.

Accessories

Additional Features

Customize your RoadRunner HD header transport to fit your operation's needs. A 12.5" bracket for speciality applications with header feet wider then 7" provides greater versatility.  A pintle hitch is available for trucks that are equipped with a pintle hook.  Other options include a ball hitch conversion package, spare tire, poly rear fenders, and a VIN package.  Mounting kits are also available for Claas Convio, John Deere and Honey Bee drapers.

Fitments

Specifications

Roadrunner with Adjustable Upper Restbar Models with Adjustable Upper Rest Bar
52' 48' 42' 36' 30'
MODEL MODEL HD-52 MODEL HD-48 MODEL HD-42 MODEL HD-36 MODEL HD-30
*Rated at agricultural speeds.

Due to continuing improvements in the design and manufacture of Unverferth products, all specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice

Fits Grain Platforms: 52' & Smaller 48' & Smaller 40' & Smaller 35' & Smaller 30' & Smaller
Fits Draper Platforms: 52' & Smaller 48' & Smaller 42'' & Smaller 36' & Smaller 30' & Smaller
Fits Corn Heads (30" Rows): 16 Row & Smaller 16 Row & Smaller 16 Row &Smaller For specialty & narrow row heads For specialty & narrow row heads
Rear Wheel Tread Width 7' 5" 7' 5" 7' 5" 7' 5" 7' 5"
Overall length (Approx.) 60 '10" 57 '10" 51' 10"' 45' 10" 40' 10"'
Upper support tube, dimensions 14" x 4" x 53' 14" x 4" x 49' 14" x 4" x 43' 12" x 4" x 37' 12" x 4" x 32'
Bracket height adjustment, maximum - - - - -
Bracket height adjustment, minimum - - - - -
Span between upper / lower bar, maximum 5' 6" 5' 6" 5' 6" 5' 6" 5' 6"
Span between upper/lower bar, minimum 4' 4' 4' 4' 4'
Tires (Highway rated) Front & Rear 235/85 x 16 235/85 x 16 235/85 x 16 235/85 x 16 235/85 x 16
Approx. weight, with wheels and tires (lbs.) 5,050 4,850 4,650 4,100 3,935
Max Head Weight* with 235/85x16 Tires (lbs.) 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000

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