1245-Series Rolling Harrow® Soil Conditioners

The Unverferth Rolling Harrow soil conditioner has been the industry's leading soil finisher for more than 35 years.  And it just keeps getting better!  The model 1245 double basket Rolling Harrow builds on the three-decade-long tradition of aggressive, scalloped, and pitched front baskets coupled with passive rear baskets for the best seedbed possible.  Model 1245D features the same front basket as the 1245 and couples it with a cleated rear rolling drum for enhanced soil firming.  The exclusive basket design with notched end and center discs ensure consistent tillage depth and longer basket life.  The rear rolling drum on 1245D models pushes down stones for additional draper head clearance during harvest.  The Unverferth Rolling Harrow soil conditioner…others imitate, none duplicated.

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Rolling Harrow 1245 In Field

Time-Tested Seedbed Prep

The Unverferth Rolling Harrow soil conditioner has been proven in the field for more than 35 years.  While others imitate this time-tested product, none can duplicate the innovative features and optimal performance of the Rolling Harrow.

Model 1245

The double basket design combines an aggressive front basket with angled blades that dig into the soil and propels larger soil clods into the rear, a passive basket with vertical blades that firm and condition the soil.  The basket frame can be easily reversed for extra firming action in lighter soils.

Model 1245D

The basket-drum design combines an aggressive front basket with a 13" diameter rear rolling drum with 1 1/2" welded cleats that drive the drum through the field while creating channels for enhanced water retention.  Reversible scraper blades keep the drum clean during operation.

On flat-, stack-, 15’ cross- and 5-section vertical-fold models, automatic hydraulic transport locks maintain proper drum ground clearance during transportation.

Soil Conditioning

The exclusive basket design features notched end and center discs for consistent tillage depth and the blade height is increased by 20% compared to previous models for increased soil penetration and extended life.

The high-clearance, arched and oscillating double basket or basket-drum frame features a free-floating design to ensure uniform soil conditioning in a wide variety of field terrains and soil types.

Rolling Harrow 1245 in the Field

Basket Construction

Models 1245 and 1245D feature a lead 12.5" diameter robotically welded basket with a 1 5/8" center shaft providing full-width basket support and is ideal for pulling at conventional tillage speeds behind field cultivators and discs.

High-carbon steel, ¼” thick spiraled and serrated blades thoroughly mulch, agitate and mix the top 2-3 inches of soil for optimum residue and chemical incorporation.

RH Basket Arm Pivot Cover

Pivot Arm Covers

The double basket and basket-drum mounting arms feature pivot covers that prevent rocks and debris from accumulating, which ensures the basket oscillates and follows ground contours.

Bearings

All baskets and drums on the Rolling Harrow soil conditioner feature patented 4-bolt greaseless bearings with a 1 1/8" square bore that can withstand heavy side-load stress during high-speed turns and triple lip seals with an exclusive shouldered construction that prevent the seals from reversing, keeping out dirt and debris.

Frame

Sizes

The Unverferth Rolling Harrow soil conditioner models 1245 and 1245D are available in sizes ranging from 12’ up to 63’ and feature a 12’ or 15’ base with a stack-, flat-, cross- or 5-section vertical-fold design depending on size.

Rolling Harrow Adjustable Tongue

Tongue

The oversized 5” x 5” adjustable length tongue can be extended from 10’ 2” to 19’ 2” on 12’ base models and from 12’ 10” to 21’ 10” on 15’ base models which provides a generous turning radius.

Horsepower

Depending on field conditions, generally ½ to 1 ½ horsepower per foot of Rolling Harrow is required and minimal weight is added to the lead tillage implement for reduced stress.

Transportation

The main frame features 22" of ground transport clearance and utilizes 9.5L x 15 dual wheels and tires (11L x 15 duals on 5-section vertical fold) for exceptional transport stability.

All models are standard with LED transport lighting and reflective markings for safer road travel and the parking jack permits convenient storage.

UM RH 1245 Green Overall

Powder Coat

The tongue, main frame and wings are powder coated in your choice of tractor red or green for a long-lasting, high-quality finish.

Rolling Harrow Hydraulic Hoses

Hydraulics

The Rolling Harrow soil conditioner tillage tool is complete with all hydraulics, including couplers and protectors, to raise the transport wheels and fold the wings.  All hydraulic hoses are rated at 3,000 PSI and are routed through the mainframe for longer life.

One set of hydraulic remotes is required on 12’ – 45’ models and two remotes are required on 47’ to 63’ models.  On 18’ to 45’ models, a single split-function valve allows the Rolling Harrow implement to raise completely before folding the wings on a single hydraulic remote.  On 47’ to 63’ models, standard dual hydraulics allow the operator to run the raise and lower functions and the wing fold and unfold functions on two separate hydraulic remotes.

Options & Accessories

Rolling Harrow Tool-Free Leveling Bar

Leveling Bars

The optional leveling bar in front of the baskets is ideal for knocking down ridges and leaving a level soil surface.  Each leveling bar section features tool-free adjustments with spring pressure for fine-tuning the aggressiveness, or it can be pinned up for high-residue fields.

The diagonal and curved round tooth leveling bar option combines optimum residue flow with enhanced field leveling because of the ¾” x 12” teeth that can handle heavier soils with moderate residue.

The straight spike tooth leveling bar option features forged ¾” x 11” diamond-shaped teeth that can handle the heaviest soils with minimal residue.

The coil-tine leveling bar option utilizes 3/8” x 17” spring tines for fields with lighter soils and heavy residue.

Rolling Harrow New Basket Option

3/8" Thick Blades

Thicker 3/8” thick blades are available for the Rolling Harrow basket in lieu of the standard ¼” thick blade for increased longevity when operating at higher tillage speeds.

Cover Crop Seeder

A revelation in cover crop seeding!  Nutrient management and erosion control are vital in today's agricultural world.  We know cover crops can help us in these key areas, but how do you plant them efficiently and effectively?  Introducing the all-new Cover Crop Seeder option for the Rolling Harrow soil conditioner.

This innovative option permits one-pass seeding, tilling, and incorporating for a great crop start!  Pull the unit behind a lead tillage tool or by itself for a high-speed application that works the seed into the ground for better seed-to-soil contact.  You'll plant your cover crops faster and see a more consistent stand with this new and innovative seeder.

Available on 18' to 37' Rolling Harrow soil conditioner models 1245 and 1245D with a flat- or stack-fold.  The hopper features a 32.5 bushel (40.5 cu. ft.) capacity, side-mounted sight windows, and a standard roll-over tarp with ground operation for protecting the hopper's contents.

Seeder Features

A reliable air delivery system sends seed to the tapered seed deflectors which provide greater seeding accuracy.  The seed deflectors are positioned closer to the ground to prevent the seed from drifting in the wind.

Roller-style, chevron-patterned meters create a continuous flow of seed and can handle almost any cover crop seed.  The meters can be easily removed for cleanout and slide gates provide easy, manual row shut-off of individual row units.

The operator can quickly monitor fan pressure, seed level, and seed meter function with hopper-mounted indicator lights.  Hydraulic drive metering needs 22 gallons per minute flow at 2,200 psi and requires a case drain on the tractor.

Standard on/off operation is plumbed with the hydraulic raise/lower of the machine or can be operated with a cab-mounted foot switch.  The standard seeding rate is controlled by tractor speed and electronic-over-hydraulic meter control or an optional Raven RCM ISOBUS controller is available for precise rate control.

Tongue Options

All sizes of 1245 and 1245D Rolling Harrow soil conditioners can be equipped with an optional gooseneck hitch which raises the tongue 2’ and lengthens the tongue 2’ for added clearance from the lead tool and permits a tighter turning radius.

A hydraulically operated offset tongue is available for all sizes of Rolling Harrow soil conditioners and allows the operator to adjust the Rolling Harrow over up to 2’ over to match the outer edge of the lead implement to clear obstacles or run along the field’s edge.

Wing Lift-Assist

An available wing lift-assist option with 7.60 x 15 tires is available for 28’ to 37’ models with a flat- or stack-fold design (standard on 38’ and larger models).  For 5-section vertical-fold models, swivel caster wheels are available for the wing lift-assist in lieu of the standard wing lift-assist wheels.

Hydraulic Options

On 18’ to 37’ models with a flat- or stack-fold design, a dual split-function valve option is available which allows the operator to raise the unit completely before folding the wings and allows the unit to unfold the wings before lowering to the ground on a single hydraulic remote.

The extendible tongue option is available for 47’ to 63’ Rolling Harrows and is hydraulically operated.  Two locking pins are hydraulically actuated, allowing the operator to lengthen the tongue by driving forward or shorten the tongue by backing up.

Specifications

Rolling Harrow® Model 1245
Working Width Fold Type Transport Width Transport Height Minimum Length Maximum Length Base Width Mid Wing Width End Wing Width Tire Size Approx. Weight w/Harrows
12' Rigid 12'5" NA 19'1" 30'1" 12' - - 9.5L x 15 2,290 lbs
15' Rigid 15'5" NA 19'1" 30'1" 15' - - 9.5L x 15 2,750 lbs
18' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 3' 9.5L x 15 3,295 lbs
20' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 4' 9.5L x 15 3,445 lbs
21' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 3' 9.5L x 15 3,780 lbs
22' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 5' 9.5L x 15 3,580 lbs
23' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 4' 9.5L x 15 3,930 lbs
24' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 6' 9.5L x 15 4,085 lbs
25' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 5' 9.5L x 15 4,065 lbs
26' Stack 13'2" 8'6" 19'5" 30'5" 12' - 7' 9.5L x 15 4,280 lbs
27' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 6' 9.5L x 15 4,575 lbs
28' Stack 13'5" 9'6" 19'5" 30'5" 12' - 8' 9.5L x 15 4,425 lbs
29' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 7' 9.5L x 15 4,730 lbs
30' Stack 13'5" 10'6" 19'5" 30'5" 12' - 9' 9.5L x 15 4,790 lbs
31' Stack 15'11" 8'1" 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 8' 9.5L x 15 4,935 lbs
32' Cross 13'6" 12'1" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 10' 9.5L x 15 6,280 lbs
33' Stack 16' 8'9" 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 9' 9.5L x 15 5,155 lbs
34' Cross 13'6" 12'7" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 11' 9.5L x 15 6,671 lbs
35' Stack 16'2" 9'9" 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 10' 9.5L x 15 5,305 lbs
36' Cross 13'6" 13'1" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 12' 9.5L x 15 7,444 lbs
37' Stack 16'5" 11' 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 11' 9.5L x 15 5,810 lbs
38' Cross 13'6" 13'7" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 13' 9.5L x 15 7,452 lbs
39' Cross 16' 12' 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 12' 9.5L x 15 7,806 lbs
40' Cross 13'6" 14' 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 14' 9.5L x 15 7,850 lbs
41' Cross 16' 12'6" 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 13' 9.5L x 15 8,314 lbs
43' Cross 16' 12'10" 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 14' 9.5L x 15 8,597 lbs
45' Cross 16' 13'4" 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 15' 9.5L x 15 8,880 lbs
47' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 5' 11L x 15 9,968 lbs
49' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 6' 11L x 15 10,146 lbs
51' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 7' 11L x 15 10,864 lbs
53' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 8' 11L x 15 10,972 lbs
55' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 9' 11L x 15 11,385 lbs
57' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 12' 9' 11L x 15 11,768 lbs
59' Vertical 16'6" 14'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 12' 10' 11L x 15 12,156 lbs
61' Vertical 16'6" 15'10" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 13' 10' 11L x 15 12,624 lbs
63' Vertical 16'6" 15'10" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 13' 11' 11L x 15 13,042 lbs
Note: For complete unit weight less harrow subtract 11 lbs. per foot x working width.
Due to continuing improvements in the design and manufacture of Unverferth products, all specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.
Rolling Harrow® Model 1245D
Working Width Fold Type Transport Width Transport Height Minimum Length Maximum Length Base Width Mid Wing Width End Wing Width Tire Size Approx. Weight w/Harrows
12' Rigid 12'5" NA 19'1" 30'1" 12' - - 9.5L x 15 2,640 lbs
15' Rigid 15'5" NA 19'1" 30'1" 15' - - 9.5L x 15 3,185 lbs
18' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 3' 9.5L x 15 3,825 lbs
20' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 4' 9.5L x 15 4,020 lbs
21' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 3' 9.5L x 15 4,395 lbs
22' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 5' 9.5L x 15 4,217 lbs
23' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 4' 9.5L x 15 4,588 lbs
24' Flat 12'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 12' - 6' 9.5L x 15 4,783 lbs
25' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 5' 9.5L x 15 4,785 lbs
26' Stack 13'2" 8'6" 19'5" 30'5" 12' - 7' 9.5L x 15 5,035 lbs
27' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 6' 9.5L x 15 5,356 lbs
28' Stack 13'5" 9'6" 19'5" 30'5" 12' - 8' 9.5L x 15 5,225 lbs
29' Flat 15'5" 5'11" 19'1" 30'1" 15' - 7' 9.5L x 15 5,568 lbs
30' Stack 13'5" 10'6" 19'5" 30'5" 12' - 9' 9.5L x 15 5,655 lbs
31' Stack 15'11" 8'1" 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 8' 9.5L x 15 5,818 lbs
32' Cross 13'6" 12'1" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 10' 9.5L x 15 7,195 lbs
33' Stack 16' 8'9" 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 9' 9.5L x 15 6,100 lbs
34' Cross 13'6" 12'7" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 11' 9.5L x 15 7,648 lbs
35' Stack 16'2" 9'9" 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 10' 9.5L x 15 6,313 lbs
36' Cross 13'6" 13'1" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 12' 9.5L x 15 8,480 lbs
37' Stack 16'5" 11' 19'5" 30'5" 15' - 11' 9.5L x 15 6,880 lbs
38' Cross 13'6" 13'7" 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 13' 9.5L x 15 8,530 lbs
39' Cross 16' 12' 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 12' 9.5L x 15 8,936 lbs
40' Cross 13'6" 14' 23'2" 31'2" 12' - 14' 9.5L x 15 8,990 lbs
41' Cross 16' 12'6" 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 13' 9.5L x 15 9,485 lbs
43' Cross 16' 12'10" 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 14' 9.5L x 15 9,830 lbs
45' Cross 16' 13'4" 24'2" 32'4" 15' - 15' 9.5L x 15 10,176 lbs
47' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 5' 11L x 15 11,325 lbs
49' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 6' 11L x 15 11,564 lbs
51' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 7' 11L x 15 12,340 lbs
53' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 8' 11L x 15 12,492 lbs
55' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 11' 9' 11L x 15 12,970 lbs
57' Vertical 16'6" 13'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 12' 9' 11L x 15 13,415 lbs
59' Vertical 16'6" 14'11" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 12' 10' 11L x 15 13,862 lbs
61' Vertical 16'6" 15'10" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 13' 10' 11L x 15 14,370 lbs
63' Vertical 16'6" 15'10" 32'11" 41'1" 15' 13' 11' 11L x 15 14,850 lbs
Note: For complete unit weight less harrow subtract 11 lbs. per foot x working width.
Due to continuing improvements in the design and manufacture of Unverferth products, all specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

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