Farm King RT17 Vortex Tedder, 17' Working Width, 4 Basket, 9'2" Transport Width

The Farm King T417VTFK Vortex tedder (RT17) uses four rotors across a 17' working width to spread and aerate hay for more even drying. The pull-type frame folds hydraulically for movement between fields.
RT17 Design and Operation
Six-arm rotors and flexible tines lift and distribute the crop rather than leaving it in a dense swath. Rotor angle can be adjusted for crop and field conditions, and the folded transport width is 9'2".
RT17 Specifications
Fitment and Ordering
Confirm tractor PTO horsepower and speed, hydraulic remote, drawbar and PTO geometry, desired tedding width, field entrances, crop type, and transport restrictions. We can compare the RT17 and RT19 if both widths suit the operation.
What is the working width of the RT17?
The working width is 17'.
Does the tedder fold hydraulically?
Yes. The RT17 and RT19 use hydraulic wing fold for transport.
RT17 Versus RT19
The RT17 and RT19 both use four rotors, but the RT17 covers 17 feet and folds to 9 feet 2 inches for transport. The RT19 adds two feet of working width and increases transport width to 10 feet 5 inches. Field entrances, road travel, storage space, and the acreage that must be covered are the practical differences between the two models.