Andex rotary rakes - ACI Distributors

323(S)-353-383-393-423(T)-433-463
633-653-703-773-783-843-1503
Andex
rotary rakes

Andex 323(S)-353-393-423T-433
Compact design,
low maintenance
Vicon offers the smaller user a choice
of five models designed for use on
lower horsepower tractors, whilst
delivering similar raking performance
to its higher specification machines.
With the option of pivoting and fixed
three point linkage mounting and also
a trailed version, there is a model to
suit all needs, from lowland farmer,
to the user looking for clean raking
performance even when working on
steep hillsides.
Andex ‘compact’ rotor head
The rotor head is grease lubricated within a
fully enclosed housing, including a
maintenance free cam track and cam followers.
The rotor shaft, tine arms and pinion shaft
are all mounted on two bearings for maximum
strength and long service life.
Large acreage with low hp tractors
Attached to a linkage mounted drawbar, the
Andex 423T can be easily operated by low
horse power tractors. The machine can be
raised up to a height of 50 cm conveniently
from the tractor driver’s seat.
Fully enclosed & grease lubricated rotor head
Compact design for easy maintenance

Andex 353 with 3.5 m working width, 10 detachable tine arms
fitted with 3 double tines each, fast and effective raking action
Andex 393
Gauge wheel
Andex 423T

Andex 383-423-463
Built-in reliability
4 double tines
per arm
Andex 383
1. Pinion with ball bearings at either side
2. Constantly lubricated steel guide rollers
3. Crown wheel with large radially
mounted ball bearing
4. 400 mm diameter shallow angle cam
track
5. Tine control arm housings made from
aluminium die casting
6. Tine arms pivot on low friction ball
bearings
Crown wheel and pinion assembly
running in an oilbath gear case
completely eliminates wear compared
to open manually greased designs

Advanced tine control system
The Andex 383, 423 and 463 offer the intensive
farmer and contractor a drive system designed
for long term reliability: The crown wheel and
pinion assembly are running in a fully enclosed
oilbath ensuring permanent and 100% reliable
lubrication. The crown wheel is located by a
massive radial ball bearing which gives
exceptional support and ensures consistent
engagement of gear teeth without influence
from outside forces.
A large diameter shallow profile cam track
ensures that the cam follower rollers are
smoothly guided throughout the entire cycle.
Each tine control arm pivots on a pair of
sealed ball bearings mounted in a rugged
aluminium housing. Wear is virtually eliminated
and the frictional loads imposed on the cam
assembly during raking of heavy first cut crops
is also dramatically reduced.
Exceptional raking performance
With up to 13 double tangential tine arms
and four double tines per arm Vicon Andex
rakes are equipped for maximum raking
performance.
The high tine frequency ensures clean raking
performance even at reduced rpm and high
forward speed. Infinitely variable cam track
adjustment allows fine tuning to obtain optimum
raking and swath formation according to crop
conditions.
Perfect ground following
Users requiring maximum smoothness in
operation at higher forward speeds can upgrade
the wide standard axle to a fixed or castoring
tandem axle (fixed version is fitted as standard
on Andex 463). A guide wheel can also be
fitted under the headstock to allow accurate
following of ground contours independent of
the tractor linkage.
Standard Hydrolift height adjustment
For maximum operating convenience
Andex 423 and 463 are fitted as standard
with a hydraulic height adjusting facility
(Hydrolift): from the tractor seat you can quickly
set the tine height to match the length of
stubble or different ground conditions.
On Andex 383 rotor height is adjusted using
a crank handle.
Double tangential tine arm positioning
Quick and simple folding for transport
For road transport the rotor guard frames are
folded up close to the main frame where they
automatically lock into position. An assistor
spring linked to the swath deflector reduces
the effort required.
Infinitely variable cam track adjustment
Pivoting 3pt headstock
Hydrolift height adjustment
Andex 463 in tranport position

Andex 653
Andex 653
Side delivery rakes
50 cm ground clearance
Andex 653
Exceptional versatility makes the Andex 653
ideal for farmers who want to replace a single
rotor rake with a big twin rotor machine.
These rakes meet all your requirements,
whether you need an 11 m wide double swath
to be collected by a high performance forage
harvester or small night windrows for hay crops.
Trailed by a drawbar linkage, the Andex 653
can be hitched to small tractors from 29 kW
(40 HP) onwards.
For the gearbox design see page 2.
Ground clearance in large crops
With 50 cm lifting height, swaths can be driven
over with no problem at all. Rotors are lifted
using only a single acting valve.
Easy conversion from working to
transport configuration
There’s no need to remove tine arms: moving
the Andex 653 to transport position only
requires a simple operation on the control unit.
The swath deflector will automatically fold
clear and transport width is only 2.85 m.
Andex ‘compact’ rotor head
The rotor head is grease lubricated within a
fully enclosed housing, including a
maintenance free cam track and cam followers.
The rotor shaft, tine arms and pinion shaft
are all mounted on two bearings for maximum
strength and long service life.
Fully enclosed & grease
lubricated rotor head

Andex 653
Andex 653:
formation of
one double swath
Andex 653:
formation of two
single swaths
Rotors with perfect ground following ability
A flexible link frame between the main frame and rotors gives optimum ground
following. The TerraLink ground following system allows the machine to follow
nearly any kind of contours, preventing the tines from digging into the ground or
leaving crop in the field.
The rake is moved from transport to working position and back hydraulically,
while the swath curtain is folding automatically. No need for the driver to leave
the tractor when arriving/leaving a field.
TerraLink system
TerraLink offers 4-fold advantages:
The TerraLink system offers clear advantages
over pivoting linkage systems:
• maintenance free system - no pivots or joints
to wear out
• automatic rotor suspension ensuring smooth
operation
• in-built pressure bias on front wheels
prevents lifting and tine bounce
• optimum ground following for clean raking at
high forward speeds

Andex 773
Side delivery rakes
QUATTRO
Andex 773: designed for professional
large acreage users
The new side delivery Andex 773 with
controlled steering facility is fitted with 2x12
double tangential tine arms which can collect
double swath. Adjustable cam tracks permit
the best possible swath formation at any time.
Exceptional manoeuverability and a generous
amount of ground clearance with lifted rotors
contribute to the superb performance of this
rake.
For the gearbox design see page 4.

Andex 633-703
Centre swath rakes
Andex 703 with TerraLink system
Andex 633 and 703, the new centre
swath rake with ‘TerraLink’ system
On the Andex 633 and 703 Vicon present the
‘TerraLink’ ground following system (optional
on Andex 633). A unique combination of four
wheel undercarriage and specially designed
rotor suspension ensures a superb raking
action even at high forward speed.
For the gearbox design see page 2.
QUATTRO
Rotors with perfect ground following ability
A flexible link frame between the main frame and rotors combined with
the Quattro four wheel undercarriage gives optimum ground following.
The TerraLink Quattro system controls the rotor in 3 dimensions for
perfect ground following. The active steering device on the main frame
in combination with the 90° pivoting headstock ensures excellent track
following and maximum manoeuvrability in all circumstances.
TerraLink offers 4-fold advantages:
The TerraLink system offers clear advantages over pivoting linkage systems:
• maintenance free system - no pivots or joints to wear out
• automatic rotor suspension ensuring smooth operation
• in-built pressure bias on front wheels prevents lifting and tine bounce
• Quattro ground following four wheel undercarriage for clean raking at
high forward speeds
TerraLink Quattro system
Flexible link

Andex 783-843
Centre swath rakes
QUATTRO
Andex 783-843
With adjustable working widths of 7.0 to 7.8 m
and 7.6 to 8.4 m. These heavy duty contractor
specification rakes provide the swath formation
capability to keep harvesting operations
running at their optimum output.
At the heart of both models is a heavy-duty
rotor head system. Proven to perform year in,
year out in heavy first cut crops, they are
superbly engineered, with the crown wheel and
pinion assembly running in a fully enclosed
oil bath, giving maintenance free, 100%
continuous lubrication. The crown wheel is
located by a massive radial bearing which
offers exceptional support for further added
reliability.
A large diameter shallow profile cam track,
ensures a smooth path for the cam follower
rollers throughout the entire cycle. Each
tangentially mounted tine arm pivots on a pair
of sealed ball bearings mounted in a rugged
aluminium housing. Wear is eliminated and the
frictional loads imposed on the cam assembly
during raking of heavy first cut crops are
dramatically reduced.
With its cleverly designed steering system,
sharp turns up to 90° can be made. As soon
as the rotors are lifted clear of the crop the
driver can concentrate on making the shortest
turn.
Vicon sets new standards
The rear carrier frame with controlled steering
facility gives this rake excellent track following
characteristics, allowing tight turns on
headlands and loss free swathing even in
awkwardly shaped fields. Even if the rotors
are lifted on a steep slope, the steering system
reliably counteracts any deviation.
The ability to make sharp turns up to 90°
and the cross stabilizer in the headstock are
unique Vicon features.

Perfect ground following with TerraLink Quattro
1. Pinion with ball bearings at either side
2. Constantly lubricated steel guide rollers
3. Crown wheel with large radially mounted
ball bearing
4. 400 mm diameter shallow angle cam track
5. Tine control arm housings made from
aluminium die casting
6. Tine arms pivot on low friction ball bearings
Crown wheel and
pinion assembly
running in an oilbath
gear case completely
eliminates wear
compared to open
manually greased
designs

Andex 1503
4-rotor rake
Huge raking performance
56 tine arms = 280 tines! Four rotors, each
fitted with 15 tine arms and five tines per arm,
ensure unbeatable raking quality in all
conditions.
Work rates of up to 17 hectares per hour mean
that silage can be left to wilt for longer and
the potential of your harvesting machines
can be increased by up to 35%.
Quickly matched to changing
conditions
Raking width can be continuously varied on
the move between 11 m and 15 m. Raking
width can be matched to the density of crop
to obtain an evenly shaped and equally wide
swath over the full length.
This unique adjustment facility permits the
operator to react instantly to any new
situation. You can independently steer an
outside rotor around an obstacle such as a
pole or tree without having to change travel
direction with the complete machine.
Optimum ground pressure at all times
Hydraulic ground pressure control means
constant and adjustable pressure on the
rotors regardless of their position on the
carrier frame. Whatever the ground speed or
selected working width, sward is handled
with utmost care and raking quality is superb
both in terms of output and swath formation
- ensuring the smoothest possible flow of
crop into the following machine.
Free mobililty in three planes combined with
six steered twin wheels per rotor give each
rake head perfect ground following ability for
the cleanest possible raking performance.
Brakes and tyres
A choice of tyre sizes (550/45 R22.5) not
only ensures gentle treatment of the ground,
but also makes for excellent stability both in
the field and on the road.
Hydraulic or pneumatic brakes permit road
speeds up to 50 km/h, so it takes minimum
time to move the machine from one field to
another.

A superbly manoeuverable unit
The 2-pt headstock allows a turning angle
up to 90° and the steered wheel axles
ensure these Vicon rakes have unequalled
manoeuverability. Despite a total length of 9 m,
even narrow gateways or approach lanes to
fields are easily negotiated.
Super quick change-over
With its clever folding mechanism the total
height remains below 4 m - despite a rotor
diameter of 3.8 m! And there’s no need to
remove tine arms for road transport, conversion
from transport to operating position is
conveniently controlled from the tractor
driver’s seat.
Steerable road wheels
Main carriage wheels are hydraulically
steerable from the AutoForm controlbox,
allowing extra manoevrability when entering
narrow gateways or when working across
side slopes. Wheels automatically return to
the straight ahead position at the touch of the
controlbox joystick.
Electric height adjustment of rotors
Each rotor can independently be set for height
using the in-cab control system (option).
Excellent clearance for headland turns
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AutoForm
The operator-friendly AutoForm control
box gives fully automatic or manual control
of the rake. All major functions, e.g. lifting
for headland turns or folding & unfolding
the unit into transport or operating position,
are activated by simply pressing one switch.
Programmable delay between lifting and
lowering of each pair of rotors keeps the
operator’s workload to a minimum.

Technical specifications
Andex 393
Andex 653
Andex 323S
Andex 323S 323 353 383 393 423 423T
Dimensions and weights
Working width (m) 3.20 (10’6”) 3.20 (10’6”) 3.50 (11’6”) 3.80 (12’6”) 3.90 (12’8”) 4.20 (13’9”) 4.20 (13’9”)
Transport width (m) 1.20 (3’11”) 1.58 (5’2”) 1.73 (5’7”) 1.62 (5’4”) 1.75 (5’8”) 1.74 (5’8”) 2.10 (6’10”)
Transport length - - - - - - -
Transport height - - - - - - -
Weight (kg) 300 320 420 540 460 610 540
(665 lbs) (665 lbs) (928 lbs) (1186 lbs) (1014 lbs) (1344 lbs) (1190 lbs)
Swath width (m)
Hitching system
Fixed 3-pt headstock (cat.) 1/2 - - - - - -
Pivoting 3-pt headstock (cat.) - 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 2 -
Lower links (2-pt.) - - - - - - -
Linkage drawbar - - - - - - •
Gauge wheel 16° o o o o o o o
Rotors/Tine arms/Tines
Rotor diameter (m) 2.60 (8’6”) 2.60 (8’6”) 2.80 (9’2”) 3.05 (10’0”) 3.05 (10’0”) 3.35 (10’11”) 3.35 (10’10”)
Swath delivery left left left left left left left
Number of rotors 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Number of arms per rotor 9 9 10 11 11 12 11
Number of double tines per arm 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
Continuous cam track adjustment - - - • - • -
Detachable tangential • • • • • • •
Double tangential tine arms - - • • • • •
Height adjustment rack rail rack rail mech. mech. mech. hydr. mech.
Wheels and axles
Tyre (rotors) 15x6.00-6 6PR 15x6.00-6 6PR 16x6.00-6 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 18x6.50-6 6PR
Fixed tandem axle - o o o o o •
Pivoting tandem axle - - - - - o -
Standard tyres (carrying frame) - - - - - - -
Optional tyres (carrying frame) - - - - - - -
Further optional equipment
Carrier arm compensating system - o o • o • -
Locking catch for slopes - - o • o • -
Safety accessories
Warning panels o o o o o o o
Road lights o o o o o o o
• = standard o = optional - = not available
Andex 353
Andex 423T
Andex 433
Andex 423 Andex 463
Andex 383

Andex 633
Andex 773
Andex 703
Andex 843 Andex 1503
433 463 633 653 703 773 783 843 1503
4.30 (15’) 4.60 (15’1”) 6.30 (20’8”) 6.50 (21’4”) 7.00 (23’)/ 7.70 (25’3”)/ 7.00 (23”)/ 7.60 (24’9”)/ 9,50 (31’16”)/
7.50 (24’8”) 8.40 (27’6”) 7.80 (25’8”) 8.40 (27’6”) 15,00 (49’20”)
2.00 (6’9”) 2.14 (7’0”) 2.82 (9’3”) 2.85 (9’4”) 2.85 (9’4”) 2.82 (9’3”) 2.82 (9’3”) 2.82 (9’3”) 3.00 (9’10”)
- - 5.47 (18’10”) 6.90 (22’8”) 5.77 (19’1”) 8.34 (27’3”) 5.77 (19’1”) 6.07 (20’2”) 9.20 (30’18”)
- - 4.06 (13’4”) - 3.45 (11’6”)/ 3.20 (10’6”)/ 3.45 (11’3”)/ 3.30 (10’10”)/ 3.45 (11’4”)/
4.15 (13’11”) 3.99 (13’1”) 4.15 (18’6”) 3.99 (13’1”) 3.99 (13’1”)
500 660 1330 1150 1500 1990 1650 1700 5600
(1115 lbs) (1463 lbs) (2932 lbs) (2530 lbs) (3345 lbs) (4740 lbs) (3650 lbs) (3750 lbs) (12.300 lbs)
1.30 (4’3”) 1.30 (4’3”) 1.30-1.80 1.30-2.00 1.40-2.50
(4’3”-5’10”) (4’3”-6’9”) (4’7”-8’2”)
- - - - - - - - -
1/2 2 - - - - - - -
- - 1/2 - 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 2
- - - • - - - - -
o o - o - - - - -
3.35 (10’10”) 3.65 (11’10”) 3.00 (9’10”) 2.70 (11’11”) 3.35 (10’10”) 3.45 (11’4”)/ 3.35 (10’10”) 3.65 (8’10”) 3.80 (12’6”)
3.65 (11’10”)
left left centre 1-2x left centre 1-2x left centre centre centre
1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 4
12 13 2x11 2x11 11 2x12 2x11 2x12 13/15
4 4 3 3/4 4 4 4 4 5
- • - - - • • • •
• • - - o • • • •
• • • • • • • • •
mech. hydr. mech. mech. mech. mech. mech. mech. mech. •/elec. o
16x8.50-8 4PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 18x8.50-8 4PR 16x6.50-6 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 16x6.50-8 6PR 16x8x6.50-8 6PR
o • o • TerraLink TerraLink TerraLink TerraLink TerraLink
- o o - Quattro Quattro Quattro Quattro Quattro
- - 10.0/80-12 - 10.0/80-12 10.0/80-12 10.0/75-15.3 10.0/75-15.3 19.0/45-17
- - 10.0/75-15.3 - 10.0/75-15.3 10.0/75-15.3 - - 500/50-17
o • - - - - - - -
o • - - - - - - -
o o • • • • • • •
o o • • • • • • •
This documentation is not binding. Availability of models, specifications and optional equipment may differ from country to country. Please consult your local dealer.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Printed in Holland. © Kverneland Group
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Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Printed in Holland. © Kverneland Group

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