KUHN Vari-Manager – The All-Around Plow

The All Arounder

For operators plowing hilly or undulating terrain, the semi-mounted Vari-Manager plow provides exceptional ground following due to its articulated design. Operators can pull more bottoms with the same horsepower tractor than if they were using a mounted plow.

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With a wide choice of bottoms and trash burial options, KUHN Vari-Manager semi-mounted plows are suited for medium range horsepower tractors and working conditions. These plows are available as a hydraulically adjustable cutting width Vari-Manager that can be adjusted from the cab.

Heavy-Duty Components for an Increased Machine Life

Non-Stop Hydraulic (NSH) Reset

When a field obstacle is met, a rapid breakaway of the plow leg occurs. Once the obstacle is passed there is an increase in pressure, bringing the bottom quickly and firmly back into working position. The system also acts as a shock absorber in rocky ground, increasing plow life.

Headstock with Heavy-Duty Articulation

The swift hitch cross shaft is positioned low on the machine for the best possible weight distribution and maximum traction in difficult conditions.

Triplex Steel

Moldboards are made of unequal layer, heat-treated Triplex steel that have an increased working life up to 40% over standard steel and a hard wearing surface over 1/8” thick.

Well Formed Plowing with Moldboard Choices

H4 Moldboard

The H4, helicoidal, Scandinavian-type moldboard provides well-formed plowing to a normal depth range of 7-12”. The share is fitted with a reversible/replaceable point that greatly increases the life of the share. Recommended for fall plowing, the H4 moldboard is especially suited for heavy and damp clays. Furrow passes are well defined and trash burial is excellent.

N Moldboard

The helico-cylindrical N moldboard plows to a depth of 14”. Designed to be a highly versatile body, it is cylindrical at front, helicoidal at rear. A low draft ensures a partly broken furrow with excellent trash burial. Recommended for spring plowing, this moldboard is versatile and works well in sandy or clay soils.

Olympic^® Share Points

Reversible for maximum efficiency. More pronounced shape at wearing zones on the point for longer life and better protection of the landside. Point is self-sharpening for good ground penetration at all times.

Enhance Your Productivity in the Field

Hydraulic Sequencing

In the tractor cab, the same lever controls both lifting out of work and rollover of the plow in one combined automatic operation; greatly simplifying headland maneuvers and reducing operator fatigue.

Beam Articulation

The beam articulation allows the plow to follow undulating terrain for a constant plowing depth along the length of the plow. When coming out of work, while the front bottoms are lifted out of the ground, the rear bottoms remain at a constant working depth, improving the headlands for a neater field finish.

Large Hydraulic Offsetting Adjustment

Large adjustments can be made to the plow offsetting (its angle in relation to the tractor) from the tractor seat by activating one of the hydraulic valve levers. This allows for easy adaptation to all possible tractor inter-wheel distances.

Two-Wheel Undercarriage

The two-wheel undercarriage results in a substantial reduction in the strain put on the tractor hitch arms during rollover.

Equipment

Depth and Transport Wheels

The 20” steel or 24” rubber wheel follows any change of plowing widths and features simple depth adjustment by screw adjuster, with the possibility of setting left and right sides differently. It can be placed in many locations on the frame to ensure optimum positioning for all conditions.

Rear Depth Control Wheel

Fitted with a 27” tire, the rear beam mounted depth wheel pivots freely from side-to-side to follow all changes in working width. The wheel is simply designed and easy to adjust. Depth adjustments are easy to execute by turning the handle screw with the possibility to set the depth independently left from right.

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS


Number of bottoms per side
Extendable by one bottom
Standard moldboards
Hydraulic rollover with 2 cylinders
Minimum allowable power
Maximum tractor power
Approximate machine weight for NSH version
Working width
Underbeam clearance
Point to point clearance
Tires
Two-wheel undercarriage with suspension for transport
Sequencing valve - combines lift and rollover functions
Hitch
Beam dimensions
Offset and angling adjustment

VARI-MANAGER 5E	VARI-MANAGER 6E	VARI-MANAGER 7E	VARI-MANAGER 8
5 (3+2)	6 (4+2)	7 (4+3)	8 (5+3)
Yes, at rear	Yes, at front	Yes, at front	No
L : Wide helicoidal	L : Wide helicoidal	L : Wide helicoidal	L : Wide helicoidal
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
110 hp (81 kW)	132 hp (97 kW)	154 hp (113 kW)	176 hp (130 kW)
150 hp (110 kW)	180 hp (132 kW)	210 hp (155 kW)	240 hp (175 kW)
6,945 lbs (3,150 kg)	7,716 lbs (3,500 kg)	8,487 lbs (3,850 kg)	9,259 lbs (4,200 kg)
12’’ - 20’’ (30 - 51 cm) hydraulically adjustable	12’’ - 20’’ (30 - 51 cm) hydraulically adjustable	12’’ - 20’’ (30 - 51 cm) hydraulically adjustable	12’’ - 20’’ (30 - 51 cm) hydraulically adjustable
31.5” (80 cm)	31.5” (80 cm)	31.5” (80 cm)	31.5” (80 cm)
40” (102 cm)	40” (102 cm)	40” (102 cm)	40” (102 cm)
400/55-17.5	400/55-17.5	400/55-17.5	400/55-17.5
Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cat. 2 with cross-shaft	Cat. 2 with cross-shaft	Cat. 2 with cross-shaft	Cat. 2 with cross-shaft
7.1” x 7.1” (180 x 180 mm)	7.1” x 7.1” (180 x 180 mm)	7.1” x 7.1” (180 x 180 mm)	7.1” x 7.1” (180 x 180 mm)
Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic