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VT 100 Series

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A Mixer for Every Operation

Four models available, the VT 132, VT 144, VT 156 and VT 168, offer capacities that range from 320 to 760 ft³. To best meet your mixing needs, choose from trailer, truck or stationary models.

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KUHN Knight VT 100 Series Vertical Maxx® twin-auger mixers are the ideal choice for dairy and beef producers. This Series includes four mid-sized models offering innovative features, sleek styling and a refined finish. The optimum design of the mixing chamber and augers provide fast mixing and processing with complete cleanout. Rugged, dependable drive systems help ensure reliable service and long life. Multiple discharge options, along with choice of truck, trailer and stationary models, provide the flexibility to match your specific needs.
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Your benefits

Superior Feed Movement

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Cone-Style Auger & Kicker Design

Cone-style augers provide superior feed movement for faster, more complete mixing and processing. The smooth, continuous auger flighting (1) creates a rolling feed action that improves mixing. The curved, bolt-on kicker (2) is formed rearward to efficiently charge the door with feed the entire way on each pass for even discharge and decreased unloading time. The adjustable, replaceable lead-flighting scraper (3) is angled to guide feed up the auger flighting for efficient movement.

Hardened Knives

Large, 15” or 20”, replaceable hay cutting knives are available to best handle the material to be processed. The knives have two positions to adjust the aggressiveness of the knife angle. Versatility of knife length, angle and position allow for an optimal setting with a wide variety of ration ingredients.
  • A: Knife set in for slicing and cutting
  • B: Knife set out for grabbing and tearing
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Efficient Mixing Chamber

Improvements to the mixing chamber work in combination with the redesigned augers to increase feed movement. Straighter sides, smoother curves and steeper baffles help promote a fast, complete mix for a fluffy, palatable ration. No preprocessing or special loading is required for round or square bales making it easy to load and use. Faster auger speeds also provide quicker, more complete cleanout.
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Adjustable Hay Stops

The adjustable hay stops provide flexibility in processing to provide you with the cut length necessary to reach the optimal nutritional value you’re striving for. This adjustability makes hay processing more efficient and helps minimize overprocessing.
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Simple, Dependable Drive

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Straight Drive

VT 132 and VT 144 Models feature a straight-drive planetary system that provides simplicity for lower torque applications.

Patented Split Drive

The patented drive system on the VT 156 and 168 models consists of a 2-speed, split-drive gearbox, two planetary gearboxes and two torque-disconnect PTOs. This system provides reliable performance and long service life with a simple and quiet design.

 

The 2-speed, split-drive gearbox provides the flexibility of high and low speeds without adding another gearbox. It allows for a lower horsepower and easier starting speed (28 rpm in low) while also having a high speed for fast mixing and more complete cleanout (41 rpm in high).

 

The gearbox can be shifted manually on the machine or with an in-cab electric shift option for operator convenience.
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Heavy-Duty Gearboxes

The twin planetaries are designed to provide dependable performance and long life. The drive systems allow the use of single-stage planetaries, which produces far less heat for easier cooling.
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Easy Accessibility

Easily pull the planetary from the top of the mixer for improved and easier service. This easy accessibility is especially helpful for truck mount models as it does not require dismounting the mixer from the chassis.
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Tailor to Your Operation

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Multiple Door Options

Various door configuration options on trailed and stationary models offer flexibility to fit a variety of feeding situations. The large discharge openings provide fast, even unloading from front, side and rear door locations for maximum efficiency.  

Choose a front door for clear visibility of the material coming out of the door. The front cross conveyor uses rugged components for unmatched dependability. A heavy-duty, steel floor on the VT 132-168, along with the heaviest conveyor chain in the industry, helps ensure long life and less down time. New discharge options provide the ultimate in versatility to match most feeding situations.  

Truck and stationary models offer a left-side door, while trailer models offer doors on either or both sides. The large openings allow fast unloading with comparable feed flow out of one door that many competitive machines get with two.  

A rear commodity door is available on VT 144-168 models. The large opening provides fast discharge, even with high-roughage premixes. A discharge tray is included on truck models to direct material flow for clean, accurate feed placement.

Trailer, Truck or Stationary Configuration

To suit your operation’s needs, KUHN VT 100 Series mixers are available in a trailer, truck-mounted or stationary configuration.  

Trailer models are the most popular configuration as they are the most economical and versatile. Being detachable allows the tractor to be used elsewhere on the farm when not being used for feeding.  

Truck-mounted models are a suitable option for those that have to feed cows at several different locations, with large travel distances. This option allows a feeder to quickly get from the mixing location to the feed bunk and back again.  

For operations looking to maximize feeding efficiency and mixer throughput, the VT 144 twin-auger mixer is available in a stationary configuration. Stationary mixers are ideal for producers with a centralized feeding location, who utilize a mobile feed cart delivery system, such conveyors or feed carts.
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Equipment

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Hay-Retention Ring

The steel hay-retention ring helps contain large round bales during processing and reduces hay spillage more effectively compared to similar options on competitive models.
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Capacity Belt Extension

A belt extension, added to the top of the mixing tub, increases capacity by about 10%. It also improves hay containment, and rubber construction is durable and pliable for long life.
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Stainless Steel Liner

A stainless steel liner provides extra protection in the lower part of the chamber where most wear occurs. Stainless steel baffle liners are also available.
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Viewing Platform

All models feature a standard observation ladder to easily view the inside of the mixing chamber. Front door, trailer models also offer an optional viewing platform for a convenient, comfortable place to check mixing progress.
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Flat Chain & Slat Front Conveyor – Front

The flat, front conveyor option is simple to operate and offers convenient feeding from either side of the machine on trailer models. Hydraulic side shift is standard and gives you the ability to shift the conveyor a total of 16” from side to side for accurate feed placement.

Either or both ends of the flat conveyor can be fitted with a hanging belt with magnets to catch small metal fragments. The hanging belt also helps to even feed flow off the end of the conveyor. A fixed tip-off, with magnets, can be added to catch small metal fragments present in the feed and help prevent hardware disease.
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Incline Chain & Slat Conveyor – Front

The incline conveyor option is available with the choice of either right or left side unloading on trailer models. This option allows the flexibility for both floor feeding and feeding into bunks of various heights where a longer or higher reach is needed for precise feed placement. A fixed tip-off, with magnets, can be added. The magnets work to catch small metal fragments present in the feed and help prevent hardware disease.
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Side Chain & Slat Conveyor

Optional side conveyors provide the ultimate in durability and long life. Heavy-duty components ensure reliable service, even in extreme use conditions. Multiple conveyor length options offer unmatched flexibility to tailor the discharge to your needs. A fixed tip-off with magnets can be added to catch small metal fragments present in the feed and help prevent hardware disease.
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Side Belt Conveyor

An optional belt conveyor can be added for easy and consistent placement of feed at varying heights including the filling of mobile feed carts. The belt offers quiet operation and consistent feed flow. Belt conveyors are able to run steeper versus a chain and slat because you can run the conveyor faster, depending on the materials. The low profile sides allow the conveyor to fold up tighter to the machine for a more narrow transport width. An optional deflector helps with placement of the feed and provides an option for magnets.
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High-Wear Components

Optional DuraMix® hardened auger flighting provides enhanced wear resistance and longer auger life in the toughest conditions. The flighting is made of high-carbon steel throughout, with hardened outer edges for unmatched durability. Optional 30”, stainless steel side and baffle liners provide extra protection in the lower part of the chamber where most wear occurs.
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    Specifications

    CAPACITY
     
    Capacity
    Capacity with Extensions
    Maximum Net load
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    320 ft³ (9 m³) 440 ft³ (12.5 m³) 560 ft³ (15.9 m³) 680 ft³ (19.3 m³) 440 ft³ (12.5 m³) 560 ft³ (15.9 m³) 680 ft³ (19.3 m³) 440 ft³ (12.5 m³)
    360 ft³ (10.2 m³) 495 ft³ (14 m³) 630 ft³ (18 m³) 760 ft³ (22 m³) 495 ft³ (14 m³) 630 ft³ (18 m³) 760 ft³ (22 m³) 495 ft³ (14 m³)
    10,800 lbs (4,900 kg) 14,850 lbs (6,730 kg) 18,900 lbs (8,573 kg) 22,800 lbs (10,342 kg) 14,850 lbs (6,730 kg) 18,900 lbs (8,573 kg) 22,800 lbs (10,342 kg) 14,850 lbs (6,736 kg)
    MIXER DIMENSIONS
     
    Overall Height
    Overall Height - With Hay Retention Ring
    Overall Height - 6" (15 cm) Belt Extension
    Overall Length
    Mixing Chamber Length
    Overall Width - Mixer Only (No Discharge)
    Tread Width
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    90" (229 cm) 101" (257 cm) 102" (259 cm) 110" (279 cm) 124" (315 cm) 119" (302 cm) 127" (323 cm) 102" (259 cm)
    95" (241 cm) 106" (269 cm) 108" (274 cm) 116" (295 cm) 129" (328 cm) 124" (315 cm) 132" (335 cm) 107" (272 cm)
    96" (244 cm) 107" (272 cm) 108" (274 cm) 116" (295 cm) 130" (330 cm) 125" (318 cm) 133" (338 cm) 108" (274 cm)
    235" (597 cm) | 210" (533 cm) 238" (605 cm) | 212" (539 cm) 284" (721 cm) | 253" (643 cm) 284" (721 cm) | 253" (643 cm) NA | 212" (538 cm) 243" (617 cm) | 215" (546 cm) 247" (627 cm) | 219" (556 cm) 188" (478 cm) | 181" (460 cm)
    164" (417 cm) 169" (429 cm) 215" (546 cm) 219" (556 cm) 169" (429 cm) 215" (546 cm) 219" (556 cm) 169" (429 cm)
    88" (224 cm) 92" (234 cm) 104" (264 cm) 104" (264 cm) 92" (234 cm) | 108" (274 cm)
    88" (224 cm) 96" (244 cm) 104" (264 cm) 104" (264 cm) 100" (254 cm) 100" (254 cm) 100" (254 cm)
    MIXING SPECIFICATIONS
     
    Number of Augers
    Auger RPM - Standard / High Speed
    Auger RPM
    PTO Drive
    PTO Protection
    PTO Minimum Power Requirement
    Knives per Auger (Standard / Maximum)
    Auger Diameter
    Lower Auger Flighting Thickness
    Upper Auger Flighting Thickness
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
    NA/41 NA/41 27/41 27/41 25 / 36
    41 41 41
    540 RPM 540 RPM 1,000 RPM 1,000 RPM Mechanical Mechanical or Hydrostatic Mechanical or Hydrostatic Split-drive
    Shear-bolt Shear-bolt Torque-disconnect Torque-disconnect Shear-Bolt Torque-Disconnect Torque-Disconnect Shear-bolt
    75 hp (56 kW) 90 hp (67 kW) 110 hp (82 kW) 120 hp (90 kW)
    3/5 4/6 5/7 5/7 4/6 5/6 5/7 4/6
    69" (175 cm) 69" (175 cm) 86" (218 cm) 86" (218 cm) 69" (175 cm) 86" (218 cm) 86" (218 cm) 66'' (168 cm)
    5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm)
    1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2'' (1.3 cm)
    TUB & TRAILER CONSTRUCTION
     
    Axle Configuration
    Spindle Diameter
    Unit Weight
    Tongue Weight - % Gross
    Weighing System
    Front Door Opening Size
    Side Door Opening Size
    Rear Door Opening Size
    Floor Thickness
    Sidewall Thickness
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    Single Axle Single Axle Single Axle Single Axle
    2 7/8" (7.3 cm) 2 7/8" (7.3 cm) 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) 3 3/4" (9.5 cm)
    9,000 lbs (4,082 kg) 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) 13,000 lbs (5,897 kg) 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg) 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) 13,000 lbs (5,897 kg) 14,000 lbs (6,350 kg) 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg)
    10% 13% 10% 12%
    3-Point 3-Point 3-Point 3-Point 4-Point 4-Point 4-Point 4-Point
    36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) - 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm)
    36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm)
    - 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 42" x 40" (107 x 102 cm) 36" x 40" (91 x 102 cm)
    1/2" (1.3 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 5/8" (1.6 cm) 1/2" (1.3 cm)
    1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm) 1/4" (0.6 cm)
    DISCHARGE DIMENSIONS
     
    Front Conveyor Width
    Side Conveyor Width
    Slide Tray - Maximum Height
    Slide Tray - Maximum Reach
    Side Chain & Slat Conveyor - 24"/36"/48"/60"/72" (61/91/122/152/183 cm) - Maximum Height
    Side Chain & Slat Conveyor - 24"/36"/48"/60"/72" (61/91/122/152/183 cm) - Maximum Reach
    Side Belt Conveyor - 36"/48"/72"/96" (91/122/183/244 cm) - Maximum Reach
    Side Belt Conveyor - 36"/48"/72"/96" (91/122/183/244 cm) - Maximum Height
    Front Incline Chain & Slat Conveyor - 24"/36" (61/91 cm) - Maximum Reach
    Front Incline Chain & Slat Conveyor - 24"/36" (61/91 cm) - Maximum Height
    Front Incline Chain & Slat Conveyor - 36"/48" (91/122 cm) - Maximum Reach
    Front Incline Chain & Slat Conveyor - 36"/48" (91/122 cm) - Maximum Height
    Front Conveyor Travel - Left or Right
    Front Flat Chain & Slat Conveyor - Maximum Reach
    Front Flat Chain & Slat Conveyor - Maximum Height
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    - 36'' (91 cm) 36'' (91 cm)
    36'' (91 cm) 44'' (112 cm) 44'' (112 cm)
    13'' (32 cm) 13'' (32 cm) 16'' (41 cm) 16'' (41 cm) 33'' (84 cm) 31'' (79 cm) 31'' (79 cm)
    8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8'' (20 cm ) 14'' (36 cm) 14'' (36 cm)
    27''/33''/39''/45''/52'' (69/84/99/114/132 cm) 27''/33''/39''/45''/52'' (69/84/99/114/132 cm) 29''/35''/41''/47''/54'' (74/89/104/119/137 cm) 29''/35''/41''/47''/54'' (74/89/104/119/137 cm) 50''/56''/62''/68''/74'' (127/142/157/173/188 cm) 48''/54''/60''/66''/72'' (122/137/152/168/183 cm) 48''/54''/60''/66''/72'' (122/137/152/168/183 cm)
    20''/31''/41''/50''/62'' (51/79/104/127/158 cm) 20''/31''/41''/50''/62'' (51/79/104/127/158 cm) 22''/33''/43''/52''/64'' (56/84/109/132/163 cm) 22''/33''/43''/52''/64'' (56/84/109/132/163 cm) 17''/28''/38''/48''/58'' (43/71/97/112/147 cm) 22''/33''/43''/52''/64'' (56/84/109/132/163 cm) 22''/33''/43''/52''/64'' (56/84/109/132/163 cm)
    32"/42"/61"/79" (81/107/155/201 cm) 32"/42"/61"/79" (81/107/155/201 cm) 35"/42"/56"/68" (89/107/142/173 cm) 35"/42"/56"/68" (89/107/142/173 cm)
    35''/45''/65''/83'' (89/114/165/211 cm) 35''/45''/65''/83'' (89/114/165/211 cm) 43''/49''/63''/75'' (109/125/160/191 cm) 43''/49''/63''/75'' (109/125/160/191 cm)
    - 22''/33'' (56/84 cm) 22''/33'' (56/84 cm)
    - 60''/66'' (152/168 cm) 60''/66'' (152/168 cm)
    20''/30'' (51/79 cm) 20''/30'' (51/79 cm) 20''/30'' (51/79 cm) 20''/30'' (51/79 cm)
    39''/45'' (99/114 cm) 39''/45'' (99/114 cm) 42''/48'' (107/122 cm) 42''/48'' (107/122 cm)
    8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) - 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm)
    8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm) - 8" (20 cm) 8" (20 cm)
    26'' (66 cm) 26'' (66 cm) 26'' (66 cm) 26'' (66 cm) - 45'' (114 cm) 45'' (114 cm)
    TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS
     
    Truck Drive
    Truck Subframe
    Clearance Light Kit
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    Mechanical Drive Mechanical or Hydrostatic Mechanical or Hydrostatic
    Single Axle Single or Tandem Axle Tandem Axle
    Standard Standard Standard
    STATIONARY SPECIFICATIONS
     
    Electric Motor Horsepower
    Electric Motor RPM
    VT 132 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 156 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRAILER (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 GII TRUCK VT 156 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 168 GII TRUCK (FRONT|SIDE) VT 144 STATIONARY
    40 hp (30 kW)
    1,750 RPM

    Product specifications are based on published information at the time of publication.
    Product specifications are subject to change without further notice.
    Contact your local KUHN Dealer for more information.

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