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4-Wheel Steer Header Transports

4-Wheel Steer Series transports are built low for more clearance while loading and unloading your head. Heavy-duty components allow for a 16,500 lbs net carrying capacity. Choose from 32, 38, 42, 48 or 52 foot long upper bar options to suit your farming needs. The 4-Wheel Steer Series header transports are the perfect choice when you need to turn sharper, while still carrying large, heavy heads to and from the field.

a cutout of a 4ws header transport showing the 4-wheel steer components.

Sharp Turns? No Problem!

The sharper turning radius helps you navigate the tightest turns with less stress. Choose from either a 15', 17' or 18' turning radius.

a 4 wheel steer header transport showing the turning radius.

Designed for John Deere HD and RD Draper Heads

4ws that is equipped for John Deere HD and RD draper heads.

Specifically designed for the John Deere HD draper heads, the 4WS15-HD, 4WS17-HD & 4WS18-HD header transports use a 4” x 8” steel upper bar and more saddles to support the multiple header sections. The hinged tongue prevents the header transport tongue from damaging the gauge wheel on the header and allows the operator to transport the header without removing the gauge wheel.

More Features

Arched Lower Beam

An arched lower beam with trussed understructure provides maximum support for large, heavy heads.

Additional Center Support

A support in the center of the transport improves alignment of front and rear axles and strengthens the upper bar for greater load capacity.

4WS15

  • 15' Turning Radius
  • 82" Center Tread Width
  • 8 Hole Hub
  • 32', 38', or 42' Steel Upper Bar
  • Quick Hitch Tongue with Spring Assist
  • Adjustable Mounts
  • Patented Tie-Down Brackets with Hook and Strap Assembly
  • Light Package
  • 16"×6" Wheels and 235/85R16E Tires

4WS17

  • 17' Turning Radius
  • 82" Center Tread Width
  • 8 Hole Hub
  • 48' Steel Upper Bar
  • 30' Center to Center Axle Spacing
  • Quick Hitch Tongue with Spring Assist
  • Adjustable Mounts
  • Patented Tie-Down Brackets with Hook and Strap Assembly
  • Light Package
  • 16"×6" Wheels and 235/85R16E Tires

4WS15-HD, 4WS17-HD, 4WS18-HD John Deere HD Draper Heads

  • 15’, 17’ or 18’ Turning Radius
  • 86" Center Tread Width
  • 8 Hole Hub
  • 38' (4WS18-HD), 42' (4WS15-HD), 48' (4WS17-HD), or 52' (4WS18-HD) Steel Upper Bar
  • 4"×8" Upper Bar
  • Quick Hitch Tongue with Spring Assist
  • Adjustable Mounts
  • Patented Tie-Down Brackets with Hook and Strap Assembly
  • Light Package
  • Hinged Tongue
  • 16"×6" or 17½"×6¾" Wheels and 235/85R16F or 215/75R17.5H Tires
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Options

Header Mount Options

4WS15-32, 4WS15-38, 4WS15-42, 4WS17-48

diagram showing the 3 different header mount options for the 4 wheel steer header transport

1Extra low profile mounts

2Low profile bottom mounts and upper mounts

3High profile bottom mounts and upper mounts

More Options

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  • 16' Tongue in place of standard 12' tongue
  • Optional 2-wheel brakes (installed on rear wheels)
  • Optional 4-wheel brakes (installed on all wheels)
  • Optional spare wheel and tire with mount
  • Safety chain

Specs

4WS15-32 4WS15-38 4WS15-42 4WS17-48 4WS18-52 4WS18-HD-38 4WS15-HD-42 4WS17-HD-48 4WS18-HD-52
Weight 3,240 lbs 3,325 lbs 3,380 lbs 3,640 lbs 4,580 lbs 4,395 lbs 3,600 lbs 3,845 lbs 4,810 lbs
Capacity (Net) 12,780 lbs 12,700 lbs 12,640 lbs 12,380 lbs 16,560 lbs 13,000 lbs 13,820 lbs 13,580 lbs 16,300 lbs
Spindle Size 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter 2" Diameter
Wheel Size 16"×6"–8 Bolt 16"×6"–8 Bolt 16"×6"–8 Bolt 16"×6"–8 Bolt 17½"×6¾"–8 Bolt 16"×6"–8 Bolt 16"×6"–8 Bolt 16"×6"–8 Bolt 17½"×6¾"–8 Bolt
Tire Size 235/85R16E 235/85R16E 235/85R16E 235/85R16E 215/75R17.5H 235/85R16F 235/85R16F 235/85R16F 215/75R17.5H
Steel Upper Bar 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8" 4"×8"
Upper Bar Length 32' 38' 42' 48' 52' 38' 42' 48' 52'
Box Channel Axle Frame 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8" 8"

Dimensions

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4WS15-32 4WS15-38 4WS15-42 4WS17-48 4WS18-52 4WS18-HD-38 4WS15-HD-42 4WS17-HD-48 4WS18-HD-52
A 13'-4" 13'-4" 13'-4" 16'-0" 16'-0" 13'-4" 12'-9" 12'-9" 12'-9"
B 34'-2" 40'-2" 44'-2" 50'-2" 54'-2" 40'-2" 44'-2" 50'-2" 54'-2"
C 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2" 7'-2"
D 45'-7" 48'-9" 50'-9" 55'-9" 60'-9" 52'-6" 50'-3" 56'-4" 60'-3"
E 26'-9" 26'-9" 26'-9" 30'-0" 34'-0" 34'-0" 26'-9" 30'-0" 34'-0"

Documents

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