
Features
John Deere FC series rotary cutters are built to handle the most difficult mowing conditions such as small shrubs, tall, thick grass and weeds, stalks and thick brush. These rotary cutters can mow material up to 4 inches in diameter with features such as:
You want to be proud of the way the job looks whether you are mowing along a road, mowing a pasture, or mowing around your house. The John Deere line of flex-wing cutters has these key features that will ensure you can take pride in a job well done:
The FC Flex Wing Rotary Cutter helps you make the most of both time and money. With wide cutting widths available from 12 ft. to 20 ft., you can mow large areas quickly.
For protection to the operator and surrounding area, all John Deere flex-wing rotary cutters are equipped with chains and lights as standard in all models.
Chain Shields offer Safety and efficiency in several cutting conditions.
For increased visibility all cutters come standard from the factory with lights. Lights comply with U.S. regulations on implements wider than 3.05 m (10 ft).
Key Specs | Current Model |
| Cutting width | 6.1 m 20 ft |
| Cutting capacity (diameter) | 76.2 mm 3 in. |
| Tractor PTO HP range | 56 kW 75 hp |
| Transport width | At wing wheels: 3.4 m 11.1 ft |
| Deck thickness | 10 gauge - 3.4 mm 0.135 in. |
| Side skirt thickness | 3 gauge - 6 mm 0.24 in. |
| Approx. weight | 2957 kg 6520 lb |
| Drivelines - Size - Main | CV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles |
| Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm | 540 rpm: 81.7 m/s 268.1 fps 1000 rpm: 83 m/s 272.4 fps |
| Gearboxes | 5-year warranty |
Capacity | |
| Cutting width | 6.1 m 20 ft |
| Cutting height | 25.4-406.4 mm 1-16 in. |
| Cutting capacity (diameter) | 76.2 mm 3 in. |
| Cutting chamber depth | 254 mm 10 in. |
Tractor compatibility | |
| Tractor PTO HP range | 56 kW 75 hp |
| Tractor PTO | 540 or 1,000 rpm |
| Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating | |
Hitch | |
| Type | Standard self-level hitch clevis with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile width Ball-type self-level hitch with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile width and 2-degree rotation freedom to each side |
| Category | |
| Hitch width | |
| Jack stand | Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering |
Dimensions | |
| Transport width | At wing wheels: 3.4 m 11.1 ft |
| Overall width | 6.2 m 20.3 ft |
| Overall length | 5.3 m 17.3 ft |
| Deck shape | Easy-clean smooth top deck |
| Deck type | Single |
| Deck thickness | 10 gauge - 3.4 mm 0.135 in. |
| Side skirt thickness | 3 gauge - 6 mm 0.24 in. |
| Hinges | Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin |
| Approx. weight | 2957 kg 6520 lb |
Drivelines | |
| Size | Main CV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles Connecting ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles |
| Protection | Connecting No-seize, slip-clutch driveline |
Gearcases | |
| Number | Four |
| HP rating | Transfer Continuous: 186 kW 250 hp Peak: 224 kW 300 hp Center Continuous: 75 kW 100 hp Peak: 161 kW 216 hp Outer Continuous: 75 kW 100 hp Peak: 161 kW 216 hp |
Blades | |
| Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
| Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
| Type | Suction |
| Overlap | 152 mm 6 in. |
| Blade rotation | |
| Blade tip speed | 540 rpm 81.7 m/s 268.1 fps 1000 rpm 83 m/s 272.4 fps |
| Material flow system | |
| Blade holder | Type Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage Option of double blade bar for extra shredding |
Hydraulics | |
| Wing lift | Simultaneous; includes spring assist unfolding |
| Wing flex | For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle) Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle) |
Wheels | |
| Type | Option 1 4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 Option 2 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 21x7x12 |
| Suspension | Spring suspension Optional: Torsional suspension |
| Row width adjustment | Yes |
| Wing-leveling adjustment | Easy adjust turnbuckle with bearing |
Shielding | |
| Front | Single-row chain guard |
| Rear | Single-row chain guard |
Warranty | |
Additional information | |
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