John Deere FC20M Flex Wing Rotary Cutter

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New 20 foot cutting width has a newly designed cutter chamber.

  • 20 ft. cutting width
  • 540 or 1000 PTO RPM
  • Front and rear suspension options
  • Laminated, pneumatic, or foam filled 4-bolt tires
Manufacturer
John Deere
Category
Other Equipment
Location
Anna, Ohio
Franklin, Indiana
Greenfield, Indiana
Greensburg, Indiana
Greenville, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Richmond, Indiana
Rushville, Indiana
Urbana, Ohio
Specs
Key Specs:
Cutting width6.1 m
20 ft
Cutting capacity (diameter)76.2 mm
3 in.
Tractor PTO HP range56 kW
75 hp
Transport widthAt wing wheels: 3.4 m 11.1 ft
Deck thickness10 gauge - 3.4 mm
0.135 in.
Side skirt thickness3 gauge - 6 mm
0.24 in.
Approx. weight2957 kg
6520 lb
Drivelines - Size - MainCV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm540 rpm: 81.7 m/s
268.1 fps
1000 rpm: 83 m/s
272.4 fps
Gearboxes5-year warranty
Capacity:
Cutting width6.1 m
20 ft
Cutting height25.4-406.4 mm
1-16 in.
Cutting capacity (diameter)76.2 mm
3 in.
Cutting chamber depth254 mm
10 in.
Tractor compatibility:
Tractor PTO HP range56 kW
75 hp
Tractor PTO540 or 1,000 rpm
Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating
Hitch:
TypeStandard 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 standMechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering
Dimensions:
Transport widthAt wing wheels: 3.4 m 11.1 ft
Overall width6.2 m
20.3 ft
Overall length5.3 m
17.3 ft
Deck shapeEasy-clean smooth top deck
Deck typeSingle
Deck thickness10 gauge - 3.4 mm
0.135 in.
Side skirt thickness3 gauge - 6 mm
0.24 in.
HingesIntermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin
Approx. weight2957 kg
6520 lb
Drivelines:
SizeMain
CV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles
Connecting
ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles
ProtectionConnecting
No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Gearcases:
NumberFour
HP ratingTransfer
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:
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Width102 mm
4 in.
TypeSuction
Overlap152 mm
6 in.
Blade rotation
Blade tip speed540 rpm
81.7 m/s
268.1 fps
1000 rpm
83 m/s
272.4 fps
Material flow system
Blade holderType
Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage
Option of double blade bar for extra shredding
Hydraulics:
Wing liftSimultaneous; includes spring assist unfolding
Wing flexFor transport: upward 90 degree (angle)
Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle)
Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle)
Wheels:
TypeOption 1
4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9
Option 2
4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12
4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 21x7x12
SuspensionSpring suspension
Optional: Torsional suspension
Row width adjustmentYes
Wing-leveling adjustmentEasy adjust turnbuckle with bearing
Shielding:
FrontSingle-row chain guard
RearSingle-row chain guard
Warranty:
Gearboxes5 years
Additional information:
Date collected