John Deere GM40E Series Grooming Mowers

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Learn more about features, specifications and more of the GM40E Series Grooming Mowers Mowing Equipment. Maintain a clean and level look with efficient Grooming Mowers. Designed to give a smooth cut on lawns, sporting fields, and golf courses.

  • Caster wheels follow ground contours and prevent scalping
  • Floating hitch for level cutting
  • High blade-tip speed
  • Rugged gearbox with cooling fins
  • iMatch™ quick-hitch compatible with conversion kit
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:
Overall machine widthGM4060E: 155.2 cm
61.1 in.
GM4072E: 185.7 cm
73.1 in.
Cutting widthGM4060E: 152.4 cm
60 in.
GM4072E: 182.9 cm
72 in.
Cutting heightAll GM40E: 3.8-12.7 cm
1.5-5 in.
Deck - ThicknessAll GM40E: 10 gauge
3.416 mm
0.1345 in.
Deck - DischargeAll GM40E: Rear
Blade - QuantityAll GM40E: Three
Caster wheels - SolidAll GM40E: Yes
Hitch - CategoryGM4060E: Category 1 and Limited Category 1
GM4072E: Category 1
PTO horsepowerGM4060E: 11.2-26.1 kW
15-35 hp
GM4072E: 18.6-26.1 kW
25-35 hp
PTO rpmAll GM40E: 540 rpm
Dimensions:
Overall machine widthGM4060E: 155.2 cm
61.1 in.
GM4072E: 185.7 cm
73.1 in.
Cutting widthGM4060E: 152.4 cm
60 in.
GM4072E: 182.9 cm
72 in.
Cutting heightAll GM40E: 3.8-12.7 cm
1.5-5 in.
Weight:
OperationalGM4060E: 218.2 kg
481 lb
GM4072E: 244 kg
538 lb
ShippingGM4060E: 254.9 kg
562 lb
GM4072E: 279 kg
615 lb
Tractor requirements:
PTO horsepowerGM4060E: 11.2-26.1 kW
15-35 hp
GM4072E: 18.6-26.1 kW
25-35 hp
PTO rpmAll GM40E: 540 rpm
Hitch:
CategoryGM4060E: Category 1 and Limited Category 1
GM4072E: Category 1
iMatch™ compatible
Deck:
ThicknessAll GM40E: 10 gauge
3.416 mm
0.1345 in.
DischargeAll GM40E: Rear
Gearbox:
Mower deck horsepowerAll GM40E: 26.1 kW
35 hp
RatioAll GM40E: 1:1.9
Recommended Maximum Tractor PTO power
Blade:
QuantityAll GM40E: Three
Tip speed, average fpmGM4060E: 5455.9 m/min
17900 fpm
GM4072E: 5486.4 m/min
18000 fpm
SpindlesQuantity
All GM40E: Three
Composition
All GM40E: Cast iron
Bearing
All GM40E: Ball bearing
OverlapAll GM40E: 3.18 cm
1.25 in.
DimensionsAll GM40E: 0.6x6.4 cm
0.25x2.5 in.
CompositionAll GM40E: Heat treated alloy steel
Caster wheels:
QuantityAll GM40E: Four
SolidSize
All GM40E: 20.3x8.9 cm
8x3.5 in.
All GM40E: Yes
Pneumatic
Bearings
Belts:
TypeAll GM40E: One
QuantityAll GM40E: Spring loaded idler
Adjustment
Set-up time:
Labor hoursAll GM40E: 0.5
Warranty:
MachineAll GM40E: 1 year
GearboxAll GM40E: 3 year
Spindle
Additional information:
Date collected