John Deere E12 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter

Studio image of E12 Flex Wing Rotary Cutters

New 12 foot cutting width has a newly designed cutter chamber.

  • 12 ft. cutting width
  • 540 PTO RPM
  • Newly-designed cutting chamber
  • 40-plus HP tractor PTO compatibility
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 width3.7 m
12 ft
Cutting capacity (diameter)50.8 mm
2 in.
Tractor PTO HP range30 kW
40 hp
Transport width7.5 ft (2.3 m) at wing wheels
Deck thickness - upper - lower11 gauge - 3 mm
0.12 in.
Shirt thickness3 gauge - 6 mm
0.24 in.
Approx. weight1623 kg
3580 lb
Drivelines - Size - MainCV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm86.6 m/s
284.1 fps
GearboxesFive years
Capacity:
Cutting width3.7 m
12 ft
Cutting height25.4-406.4 mm
1-16 in.
Cutting capacity (diameter)50.8 mm
2 in.
Cutting chamber depth254 mm
10 in.
Tractor compatibility:
Tractor PTO HP range30 kW
40 hp
Tractor PTO540 rpm
Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating
Hitch:
TypeStandard self-level hitch clevis with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile width
Category
Hitch width
JackstandMechanical jackstand in base for all machines. Hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering.
Dimensions:
Transport width7.5 ft (2.3 m) at wing wheels
Overall width3.8 m
12.4 ft
Overall length4.8 m
15.7 ft
Deck shapeEasy-clean dome-shaped top deck
Deck typeSingle dome deck
Deck thickness11 gauge - 3 mm
0.12 in.
Shirt thickness3 gauge - 6 mm
0.24 in.
HingesIntermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin
Approx. weight1623 kg
3580 lb
Drivelines:
SizeMain
CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles
Connecting
ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles
ProtectionConnecting
No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Gearcases:
Number4
HP ratingTransfer
Continuous: 186 kW
250 hp
Peak: 224 kW
300 hp
Center
Continuous: 56 kW
75 hp
Peak: 75 kW
100 hp
Outer
Continuous: 56 kW
75 hp
Peak: 75 kW
100 hp
Blades:
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Width102 mm
4 in.
TypeSuction
Overlap152 mm
6 in.
Blade rotation
Blade tip speed540 RPM
86.6 m/s
284.1 fps
Material flow system
Blade holderType
Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage
Hydraulics:
Wing liftSimultaneous
Wing flexFor transport: upward 90 degree (angle)
Working angles: upward 45 degree (angle)
downward 22 degree (angle)
Wheels:
TypeOption 1
4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9
Option 2
4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12
SuspensionNo suspension - rigid back axle
Row width adjustmentNo
Wing-leveling adjustmentEasy adjust turnbuckle with bearing
Shielding:
FrontSingle-row chain guard
RearSingle-row chain guard
Warranty:
GearboxesFive years
Additional information:
Date collected