John Deere R15 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter

Studio image of R15 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter

The R15 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter has a 15 ft cutting width.

  • 15 ft. cutting width
  • 540 or 1000 PTO RPM
  • Rear wheel torsional suspension with sealed bearings
  • New frontal suspension and swivel hitch options
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 width4.6 m
15 ft
Cutting capacity (diameter)101.6 mm
4 in.
with hammer blade: 127 mm
5 in.
Tractor PTO HP range41 kW
55 hp
Transport width9.1 ft (2.8 m) at wing wheels
Deck thickness - upper - lower7 gauge - 4.55 mm
0.18 in.
Shirt thickness3 gauge - 6 mm
0.24 in.
Approx. weight2838 kg
6258 lb
Drivelines - Size - MainCV ASAE Category 6, splined telescoping profiles
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm87.8 m/s
288 fps
GearboxesFive years
Capacity:
Cutting width4.6 m
15 ft
Cutting height25.4-406.4 mm
1-16 in.
Cutting capacity (diameter)101.6 mm
4 in.
with hammer blade: 127 mm
5 in.
Cutting chamber depth254 mm
10 in.
Tractor compatibility:
Tractor PTO HP range41 kW
55 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
Swivel hitch
Category
Hitch width
JackstandMechanical jackstand in base for all machines. Hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering.
Dimensions:
Transport width9.1 ft (2.8 m) at wing wheels
Overall width4.7 m
15.4 ft
Overall length5.3 m
17.3 ft
Deck shapeEasy-clean dome-shaped top deck
Deck typeSingle dome deck
Deck thickness7 gauge - 4.55 mm
0.18 in.
Shirt thickness3 gauge - 6 mm
0.24 in.
HingesIntermittent cast steel segments - maintenance-free single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin
Approx. weight2838 kg
6258 lb
Drivelines:
SizeMain
CV ASAE Category 6, splined telescoping profiles
Connecting
ASAE Category 5, 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: 93 kW
125 hp
Peak: 168 kW
225 hp
Outer
Continuous: 93 kW
125 hp
Peak: 168 kW
225 hp
Blades:
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Width102 mm
4 in.
TypeSuction
Overlap152 mm
6 in.
Blade rotation
Blade tip speed540 RPM
79.2 m/s
259.8 fps
1000 RPM
80.5 m/s
284 fps
Material flow system
Blade holderType
Round stump jumper and standard deck rings for maximum protection of blades and blade carrier against obstruction damage
Option of double blade bar for extra shredding
Hydraulics:
Wing liftIndependent; includes spring assist unfolding
Wing flexFor transport: upward 90 degree (angle)
Working angles: upward 45 degree (angle)
downward 22 degree (angle)
Wheels:
TypeOption 1
Sealed bearing on hubs
5-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9
Option 2
5-bolt, 24PR severe-duty ag): 26x9x14.5
5-bolt, 24PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 26x9x14.5
SuspensionTorsional suspension
Row width adjustmentYes
Wing-leveling adjustmentEasy adjust turnbuckle with bearing
Shielding:
FrontSingle-row chain guard
Optional: double row
RearSingle-row chain guard
Optional: double row
Warranty:
GearboxesFive years
Additional information:
Date collected