2024 John Deere FC Series FC15R
- Year 2024
- Make John Deere
- Model FC Series
2024 John Deere FC Series FC15R
Flex Wing Rotary Cutter15 ft. cutting width inward or outward rotation
540 or 1000 PTO RPM
4-inch cutting capacity
Features may include:
- John Deere flex-wing rotary cutters lead the way with innovative design, superior durability, and proven performance. Valuable features are included such as a dome-shaped smooth deck, which prevent water and debris from accumulating on the top of the machine and makes it easy to clean up.
- Built with a superior structural design that will satisfy different applications and segment desires, the single deck on the flex-wing cutters adds volume on the cutting chamber, allowing the machine to process more material and translating into an improvement in cut quality. The cutting chamber design allows the material to flow through the area and be discharged evenly throughout the width of the machine.
- To help promote safe operation, John Deere rotary cutters are equipped with front and rear safety-chain shields and lighting kits to comply with U.S. regulations. John Deere rotary cutters continue to advance in value with larger, more powerful gearboxes, and updated constant-velocity (CV) drivelines.
- Here are situations when a rotary cutter provides value:
- Clipping pastures encourages grass growth, optimizing on valuable pasture acreage.
- Cutting grass and stalks helps control insects.
- Routine cutting keeps weeds from reseeding.
- It is the most cost-efficient way to cut roadsides, parks, cemeteries, airport fields, hydro, gas, and telephone easements, and all other types of open properties.
- Cutting grass waterways encourages root development and helps prevent erosion.
- Knocking down stalks such as cotton, corn, or milo speeds up decomposition. This is essential in no-till and minimum-till fields.
- Clearing out brush is easy.
- Control undergrowth and grass in orchards, vineyards, and groves.
- Decide what model to use based on:
- The size of the area to mow versus the size of the machine – the bigger the area to mow, the bigger the mower needs to be to perform efficiently during mowing hours.
- The amount of time and frequency it will be used – for longer hours and more frequency, choose a heavier duty machine.
- Tractor compatibility – if there is a tractor the operator will be using, look for the tractor compatibility sheet to identify appropriate options.
- Choose the right features to satisfy specific needs – check out the value and benefits for each option to determine which one is the best fit for the work
- John Deere flex-wing rotary cutters are available in three duty-level categories and four width sizes.
- E-Series Flex-Wing Cutters are designed for your utility tractor to increase efficiency in each pass. They are ideal for making short work of grass, weeds, small bushes, and light shrubs.
- The E Series is a rotary cutter that targets small farm owners and large homesteads, but with its 5.1-cm (2-in.) diameter cut capacity, it is applicable for all types of livestock pastures, as well as general mid-duty property maintenance applications. Improved pasture maintenance results in better growth of edible plant material. The E Series allows flex-wing operators to use a smaller tractor with a minimum 29.8 power take-off (PTO) kW (40 PTO hp), which means fuel savings. It is available both in 4.6-m (15-ft) and 3.6-m (12-ft) sizes, providing increases productivity and terrain coverage.
Engine
Engine Power
Transfer 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)
PTO
PTO Power, Rated Engine Speed
Tractor PTO HP range: 41 kW (55 hp) | 540 or 1,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Driveline
Size - Main: CV ASAE Category 6, splined telescoping profiles / Connecting: ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles | Protection: No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Gearbox
Five years
Suspension
Suspension
Torsional suspension
Wheels & Tires
Wheels
4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 / 5-bolt, 24PR severe-duty ag: 26x9x14.5 / 5-bolt, 24PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 26x9x14.5
Operational
Operating Speed
Blade tip 540 rpm: 79.2 m/s (259.8 fps) / 1000 rpm: 80.5 m/s (284 fps)
Chassis
Hitch/Type
Standard self-level hitch clevis with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile width | Jackstand: Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering
Deck Thickness
7 gauge - 4.55 mm (0.18 in.)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Cutting capacity (diameter): 101.6 mm (4 in.) | Side skirt: 3 gauge - 6 mm (0.24 in.) | blade Thickness: 13 mm (0.5 in.) | blade Overlap: 152 mm (6 in.) | Wing flex For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) / Working angles: upward 45 degree (angle) / downward 22 degree (angle)
Cutting Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Transport Width
2.8 m (9.1 ft) at wing wheels
Height
Cutting: 25.4-406.4 mm (1-16 in.)
Depth, Maximum
Cutting chamber: 254 mm (10 in.)
Overall Width
4.7 m (15.4 ft)
Overall Length
5.3 m (17.3 ft)
Width
102 mm (4 in.)
Weights
Weight
Approx: 2838 kg (6258 lb)
Features
Features
Deck shape: Easy-clean smooth top deck | Deck type: Single | Hinges: Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin | Gearcases Number: 4 | blade Type: Suction | Blade holder type: Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage | Wing lift: Simultaneous | Shielding front: Single-row chain guard / rear: Single-row chain guard
Adjustability
Wing-leveling: Easy adjust turnbuckle with bearing
Warranty
Warranty
Gearboxes: 5-year warranty