
Rotary Cutters
M15 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter
- 15 ft. cutting width
- 540 or 1000 PTO RPM
- Newly-designed cutting chamber
- New front and rear suspension options
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Key Specs
Cutting width | 4.6 m 15 ft |
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Cutting capacity (diameter) | 76.2 mm 3 in. |
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Tractor PTO HP range | 41 kW 55 hp |
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Transport width | 9.1 ft (2.8 m) at wing wheels | |||
Deck thickness - upper - lower | 10 gauge - 3.4 mm 0.135 in. |
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Shirt thickness | 3 gauge - 6 mm 0.24 in. |
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Approx. weight | 2283 kg 5035 lb |
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Drivelines - Size - Main | CV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles | |||
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm | 87.8 m/s 288 fps |
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Gearboxes | Five years |
Capacity
Cutting width | 4.6 m 15 ft |
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Cutting height | 25.4-406.4 mm 1-16 in. |
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Cutting capacity (diameter) | 76.2 mm 3 in. |
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Cutting chamber depth | 254 mm 10 in. |
Tractor compatibility
Tractor PTO HP range | 41 kW 55 hp |
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Tractor PTO | 540 or 1,000 rpm | |||
Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating |
Hitch
Type | Standard 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 |
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Jackstand | Mechanical jackstand in base for all machines. Hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering. |
Dimensions
Transport width | 9.1 ft (2.8 m) at wing wheels | |||
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Overall width | 4.7 m 15.4 ft |
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Overall length | 5.3 m 17.3 ft |
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Deck shape | Easy-clean dome-shaped top deck | |||
Deck type | Single dome deck | |||
Deck thickness | 10 gauge - 3.4 mm 0.135 in. |
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Shirt thickness | 3 gauge - 6 mm 0.24 in. |
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Hinges | Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin | |||
Approx. weight | 2283 kg 5035 lb |
Drivelines
Size | Main CV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles Connecting ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles |
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Protection | Connecting No-seize, slip-clutch driveline |
Gearcases
Number | 4 | |||
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HP rating | Transfer 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
Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
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Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
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Type | Suction | |||
Overlap | 152 mm 6 in. |
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Blade tip speed | 540 RPM 79.2 m/s 259.8 fps 1000 RPM 80.5 m/s 284 fps |
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Blade holder | Type Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage Option of double blade bar for extra shredding |
Hydraulics
Wing lift | Simultaneous; includes spring assist unfolding | |||
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Wing flex | For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) Working angles: upward 45 degree (angle) downward 22 degree (angle) |
Wheels
Type | Option 1 4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 Option 2 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 21x7x12 |
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Suspension | Spring suspension Optional: Torsional suspension |
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Row width adjustment | Yes | |||
Wing-leveling adjustment | Easy adjust turnbuckle with bearing |
Shielding
Front | Single-row chain guard | |||
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Rear | Single-row chain guard |
Warranty
Gearboxes | Five years |
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Additional information
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Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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