
Rotary Cutters
MX8 Rotary Cutter
- Standard safety chain shields
- Standard stump jumper blade holder
- 3-point hitch quick-coupler (Category 2)
- Industry-exclusive Double-Decker™ frame design
Dealer Inventory:
- Fort Collins, CO (1 available) - 970-449-0614
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Capacity
Cutting width | 2,450 mm 96 in. |
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Cutting height | 25 to 305 mm 1 to 12 in. |
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Cutting capacity | 50 mm 2 in. |
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Cutting chamber Depth | 216 mm 8.5 in. |
Tractor compatibility
Tractor PTO HP range | Minimum PTO pull-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset 30 kW 40 hp Minium PTO lift-type 37 kW 50 hp |
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Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
Hitch
Type | Pull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset (Pull-type has standard 10,000 lb; 4536 kg, safety tow chain) | |||
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Category | 2, 3, 3N |
Dimensions
Transport width | 2,580 mm 102 in. |
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Overall width | 2,580 mm 102 in. |
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Overall length | 2,810 mm 111 in. |
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Deck shape | Domed | |||
Deck type | Double decker | |||
Deck thickness | Upper 3 (11) mm 0.125 (11) in. Lower 3 (11) mm 0.125 (11) in. |
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Side skirt thickness | 4.5 (7) mm 0.177 (7) in. |
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Approx. weight | 759 kg 1,670 lb |
Drivelines
Size | Main ASAE Category 4 |
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Protection | Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline Connecting Shock absorbing shafts |
Gearcases
Number | 3 | |||
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HP rating | Transfer Continuous 89 kW 120 hp Peak 97 kW 130 hp Outer Continuous 56 kW 75 hp Peak 75 kW 100 hp |
Blades
Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
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Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
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Type | Suction | |||
Overlap | 72 mm 2.8 in. |
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Blade tip speed | 540 RPM 4,797 m/min 15,739 fpm 288 km/h 179 mph |
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Material flow system | Max flow | |||
Holder | Type Round stump jumper |
Wheels
Type | Puncture proof laminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option) | |||
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Row width adjustment | Yes, pull-type only |
Shielding
Front | Chain | |||
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Rear | Chain |
Additional information
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Key Specs
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm | ||||
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Tractor PTO HP range |
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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