FM40 SeriesFlex-Wing Grooming Mower
- Rear Chain Shield
- Hydraulic Wing Latch Release Kit
- Light Bar Kit for Transport
- Front and Rear Anti-Scalp Deck Wheel Kits
Features
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Four caster wheels follow ground contours
Front-mounted roller shown
Rear-mounted roller shown
Deck baffling around the blade ensures optimum cut quality
6-year gearbox warranty
Wing deck lift cylinder
Optional hydraulic release
FM4012 Sheaves & spindle
Mower blades
Easy shield removal
Rear chains
Caster wheels follow ground contours and provide a uniform cut
Four caster wheels follow ground contours
By having four caster wheels per deck, the FM4012 Mower follows ground contours with ease. Tubular caster wheel arms are bolted to rail supports for added durability.
Anti-scalping rollers option for uneven terrain
Front-mounted roller shown
Rear-mounted roller shown
In option, each deck on the FM4012 can received up to three anti-scalping rollers specific for highly uneven terrain.
Deck baffling ensures exceptional cut quality and material distribution
Deck baffling around the blade ensures optimum cut quality
The FM4012 deck depth with baffling around the blades ensures exceptional material distribution and a higher quality of cut.
Gearbox comes with 6-year warranty
6-year gearbox warranty
Each of the FM4012 gearboxes include a 6-year warranty.
Hydraulic wing decks and rear deck automatically locks for transport
Wing deck lift cylinder
The FM4012 has hydraulic lifts for the wing and rear decks to automatically lock them in the up position for transport. The lift and lower for the wings and deck are operated together through the same hydraulic supply with single acting cylinder, requiring only 1 tractor rear SCV.
Optional hydraulic release
To unfold the wings and rear deck from transport position to working position, the FM4012 has a standard rope-pull latch release. An optional hydraulic-wings latch release kit allows the operator to release the decks from transport lock position using a 2nd rear SCV.
Cast-iron blade spindles provide long life and strength
FM4012 Sheaves & spindle
For longer belt life, FM4012 comes with cast iron blade sheaves, and also includes ductile iron spindles that have a 1-year warranty and are lubed for life.
High blade-tip speed
Mower blades
High blade-tip speed and precise blade overlap work together to ensure exceptional, performance, and cut quality. With a speed of 91.44 m/s (18,000 fpm) blade tip speeds, the cut quality stays intact at mowing speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph).
Easy maintenance
Easy shield removal
The shields, protecting the drive belt, are easy to remove without the need of a tool. This ensures easy access to the sheaves, belt, and spring-loaded idler.
Rear chain shield
Rear chains
Rear chain shields are optional.
Specifications
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| John Deere FM40 Series Flex-Wing Grooming Mower |
Key Specs
| Cutting width - Total | 3.65 m 12 ft |
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| Transport width | 2.4 m 7.75 ft |
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| Cutting height- Range, in. (cm) | 3.8-11.4 cm 1.5-4.5 in. |
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| Deck - Thickness, gauge | 10 gauge 3.416 mm 0.1345 in. |
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| Discharge type | Rear | |||
| Caster wheels - Type | Solid | |||
| Hitch - Adjustment | Self-leveling, multi-position | |||
| Hitch - Drawbar | Category 1 | |||
| Power | 18.6-44.7 kW 25-60 hp |
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| PTO speed rpm | 540 rpm |
Cutting width
| Total | 3.8 m 12.5 ft |
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| Center deck | 1.4 m 4.5 ft |
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| Wing deck | 1.4 m 4.5 ft |
Dimensions
| Transport width | 2.4 m 7.75 ft |
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| Overall width | 3.8 m 12.583 ft |
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| Transport length | 3.2 m 10.5 ft |
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| Max overall length | 3.4 m 11.25 ft |
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| Transport height | 1.8 m 5.9 ft |
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| Transport Dimensions (LxWxH): | ||||
| Working Length | ||||
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Weight
| Operating | 923.1 kg 2,035 lb |
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| Shipping | 950.3 kg 2,095 lb |
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| Operating tongue | 145.1 kg 320 lb |
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| Transport tongue | 231.3 kg 510 lb |
Tractor requirements
| Power | 18.6-44.7 kW 25-60 hp |
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| PTO speed rpm | 540 rpm | |||
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| PTO hp Range |
Gearbox
| Ratio | 1-to-2.5 | |||
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| Splitter gearbox | 74.6 kW 100 hp |
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| Mower deck gearbox | 26.1 kW 35 hp |
Drive
| Type | Gearbox over V-belt | |||
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| Wing driveline | Category 3 | |||
| Input driveline | Category 3 CV |
Hitch
| Drawbar | Category 1 | |||
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| Clevis | Floating | |||
| Adjustment | Self-leveling, multi-position | |||
| Category (Drawbar) | ||||
| Type | ||||
| iMatch / Quick hitch |
Deck
| Thickness, gauge | 10 gauge 3.416 mm 0.1345 in. |
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| Overlap | 15.2 cm 6 in. |
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| Lift cylinders | 7.6x25.4 cm 3x10 in. |
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| Wing travel, degrees | Up 20 degree (angle) and down 15 degree (angle) |
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| Discharge type | Rear |
Cutting height
| Range, in. (cm) | 2.5-11.4 cm 1-4.5 in. |
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Blade
| Average tip speed | 4,938 m/min 16,200 fpm |
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| Spindle quantity | Nine | |||
| Spindle type | Cast iron | |||
| Spindle bearings | Greaseable ball | |||
| Overlap | 3.8 cm 1.5 in. |
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| Dimensions, type 1 | 0.6x6.4 cm 0.25x2.5 in. |
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| Composition | Heat-treated alloy steel | |||
| Blade Spindles | ||||
| Blade Tip Speed | ||||
| Dimensions, type 2 | ||||
| Number of Blades |
Tires
| Transport | (2) 20X8-10 | |||
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| Transport Wheels |
Caster wheels
| Quantity | 10 | |||
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| Type | Solid | |||
| Size | 25.4x10.2 cm 10x4 in. |
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| Bearings | Powder metal bushing |
Rollers
| Front | Standard | |||
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| Front and Rear Anti-Scalping Roller |
Ground pressure
| Pounds per square inch (kg per square centimeter) | 5 pounds per square inch |
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Belts
| Adjustment | Spring-loaded idler | |||
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| Adjustments: Spring-loaded idler | ||||
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Construction
| Mainframe | 10.2 cm 4 in. |
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Lighting and safety
| Transport lights | Standard | |||
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| Rear chain shields | Standard | |||
| Auto-engage transport latch | Standard | |||
| Markings | Slow-moving vehicle | |||
| Hydraulic Wing Latch Release Kit |
Set-up time
| Labor hours | 1.25 |
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Warranty
| Machine | 1 year | |||
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| Gearbox | 1 year | |||
| Spindle |
Additional information
| Date collected |
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