More Options to Put up Quality Hay
When it comes to cutting hay, John Deere has you covered. Whether you need a side-pull, center-pivot or front- or rear-mounted mower-conditioner, we’ve got the machine for you.
Cover more acres, with greater tractor compatibility and Quick Change Knives. All with the newly redesigned John Deere Zero Series Mower-Conditioners.
Time is critical when it comes to mowing and drying down your hay crop. Now you can get more done and produce high quality hay with the new John Deere Zero Series Mower-Conditioners. Cover more acres per hour with the new C500 Mower-Conditioner. The new lighter weight C400 Mower-Conditioner gives you a wider range of tractor compatibility, and increased ability to customize your windrow. All with the newly redesigned John Deere Zero Series Mower-Conditioners.
Not sure which Mower-Conditioner is right for you? Compare Pull-Type Mower-Conditioners.
S300 Mower-Conditioner
- Side-pull
- 9 ft 9 in. (3 m) cutting width
- Impeller, Urethane, or V-10 conditioners
S350 Mower-Conditioner
- Side-pull
- 11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) cutting width
- Impeller, Urethane, or V-10 conditioners
C300 Mower-Conditioner
- Center-Pivot
- 9 ft. 9 in. (3 m) cutting width
- Impeller, Urethane, or V-10 conditioners
C350 Mower-Conditioner
- Center-Pivot
- 11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) cutting width
- Impeller, Urethane, or V-10 conditioners
C400 Mower-Conditioner
- Center-Pivot
- Newly redesigned
- 13 ft. (4 m) cutting width
- Impeller, Urethane, or V-10 conditioners
C450 Mower-Conditioner
- Center-Pivot
- 14 ft. 6 in. (4.5 m) cutting width
- Impeller, Urethane, V-10, or Tri-Lobe conditioners
C500 Mower-Conditioner
- Center-Pivot
- New Mower-Conditioner
- 16 ft. (5 m) cutting width
- Urethane, V-10, or Tri-Lobe conditioners
Cover ground quickly with Mount Mower-Conditioners
John Deere has front- and rear-mount mower-conditioners. Or use both for a Triple-Mount Mower-Conditioner.
Not sure which Mower-Conditioner is right for you? Compare Mount Mower-Conditioners.
R870R Rear-Mount Mower-Conditioner
- Rear-mount
- 27 ft. 2 in.–28 ft. 5 in. (8.3-8.7 m) cutting width
R950R Rear-Mount Mower-Conditioner
- Rear-mount
- 29 ft 9 in- 31 ft. 2 in. (9.1-9.5 m) cutting width
R990R Rear-Mount Mower-Conditioner
- Rear-mount
- 31 ft. 2 in.- 32 ft. 5 in. (9.5-9.9 m) cutting width
More Acres Per Hour
Get more done in a day with the new John Deere C500 Mower Conditioner. The 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m) cutting width of the new C500 lets you cover up to 10% more acres per hour*.
*compared to previous models
Increased Tractor Compatibility
Now you can mow with a wider range of tractors and handle hills easier, due to the lighter weight of the John Deere C400 Mower-Conditioner. In addition to the flexibility to use lower horsepower tractors, you get wider conditioning rolls, Quick Change Knives and continued great maneuverability and durability with swivel hitch options.
Save Time with Quick Change Knives
Cut your time changing knives in half* with the Quick Change Knives, available on the redesigned John Deere Zero Series Mower-Conditioners, letting you spend less time servicing your mower and more time cutting hay. Changing a knife in the field is easier than ever with Quick Change Knives, helping you maintain the best cut quality.
*compared to standard bolted knives of previous models
Quicker Dry Down
Getting your hay crop dried down fast is important, especially if you have weather events looming. The John Deere S250, S300, S350, C300, C350 and C400 Mower-Conditioners give you the ability for wider windrows, thanks to the forming vanes. These wider windrows help the crop dry down faster, preserving the quality of the hay and giving you more time to bale before Mother Nature strikes.
Standing Behind our Durability
The 5-year cutterbar warranty shows how John Deere remains committed to the quality and durability of the John Deere Zero Series Mower-Conditioners. The proven drawbar swivel is now available on more models and provides increased maneuverability and driveline protection, letting you make tighter turns with increased peace of mind.
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Compare our Pull-Type Mower-Conditioners
John Deere Mower-Conditioners are built with durable parts to withstand the tough conditions of every day use. And with innovations like our cutterbar's patented shear hub, you can be sure that should you hit an obstruction, getting your machine up and running will be fast and painless.
| Model | PTO Speed | 540-rpm PTO, 1 3/8" shaft | 1,000-rpm PTO, 1 3/8" shaft | Discs | Cutting Width | Cutting Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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540 rpm only |
55 to 75 hp (41 to 56 kW) |
N/A |
5 |
8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) |
1.1 to 3.8 in. (28 to 98 mm) without extensions; 2.8 to 6.6 in. (71-167 mm) with extensions |
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540 or 1,000 rpm |
65 to 81 hp (48 to 60 kW) |
65 to 150 hp (48 to 112 kW) |
6 |
9 ft. 9 in. (3.0 m) |
1.1 to 3.8 in. (28 to 98 mm) without extensions; 2.8 to 6.6 in. (71-167 mm) with extensions |
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1,000 rpm only |
N/A |
90 to 150 hp (68 to 112 kW) |
7 |
11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) |
1.1 to 3.72 in. (28 to 94 mm) without extensions, 2.52 to 6.45 in. (64-168 mm) with extensions |
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540 rpm/1,000 rpm |
70 to 81 hp (52 to 60 kW) |
70 to 150 hp (52 to 112 kW) |
6 |
9 ft. 9 in. (3.0 m) |
0.8 to 3.7 in. (20 to 95 mm) without extensions; 2.4 to 6.5 in (60 to 165 mm) with extensions |
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1,000 rpm only |
N/A |
90 to 150 hp (68 to 112 kW) |
7 |
11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) |
0.8 to 3.7 in. (20 to 95 mm) without extensions; 2.4 to 6.5 in. (60 to 165 mm) with extensions |
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1,000 rpm only |
N/A |
100 to 150 hp (75 to 112 kW) |
8 |
13 ft. (4.0 m) |
0.63 to 6.7 in. (16 to 170 mm) |
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1,000 rpm only |
N/A |
100 to 150 hp (75 to 112 kW) |
9 |
14 ft. 6 in. (4.5 m) |
0.63 to 6.7 in. (16 to 170 mm) |
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|
1,000 rpm |
N/A |
120-210 hp (89-157 kW) |
10 |
16 ft. (4.9 m) |
0.63 to 6.7 in. (1.6 to 1.7 cm) |
Cover More Ground with Mount Mower-Conditioners
Get a cutting width of more than 32 feet in one pass, with a narrow transport width of 10 feet. Choose from two front-mount and three rear-mount mower conditioners to meet your needs.
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Compare our Front- and Rear-Mount Mower-Conditioners
Get a cutting width of more than 32 feet in one pass, plus a narrow transport width of about 10 feet. Pair it with a 7R or 8R Series Tractor with a front hitch and PTO and AutoTrac for unmatched productivity. From the F310R, to the R990R, there are two front-mount and three rear-mount options to choose from.
| Models | Recommended PTO Power | Number of Cutterbar Discs | Cutting Width | Transport Width | Number of Impeller Conditioner Tines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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100 hp (75 kW) |
7 |
10.2 ft (3.1 m) |
9.8 ft (3 m) |
80 |
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120 hp (91 kW) |
8 |
11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
11.4 ft (3.5 m) |
104 |
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210 hp (155 kW) |
2x7 |
27.2-28.5 ft (8.3-8.7 m) |
9.8 ft (3 m) |
2x80 |
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230 hp (170 kW) |
2x8 |
29.9-31.2 ft (9.1-9.5 m) |
9.8 ft (3 m) |
2x104 |
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250 hp (185 kW) |
2x8 |
31.2-32.5 ft (9.5-9.9 m) |
11.4 ft (3.5 m) |
2x104 |
Make Hay in Uneven Terrain
Take the pain out of haymaking with our new triple mount mower option. The 32-ft. 6-in. cutting width covers more ground while ensuring an even cut in any type of field condition.
Technology & Tips
JDLink™ Connectivity
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