John Deere FM40 Series Flex-Wing Grooming Mower
- Rear Chain Shield
- Hydraulic Wing Latch Release Kit
- Light Bar Kit for Transport
- Front and Rear Anti-Scalp Deck Wheel Kits
Description
Caster wheels follow ground contours and provide a uniform cut
Four caster wheels follow ground contoursBy 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 shownIn 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 qualityThe 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 warrantyEach of the FM4012 gearboxes include a 6-year warranty.
Hydraulic wing decks and rear deck automatically locks for transport
Wing deck lift cylinderThe 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 releaseTo 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 & spindleFor 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.
Transport width of 2.31 m (7.58 ft) enables storage in a standard-sized garage
The FM4012 has a transport width of 2.31 m (7.58 ft), height of 1.82m (5.96 ft) and length of 3.43m (11.25 ft) to fit in standard size garage.
High blade-tip speed
Mower bladesHigh 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 chainsRear chain shields are optional.
Hydraulic wing latch release kit for FM4012
Specifications
Key Specs
| Cutting width - Total | 3.65 m 12 ft |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 2.4 m 7.75 ft |
| Cutting height- Range, in. (cm) | 3.8-11.4 cm 1.5-4.5 in. |
| Deck - Thickness, gauge | 10 gauge 3.416 mm 0.1345 in. |
| 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 |
| PTO speed rpm | 540 rpm |