John Deere FM40 Series Flex-Wing Grooming Mower

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  • Rear Chain Shield
  • Hydraulic Wing Latch Release Kit
  • Light Bar Kit for Transport
  • Front and Rear Anti-Scalp Deck Wheel Kits
Four caster wheels follow ground contoursFour 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.

Front-mounted roller shownFront-mounted roller shown
Rear-mounted roller shownRear-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 around the blade ensures optimum cut qualityDeck 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.

6-year gearbox warranty6-year gearbox warranty

Each of the FM4012 gearboxes include a 6-year warranty.

Wing deck lift cylinderWing 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 releaseOptional 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.

FM4012 Sheaves & spindleFM4012 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.

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.

Mower bladesMower 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 shield removalEasy shield removal
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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 chainsRear chains

Rear chain shields are optional.

This optional hydraulic wing latch release kit is available for the FM4012.

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Key Specs

Cutting width - Total3.65 m 12 ft
Transport width2.4 m 7.75 ft
Cutting height- Range, in. (cm)3.8-11.4 cm 1.5-4.5 in.
Deck - Thickness, gauge10 gauge 3.416 mm 0.1345 in.
Discharge typeRear
Caster wheels - TypeSolid
Hitch - AdjustmentSelf-leveling, multi-position
Hitch - DrawbarCategory 1
Power18.6-44.7 kW 25-60 hp
PTO speed rpm540 rpm

Description

Caster wheels follow ground contours and provide a uniform cut

Four caster wheels follow ground contoursFour 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 shownFront-mounted roller shown
Rear-mounted roller shownRear-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 qualityDeck 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 warranty6-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 cylinderWing 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 releaseOptional 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 & spindleFM4012 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.

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 bladesMower 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 removalEasy shield removal
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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 chains

Rear chain shields are optional.

Hydraulic wing latch release kit for FM4012

This optional hydraulic wing latch release kit is available for the FM4012.

Specifications

Key Specs

Cutting width - Total3.65 m 12 ft
Transport width2.4 m 7.75 ft
Cutting height- Range, in. (cm)3.8-11.4 cm 1.5-4.5 in.
Deck - Thickness, gauge10 gauge 3.416 mm 0.1345 in.
Discharge typeRear
Caster wheels - TypeSolid
Hitch - AdjustmentSelf-leveling, multi-position
Hitch - DrawbarCategory 1
Power18.6-44.7 kW 25-60 hp
PTO speed rpm540 rpm