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Studio rendering of FC12R
Studio rendering of FC12R
Studio rendering of FC12R
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Studio rendering of FC12R
Studio rendering of FC12R
Studio rendering of FC12R
Studio rendering of FC12R
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John Deere FC12R

Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

The FC12R Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter delivers unparalleled performance and durability for precision mowing, seamlessly adapting to diverse terrain for efficient and consistent cutting results across large fields.

Product Features:

  • 12-ft Cutting Width
  • 540 PTO rpm
  • 4-in. Cutting Capacity
  • Rubber Spring Suspension

Specifications

Connecting Driveline Protection No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Main Driveline Size CV ASAE Category 6, splined telescoping profiles
Connecting Driveline Size ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles

Cutting Width 3.7 m
Cutting Width 12 ft
Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 4 in.
Cutting Chamber Depth 25.4 cm
Cutting Chamber Depth 10 in.
Cutting Height 2.54-45.5 cm
Cutting Height 1-18 in.
Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 10.2 cm

Tractor PTO 540 rpm
Tractor PTO HP Range 37 kW
Tractor PTO HP Range 50 hp

Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous 186 kW
Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak 205 kW
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak 224 kW
Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 186 kW
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak 275 hp
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 250 hp
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Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous 250 hp
Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak 275 hp
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak 300 hp
Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 250 hp
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak 205 kW
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 186 kW

Blade Tip Speed - 1000 RPM 284 fps
Blade Holder Type Round pan stump jumper for blade carrier protection against obstruction damage: 7 gauge 4.55 mm 0.18 in. Blade bar: 2.5 x 12 cm 1 x 4.7 in.
Blade Tip Speed - 1000 RPM 80.5 m/s
Overlap 152 mm
Overlap 6 in.
Thickness 0.5 in.
Thickness 13 mm
Type Suction
Width 4 in.
Width 102 mm
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM 232.611556 fps
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM 70.9 m/s

Transport Width (At Wing Wheels) 2 m
Approximate Weight 2802 kg
Side Skirt Thickness 0.24 in.
Overall Length 5 m
Deck Type Partial double deck
Lower Deck Thickness 7 gauge
Upper Deck Thickness 11 gauge
Overall Width 12.4 ft
Deck Shape Smooth top deck
Lower Deck Thickness 0.17 in.
Upper Deck Thickness 0.12 in.
Approximate Weight 6178 lb.
Transport Width (At Wing Wheels) 6.7 ft
Side Skirt Thickness 6 mm
Overall Length 16.4 ft
Overall Width 3.8 m
Hinges Intermittent cast segments with segmented 3.1-cm (1.25-in.) diameter hinge pins
Upper Deck Thickness 3 mm
Side Skirt Thickness 3 gauge
Lower Deck Thickness 4.5 mm

Wing Lift Three SCV connected to the tractor (machine height and wing lift) Independent wing operation
Wing Flex For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle) Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle)

Wing-Leveling Adjustment Adjustable threaded clevis on wing lift cylinders
Type - Option 2 5-bolt, 24PR severe-duty ag: 26x9x14.5 5-bolt, 24PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 26x9x14.5
Row Width Adjustment No
Suspension Rubber spring suspension
Type - Option 1 5-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9

Rear Single-row chain guard; Optional: double row
Front Single-row chain guard; Optional: double row

Gearbox Warranty 5 years

Jack Stand Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering
Type Standard self-level tongue with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile with clevis hitch, Ball-type self-level hitch, or Swivel hitch

Offers

3.75% APR fixed rate for 24 months

on select new John Deere Equipment

Offer Available: 05 August, 2026 through 02 November, 2026

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