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Studio rendering of FC15M
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Studio rendering of FC15M
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Studio rendering of FC15M
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John Deere FC15M

Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

The FC15M Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter from John Deere provides superior performance and durability with its innovative design, powerful gearbox, and cutting efficiency, making it a versatile and reliable choice for agricultural producers looking to reclaim overgrown pastures and manage row-crop residues efficiently.

Product Features:

  • 15-ft Cutting Width
  • 540 or 1000 PTO rpm
  • 3-in. Cutting Capacity
  • Coil Spring Suspension

Specifications

Connecting Driveline Protection No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Main Driveline Size CV ASAE Category 5, splined telescoping profiles
Connecting Driveline Size ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles

Cutting Width 4.6 m
Cutting Width 15 ft
Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 3 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) 7.6 cm

Tractor PTO 540, 1000 rpm
Tractor PTO HP Range 41 kW
Tractor PTO HP Range 55 hp

Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous 75 kW
Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak 161 kW
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak 224 kW
Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 75 kW
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak 216 hp
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 250 hp
Number 4
Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous 100 hp
Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak 216 hp
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak 300 hp
Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 100 hp
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak 161 kW
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous 186 kW

Blade Tip Speed - 1000 RPM 263.779536 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 80.4 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 259.514444 fps
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM 79.1 m/s

Transport Width (At Wing Wheels) 3 m
Approximate Weight 2352 kg
Side Skirt Thickness 0.24 in.
Overall Length 5 m
Deck Type Double deck in cutting chamber
Lower Deck Thickness 10 gauge
Upper Deck Thickness 11 gauge
Overall Width 15.6 ft
Deck Shape Smooth top deck
Lower Deck Thickness 0.135 in.
Upper Deck Thickness 0.12 in.
Approximate Weight 5185 lb.
Transport Width (At Wing Wheels) 9.8 ft
Side Skirt Thickness 6 mm
Overall Length 16.5 ft
Overall Width 4.8 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 3.4 mm

Wing Lift Two SCV connected to the tractor (machine height and wing lift) Simultaneous 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 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag foam filled: 21x7x12
Row Width Adjustment Yes
Suspension Coil Spring suspension in center axle
Type - Option 1 4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9

Rear Single-row chain guard
Front Single-row chain guard

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, Swivel hitch, or Articulated Ring 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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