2024 John Deere FC Series FC12E

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2024 John Deere FC Series FC12E

Flex Wing Rotary Cutter

12 ft. cutting width

540 PTO RPM

40-plus HP tractor PTO compatibility

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Highlights

  • Albany, Georgia
  • 2024
  • John Deere
  • FC Series FC12E
  • Available
  • 4 in. (102 mm)
  • Cutting: 1-16 in. (25.4-406.4 mm)

Specifications

  • 2024
  • John Deere
  • FC Series
  • FC12E
  • General
  • Gearcases Transfer Continuous: 250 hp (186 kW) / Peak: 300 hp (224 kW) | Center Continuous: 75 hp (56 kW) / Peak: 100 hp (75 kW) / Outer Continuous: 75 hp (56 kW) / Peak: 100 hp (75 kW)
  • 40 hp (30 kW) | 540 rpm
  • CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles | Connecting: ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles | Protection: No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
  • No suspension - rigid back axle
  • 4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 / 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12
  • Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm: 540 rpm: 284.1 fps (86.6 m/s)
  • Wing lift: One SCV connected to the tractor (machine height plus wing lift)
  • Standard clevis (self-level) | Jack stand: Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering
  • 11 gauge - 0.12 in. (3 mm)
  • Cutting capacity (diameter): 2 in. (50.8 mm) | Side skirt thickness: 3 gauge - 0.24 in. (6 mm) | Hinges: Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin | Blades Thickness: 0.5 in. (13 mm) | blade Overlap: 6 in. (152 mm) | Blade bar: 2.5 x 10.1 cm 1 x 4 in. | Wing flex: For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) / Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle) / Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle)
  • 12 ft (3.7 m)
  • Cutting: 1-16 in. (25.4-406.4 mm)
  • Cutting chamber: 10 in. (254 mm)
  • 4 in. (102 mm)
  • At wing wheels: 7.5 ft (2.3 m)
  • 12 ft. (3.7 m)
  • 12.4 ft (3.8 m)
  • 15.7 ft (4.8 m)
  • Approx: 3580 lb (1623 kg)
  • Deck shape: Easy-clean smooth top deck | Deck type: Single | Gearcases number: 4 | Blades type: Suction | Blade holder Type: Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage: 7 gauge 4.55 mm 0.18 in. | Shielding front: Single-row chain guard / rear: Single-row chain guard
  • Wing-leveling adjustment: Easy adjust turnbuckle with bearing
  • Gearboxes: 5-year warranty