Description
The RC8M cutter features a multi-spindle configuration and comes in three mounting configurations.
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Characteristics
- Standard safety chain shields
- Standard stump jumper blade holder
- 3-point hitch quick-coupler (Category 2)
- Industry-exclusive Double-Decker™ frame design
Specifications
| Cutting width |
2,450 mm 96 in. |
| Cutting height |
25 to 305 mm 1 to 12 in. |
| Cutting capacity |
50 mm 2 in. |
| Cutting chamber Depth |
216 mm 8.5 in. |
| Tractor PTO HP range |
Minimum PTO pull-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset 30 kW 40 hp Minium PTO lift-type 37 kW 50 hp |
| Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
| Type | Pull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset (Pull-type has standard 10,000 lb; 4536 kg, safety tow chain) |
| Category | 2, 3, 3N |
| Transport width |
2,580 mm 102 in. |
| Overall width |
2,580 mm 102 in. |
| Overall length |
2,810 mm 111 in. |
| Deck shape | Domed |
| Deck type | Double decker |
| Deck thickness |
Upper 3 (11) mm 0.125 (11) in. Lower 3 (11) mm 0.125 (11) in. |
| Side skirt thickness |
4.5 (7) mm 0.177 (7) in. |
| Approx. weight |
759 kg 1,670 lb |
| Size |
Main ASAE Category 4 |
| Protection |
Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline Connecting Shock absorbing shafts |
| Number | 3 |
| HP rating |
Transfer Continuous 89 kW 120 hp Peak 97 kW 130 hp Outer Continuous 56 kW 75 hp Peak 75 kW 100 hp |
| Thickness |
13 mm 0.5 in. |
| Width |
102 mm 4 in. |
| Type | Suction |
| Overlap |
72 mm 2.8 in. |
| Blade tip speed |
540 RPM 4,797 m/min 15,739 fpm 288 km/h 179 mph |
| Material flow system | Max flow |
| Holder |
Type Round stump jumper |
| Type | Puncture proof laminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option) |
| Row width adjustment | Yes, pull-type only |
| Front | Chain |
| Rear | Chain |
