DESCRIPTION


The John Deere FC15M is a 15-foot pull-type flex-wing rotary cutter designed for maintaining large pastures, roadsides, agricultural fields, and heavy vegetation. Built for demanding commercial and agricultural applications, it is capable of cutting material up to 3 inches in diameter while providing excellent ground-following performance over uneven terrain.

Specifications

- Model: John Deere FC15M
- Type: Pull-Type Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter
- Cutting Width: 15 ft (4.6 m)
- Cutting Height: 1–16 in (25.4–406.4 mm)
- Maximum Cutting Capacity: Up to 3 in diameter
- Approximate Weight: 5,035 lbs (2,283 kg)
- Transport Width: 9.1 ft
- Minimum PTO Requirement: 55 PTO hp

Construction

- Deck Thickness: 10-gauge (3.4 mm)
- Side Skirt Thickness: 3-gauge (6 mm)
- Heavy-duty welded deck
- Flex-wing design for superior ground contour following

Driveline

- Four gearbox design
- Transfer Gearbox Rating:
- Continuous: 250 hp
- Peak: 300 hp
- Outer & Center Gearboxes:
- Continuous: 100 hp
- Peak: 216 hp

Blade System

- 4-inch wide suction blades
- 0.5-inch blade thickness
- Heavy-duty stump jumper protection

Suspension

- Heavy-duty spring suspension
- Optional torsion suspension
- Excellent terrain following across uneven ground

Wheel Options

- Laminated tires
- Severe-duty tires
- Foam-filled air tires

Applications

- Pasture maintenance
- Brush control
- Crop residue management
- Roadside mowing
- Field maintenance
- Property maintenance
- Agricultural land management
- Heavy vegetation cutting

Key Features

- 15-foot cutting width
- Pull-type flex-wing design
- Cuts material up to 3 inches in diameter
- Requires a minimum of 55 PTO horsepower
- Heavy-duty four-gearbox driveline
- Multiple tire and suspension options
- Built for commercial and agricultural use