John Deere HX15
Heavy-Duty and Commercial Rotary Cutters HX15
Overview:
Outfit your farm with one of the industry's biggest, toughest rotary cutters – the HX15. With the exclusive MaxFlow cutting chamber and patented Double-Decker design, you'll get superior results. There are no exposed frame members in the cutting chamber to disrupt airflow or collect trimmings. The result is a very smoo... + Read More
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Features
- More durable gearboxes
- Flex-wing CV driveline
- Heavy-duty axle with spring suspension
- Safety tow chains for extra support
Specifications
| Model | HX15 |
| Capacity | |
| Cutting Width, in. (mm) | 180 in. (4,572 mm) |
| Cutting Height, in. (mm) | 1 to 16 for clearance over terraces in. (25 to 406 for clearance over terraces mm) |
| Cutting Capacity (diameter), in. (mm) | 3 in. (76.2 mm) |
| Cutting Chamber Depth, in. (mm) | 10.5 in. (267 mm) |
| Tractor Compatibility | |
| Tractor PTO HP Range | 55+ hp (41+kW) |
| Tractor PTO | 540 or 1000 PTO |
| Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating, lb.(kg) | 1960 lb (890 kg) |
| Hitch | |
| Type | Pull-type, with standard self-leveling hitch clevis (Pull-Type has standard 10,000 lb Safety Tow Chain) |
| Hitch Width, in. (mm) | 22.5 for tight turn capability in. (570 for tight turn capability mm) |
| Jack-stand | Hydraulically operated; stays vertical while raising/lowering (optional manual jackstand kit available) |
| Dimensions | |
| Transport Width, in. (mm) | 110 in. at wing wheels (2800 mm at wing wheels) |
| Overall Width, in. (mm) | 183 in. (4,726 mm) |
| Overall Length, in. (mm) | 194 in. (4,932 mm) |
| Deck Shape | Easy-clean, dome-shaped top deck |
| Deck Type | Double-decker design; superior strength |
| Deck Thickness, in. (gauge) (mm) | --- |
| Upper | .118 (11) in. (3 (11) mm) |
| Lower | .138 (10) in. (3.5 (10) mm) |
| Shirt Thickness, in. (mm) | 0.25 in. (6 mm) |
| Hinges | Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable; single 1-in. diameter full-length hinge pin |
| Approx. Weight, lb. (kg) | 5250 lb (2386 kb) |
| Drivelines | |
| Size | --- |
| Main | CV ASAE Category 5 tubular telescoping star profiles |
| Connecting | ASAE Category 4 tubular telescoping star profiles |
| Protection | --- |
| Main | No-seize, self-adjusting slip clutches |
| Connecting | No-seize, self-adjusting slip clutches |
| Gearcases | |
| Number | 4 |
| HP Rating | --- |
| Transfer | 250 continuous / 300 peak hp (186 continuous / 224 peak kW) |
| Center | 150 continuous / 205 peak hp (112 continuous / 153 peak kW) |
| Outer | 150 continuous / 205 peak hp (112 continuous / 153 peak kW) |
| Blades | |
| Thickness, in. (mm) | Single suction: 0.5 (13mm) / Dual suction-upper: .5 in. (13mm) / Dual suction-lower: .5 in. (13mm) |
| Width, in. (mm) | Single suction: 4 in. (102mm) / Dual suction-upper: 3 in. (76.2 mm) / Dual suction - lower: 4 in. (102 mm) |
| Type | Single suction, Dual suction |
| Overlap, in. (mm) | 6 in. (152 mm) |
| Blade Rotation | CW, CCW, CCW |
| Blade Tip Speed, ft./min. (m/s) | --- |
| 540 RPM | |
| Wing | 4,751 m/min (285 km/h); 15,586 fpm (177 mph) |
| Center | 4,794 m/min (288 km/h); 15728 fpm (179 mph) |
| 1000 RPM | Wing - 15,837 ft/min. / 180 mph ; Center - 15,256 ft/min. / 173.4 mph |
| Wing | 4,827 m/min (290 km/hr); 15,837 fpm (180 mph) |
| Center | 4,650 m/min (278 km/h); 15,256 fpm (173 mph) |
| Material Flow System | Smooth, obstruction-free Max Flow cutting chamber for a clean cut and no windrows |
| Blade Holder | --- |
| Type | Bar Type (Dual suction) or Round Stump jumper (Single suction) for protection of blades and carrier against obstruction damage |
| Hydraulics | |
| Wing Lift | Standard, includes spring-assist unfolding |
| Wing Flex, degrees | 90 up, 22 down degree (angle) |
| Wheels | |
| Type | --- |
| Option 1 | 4-bolt 21x5.25x9.0 Laminated Tires |
| Option 2 | 4-bolt 21x7x12 16 PR Severe-Duty Ag Tires |
| Suspension | Spring suspension (4x8-in.; 10x20 cm coil spring) on all 4 wheel standards |
| Row Width Adjustment | Yes |
| Wing Leveling Adjustment | Easy-adjust turnbuckle with bearing |
| Shielding | |
| Front | Chain |
| Rear | Chain |
| Warranty | |
| Gearboxes | 5 years |