John Deere MX8

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Manufacturer	John Deere
Model	MX8
Capacity
Cutting width	2,450 mm 96 in.
Cutting height	25 to 305 mm 1 to 12 in.
Cutting capacity (diameter)	50 mm 2 in.
Cutting chamber Depth	216 mm 8.5 in.
Tractor compatibility
Tractor PTO HP range	Minimum PTO pull-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset 30 kW 40 hp Minimum PTO lift-type 37 kW 50 hp
Tractor PTO	540 rpm
Hitch
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
Dimensions
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
Drivelines
Size	---
Main	ASAE Category 4
Connecting	---
Protection	---
Main	Non-seize, slip-clutch drive-line, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 drive-line
Connecting	Shock absorbing shafts
Gear cases
Number	3
HP rating	---
Transfer	Continuous 89 kW 120 hp Peak 97 kW 130 hp
Center	---
Outer	Continuous 56 kW 75 hp Peak 75 kW 100 hp
Blades
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
1000 RPM	---
Material flow system	Max flow
Holder	---
Type	Round stump jumper
Wheels
Type	Puncture proof laminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option)
Row width adjustment	Yes, pull-type only
Shielding
Front	Chain
Rear	Chain