John Deere 972 Flail Chopper
972 Flail Chopper
Overview:
The rugged, simple design of the 972 Flail Chopper provides dependable performance. Two rows of double-edged knives cut the standing crop and lift it to a transfer auger.
The 12-in., 300-rpm auger then moves the material to a knife-equipped fan where three blades size the forage even further.
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Features
Discharge spout can be adjusted from the tractor seat
Tractor hookup is fast and easy
Welded mainframe is 40 percent thicker and offers higher structural resistance
Cutting width of 1.8 m (6 ft) for good productivity
Double-edged rotor knives can be reversed to increase life
Gauge wheels are very easy to change
Drivetrain with slip clutch to protect the drive system of the chopper
Auger and cutterhead provides better delivery of material
Specifications
| Model | John Deere 972 Flail Chopper |
| CHOPPER | |
| Cutting width | 183 cm (72 in.) |
| Cutting height | 6.4-15.2 cm (2.5-6 in.) |
| Operating width | 312 cm (123 in.) |
| Transport width | 287 cm (113 in.) |
| Length | 366 cm (144 in.) |
| Height (with spout) | 312 cm (123 in.) |
| Weight | 849 kg (1,872 lb) |
| Number of knives | Rotor 42 (double edge) Cutther-head 3 regular 3 optional |
| PTO speed | 540 rpm |
| Rotor speed | 1,400 rpm |
| Cutter-head speed | 800 rpm |
| Auger speed | 246 rpm |
| Tires | 15-5.90, 4 PR |
| Drive system protection | Slip clutch protected |
| Hitch adjustment | Yes, from tractor seat |
| Pulleys | |
| Wagon hitches | Equal angle optional |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
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