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John Deere FC15E
FC15E
Rotary Cutters
Overview:
The John Deere FC15E Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter is engineered for small farm owners and large homesteads, offering superior cutting capacity and efficiency with its 15-ft wing span and innovative design, which enhances material flow and evenly distributes residue, making it an exceptional solution for enhancing pasture growth and maintaining open properties efficiently.
- 15-ft Cutting Width
- 540 PTO rpm
- 50-Plus hp Tractor PTO Compatibility
- Coil Spring Suspension
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Features
Easy-Clean Deck Top

John Deere flex-wing rotary cutters are equipped with an easy to clean, smooth-top deck that allows material, debris, and water to be easily cleared from the top of the machine.
Advanced Safety Features

Equipped with front and rear safety-chain shields and lighting kits, the John Deere flex-wing rotary cutters are designed for safe operation and compliance with U.S. regulations.
5-Year Limited Gearbox Warranty

Our rotary cutters are engineered for long-lasting performance and are backed by a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.
Specifications
Drivelines
| Connecting Driveline Protection | No-seize, slip-clutch driveline |
| Main Driveline Size | CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles |
| Connecting Driveline Size | ASAE Category 3, splined telescoping profiles |
Dimensions
| Transport Width (At Wing Wheels) | 3 m |
| Approximate Weight | 2130 kg |
| Side Skirt Thickness | 0.24 in. |
| Overall Length | 5 m |
| Deck Type | Single |
| Overall Width | 15.6 ft |
| Deck Shape | Flat |
| Deck Thickness | 0.12 in. |
| Approximate Weight | 4695 lb. |
| Transport Width (At Wing Wheels) | 9.8 ft |
| Side Skirt Thickness | 6 mm |
| Deck Thickness | 11 gauge |
| Overall Length | 16.5 ft |
| Overall Width | 4.8 m |
| Hinges | Intermittent cast segments with segmented 3.1-cm (1.25-in.) diameter hinge pins |
| Side Skirt Thickness | 3 gauge |
| Deck Thickness | 3 mm |
Capacity
| Cutting Width | 4.6 m |
| Cutting Width | 15 ft |
| Cutting Capacity (Diameter) | 2 in. |
| Cutting Chamber Depth | 25.4 cm |
| Cutting Chamber Depth | 10 in. |
| Cutting Height | 2.54-45.5 cm |
| Cutting Height | 1-18 in. |
| Cutting Capacity (Diameter) | 5.1 cm |
Tractor Compatibility
| Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
| Tractor PTO HP Range | 37 kW |
| Tractor PTO HP Range | 50 hp |
Gearcases
| Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 56 kW |
| Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak | 75 kW |
| Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak | 224 kW |
| Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 56 kW |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Peak | 100 hp |
| Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 250 hp |
| Number | 4 |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 75 hp |
| Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak | 100 hp |
| Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak | 300 hp |
| Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 75 hp |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Peak | 75 kW |
| Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 186 kW |
Hydraulics
| Wing Lift | One SCV connected to the tractor (machine height plus wing lift) , Option for 2 SCV for simultaneous operation |
| Wing Flex | For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle) Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle) |
Blades
| Blade Holder Type | Round pan stump jumper for blade carrier protection against obstruction damage: 7 gauge 4.55 mm 0.18 in. Blade bar: 2.5 x 12 cm 1 x 4.7 in. |
| Overlap | 152 mm |
| Overlap | 6 in. |
| Thickness | 0.5 in. |
| Thickness | 13 mm |
| Type | Suction |
| Width | 4 in. |
| Width | 102 mm |
| Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM | 288.385836 fps |
| Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM | 87.9 m/s |
Wheels
| Wing-Leveling Adjustment | Adjustable threaded clevis on wing lift cylinders |
| Type - Option 2 | 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12 |
| Row Width Adjustment | No |
| Suspension | Center deck coil spring suspension |
| Type - Option 1 | 4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 |
Shielding
| Rear | Single-row chain guard |
| Front | Single-row chain guard |
Warranty
| Gearbox Warranty | 5 years |
Hitch
| Jack Stand | Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering |
| Type | Standard self-level tongue with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile with clevis hitch, Option to Ball-type self-level hitch |
Contact Us
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325 Walt Messick Road
Harrington, Delaware 19952
Phone: (302) 398-3729
Toll Free: (800) 237-1272