Attachment 1 - Salient Charcteristics.pdf

This is a sales manual specification sheet for the John Deere FC12E forage cutter/shredder model. The document provides comprehensive technical specifications for the equipment, which is designed for cutting and processing agricultural material with a 3.7-meter (12-foot) cutting width and capacity to handle material up to 50.8 mm (2 inches) in diameter.

The FC12E requires a tractor with 30 kW (40 horsepower) PTO capability operating at 540 rpm. Key specifications include a deck thickness of 11 gauge (3 mm) with 3 gauge (6 mm) side skirts, an approximate weight of 1,794 kg (3,955 lbs), and a blade tip speed of 77.3 m/s at 540 rpm. The equipment features CV ASAE Category 4 splined telescoping main drivelines with ASAE Category 3 splined connecting drivelines and a no-seize slip-clutch protection system. The unit includes four gearboxes with continuous ratings of 186 kW (250 hp) for transfer, 56 kW (75 hp) for center, and 56 kW (75 hp) for outer operations. The cutting chamber has a depth of 254 mm (10 inches) and adjustable cutting height of 25.4-455 mm (1-18 inches). Hydraulic features include one solenoid controlled valve connected to the tractor with optional dual SCV capability, wing lift cylinders with 45-degree upward and 22-degree downward working angles, and adjustable wing-leveling clevis adjustments. The unit offers two wheel options (laminated or severe-duty agricultural configurations), center deck coil spring suspension, single-row chain guards for front and rear shielding, and a 5-year gearbox warranty.