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FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER

FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER

FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER

Product catalog summary
Overview: The FX-1800 Rotary Cutter by Schulte Industries is designed for durability and efficiency in mowing operations. It features a single domed 7-gauge continuously welded deck for easy cleaning and rust prevention, and a robust driveline system with self-adjusting friction clutches for optimal performance.
Key Specifications:
  • Cutting Width: 15’ (4.57m)
  • Overall Width: 15.8’ (4.83m)
  • Cutting Height: 1.75”-16.75” (45mm-425mm)
  • Transport Width: 93” (2.36m)
  • Weight: 5,600 lbs (2540kg)
  • Minimum Tractor Size: 50hp (37kw)
  • Blade Tip Speed: 15,980 ft/min (4871m/min) at 540rpm
  • Deck Thickness: .187” (7ga or 4.6mm)
Design Features:
  • 80° CV shaft for smooth power transmission.
  • Four gearbox driveline with independent slip clutches.
  • Spun formed 7ga stump jumpers for durability.
  • Deck protection rings to prevent damage from rising blades.
  • Heavy-duty center suspension and parallel leveling with greaseable turnbuckles.
Blade and Cutting System:
  • 6.5” blade overlap with high blade tip speeds for efficient cutting.
  • Super Suction 1/2" x 4” blades with enhanced durability through hardening and shot peening processes.
  • Pentagon Blade Bolt for maximum anti-rotational resistance.
Options and Accessories:
  • Various hitch options including clevis, adjustable clevis, and precision hitch.
  • Tire options such as aircraft, solid laminated, and forklift tires.
  • Safety features including single or double safety chains and safety light kits.
Conclusion: The FX-1800 Rotary Cutter is engineered for toughness and reliability, offering a range of features and options to suit different mowing needs while maintaining an economical price point.
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FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER-1

1 A single domed 7ga continuously welded deck makes the cutter extremely easy to clean, prevents water pooling and rusting and helps shed debris 2 An 80° CV shaft allows for smooth power transmission during tight turns. The CV for 540rpm is a category 6 and for 1000 rpm is a category 5. The driveline on the cutter itself employs self-adjusting friction clutches to protect your investment and always operate at peak performance. All clutches are located under the main shield for ease of service 3 6.5 ” blade overlap and high blade tip speeds 4 A four gearbox driveline with independent slip clutches. The FX-1800 utilizes heavy-duty and extremely reliable Bondioli gearboxes 5 Spun formed 7ga stump jumpers (Round skid pans) esnure durability and balance 6 Deck protection rings are standard and protect the cutter deck from rising blades World Class Built to Last

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FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER-2

Heavy Duty Drive System Towered Wing Lift System 7 gauge Continuously Welded Single Domed Deck Heavy Duty Center Suspension Increased 13 5/8” Frame Depth Parallel Levelling With Greaseable Turnbuckles Narrow transport over-centering wing design Fixed Knife unit shown Single center lock up system Ball valve wing lock up system Outboard blade rotation on fixed knife model keeps material from balling up under the deck 225hp right angle gearboxes, Heavy duty 1 3/4” input shafts, 2 3/8” down shafts 260hp heavy duty splitter box with 1 3/4” splined

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FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER-3

FX-1800 Rotary Cutter Schulte Cutters are legendary throughout the mowing industry for being the toughest and most dependable. The FX-1800 / FX-1200 continues this renowned tradition at an economical price. Greaseable hingeline turnbuckles help to reduce wear and aid in long life of the cutter’s parallel lifting mechanism. FX-1800 / FX-1200 side skirts are 13 5/8" deep. This additional room under the deck, along with high blade tip speeds, allows for a better cut and better material flow. We use extemely strong and durable 517 hubs and spindles with built in metal seal guards on this cutter to...

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FX-1800 ROTARY CUTTER-4

15’ (4.57m) Cutting Width 15.8’ (4.83m) Overall Width 16.8’ (5.13m) Overall Length 1.75”-16.75” (45mm-425mm) Cutting Height 93” (2.36m) Transport Width Row Crop Wheel Trans. Width 84” (2.13m) Transport Height 5,600 lbs (2540kg) Weight (configuration dependent) 1,702lbs (772kg) Hitch Weight (config. dependent) 4” (101mm) Cutting Capacity 50hp (37kw) Minimum Tractor Size 540rpm Blade Tip Speed 15,980 ft/min (4871m/min) Center 15,459 ft/min (4711m/min) Wing 1000rpm Blade Tip Speed 15,974 ft/min (4869m/min) Center 15,708 ft/min (4788m/min) Wing 6.5” (165mm) Blade Overlap 260hp (194kw) Divider Gearbox...

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