John Deere CX20, HX20, HX15, CX15 User Manual
HX15, CX15, HX20, CX20 H
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WARNING!
SAFETY CHAIN SHIELDING IS
AVAILABLE FOR ALL CUTTERS.
Because of the possibility of injury or
damage from thrown objects, improperly
used rotary cutters are potentially
dangerous. Optional Front and Safety
Shielding is strongly recommended
for defl ecting objects when cutters
are used in a populated area or when
additional safety precautions are
needed. (Refer to Operator’s Manual
for owner’s responsibility and detailed
safety procedures.)
FEATURES
The HX15, CX15, HX20 and CX20 are 15-ft. and
20-ft., 3-section fl ex-wing rotary cutters suited for
applications ranging from pasture maintenance
and/or crop shredding to intensive, high-hour,
commercial roadside mowing.
THE HEAVY-DUTY HX15 AND HX20 ARE
MEANT FOR:
• Farmers and ranchers with large-acreage
pasture maintenance.
• Private, commercial or governmental grass
maintenance averaging approximately 300 hours
of annual usage for 10 years (i.e., 3,000-hour
machine life expectancy).
• The HX20 is also available as 13.5-ft. fl ex-wing
rotary cutter with a 6-in. blade overlap by
ordering as a 2-section fl ex wing with weight box
on the left side.
THE COMMERCIAL-DUTY CX15 AND CX20 ARE
MEANT FOR:
• Farmers and ranchers with very large-acreage
pasture maintenance and/or typically very hard
and very rough ground.
• Private, commercial or governmental grass
maintenance averaging approximately 500 hours
of annual usage for 10 years (i.e., 5,000 hour
machine life expectancy).
• The CX15 is also available as 10-ft., 2-section
fl ex-wing rotary cutter with a 6-in. blade overlap
and the CX20 as 13.5-ft., 2-section fl ex wing by
ordering with a weigth box in place of the left wing.
• Tractor with a minimum of 55 horsepower
(41 kW) is required to operate HX15 and CX15
Rotary Cutters. Drawbar must have minimum of
1,960 lb. static load rating for HX15 and 2,115 lb.
(960 kg) static load rating for CX15.Tractor with a
minimum of 75 horsepower (56 kW) is required to
operate HX20 and CX20 Rotary Cutters. Drawbar
must have minimum of 2,640 lb. (12 KN) static
load rating.
COMPATIBILITY CHART
Rotary Cutter Tractor
HX15 & CX15 5325 and larger
HX20 & CX20 6403 and larger
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SPECIFICATIONS
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HX15 CX15
Capacity:
Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. (4572 mm) 15 ft. (4572 mm)
Cutting Height and Transporting Clearance . . 1 to 16 in. (25 to 406 mm) 1 to 16 in. (25 to 406 mm)
for clearance while going over terraces for clearance while going over terraces
Cutting Capacity (Diameter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 in. (76 mm) 4 in. (102-plus mm)
Cutting Chamber Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 in. (267 mm) 10.5 in. (267 mm)
Tractor Compatibility:
Tractor PTO Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . 55 plus 55 plus
Tractor PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 or 1000 540 or 1000
Static Vertical Drawbar Load Rating. . . . . . 1,960 lb. (890 kg) 2,115 lb. (960 kg)
Hitch:
Hitch Type and Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pull-type with standard self-level hitch clevis Pull-type with ball-type self-level hitch clevis for easy
hookup and long, trouble-free operating life of clevis and tractor drawbar
Hitch Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.5 in. (570 mm) for tight turn capability 22.5 in. (570 mm) for tight turn capability
Jackstand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stays vertical while raising and lowering Stays vertical while raising and lowering
Dimensions:
Transport Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 in. (2800 mm) at wing wheels 110 in. (2800 mm) at wing wheels
Transport Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 in. (2030 mm) 80 in. (2030 mm)
Overall Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 in. (4726 mm) 183 in. (4726 mm)
Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 in. (4932 mm) 194 in. (4932 mm)
Deck Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy-to-clean, dome-shaped top deck “Double Decker” design for superior strength and attractive appearance, deck dents don’t show
Deck Thickness:
Upper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.118 in. (11 gauge) (3.0 mm) 0.138 in. (10 gauge) (3.5 mm)
Lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.138 in. (10 gauge) (3.5 mm) 0.177 in. (7 gauge) (4.5 mm)
Skirt Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 in. (6 mm) 0.25 in. (6 mm)
Hinges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermittent, greaseable, steel forgings Continuous, greaseable, steel forgings for a lifetime of trouble-free use
Hinge Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 in. diameter full length 1 in. diameter full length
Approximate Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,250 lb. (2386 kg) 5,650 lb. (2568 kg)
Drivelines:
Driveline Size:
Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant-velocity Category 5 tubular telescoping profi les Constant-velocity Category 5 splined telescoping profi les*
Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category 5 tubular telescoping profi les Category 5 splined telescoping profi les*
Driveline Protection:
Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No-seize self-adjusting slip clutches No-seize self-adjusting slip clutches
Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No-seize self-adjusting slip clutches No-seize self-adjusting slip clutches
Gearcases:
Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4
Gearcase Horsepower Rating:
Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 hp (peak) 160 hp (continuous) 240 hp (peak) 160 hp (continuous)
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 hp (peak) 120 hp (continuous) 160 hp (peak) 120 hp (continuous)
Outer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 hp (peak) 120 hp (continuous) 160 hp (peak) 120 hp (continuous)
Blades:
Thickness × Width × Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½×4×19.75-in. (13×102×502 mm) resist bending better
Blade Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction or dual Suction or dual
Blade Overlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 in. (152 mm) 6 in. (152 mm)
Blade Rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From left to right, CW, CCW, CCW to cut wheel track material
540 rpm Blade Tip Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,586 ft./min. (79.2 m/s) 15,586 ft./min. (79.2 m/s)
1000 rpm Blade Tip Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,837 ft./min. (80.5 m/s) 15,837 ft./min. (80.5 m/s)
Material Flow System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smooth, obstruction-free ‘’Max Flow’’ cutting chamber for a clean cut and no windrows
Blade Holder, Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.0-in. (945 mm) center/26.4-in. (670 mm) wing; 37.0-in. (945 mm) center/26.4-in. (670 mm) wing; bar or stump jumper
bar or stump jumper for protection of blades and and standard deck rings for maximum protection of blades and
carrier against obstruction damage blade carrier against obstruction damage
Hydraulics:
Wing Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard, includes spring-assist unfolding Standard, includes spring-assist unfolding
Wing Flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 degrees up, 22 degrees down 90 degrees up, 22 degrees down
Wheels:
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-bolt 21×5.25×9 laminated or 24×8×14, 5-bolt 21×5.25×9 laminated or 26×9×14.5,
20PR severe-duty Ag Tire 24PR severe-duty Ag Tire
Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring suspension on all 4 wheel standards ‘’Ground Control’’ suspension with air springs and shock absorbers on all
4 wheel standards for better durability of axles and axle-to-frame interface
Row Width Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes for most row spacings Yes for most row spacings
Wing Leveling Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy-adjust turnbuckle with bearing Easy-adjust turnbuckle with bearing
Shielding:
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chain, double-row chain, or rubber protected behind front frame
Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chain, double-row chain, or rubber
Gearcase Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years 3 years
* Splined profi les telescope easier under load and provide longer life.
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