2022 Schulte FX-318 Rotary Cutter Base
- Year 2022
- Make Schulte
- Model FX-318 Rotary Cutter
2022 Schulte FX-318 Rotary Cutter
Features may include:- Schulte’s first 18 foot flex wing rotary cutter has three sets of rotors
- An ultra narrow transport width makes moving this unit extremely safe and simple
- Run with the same HP tractor as most 15’ flex wings, but gain the extra 3’ cutting width
- Excellent choice for mowing crop residue, pastures, weeds, orchards and roadsides
- Single 7 gauge domed deck sheds water and debris and increases life of the rotary cutter deck with this easy clean feature
- Available 540rpm or 1000rpm 80° CV drive or 540 equal angle non CV drive
- Heavy duty gearboxes & drive system with spun formed 7 gauge stump jumpers ensures durability & perfect balance on the rotary mower
Engine
Engine Power
Minimum: 75HP (56kW) | Recommended: 90HP (67kW)
PTO
PTO Power, Rated Engine Speed
540 or 1000rpm
Drivetrain
Gearbox
Divider Rating: 260HP (194kw) | Center & Wing Gearbox Rating: 225hp (168kw)
Drive System
Drive Size Main: Cat.5CV (1000rpm), European Size 6 / Cat.6CV (540 rpm), European Size 8 | Drive Size Center & Wings: Category 6
Suspension
Suspension
Rubber 3 puck grommet
Operational
Operating Conditions
Center: 15980 ft/min (4871m/min) / 15974 ft/min (4869m/min) | Wing: 16319 ft/min (4974m/min) / 16581 ft/min (5054m/min)
Operating Speed
Blade Tip: 540 rpm / 1000 rpm
Chassis
Deck Thickness
7GA (3/16", 4.6mm)
Dimensions
Cutting Width
216” (5.5m)
Overall Width
228” (5.8m)
Overall Length
208” (5.3m)
Transport Width
86” (2.2m)(Singles on wings) 96” (2.4m) (Duals on wings)
Transport Height
109” (2.77m)
Height
Cutting: 1.75" to 16.75" (44.5mm to 425mm)
Ground Clearance
14.75" (42.5mm)
Dimensions
Cutting Capacity: 3.5" (89mm) | Blade Overlap: 6" (152mm) | Output Shaft: 2.38" (60.3mm) | Wing Working Range: 25 degrees down to 80 degrees up / Wing Floating Range: 25 degrees down to 30 degrees up
Depth, Maximum
Side Skirt Depth & Thickness: 13.63" (346mm) .25" thick (6.35mm)
Weights
Weight
5800 lbs (2631kg) | hitch: 2350 lbs (1066kg)(Depends on configuration)