John Deere CX20

DEBUG Ind: Agriculture, Cat: Cutters Shredders, SubCat: Rotary Cutters, SubSubCat: Cx20 Rotary Cutter
Feature Overview
John Deere CX20
  • Four larger, more durable gearboxes
  • Self-leveling drawbar clevis
  • Continuous and greaseable wing-frame hinges
  • Front and rear safety chains
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Feature Overview
John Deere CX20
  • Four larger, more durable gearboxes
  • Self-leveling drawbar clevis
  • Continuous and greaseable wing-frame hinges
  • Front and rear safety chains
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Features

Which rotary cutter is right?

John Deere rotary cutters lead the way with innovative design, superior performance, and proven durability. Valuable features are included such as the Double-Decker© design and Max Flow cutting chamber, which prevent water and debris from accumulating on the smooth, dome-shaped top deck while the flat bottom deck absorbs the punishment from rocks and stumps.

 

The top deck stays smooth - no dents, no dings, no holes. The internal supports sandwiched between the top and bottom decks are key to the smooth and structure-free Max Flow cutting chamber, while at the same time provide added strength and durability.

 

To help promote safe operation, John Deere rotary cutters are equipped with front and rear safety-chain shields. John Deere rotary cutters continue to advance in value with larger, more powerful gearboxes, redesigned blade holders, and updated constant-velocity (CV) drivelines (special to the flex-wing models).

 

Here are situations when a rotary cutter is needed:

  • Clipping pastures encourages grass growth, optimizing on valuable pasture acreage.
  • Cutting grass and stalks helps control insects.
  • Routine cutting keeps weeds from reseeding.
  • It is the most cost efficient way to cut roadsides, parks, cemeteries, airport fields, hydro, gas, and telephone easements, and all other types of open properties.
  • Cutting grass waterways encourages root development and helps prevent erosion.
  • Knocking down stalks is essential in no-till and minimum-till fields.
  • Shredding stalks such as cotton, corn, and milo speeds up decomposition.
  • Clearing out brush is easy.
  • Use a rotary cutter to control undergrowth and grass in orchards, vineyards, and groves.

John Deere rotary cutters are available in three duty-level categories, three different spindle configurations, four hitch types, and three flex-wing sizes.

  • Mid-duty
    • MX models are available in 1.5-m (5-ft), 1.8-m (6-ft), 2.1-m (7-ft), 2.5-m (8-ft), 3.2-m (10-ft), and 4.6-m (15-ft) cut widths.
    • This duty-level category cuts brush up to 50.8 mm (2 in.) in diameter.
  • Heavy-duty
    • HX models are available in 3.2-m (10-ft), 4.2-m (14-ft), 4.6-m (15-ft), and 6.1-m (20-ft) cut widths.
    • HX6 is available in 1.8-m (6-ft) and the HX7 is available in 2.1-m (7-ft) cut widths; they cut brush up to 101.6 mm (4 in.) in diameter.
  • Commercial-duty
    • CX models are available in 3.2-m (10-ft), 4.6-m (15-ft), and 6.1-m (20 ft) cut widths; they cut brush 101.6 mm (4 in.) in diameter.

 

NOTE: CX models are heavier built to cut at a 101.6mm (4 in.) capacity level more frequently and for longer durations.


CX15 and CX20 product values CX15 and CX20 product values
100 percent factory assembled
  1. Category 5, multi-profile driveline
  2. Protected front chain shields
  3. Category 5, star-profile wing drivelines
  4. Smooth, dome-shaped Double-Decker© design
  5. Spring-loaded wing arms
  6. Air bag and shock-absorber suspension
  7. Continuous, greaseable forged-wing hinges
  8. Cast hitch, best turn radius
  9. Hydraulic parking system
  10. Ball-and-clevis hitch connection

CX20 with three standard deck rings CX20 with three standard deck rings
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The CX20 is equipped with three deck rings, which are welded to the underside of the deck, just inside the outer circumference of blade travel. The deck rings help to limit the upward deflection of blades, when blades encounter immovable objects such as stumps and set-fast rocks.


Gearcase and blade holder shown Gearcase and blade holder shown

The John Deere gearboxes:

  1. Large seals
  2. Large housing
  3. Large output shaft
  4. Precision forged bevel gears
  5. Large bearings
  6. Stump jumper

Re-engineered gearcases and blade holders provide the following:

  • More horsepower
  • Faster blade-tip speed
  • Better performance
  • Quieter operation
  • Increased durability

CV driveline CV driveline
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Benefits of the CV driveline:

  1. Lock-slide collar, included on all John Deere’s drivelines, helps the attachment to the tractor using your hands on the driveline and not on the collar.
  2. Professional seals on the cross kits allow for a lubrication interval up to 50 hours.
  3. Grease zerks in the cap cross kits provide easy access for field lubrication.
  4. Large, dimpled floating disks reduce wear and improve the grease retention.
  5. Precision spherical ball-and-socket bearings distribute loading evenly and provide a long life and high performance. 

A lightweight driveline with a lock-slide collar makes it fast and easy to attach.


Cross-section of gearcase Cross-section of gearcase
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The HX20 and CX20 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutters utilize a four-gearcase design. This is far superior to a three-gearcase design because the wing drivelines are able to operate at a range of angles, from 22 degrees down and up to 45 degrees. The wings fold up to 90 degrees for transport-lock purposes.

 

Additionally, the transfer of power from the tractor is dedicated to the transfer gearcase while the cutting is handled by three separate and properly sized individual gearcases. This results in superior drivetrain reliability and durability:

  • HX20 uses a 250 continuous hp and 300 peak hp splitter gearcase, and 150 continuous hp and 205 peak hp center and outer gearcases.
  • CX20 uses a 250 continuous hp and 300 peak hp splitter gearcase, and 150 continuous hp and 216 peak hp center and outer gearcases.

Large, tapered roller bearings and forged gears provide a long trouble-free operating life. Horizontal shafts in all gearcases are 1.5-cm (1-3/4 in.) in diameter to resist torque spikes. Output shafts have a tapered spline for a tight connection with blade holders.

 

Gearcases are backed up by a five-year warranty.


Exclusive ground-control suspension Exclusive ground-control suspension
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CX Series Flex-Wing Rotary Cutters feature ground-control suspension, which is unique in the industry.

 

This suspension includes a heavy-duty axle with six wheels (five-wheel and three-wheel assemblies for the CX15 3.1-m [10-ft] model) and air springs with shock absorbers on all four-wheel assemblies.

Shock absorbing Shock absorbing
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Shock absorbers provide a smooth ride for road travel and for hard and rough pastures, roadsides, etc. The shock-cushioning ability of the CX suspension is in a class by itself and contributes greatly to long, trouble-free operation of the machine.

 

Center-section air springs typically carry 90 psi of air pressure. Wing-section air springs typically carry 60 psi of air pressure.

 

All of the CX models are also available with springs and shock absorbers.


HX20 hinges HX20 hinges
CX20 hinges CX20 hinges

Center sections and wing sections are connected via 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter continuous hinge pins. Hinge bushings are constructed of 15.2-cm (6-in.) long forged-steel segments and are greaseable to prevent hinge pins from seizing.

  • The HX20 uses nine hinge bushing segments per side.
  • The CX20 uses 16 hinge bushing segments per side, for a continuous hinge (front to back), providing superior resistance to the wear and tear caused by commercial usage.

Tight turning radius (CX15 shown) Tight turning radius (CX15 shown)
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Hitches have a narrow profile and are 57.2 cm (22.5 in.) wide to allow a very tight turning radius, even when the tractor is equipped with dual wheels.


Transport lock ensures wings stay secured Transport lock ensures wings stay secured
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A transport lock flips over the lift cylinder for backup to the hydraulics when transporting or servicing the cutter.

 

A wing lock is provided for additional safety during transporting or servicing. Additionally, the wing locks are spring-loaded so they can unfold against gravity on slopes up to five degrees.


A manual-implement jack is in base equipment A manual-implement jack is in base equipment
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The HX15, CX15, HX20, and CX20 come standard with an industry-exclusive hydraulically-operated height leveling system with a swing-away parking stand that makes raising and lowering the cutter easy and safe. In addition, a manual-implement jack is in base equipment, so hitch leveling can also be adjusted without hydraulics. With this addition, the cutter will remain in the same position for long periods of time.


Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes

John Deere is so confident in the reliability of the gearbox, the warranty has been extended. John Deere rotary cutters come with a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.


Exclusive ground-control suspension Exclusive ground-control suspension
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CX Series Flex-Wing Rotary Cutters feature ground-control suspension, which is unique in the industry.

 

This suspension includes a heavy-duty axle with six wheels (five-wheel and three-wheel assemblies for the CX15 3.1-m [10-ft] model) and air springs with shock absorbers on all four-wheel assemblies.

Shock absorbing Shock absorbing
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Shock absorbers provide a smooth ride for road travel and for hard and rough pastures, roadsides, etc. The shock-cushioning ability of the CX suspension is in a class by itself and contributes greatly to long, trouble-free operation of the machine.

 

Center-section air springs typically carry 90 psi of air pressure. Wing-section air springs typically carry 60 psi of air pressure.

 

All of the CX models are also available with springs and shock absorbers.


Specs
Capacity
Cutting width 6,096 mm
240 in.
Cutting height For clearance over terraces 25-406 mm
1-16 in.
Cutting capacity (diameter) 101.6 mm
4 in.
Cutting chamber depth 267 mm
10.5 in.
Tractor compatibility
Tractor PTO HP range 55.92 kW
75 hp
Tractor PTO 1,000 rpm
Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating 1,200 kg
2,640 lb
Blades
Type Suction or dual
Hitch
Hitch width For tight turn capability 570 mm
22.5 in.
Jackstand Stays vertical while raising or lowering
Dimensions
Transport width At wing wheels 3,400 mm
134 in.
Overall width 6,250 mm
246 in.
Overall length 5,760 mm
227 in.
Deck shape Easy clean dome-shaped top deck
Deck type Double-decker for superior strength
Deck thickness Upper
3.5 (10) mm
.138 (10) in.
Lower
3.5 (10) mm
.138 (10) in.
Shirt thickness 6 mm
.25 in.
Hinges Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable; single 1-in. (2.5-cm) diameter full-length hinge pin
Approx. weight 3,350 kg
7,350 lb
Drivelines
Size Main
CV ASAE Category 5 splined telescoping profiles
Connecting
ASAE Category 5 splined telescoping profiles
Protection Main
No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Connecting
No-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Gearcases
Number 4
HP rating Transfer
186 continuous / 224 peak kW
250 continuous / 300 peak hp
Center
112 continuous / 161 peak kW
150 continuous / 216 peak hp
Outer
112 continuous / 161 peak kW
150 continuous / 216 peak hp
Blades
Thickness 13 mm
.5 in.
Width 102 mm
4 in.
Overlap 152 mm
6 in.
Blade rotation CW, CCW, CCW
Blade tip speed
1000 RPM
Wing 4,988 (299 km/h) m/min
16,364 (186 mph) fpm
Center 4,974 (298 km/h) m/min
16,319 (185 mph) fpm
Material flow system Smooth, obstruction free Max Flow cutting chamber for a clean cut and no windrows
Blade holder
Type
Bar or stump jumper with standard deck rings
Hydraulics
Wing lift Standard, includes spring assist unfolding
Wing flex 90 up, 22 down degree (angle)
Wheels
Suspension Air cushion with shock absorbers on all 4 wheels standard
Row width adjustment Yes
Wing-leveling adjustment Easy adjust turnbuckle with bearing
Shielding
Front Chain
Rear Chain
Warranty
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Accessories and Attachments
Drivelines

Standard Driveline with Clutch and Lick-Slide Collar - 1000 RPM 1-3/4 Power Take-Off (PTO) - BP18398


Standard Driveline with Clutch and Lock-Slide Collar - 1000 RPM 1-3/8 Power Take-Off (PTO) - BP18397


Miscellaneous
CV drivelineCV driveline
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Benefits of the CV driveline include:

  • Lock-slide collar, included on all John Deere drivelines, helps during the attachment to the tractor allowing the operator to keep their hands on the driveline and not on the collar.
  • Professional seals on the cross kits allow for a lubrication interval of up to 50 hours.
  • Grease zerks in the cap cross kits provide easy access for field lubrication.
  • Large, dimpled floating disks reduce wear and improve the grease retention.
  • Precision spherical ball-and-socket bearings distribute loading evenly and provide a long life and high performance.

A lightweight driveline with a lock-slide collar makes the tractor to cutter connection faster and easier.


CV drivelineCV driveline
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Benefits of the CV driveline include:

  • Lock-slide collar, included on all John Deere drivelines, helps during the attachment to the tractor allowing the operator to keep their hands on the driveline and not on the collar.
  • Professional seals on the cross kits allow for a lubrication interval of up to 50 hours.
  • Grease zerks in the cap cross kits provide easy access for field lubrication.
  • Large, dimpled floating disks reduce wear and improve the grease retention.
  • Precision spherical ball-and-socket bearings distribute loading evenly and provide a long life and high performance.

A lightweight driveline with a lock-slide collar makes the tractor to cutter connection faster and easier.


Second-row chain shieldsSecond-row chain shields
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These second-row chain shields take the place of double-row chain shields by making it possible to add on the second row instead of replacing the single row with a double row. All newly ordered and existing flex-wing rotary cutters built after 01 June 2005 can now be converted to double-row shields.


Second-row chain shieldsSecond-row chain shields
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These second-row chain shields take the place of double-row chain shields by making it possible to add on the second row instead of replacing the single row with a double row. All newly ordered and existing flex-wing rotary cutters built after 01 June 2005 can now be converted to double-row shields.


Dual wing wheel spindles and hubs (5 bolt)Dual wing wheel spindles and hubs (5 bolt)

Wheels and Tires
'Fat Boy' severe-duty agricultural tire'Fat Boy' severe-duty agricultural tire

These larger tires provide a larger footprint with added flotation for a smoother ride and greater durability for on and off road travel.


*Manufacturer's suggested price. MSRP may be different in California. Taxes, freight, setup, and delivery not included. Optional accessories and attachments not included. Equipment, models and prices may vary by dealer. Product options and accessories may not be available in all regions. The engine horsepower and torque information are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s website for additional information. Offers valid in the United States. Prices in U.S. dollars.

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