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5040 - 8040 Disc Mowers

5040 - 8040 Disc Mowers

5040 - 8040 Disc Mowers

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of Vermeer disc mowers, highlighting their advanced design and efficiency in agricultural operations.
Key Features:
  • Tapered, Low Profile Cutter Bar: Ensures closer and cleaner cutting, reducing streaking and improving performance across various crops and conditions.
  • Heavy-Duty Cutting Discs: These are 33% thicker than previous models, enhancing durability, especially in rocky conditions.
  • Bi-Shaft Design: Minimizes service needs and prevents gear backlash, with self-contained cutting discs pre-packed with gears, bearings, and lubricant.
  • Quick-Clip™ Blade Retention System: Allows for quick and easy replacement or reversal of cutting blades, saving time and effort.
  • Reinforced Gearbox Housing: Provides additional strength and durability.
  • Wide Skid Shoes: Made of hardened steel, they protect the cutter bar and simplify blade changes.
  • Outer Bar Support: Offers stronger reinforcement and allows closer cutting to fences.
Specifications:
  • Models: 5040, 6040, 7040, 8040
  • Cutting Width: Ranges from 6' 9" to 10' 6" depending on the model.
  • Number of Discs: Varies from five to eight.
  • Horsepower Requirement: Ranges from 45 HP to 80 HP.
  • Hitch: 3-point, Category II for all models.
  • Cutting Height: Adjustable with optional topping shoe, from 1.25" to 3.88".
  • Drive System: PTO to V-belt to gearbox with a standard PTO speed of 540 rpm.
  • Hydraulic Requirements: 1 auxiliary remote single-acting with a flow rate of 6 gpm and pressure requirements varying by model.
  • Transport Dimensions: Width of 7' 10" and length of 6' 6".
  • Mowing Angle: Adjustable from +45° to -45°.
Additional Information: The document notes that equipment shown may include optional accessories and advises contacting a local Vermeer dealer for more details. Vermeer reserves the right to make changes to the design and specifications without notice.
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5040 | 6040 | 7040 | 8040 0h Tapered, low profile cutter bar for closer cutting Tapered, low profile cutter bar for closer cutting > 0h 0h Heavy-duty cutting discs for added strength Heavy-duty cutting discs for added strength > 0h 0h Easy-to-service bi-shaft design Easy-to-service bi-shaft design > 0h 0h Heavy-duty, reinforced gearbox housing Heavy-duty, reinforced gearbox housing > 0h 0h Wide skid shoes; better protection for cutter bar Wide skid shoes; better protection for cutter bar > ҙ Blade Retention System. It replaces (or reverses) disc-style cutting blades in seconds QUICKLY AND EASILY ֖ with the toughest blade and THE FASTEST CLIP OF THE BUNCH! money and tools with the exclusive Quick-Clip Standard on all Vermeer Disc-Style Mowers and Mower Conditioners. size="-4">

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Note: All models require enclosed tractor cab with ROPS Cutting height w/opt. topping shoe: min. 1.25" (32mm), max. 3.88" (99mm); Drive: PTO to V-belt to gearbox; PTO speed (std.): 540 rpm; Mounting: 3-pt. hitch Cat. II; Hyd. Requirements: 1 aux. remote single-acting; Flow rate: 6 gpm (22.67 liters/m); Pressure: 1,700 psi (5040/6040), 2,000 psi (7040/8040); Transport width: 7' 10" (2.39m); Transport length: 6' 6" (1.98m); Curtain: 1,400 gm/m > 2 polyester woven material with flexible PVC covering; Mowing angle: +45ְ/-45.Vermeer Manufacturing reserves the right to make changes in engineering,...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.