2024 John Deere FM40 Series FM4012

2024 John Deere FM40 Series FM4012

• Rear Chain Shield

Features may include:

• Caster wheels follow ground contours and provide a uniform cut

By having four caster wheels per deck, the FM4012 Mower follows ground contours with ease. Tubular caster wheel arms are bolted to rail supports for added durability.

• Deck baffling ensures exceptional cut quality and material distribution

The FM4012 deck depth with baffling around the blades ensures exceptional material distribution and a higher quality of cut.

• Gearbox comes with 6-year warranty

Each of the FM4012 gearboxes include a 6-year warranty.

• Hydraulic wing decks and rear deck automatically locks for transport

The FM4012 has hydraulic lifts for the wing and rear decks to automatically lock them in the up position for transport. The lift and lower for the wings and deck are operated together through the same hydraulic supply with single acting cylinder, requiring only 1 tractor rear SCV.

• Cast-iron blade spindles provide long life and strength

For longer belt life, FM4012 comes with cast iron blade sheaves, and also includes ductile iron spindles that have a 1-year warranty and are lubed for life.

• Transport width of 2.31 m (7.58 ft) enables storage in a standard-sized garage

The FM4012 has a transport width of 2.31 m (7.58 ft), height of 1.82m (5.96 ft) and length of 3.43m (11.25 ft) to fit in standard size garage.

• High blade-tip speed

High blade-tip speed and precise blade overlap work together to ensure exceptional, performance, and cut quality. With a speed of 91.44 m/s (18,000 fpm) blade tip speeds, the cut quality stays intact at mowing speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph).

• Easy maintenance

The shields, protecting the drive belt, are easy to remove without the need of a tool. This ensures easy access to the sheaves, belt, and spring-loaded idler.

• Rear chain shield

Rear chain shields are optional.