Front Mounted Mowers 131 Series-Brochure

Mower Conditioners2 | Mower Conditioners – You can’t rely on the weather. But you can rely on your John Deere MoCo.Tight schedules. Unpredictable weather. The two most important challenges every farmer or contractor faces. John Deere’s range of 14 high quality mower conditioners take away the uncertainty. They combine uncompromising build quality and high performance cutting. Add to this our High Performance Conditioning System, which promotes faster drying, saving you time and lowering your fuel costs. Whatever your farm. Whatever your business. You’ll find a mower conditioner to meet your needs.3|Table of ContentWhy a Mower Conditioner? .............................................. 4 – 5Why a John Deere Mower Conditioner? ............................ 6 – 7Front mounted 131/228A ....................................................... 8Rear single mounted 324A/328A/331 .................................... 9Trailed: side-pull 1355/1365 ................................................. 10Trailed: side-pull 630/635 .................................................... 11Trailed: centre-pivot 830/835 ....................................... 12 – 13Rear twin-mounted 381/388/488 ........................................ 14Guidance ............................................................................. 15Range Overview ................................................................... 16Uptime Support ................................................................... 17Specifications ............................................................... 18 – 19Hay and Forage Line ............................................................ 20 – Mower Conditioners4 |0 5 10 15 20 25806040200Halve drying time. Boost harvesting performance.A grouper creates a single windrow for more efficient pick up. The optional widespread kit minimises drying time.Mower Conditioners – Compared to traditional cutting with a conventional mower, crops cut with a mower conditioner dry in half the time. The conditioner helps remove the wax coating on the crop to let moisture escape. It also creates large, fluffy windrows, which allow air to circulate among the crop, promoting even faster drying. So you can cut in the morning when the sugar levels are highest and harvest in the afternoon. This reduces the risk of grass getting wet if the weather is changeable and vital nutrients being washed out.Save fuel. Cut costs.A mower conditioner also saves you fuel – your most expensive running cost. With a MoCo, you can combine three operations in one – cutting, drying and windrowing. So you no longer have to cut with a mower, dry with a tedder and then windrow with a rake. Three operations, three times as many tractor hours.Manage windrows. Work smarter.Many of our mower conditioners include grouper and spreading options to improve your windrow management. A wide spread kit spreads the cut crop across the machine’s width for even faster drying. A windrow forming kit lays two rows side by side and a grouper brings together two rows. These options create larger windrows and reduce the number of passes for a baler or forager, saving even more time and fuel.Drying time (hours) ITA St Hyacinthe – Canada – 2003Not conditioned crops Conditioned cropsMoisture (%)5|6 |High performance cutterbar. Solidly built.Low profile cutterbar and efficient platform suspension ensure a perfect cut in all conditions.Clean cutting The blades produce a clean cut even in light grasses. This promotes faster regrowth and shorter harvesting cycles.Low cutting Cut as low as 20 mm and handle tough, tangled crops with ease.Easy maintenance Servicing is fast thanks to the excellent access to the cutterbar.Foreign object protection The suspension system responds quickly to hidden obstacles, minimising potential damage.Tool free adjustment The distance between the tine tips and conditioning hood can be adjusted without tools for changing conditioning intensity.Why a John Deere mower conditioner?Mower Conditioners – Wear Caps Replaceable wear caps take the beating so your discs last longer. They’re open on the end so debris can’t pack in tight around the nut.Hardware and knife changes are easier and faster.Time Saving Shear Hub The disc on each module is attached to the shearhub. If you hit an obstruction that stops the disc, splines on the hub will shear, protecting the gear drive. Repairs take minutes rather than hours.Smooth Running Each module has two large idler gears and one drive gear that run in oil. Discs run quiet and cool, even with a knife tip speed of more than 280 km per hour.Modular constructionJohn Deere’s diagonal-cut modules are made of nodular iron. Nodular cast iron is significantly stronger than gray iron and is highly impact resistant.7|Steel impellers. Precision engineered.Wide adjustment range The large variable distance between the tines and the conditioning hood give you greater versatility.Accurately balanced Eliminates vibration for longer operating life, greater operator comfort and increased machine uptime.Low wear Steel tines are stronger than plastic alternatives and are free to move, so they are protected if a foreign object hits them.Faster working speeds Each tine weighs 1 kg, giving the impeller very high inertia. This helps gather high density crops with ease, moving it through smoothly for high working speeds and a clean field.High Performance Conditioning System The 600 and 800 Series feature a new pre-loaded tine design. With the highest number of tines per metre on the market and a new parallelogram conditioning hood, these machines deliver high performance conditioning.Urethane rollers. Gentler conditioning.Conditioning rolls are a gentler alternative to an impeller for tender crops like alfalfa or thick clovers. The intermeshing rolls crimp the crop without breaking the leaves and preserve the nutrients. John Deere rolls are precision-formed from urethane for uniform spacing and even crop drying.Ultimate controlThe conditioning hood can be moved to bring the crop closer to the impeller. The closer the crop, the more aggressive the conditioning and the faster the drying. On the 600 and 800 models, the parallelogram mounting allows you to adjust the grass flow evenly over the whole surface of the conditioning hood. – Mower ConditionersTool free adjustment. Urethane rollers.Steel impellers. Conditioning hood.8 |Used in combination with a rear mounted or trailed mower conditioner you can cut up to 6 ha per hour more. Front mounted MoCo are also great for working in tight spaces and alongside hedges or fences.Strong integrated platform Heavy duty mountings on a single frame for excellent stability and long life.Smooth ground following The trapezium suspension floats over uneven ground without contaminating the crop. Simple, reliable design Conditioning intensity and windrow width can be adjusted without tools. The 131 is also available with either an impeller or conditioning rolls.Consistent cutting Same cutting quality as rear mounted or trailed MoCo.Constant cutting pressureSuspension springs on the 228A maintain constant down pressure on the cutting bed. Should you hit an obstacle, the MoCo pivots, lifting the cutterbar over the obstruction and then returning it to the previous cutting height. The 131 front mounted model features hydro-pneumatic suspension to follow contours or compensate for uneven soft ground, preserving crop stubble.Heavy duty design. A powerful partner.Easy to manoeuvre Front mounted MoCo are great for tight spacesMower Conditioners – Front mounted 131/228A9|Simple to use. Easy to own.324A and 328A are equipped with a higher, easy to lock jackstand.Rear single 324A/328A/331 – Mower ConditionersOur rear mounted mower conditioners are a proven, heavy duty design. The 324A, 328A and 331 MoCos feature a pivot frame that follows the contour of your field for a consistent cut and smooth ride. The trapezium based breakaway system protects the MoCo from wear and damage caused by obstacles in the field.Quick knife system Replace a complete knife set in minutes with no specialist tools. Easy to transport Folds horizontally to less than 2.5 m, providing excellent rear visibility and eliminating transport contraints.Choice of conditioners Choose either an impeller or conditioning rolls. (Rolls not available on 331).Highly manoeuvrable Raise and lower hydraulically from the cab for faster, tighter turns.Fast drying Produce wide, fast drying swath to windrows as narrow as 0.9 m all day long.MoCos fold back horizontally and lock into place for a transport width of less than 2.5 m.10 |Highly dependable. Consistent cutting.Mower Conditioners – Trailed side-pull 1355/1365If reliability is your number one priority, you can’t beat a classic John Deere side-pull mower conditioner. The 1355 and 1365 MoCo are solidly built and have an excellent reputation and resale value.Massive strength The cutterbar is completely supported by the machine’s frame to reduce stress and extend working life.Highly manoeuvrable The swivel hitch improves manoeuvrability and makes connecting and disconnecting simple and quick.Efficient conditioning The tried and tested V tine impellers generate high inertia which helps reduce power and fuel consumption.Windrow solutions An adjustable shield can be installed for laying two windrows side by side and windrow management solutions are available.11|Built for strength. Engineered to perform. Featuring a new, more aggressive impeller with cast iron pre-loaded tines you’ll get more done with a 600 Series mower conditioner. Producing a windrow shape that decreases crop drying time, these MoCos are built to handle tough field conditions at high speed.Tough cutterbar The modular design means individual sections can be replaced if damaged, instead of the whole cutterbar.Highly stable platform Low centre of gravity and tongue shape provide excellent stability, even on slopes.Choice of conditioners Aggressive impeller with cast iron pre-loaded tines or gentler, urethane conditioning rolls.Windrow versatility Choice of standard windrow shield, powered forming shield or grouper.Faster cutting High performance suspension for faster mowing speeds.Trailed side-pull 630/635 – Mower Conditioners12 |The centre pivot design of the 830 and 835 mower conditioners lets you mow back and forth across a field and get up to 15% more crop cut than a side pull MoCo. Their welded construction ensures excellent reliability while big, wide tyres reduce soil compaction by a third.Excellent manoeuvrability Enter narrow fields with ease.Windrow versatility There’s a choice of standard windrow shield, powered forming shield or grouper.Time saving protection Replaceable shear hub on each cutting disc shears if the knife hits an obstruction, protecting the gear drive.High Performance Conditioning System Aggressive impeller with pre-loaded tines and parallelogram mounted conditioning hood. For gentler crops, urethane conditioning rolls are available.Adjustable cutting angle Optional hydraulic tilt control lets you match the cutting angle to the crop.Faster cutting High performance suspension for faster mowing speeds.Optimum throughput. Faster working.Mower Conditioners – Trailed centre pivot 830/83513|Trailed centre pivot 830/835 – Mower Conditioners14 |Uncompromising performance. Maximum capacity.Combine a 381, 388 or 488 rear mounted mower conditioner with a front MoCo and cut up to 8.8 m. Now add guidance and you’ll take your cutting performance to a new level.Easy to transport Despite their size, each unit folds vertically with an overall width of 3 m. Fingertip adjustment Control all headland operations from the cab.High capacity grouper The 488 is available with a conveyor belt grouper to create one central windrow to maximise your forage harvester’s performance.Works well on slopes The lateral position of the platforms can easily be adjusted for cutting on hills or curves.Mower Conditioners – Rear twin-mounted 381/388/48815|Maximise cutting efficiency. Improve work quality. John Deere offers a range of guidance options for both John Deere and other makes of tractor. AutoTrac steers perfect parallel or curved lines and is available on both John Deere as well as many other brands. iTEC Pro is available on John Deere 7R and 8R tractors and provides fully automated equipment control including headland turns for true hands-free driving.Reduce soil compaction Precisely follow different tracks every time you cut the same field.Work consistently Maintain a constant speed for uniform windrows.Cut faster Drive at maximum speed and optimise your cutting width thanks to the free SF1 signal.Bale or forage easier Straight and even windrows are easier to pick up.Manage your business Documentation and mapping systems provide harvesting data for accurate customer billing.Guidance – Mower Conditioners16 | Cutting widths and combinationsFRONT MOUNTED131 228AWidth of double windrows (m)*Combined cutting width (m)Width of double windrows (m)*Combined cutting width (m)Rear mounted - single324A 3.90 – 4.65 – – -328A 4.15 – 5.05 – – –331 4.40 – 5.35 6.2 4.10 – 5.00 5.9Rear mounted – twin381 1.3 – 2.5 8.1 1.3 – 2.5 8.1388 1.3 – 2.75 8.8 1.3 – 2.75 8.8488 1.4 – 2.75 8.8 1.4 – 2.75 8.8Side pull1355 3.85 – 4.45 5.6 3.55 – 4.10 5.31365 4.15 – 4.95 6.1 3.85 – 4.60 5.9630 4.20 – 5.05 6.1 3.90 – 4.70 5.8635 4.50 – 5.50 6.6 4.20 – 5.15 6.3Centre pivot 830 4.20 – 5.05 6.6 3.90 – 4.70 5.8835 4.50 – 5.05 6.6 4.20 – 5.15 6.3 * Windrow width is linked to several parameters (cutting speed, type of crop, yield, etc.), so maximum values can vary depending on conditions.Front and rear mounted twin mower conditionerFront and rear mounted single mower conditionerFront mower conditionerMower Conditioners – Range overview17|Our dealer network and support services are dedicated to keeping you cutting all day long.Highly trained, certified technicians are backed up by an advanced parts stocking database which ensures your dealer retains stock of all common seasonal parts.Genuine John Deere parts are engineered and manufactured to rigorous standards. They are designed, tested and built just for John Deere machines. There is no substitute for genuine John Deere parts:¦ Guaranteed peace of mind Comprehensive 12-month warranty. ¦ Fit first time Saving you time and minimising labour costs.¦ Maintains equipment value Get a better price if you ever decide to sell.¦ Speedy delivery Our worldwide distribution network will get parts to your dealer fast. ¦ Seasonal hours During the harvest season your dealer is open extra long hours.Maximising your uptimeUptime Support – Mower Conditioners18 | Mower Conditioners – SpecificationsMower Conditioner SpecificationsFRONT MOUNTED REAR MOUNTED228A 131 324A 328A 331 381 388 488Recommended tractor PTO power*Power 61 kW (80 hp) 76 kW (100 hp) 52 kW (70 hp) 61 kW (82 hp) 76 kW (100 hp) 121 kW (160 hp) 141 kW (190 hp) 163 kW (220 hp)CutterbarNumber of discs 7 8 6 7 8 2x7 2x8 2x8Number of knives 14 (2/disc) 16 (2/disc) 12 (2/disc) 14 (2/disc) 16 (2/disc) 28 (2/disc) 32 (2/disc) 32 (2/disc)Disc speed ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpm ca. 3000 rpmBolted knives Reversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableQuick Knife Change Reversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableReversible and retractableCutting width 2.80 m 3.1 m 2.4 m 2.8 m 3.1 m 8.1 m 8.8 m 8.8 mCutting height – Classic cutterbar. 30 to 80 mm 30 to 80 mm 30 to 80 mm 30 to 80 mm 30 to 80 mm 30 to 80 mm 30 to 80 mmCutting height – Quick Knife Exchange Cutterbar 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mm 34 to 84 mmConditioner (Impeller)Tines Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steelNumber of tines 48 54 42 48 54 2x48 2x54 2x54Orbit diameter of tines 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm 510 mm 510 mmRotor speed 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpm 888 or 615 rpmDrive Belt Belt Belt Belt Belt Belt Belt BeltConditioning hood opening 28 to 108 mm 10 to 100 mm 10 to 100 mm 10 to 100 mm 10 to 100 mm 10 to 100 mm 10 to 100 mm 10 to 100 mmConditioner (rolls)Rolls profile Chevron Chevron ChevronRolls diameter 200 mm 200 mm 200 mmRolls speed 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpmConditioning rolls pressure Adjustable Adjustable AdjustableDrive 3 Belts 3 Belts 3 BeltsWindrowingWindrow width 1.10 to 1.60 m 1.40 to 2.00 m 0.9 to 1.8 m 1.0 to 2.2 m 1.2 to 2.5 m 1.3 to 2.5 m 1.3 to 2.8 m 1.8 to 2.75 mWide spreadAvailability Not available Optional only with impellerStandard Standard Standard Optional only with impellerOptional only with impellerNot availableSuspensionType Adjustable springs Adjustable hydro-pneumaticAdjustable hydro-pneumaticAdjustable hydro-pneumaticAdjustable hydro-pneumaticAdjustable hydro-pneumaticAdjustable hydro-pneumaticAdjustable hydro-pneumaticDimensionsWidth (transport) 2.96 m 2.99 m Below 2.5 m Below 2.5 m Below 2.5 m 3 m 3 m 3 mWeight impeller models 1015 kg 1300 kg 1000 kg 1069 kg 1145 kg 2690 kg 2880 kg 4720 kgWeight rolls models 1370 kg 1050 kg 1125 kgPowerlinePTO speed 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 540 rpm 540 or 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpmClock- / -anti clockwise Clock- / -anti clockwiseProtection Shear bolt Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheelRequired tractor equipment 1 single acting outlet 1 single acting outlet 1 double acting outlet 1 double acting outlet 1 double acting outlet + 1 single2 double acting & 1 single acting outlets2 double acting & 1 single acting outlets2 double acting & 1 single acting outletsFront hitch + “A” frame cat.IIFront hitch + “A” frame cat.II1 electrical outlet 7 connectors1 electrical outlet 7 connectors1 electrical outlet 7 connectors1 electrical outlet 7 connectors1 electrical outlet 7 connectors1 electrical outlet 7 connectors*Note: The tractor requirements listed above are recommendations. Power requirement and windrows width may vary from crop and field conditions.19|Specifications – Mower ConditionersSide pull Centre pivot1355 1365 630 635 830 835Recommended tractor PTO power*Power 55 kW (75 hp) 67 kW (90 hp) 67 kW (90 hp) 78 kW (105 hp) 78 kW (105hp) 86 kW (115 hp)CutterbarNumber of discs 5 6 6 7 6 7Number of knives 10 (2/disc) 12 (2 / disc) 12 (2/disc) 14 (2/disc) 12 (2/disc) 14 (2/disc)Disc speed 2610 rpm 2610 rpm 2650 rpm 2650 rpm 2650 rpm 2650 rpmKnives Reversible and retractable Reversible and retractable Reversible and retractable Reversible and retractable Reversible and retractable Reversible and retractableCutting width 2.5 m 3.0 m 3.0 m 3.5 m 3.0 m 3.5 mCutting height 30 to 150 mm 30 to 150 mm 20 to 95 mm 20 to 95 mm 20 to 95 mm 20 to 95 mmConditioner (Impeller)Tines Mobile V-shape steel Mobile V-shape steel Mobile cast V-shape. Preloaded Mobile cast V-shape. Preloaded Mobile cast V-shape. Preloaded Mobile cast V-shape. PreloadedNumber of tines 49 56 58 72 58 72Orbit diameter of tines 597 mm 597 mm 597 mm 597 mm 597 mm 597 mm Rotor speed 870 or 650 rpm (optional 1000) 870 or 650 rpm (optional 1000) 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 1000 rpmDrive 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband beltConditioning hood opening 10 to 120 mm 10 to 120 mm 20 to 85 mm 20 to 85 mm 20 to 85 mm 20 to 85 mmConditioner (rolls)Rolls material – profile – – Urethane -Chevron Urethane -Chevron Urethane -Chevron Urethane -ChevronRolls Diameter – – 254 mm 254 mm 254 mm 254 mmRolls speed – – 640 rpm 640 rpm 640 rpm 640 rpmConditioning rolls pressure – – Adjustable by crank Adjustable by crank Adjustable by crank Adjustable by crankDrive – – 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband belt 3 V powerband beltWindrowingWindrow width 0.7 to 1.3 m 0.8 to 1.8 m 0.9 to 2.0 m 1.0 to 2.4 m 0.9 to 2.0 m 1.0 to 2.4 mWide spreadSpreading with Optional swathboard Optional swathboard Impeller Impeller Impeller ImpellerSuspensionType Adjustable springs Adjustable springs Adjustable springs Adjustable springs Adjustable springs Adjustable springsDimensionsWidth (transport) 2.58 m 3.06 m 3.0 m 3.5 m 3.0 m 3.5 mWeight 1770 kg 1930 kg 2300 kg (with impeller) 2420 kg (with impeller) 2560 kg (with impeller) 2680 kg (with impeller)2380 kg (with rolls) 2540 kg (with rolls) 2640 kg (with rolls) 2760 kg (with rolls)Length (transport) 5.50 m 5.50 m 7.00 m 7.30 m 7.00 m 7.30 mTyresSize 10.0/75x15.3-8 PR 10.0/75x15.3-8 PR 11.5/80-15.3-8 PR 11.5/80-15.3-8 PR 11.5/80-15.3-8 PR 11.5/80-15.3-8 PR 13/75-16-10 PR 13/75-16-10 PR 13/75-16-10 PR 13/75-16-10 PR PowerlinePTO speed 540 rpm 540 rpm or 1000 rpm 540 rpm or 1000 rpm 1000 rpm 540 rpm or 1000 rpm 540 rpm or 1000 rpmProtection Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch + free wheel Slip clutch (540 rpm)+ free weell Free wheel Slip clutch (540 rpm)+ free weell Free wheelRequired tractor equipment 1 double + 1 single acting outlet 1 double + 1 single acting outlet 1 double + 1 single acting outlet 1 double + 1 single acting outlet 1 double + 1 single acting outlet 1 double + 1 single acting outlet1 electrical outlet 7 connectors 1 electrical outlet 7 connectors 1 electrical outlet 7 connectors 1 electrical outlet 7 connectors 1 electrical outlet 7 connectors 1 electrical outlet 7 connectorsGrouper NA OptionalPower required with grouper 72 kW (100 hp) 75 kW (100 hp) 86 kW (115 hp) 86 kW (115 hp) 86 kW (115 hp)Width of double windrow in first cutWith standard grouper 2.0 m 2.4 m 2.0 m 2.4 mWidth in transport Within moco width Within moco width Within moco width Within moco width Within moco widthLength in transport Moco length + 870 mm Moco length + 1.0 m Moco length + 1.0 m Moco length + 1.0 m Moco length + 1.0 mLong grouper also available Long grouper also available*Note: The tractor requirements listed above are recommendations. 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