Reelmaster 3100--D
DPA Cutting Units (Rev G)
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Specifications
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Frame Construction: Precision machined die cast alu-
minum cross member with two (2) bolt--on cast ductile
iron side plates.
Reel Construction: Reels are 27 inches (69 cm) or 32
inches (81 cm) in length and 7 inch (18 cm) in diameter.
High strength, low alloy steel blades are thru hardened
and impact resistant. 27 inch reels are available in 5, 8
and 11 blade configurations. 32 inch r eels have 8
blades.
Reel Bearings: Two (2) double row, self--aligning ball
bearings support the reel shaft with inboard seal for
protection. Reel bearing adjustment is maintained by an
adjuster nut in the left side plate of the cutting unit.
Reel Drive: The reel weldment shaft is a 1 5/16 inch
(33.3 mm) diameter tube with drive inserts threaded into
both ends. The reel drive inserts have an internal nine
(9) tooth spline.
Height--of--Cut (HOC): Cutting height is adjusted on
the front roller by two (2) vertical screws. Effective HOC
may vary depending on turf conditions, type of bedknife,
roller type and installed attachments.
Bedknife: Replaceable, single edged, high carbon
steel bedknife is fastened to a machined cast iron bed-
bar with screws. Optional bedknives are available.
Bedknife Adjustment: Dual screw adjustment to the
reel; detents corresponding to 0.0009 inch (0.023 mm)
bedknife movement for each indexed position.
Front and Rear Rollers: Greaseable through--shaft
front and rear rollers are used with these cutting units.
All rollers use the same heavy duty ball bearings.
Counterbalance Weight: A cast iron weight mounted
opposite to the hydraulic drive motor balances the c ut-
ting unit.
Cutting Unit Weight:
27” Reel, 5 Blade 148 lb. (67 kg)
27” Reel, 8 Blade 153 lb. (69 kg)
27” Reel, 11 Blade 167 lb. (76 kg)
32” Reel, 8 Blade 158 lb. (72 kg)
Options:
Refer toCutting UnitOperator’s Manualfor availableop-
tions for your Reelmaster DPA cutting unit.