4 Introduction
15914 (Rev. 3/23/2007)
SPECIFICATIONS
D80-2 (Towed) MD80-2 (Mounted)
Cutting Width 80" 80"
Cutting Height 2" - 14" 2" (Limited by tractor lift)
Overall Width 83" 83"
Cutter Blade Spindles 2 2
Blade Tip Speed 14,400 14,400
V-Belts 3 3
Framework Channel 5/16" 5/16"
Spindle Shafts 1-3/8" 1-3/8"
Gearbox 60 HP 60 HP
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
D80-2 (Towed) MD80-2 (Mounted)
Tractor PTO 540 rpm 540 rpm
3-Point Hitch N/A Category 1
(Category 2 Optional)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
and maintaining your cutter. Read it carefully. It fur-
nishes information and instructions that will help you
achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive field
experience and engineering data. Some information
may be general in nature due to unknown and varying
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able to develop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur-
rent at the time of printing, but due to possible inline
production changes, your machine may vary slightly in
detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the
machines as may be necessary without notification.
■ Some illustrations in this manual show the
equipment with safety shields removed to provide
a better view. The equipment should never be oper-
ated with any safety shielding removed.
WARNING