Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3-POINT MULTI-DISC MOWER WITH TOPPING KIT 1. HITCH AND MOWER LIFT A. Mower must be compatible for use on standard agricultural tractors with up to 105 PTO HP at 540 RPM. B. Mower must be capable of mounting to Category II & III 3-point hitch systems. Hitch must be equipped with the extended left hitch pin to allow an 8-inch right offset mowing position. Hitch set-up to include all necessary components too completely mount the mower to either hitch size, including top 3rd link. C. Mower bar must have a mechanical adjustable breakaway system with backup or automatic reset (shear bolt type not acceptable). D. Mower bar must be raised and lowered hydraulically. Raising and lowering of the bar, while mowing, must not reduce mower disc RPM. E. There must be a retractable or removable parking stand used when mower is detached from tractor. F. Drive shaft must be completely covered with non-rotating shielding between tractor and mower as per OSHA requirements. Drive shaft must be a heavy-duty type. G. Mower drive must incorporate a torque protection system such as a V-belt drive to protect mower. H. Mower bar must automatically lock in a 90-degree position for transport. Operator must be able to release the lock mechanism without leaving the tractor seat. 2. MOWER A. Approximate weight 1,215-pounds B. Cutting width must be nominally 94 inches (7-foot, 10-inches). C. Mower bar must be capable of mowing slopes of 40-degrees below to 40-degrees above horizontal. Shaft drive with individual self-contained drive sections for each cutter head. Each section independently lubricated, allowing mower to run at any ditch foreslope/backslope angle for extended periods without all bar lubricant running to one end of bar. D. Mower bar must have six (6) oval discs with two (2) heavy-duty, angled blades on each disc. Disc speed must be approximately 2850 RPM. Blades must use a quick system (Quick-Clip or equal) to allow fast, easy blade changes. E. Mower bar must have replaceable stone guards with wear plates, one per disc. F. Mower bar skid shoes must be made of abrasion resistant steel. If 6-inch cutting height shoes are available, they must be supplied. G. Protection cover must be single, heavy-duty, reinforced polyester weave material coated with PVC on both sides. 3. TOPPING SHOE KIT A topping kit or shoes capable of raising the mower to a cutting height of 6-inches must be provided if available. If 6-inch kit or shoes are not available, then the closest size available must be provided. 4. COMPLETENESS A. Mowers must come completely assembled, serviced and ready for operation. B. Mowers must come with a full set of replacement heavy duty, reversible blades. Any required replacement attachment hardware and/or necessary special tool(s), if required for blade changing, must also be supplied. 5. PAINT Manufacturer's standard color is acceptable.
