Land Pride FM4088, FM3072 manual Features and Benefits, Benefits, Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 6: Features and Benefits

FM30 & FM40 Series Flail Mowers

Land Pride

Features	Benefits
Key widths	30 Series: 72”, 88”; 40 Series: 88”
Gearbox HP Rating	35 - 80 HP
7 3/4” Left & right-screw type	Easily offset the hitch for roadsides or getting under tree limbs.
offset hitch
ACME threads on offset	ACME threads are deeper allowing for easy screwing adjustment.
Gearbox Warranty	One year on all components.
540 RPM cast iron gearbox	Enables the rotor to free swing to a stop when the tractor PTO has been turned off.
with over-running clutch
1/2” – 6” Cutting height	Variable cutting heights for many uses.
1” Cutting capacity	Cut saplings when used in a rough setting.
(30 Series)
2” Cutting capacity	40 Series is good for chopping up tree trimmings.
(40 Series)
Fine cut knives	Heavy enough to cut 1” material, yet fine enough to groom a yard.
(30 Series)
Forged hammer knives (40	Forged hammers are just right for chopping up prunings up to 2” thick, but will also groom
Series)	grass in a very acceptable manner.
Brush rake teeth	The adjustable brush rake teeth continually push prunings into the knife path for repeated
(40 Series)	chopping action.
5 1/2” Rotor diameter	Large rotor is able to take rough conditions.
Reverse rotor rotation	Brings the cut material up and over which allows it to be dispersed more evenly.
Cat. 4 driveline	Heavy-duty driveline matches up with HP range as well as potential conditions.
3 ‘C’ Section belts	‘C’ Section belts have more surface to pulley contact, and fits deeper in the groove.
3/16” Deck thickness	Allows the mower to handle rough conditions.
Baffles on top inside of deck	Keeps the cut material from clumping together, ensuring an even distribution of clippings.
Hinged rear gate	Can be opened for easier discharge in heavy conditions, or left closed for greater mulching
	capabilities.
Height adjusting roller	Rear height adjusting roller with greaseable bearings and tapered ends to prevent gouging
	during turns.
Scrapers	Standard scrapers on rear height adjusting roller, keeps roller clean for consistent cutting
	height
High knife tip speed	Knife tip speed of 8,705 fpm for cleaner cut.

16 Series No FM3072, FM3088 & FM4088 Flail Mowers 309-106M 7/06/06