Land Pride RCPM2660, RCP3060, RCPM3060 Tractor Requirements, Assembly & Set-up, Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up

Tractor Requirements

Horsepower

Tractor horsepower must be capable of controlling the Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter under all operating conditions. Smaller tractors must not be used.

RCP2660 & RCPM2660

Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-150 HP

RCP3060 & RCPM3060

Horsepower Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95-175 HP

Weight

Tractor weight must be sufficient to control the Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter under all operating conditions. Tractors not meeting the absolute minimum weight listed below must not be used.

A right hand overturning torque load is present on the tractor when parallel arms are fully extended. Tractors will need auxiliary counterbalance weights added if the tractor’s total weight is less than the basic minimum weight listed below.

RCP2660 & RCPM2660

Tractor absolute minimum weight . . . . . . . . 8,000 lbs. Tractor basic minimum weight. . . . . . . . . . 8,500 lbs.

RCP3060 & RCPM3060

Tractor absolute minimum weight . . . . . . . 12,000 lbs. Tractor basic minimum weight. . . . . . . . . 13,500 lbs.

It is best to add auxiliary weights to the left rear tractor wheel. In addition, up to eight 100 lb. suitcase type weights can be added to the weight bracket on the hydraulic reservoir. However, adding weights to the reservoir can lighten the tractor’s front end.

IMPORTANT: Front tractor weights and/or ballast to tires may be required to offset weight of cutter and auxiliary weights. Consult your tractor manual to determine if additional ballast is needed.

IMPORTANT: Extended parallel arms will pull the tractor’s front to the right. When necessary, add weight to the tractor front to stabilize it. Consult your tractor’s manual for allowable added weights.

IMPORTANT: The tractor’s right rear wheel should be pressurized to the manufactures highest recommended air pressure.

Wheel Base

Refer to Figure 1-1& Figure 1-2:

Rear wheel base must meet minimum requirements when measured from outside face to outside face of rear tractor tires. Smaller wheel bases must not be used.

RCP2660 & RCPM2660

Rear Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74" minimum

RCP3060 & RCPM3060

Rear Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95" minimum

The deck motor may interfere with the right rear tractor tire when deck is folded for transporting. This is especially true if the outside face of the tire is more than 47" away from the tractor center. Tractors equipped with dual wheels may need the outside right rear wheel removed.

The RCP(M)3060 cutter requires a dual wheel on the left hand side or wheel weights equal to the weight of a dual wheel.

TRACTOR CAB OR

ROLL OVER

PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

OPERATOR

PROTECTIVE

SHIE LD

8,000 LBS.MIM.

	12250
RCP2660 & RCPM2660 Minimum Tractor Requirements
Figure 1-1
TRACTOR CAB OR
ROLL OVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
REQUIRED	OPERATOR
LEFT HAND DUAL
	PROTECTIVE
OR LEFT HAND
	SHIELD
WHEEL WEIGHTS
12,000 LBS. MIM.
	24583
RCP3060 & RCPM3060 Minimum Tractor Requirements
Figure 1-2

12 RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M 12/16/08