Schulte 5024 Rotary Cutter

A specialty cutter built for the Macadamia industry.

Schulte Cutters are renowned for being the toughest and most dependable slashers on the market. The 5024 continues this tradition at an economical price. Based on our tried and proven 5026 model, this cutter has been specifically designed for macadamia plantations with 9 & 10 metre rows. Schulte owners appreciate the high-performance features of their cutter:

A 10 gauge reinforced centre deck and 7 gauge wings give high strength and keeps the weight under control.
A narrow transport width makes moving this unit extremely safe.
1000 RPM with 80° CV drive in 1⅜” 21 spline or 1¾” 20 spline at the same price.
The five-rotor design optimises cutting performance, increases productivity and delivers extremely even distribution.
Unique 6 gear box layout, 260 HP divider box, 190 HP down boxes, 1000 RPM driveline gives unsurpassed cutting performance with higher cut speeds. Our drivelines utilise the latest heavy-duty and extremely reliable Bondioli gearboxes with oil level sight glass on the rotor boxes for convenient maintenance checks.
The low maintenance drive line is protected by 5 slip clutches, 1 at each down box, and a shear pin at the input shaft on the divider box.
80° CV shaft allows for smooth power transmission during tight turns.
6 mm deck protection rings protect the deck from blade impact.
Spun formed 7-gauge stump jumpers (round skid pans) with single updraft blades are standard. Mulching blades are available as an option.
Schulte Industries exclusive Pentagon Blade Bolt provides maximum anti rotational resistance where the blade is fastened to the stump jumper pans.
Standard with Super Suction 1/2" x 4” blades that leave nothing behind. Schulte blades are strengthened through a hardening process which increases the impact strength of the blade. The blade is chamfered around the blade bolt hole to provide a smooth transition of surfaces around the high stress blade bolt area. The blades are also shot peened to induce beneficial compressive surface stresses over the entire length of the blade. This enhances the durability and extends the fatigue life of the blade. The cutting edge is forged giving it a stronger and tougher edge thereby extending the life of the blade.
Hitch Lift Assist helps to lift the mower over obstacles to prevent undue stress on blades and down shafts.
Deep side skirts, extended blade overlap and high blade tip speeds for the best cutting performance and material flow.
Wing working range from -15° to 45°.
Hydraulic phasing cylinder system ensures an accurate parallel lift across the cutter.
Safety first with single chains and half rubber flaps front and rear and durable driveline covers.
Extremely strong and durable hubs and spindles with built in metal seal guards allow this cutter to tackle any type of terrain.
Standard with six 7.00 x 15 light truck tyres. High flotation tyres are available for the wings at no additional cost.
Rubber puck suspension system reduces stress on the cutter and tractor.
All pivot points use 1" greaseable pins. Steel spring bushes at all vital pivot points.
Two-piece replaceable skid shoes made from 10 mm thick abrasion resistant steel.
Schulte has many hitch options including clevis hitch, an adjustable clevis, precision hitch or solid tongue to help create a better fit & reduce wear on your tractor's drawbar.

The Schulte 5024 features reinforced deck and wings to cope with demanding workloads.

7 gauge spun formed stump jumper pans.

The 5 rotor drive line layout is protected with slip clutches on each gearbox.

Standard with light truck tyres, phasing cylinders and rubber puck suspension on each wheel assembly.

5024 Specifications and Pricing

Cutting width	7.42 m (24’ 4")
Overall width	7.75 m (25' 5")
Overall length	5.13 m (17' 1”)
Transport width	2.98 m (9’ 9”)
Transport height	3.46 m (11’ 4")
Cutting height	25 mm - 356 mm (1" - 14")
Cutting capacity	51 mm (2")
Approximate weight	3,583 kg
Hitch weight	1,089 kg
Deck thickness	Centre deck 10 GA (0.134", 3.4 mm), Wings 7 GA (3/16", 4.6 mm)
Side skirt depth	Adjustable
Power Divider gear box rating	260 HP (194 kW)
Centre & Wing gearbox rating	190 HP (142 kW)
Blade tip speed - 1000 RPM	Centre 4,596 m/min (15,079 ft/min), Wings 4,663 m/min (15,300 ft/min)
Blade overlap	152 mm (6")
Wing working range	15° down to 40° up
Wing floating range	15° down to 40° up
Drive size - tractor shaft	Category 7 CV
Drive size - Centre box	Category 5
Drive size - Inside wing box	Category 6
Drive size - Outside wing box	Category 5
Recommended tractor HP	120 HP (90 kW)
Deflectors	Single Chains & Half Rubber Flaps Front & Rear
Suspension	Rubber grommet 3 puck system (3 sets)
Current Price - Pan unit with single blades OR Fixed knife T-Bar mulching unit	$122,000.00
Options Pricing
Mulching Blades in lieu of singles	$1,650.00
Side Eject Option (per side)	$3,250.00

*Price is quoted ex-Wellington and includes GST. Price subject to change without notice. Unit options and delivery costs additional. Click on the enquire now icon for our best price delivered to you.

5024 Side Eject Option

Our side eject option has been designed in Australia for plantations, orchards and horticulturalists requiring cut material to be spread under trees as a mulch layer. The system features an adjustable exit chute to control how far cut material is thrown. When not used as a side eject cutter, the chute is removed and replaced with a side skirt shield to meet safety regulations. The side eject option is available now and made to order.

With side eject chutes on each wing the 5024 can cut all of the grass in a row in one pass creating a mulch layer under the trees.

The side eject chute can be removed and replaced with a shield to return it to standard cutting mode.

An adjustable flap allows the length of throw to be controlled.

Under deck shields and deck vents ensure efficient performance.

The 5024 at work

A 5024 fitted with side eject on a commissioning run near Bundaberg.