Schulte FX-1800C Contractor Rotary Cutter
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Schulte Cutters are renowned for being the toughest and most dependable slashers on the market. The FX-1800C continues this tradition at an economical price, making it an excellent choice for slashing crop residue, pastures, weeds, orchards, plantations, and roadsides. Schulte owners appreciate the high-performance features of their cutter:
- A single domed 7ga continuously welded deck makes the cutter extremely easy to clean, prevents water pooling and rusting and helps shed debris
- An 80° CV shaft allows for smooth power transmission during tight turns. The CV for 540rpm is a category 6 and for 1000 rpm is a category 5.
- The driveline on the cutter itself employs self-adjusting friction clutches to protect your investment and always operate at peak performance.
- All clutches are located under the main shield for ease of service
- 6.5 ” blade overlap and high blade tip speeds
- A four gearbox driveline with independent slip clutches. Utilizing heavy-duty Bondioli gearboxes
- Spun formed 7ga stump jumpers (Round skid pans) insure durability and balance
- Deck protection rings are standard and protect the cutter deck from rising blades
- These cutters can be equipped with the Schulte exclusive 812 (8 bolt) hub and large skid steer (12 x 16.5) tires on the center section.
FX-1800C Contractor Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Cutting Width | 15’ (4.57 m) |
| Overall Width | 15.8’ (4.83 m) |
| Overall Length | 16.8’ (5.13 m) |
| Cutting Height | 1.75”–16.75” (45–425 mm) |
| Transport Width | 93” (2.36 m) |
| Row Crop Wheel Trans. Width | – |
| Transport Height | 84” (2.13 m) |
| Weight | 4,653 lbs (2,069 kg) |
| Hitch Weight | 1,702 lbs (772 kg) |
| Cutting Capacity | 4” (101 mm) |
| Minimum Tractor Size | 50 hp (37 kW) |
| Blade Tip Speed (540 RPM) — Center | 15,980 ft/min (4,871 m/min) |
| Blade Tip Speed (540 RPM) — Wing | 15,459 ft/min (4,711 m/min) |
| Blade Tip Speed (1000 RPM) — Center | 15,974 ft/min (4,869 m/min) |
| Blade Tip Speed (1000 RPM) — Wing | 15,708 ft/min (4,788 m/min) |
| Blade Overlap | 6.5” (165 mm) |
| Divider Gearbox Rating | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Center & Wing Gearbox Rating | 225 hp (168 kW)* |
| Deck Thickness | 0.187” (7 ga / 4.6 mm) |
| Side Skirt Depth & Thickness | 13.6” (346 mm) |
| Wing Working Range | 25° down to 90° up |
| Wing Floating Range | 25° down to 30° up |