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John Deere 1518 Batwing Cutter
$7,499.00
Sale price
$7,499.00
Regular price
John Deere 1518 Batwing Rotary Cutter Specs
The John Deere 1518 is a heavy-duty 15-foot pull-type flex-wing rotary cutter designed for mowing pastures, waterways, roadsides, CRP ground, weeds, and heavy vegetation. John Deere's technical literature confirms the 1518 as part of its flex-wing rotary cutter lineup.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 1518 |
| Type | Pull-Type Flex-Wing / Batwing Rotary Cutter |
| Cutting Width | 15 ft. |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM |
| PTO Shaft | 1-3/8", 6-Spline |
| Deck Sections | 3 – Center + 2 Folding Wings |
| Blade Configuration | 6 Blades / 3 Blade Carriers |
| Wing Lift | Hydraulic |
| Transport Position | Hydraulic Folding Wings |
| Hitch | Pull-Type / Drawbar |
| Gearboxes | Center + Wing Gearboxes |
Current auction documentation of actual 1518 machines confirms the 15-foot cutting width and 540 PTO configuration.
Features
- 15-foot cutting width
- Heavy-duty batwing/flex-wing design
- Hydraulic wing lift and folding
- Three cutting sections follow uneven terrain
- Heavy-duty gearboxes and PTO driveline
- Stump-jumper style blade carriers
- Front and rear safety shielding/chain guards depending on configuration
- Adjustable cutting height
- Multiple transport/support wheels
- Pull-type tractor hookup
- Built for large-acreage mowing
Great For
Pastures • CRP Ground • Roadsides • Waterways • Farm Lots • Heavy Weeds • Brush • Field Edges • Acreage Maintenance
Quick Specs
15' Cutting Width • 540 PTO • 3-Section Flex-Wing Design • 6 Cutting Blades • Hydraulic Wing Lift • Pull-Type Hitch • Heavy-Duty Gearbox Drive