Features
- Laser Cut, Robotically Welded Frame
- Self-Leveling Hitch
- Single Point Depth Control
- 7 ½ Degree Wing Flex Up and Down
- Rock Flex Disc Bearing Standards
- Hydraulic Gang Depth Adjustment
- 22” Low Concavity Disc Blades Spaced at 7 ½”
- 8 Degree Gang Angle
- “Split the Middle” Shank Placement – 8” Spacing
- Spring Clamp Shanks with 190 lbs. Point Load
- Two-Piece S-Tine Shanks with 190 lbs. Point Load
- 25 ½” of Under Frame Clearance
- Heavy-Duty Tires and Wheels with Maintenance-Free Lift Axle
- Four Styles of Finishing Attachments Available
- Folds for Narrow Transport Widths
- Blue Powder Coat Paint
- LED Safety Warning Lights
Specifications
Model | 8550-43 |
Approximate Weight - Spring Shanks | 31,765 lbs. (14,408 kg) |
Approximate Weight - S-Tine Shanks | 30,790 lbs. (13,966 kg) |
Working Width | 43 ft. 4 in. (13.2 m) |
Transport Width | 17 ft. 10 in. (5.4 m) |
Transport Height | 12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m) |
Number of Shanks | 65 |
Shank Type | Spring Clamp Shanks or 2-Piece S-Tine Shanks |
Shank Type | Flat |
Shank Size | 0.625 x 1.75 in. (15.9 x 44.5 mm) |
Point Load | 190 lbs. (86 kg) |
Shank Spacing | 8 in. (203 mm) |
Sweeps | 9 in. (229 mm) |
Under Frame Clearance | 25.5 in. (648 mm) |
Number of Blades | 70 |
Blade Diameter | 22 in. (559 mm) |
Blade Thickness | 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) |
Blade Concavity | Shallow Concavity 1.3 in. (33 mm) |
Blade Spacing | 7.5 in. (191 mm) |
Blade Scrapers | 4.5 in. (114 mm) Adjustable |
Gang Protection | Rock Flex Mount |
Gang Angle | 8 Degree |
Gang Shaft | 1.75 in. (44.5 mm) Round |
Gang Bearings | Trunnion Mount with Greaseable Triple Lip Seals |
Frame | 6 in. x 3 in. x 0.25 in. (152 x 76 x 6.4 mm) |
Frame Construction | Laser Cut/Matchcut Components, Robotically Welded |
Wing Flex | 7.5 Degrees Up or Down |
Transport Axles | 5.5 in. (140 mm) Lift Axles |
Main Frame Axles | Walking Tandem |
Wing Frame Axles | Walking Tandem |
Main Frame Tires | (4) 440/55R x 18 x 14 Tires |
Main Frame Spindles | 4 in. (102 mm) Slip-In Spindles |
Main Frame Hubs | 8-Bolt |
Wing Frame Tires | (8) 380/55R x 16.5 Tires |
Wing Frame Spindles | 3 in. (76.2 mm) Slip-In Spindles |
Wing Frame Hubs | 8-Bolt |
Hitch Type | Self Leveling with Manual Adjustment |
Hitch Category | Cat. III Single Lip |
Machine Depth Control | Single Point Adjustment |
Safety Warning Lights and SMV Emblem | Standard |
Safety Chain Kit | Standard |
Powder Coat Paint, Blue Sapphire | Standard |
Rear Hitch With Hydraulic Hoses | Optional |
22 in. x 1/4 in. Rollable Blades | Optional |
10 in. Ultra Wing Sweeps | Optional |
Cat. III Single Lip Hitch | NA |
Cat. IV Single Lip Hitch | Optional |
Flexible 5-Row Spike Harrow | Optional |
Chopper and Three Row Spike Drag | Optional |
Three Row Spike and Reel Attachment | Optional |
Three Row Tine and Reel Attachment | Optional |
Horsepower Requirements | 8 to 10 HP (6 to 7 kW) per Foot |