Rotary Cutter Gearboxes – Replacement of Omni Code RC-20 Gearbox
The Rotary Cutter Gearbox for the replacement of the Omni Code RC-20 gearbox is designed to provide superior performance and durability in agricultural and industrial applications. This high-quality replacement gearbox is engineered to fit seamlessly into rotary cutters, offering an efficient and reliable solution for lawn care, land clearing, and crop maintenance. With precise engineering and robust construction, it ensures optimal power transmission and performance, allowing rotary cutters to operate smoothly under various working conditions.
Key Features:
- Compatibility: The gearbox is designed to replace the Omni Code RC-20 gearbox, ensuring easy installation and compatibility with existing equipment. It provides a direct replacement, minimizing downtime and the need for modifications.
- High Efficiency: Built for high efficiency, the rotary cutter gearbox ensures effective power transfer from the tractor’s PTO shaft to the cutter blades, maximizing operational performance.
- Durability: Constructed with high-quality materials, the gearbox is designed to withstand harsh working environments. It offers exceptional resistance to wear, corrosion, and extreme loads, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing maintenance costs.
- Low Maintenance: The design of the gearbox minimizes the need for frequent servicing. Its sealed bearings and precision-engineered components reduce friction, increasing operational lifespan and reducing wear and tear.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for use in a variety of applications, including agricultural fields, pastures, and industrial settings, where rotary cutters are used for mowing, clearing brush, or cutting grass and small shrubs.
RC20 Rotary Cutter Gearbox Specifications
| Model: | FMP-RC20 Rotary Cutter Gearbox |
| Power: | 15 – 18 hp 11 – 21 kW |
| Torque: | 1,750 – 3,267 lb.-in. (198 – 369 Nm.) |
| Ratios: | 1:1.25, 1:2.83 |
| Gear Type: | Bevel |
| Seal Type: | Triple Lip Spring Loaded |
| Bearing Type: | Deep Groove Ball |
| Oil Capacity: | 16 oz. (0.47 L) |
| Weight: | 34 lbs. (15.4 kg.) |
| Applications: | Finishing Mowers Rotary Cutters Rotary Slashers |
RC20 Rotary Cutter Gearbox Ratio Design
The RC20 rotary cutter gearbox offers various gear ratios to meet different horsepower and cutting demands. The ratio of the gearbox determines the blade’s rotational speed—higher ratios result in faster blade speeds but lower torque, while lower ratios provide more torque with a reduced blade speed.
Available in ratios such as 1:1.25 and 1:2.83, the appropriate selection depends on the specific requirements of your application.
- Higher ratios (e.g., 1:1.25) are ideal for lighter-duty tasks, where speed is essential, such as lawn mowing or cutting grass.
- Lower ratios (e.g., 1:2.83) are better suited for heavy-duty applications like clearing rough terrain, cutting thick brush, or land clearing, as they deliver more torque to power through tougher materials.
When choosing a ratio, it’s essential to consider factors like the horsepower of your tractor, the density of the material being cut, and the blade speed required for a clean and consistent cut. Selecting the right gearbox ratio for your RC20 rotary cutter ensures optimal performance, efficiency, and longevity of both the gearbox and the cutter.
Features of the RC20 Rotary Mower Gearbox
- Durable Construction: The RC20 rotary mower gearbox is built with high-quality materials, ensuring long-lasting durability and resistance to wear, even in demanding conditions. This robust construction allows the gearbox to handle tough workloads, providing reliable performance for years.
- Multiple Gear Ratios: Available in various gear ratios, such as 1:1.25 and 1:2.83, the RC20 gearbox offers flexibility to suit different cutting requirements. These ratios allow users to choose between higher blade speed for light-duty tasks or increased torque for heavy-duty applications like clearing thick brush.
- Smooth Operation: The gearbox is designed for smooth and efficient power transfer, minimizing energy loss and maximizing cutting performance. Its precise engineering ensures that the mower operates with minimal vibration and noise, providing a better user experience.
- Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, the RC20 rotary mower gearbox is ideal for tasks such as lawn mowing, land clearing, and cutting dense vegetation. Its adaptability makes it a perfect fit for various mower models and a variety of terrain.
- Easy Maintenance: The RC20 gearbox is designed with easy maintenance in mind. It features accessible components that simplify routine inspections, lubrication, and repairs, ensuring that the mower remains in top condition with minimal downtime.
- High Torque Capacity: The RC20 gearbox provides high torque, especially in lower ratios, making it ideal for demanding tasks like cutting through thick brush or rough terrain. This feature ensures optimal performance, even under heavy load conditions.
- Compact and Lightweight Design: Despite its rugged durability, the RC20 gearbox is compact and lightweight, making it easy to install and maintain. Its design contributes to the overall efficiency of the mower while minimizing excess weight.
By incorporating these features, the RC20 rotary mower gearbox is a reliable, high-performance solution for a wide variety of mowing and land-clearing applications.
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PTO Shaft for Rotary Cutter Gearbox
The PTO shaft (Power Take-Off shaft) is an essential component that connects the rotary cutter gearbox to the tractor’s power system, allowing power to be transferred from the tractor to the cutting mechanism. A high-quality PTO shaft ensures efficient and reliable performance of the rotary cutter gearbox, enabling it to handle tough mowing and land-clearing tasks. Here are the key features and benefits of the PTO shaft for a rotary cutter gearbox:
Efficient Power Transfer
The PTO shaft provides a seamless connection between the tractor’s PTO system and the rotary cutter gearbox. It effectively transfers rotational power, ensuring that the cutter blades reach optimal speed for efficient cutting. This direct power transfer helps maintain high productivity during operation.
Durable Construction
The PTO shaft is made from high-strength materials, designed to withstand high torque and heavy-duty use. It is engineered to resist wear and fatigue even in harsh working environments, ensuring long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
Flexibility and Versatility
PTO shafts come in a range of sizes and configurations, making them compatible with different rotary cutter gearboxes and tractor models. They are designed to handle a wide variety of agricultural tasks, including mowing, land clearing, and brush cutting, across different terrains and vegetation types.
Safety Features
Many PTO shafts are equipped with safety features, such as shear pins or slip clutches, which protect the machinery from damage caused by sudden overloads or jams. These features ensure safe operation, preventing damage to the rotary cutter gearbox and the tractor’s PTO system.
Easy Installation and Maintenance
PTO shafts for rotary cutter gearboxes are designed for easy attachment and detachment from the tractor’s PTO system. Their simple, user-friendly design allows for quick installation and maintenance, reducing downtime during the workday. Additionally, regular maintenance and lubrication of the PTO shaft ensure smooth operation and extend its lifespan.
Heavy-Duty Capability
For more demanding applications, such as clearing thick brush or working on rough terrain, the PTO shaft for rotary cutter gearboxes is designed to handle high torque loads. It ensures the gearbox operates at peak performance, even under heavy-duty conditions, delivering consistent and reliable power to the rotary cutter blades.
Corrosion Resistance
To withstand exposure to the elements, PTO shafts are often coated with corrosion-resistant materials, which helps protect them from rust and wear due to moisture, dirt, and other environmental factors. This makes them suitable for use in a variety of weather conditions and extends their service life.
In summary, the PTO shaft for rotary cutter gearboxes plays a crucial role in enabling efficient, reliable, and safe operation of agricultural equipment. By ensuring smooth power transfer and providing flexibility and durability, the PTO shaft ensures that the rotary cutter performs optimally, meeting the demands of a wide range of cutting tasks.
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About FMP
Headquartered in Italy, FMP is a leading manufacturer recognized for its expertise in designing, developing, and producing high-performance gearboxes, primarily for the agricultural machinery sector. Renowned for our precision engineering, innovation, and unwavering reliability, FMP has established itself as a trusted partner in meeting the evolving demands of both the agricultural and industrial markets. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes specialized gearboxes for lawn mowers, PTO shafts, and other critical components, all designed to provide effective, customized solutions across a wide range of applications.
At FMP, we understand that every client has unique needs and challenges. This is why we specialize in offering tailored solutions, whether through individual components or fully integrated systems. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with our customers to ensure that each solution is not only effective but also efficient. Our commitment to fast, professional responses and expert guidance guarantees that every inquiry is handled with the utmost care and precision, ensuring the best outcomes for our clients.
We place a strong emphasis on open and ongoing communication, particularly in the development of new products. Our dedicated team works directly with clients to fully understand their requirements, offering valuable insights and recommendations that lead to optimal solutions. Whether we are designing innovative products or fulfilling existing orders, FMP is committed to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered solutions on time, every time, ensuring that our clients receive the best service and results.
At the core of FMP’s operations is our relentless focus on quality. We adhere to the highest manufacturing standards, employing stringent quality control measures to ensure that every product not only meets but exceeds industry expectations. This commitment to quality, coupled with our core values of integrity, teamwork, and perseverance, has allowed us to build lasting, trusting relationships with customers in nearly 30 countries around the world.
FMP is always eager to build global partnerships and remains dedicated to providing expert guidance and custom solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our approach goes beyond merely delivering products; we aim to cultivate long-term relationships that contribute to the success of every project. Whether you require innovative solutions for a new venture or ongoing support for an existing system, FMP is here to address your technical challenges and help ensure your sustained success.
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