Kuhn FC 13460 D RA

Optidisc® Elite Cutterbar

Lubed-For-Life Optidisc® Elite Cutterbar
The Optidisc® Elite cutterbar provides a flat, streamlined profile so that soil and crop residue do not accumulate, and material flows smoothly, even in heavy, difficult crop conditions. These mowers come standard with the Fast-Fit® quick release knife system. Optidisc cutterbars are designed and tested with a zero oil change interval. The highly-polished gears and synthetic gear oil ensure that this system does not require any regular internal maintenance, eliminating the need for cutterbar oil changes throughout the life of the machine.

Differential Disc Spacing
The innovative design of the Optidisc cutterbar offers exclusive differential disc spacing.

1. Less Distance for a Clean Cut

Narrower spacing at diverging discs provides greater knife overlap, which results in a clean cut, even when the grass is short or light.

2. More Distance for Easy Crop Passage

Wider spacing at converging discs provides more space for the crop to pass. Cut crop is quickly carried away from the cutting area, greatly improving the cut quality.

Standard Fast-Fit® Knives
The Fast-Fit® quick-release knife system allows an operator to rapidly change out cutting knives with the use of a simple tool, yet still retain optimum cut quality and knife life. With Fast-Fit, an operator can achieve up to 50% time savings over a standard system.

Protectadrive® Disc Bearing Stations
Every minute saved during the hay season is precious. Ultimate protection, from the externally removable Protectadrive disc bearing stations, provides maximum reliability and quick service. In the event of an impact between a disc and an obstacle, the shaft holding the disc can shear just above the bearing. This is thanks to its carefully dimensioned shear groove. As a result, the gear teeth are protected.

Extra Rigidity Where It Counts
Disc bearing stations are attached by bolts that pass through the entire cutterbar. This is an exceptionally strong and secure attachment with no risk of mount being torn out of the cutterbar in case of shocks. The disc drive pinion is held precisely in place, all resulting in excellent reliability and reduced maintenance costs.
Gear-to-Gear Power Transmission
Gear-to-gear power transmission, a staple of all KUHN disc mowers, allows for maximum power to be transferred through all gears in the cutterbar. Unlike other gear cutterbars, equal sized gears throughout reduces torque on the gear teeth and leads to unsurpassed reliability and longevity.

Exceptional Maneuverability

Trailed Design
The FC 13460 D RA's trailed design offers exceptional maneuverability for quick turns on headlands or during transport.

ISOBUS Controls
With ISOBUS controls, operators can manage merger functions from the cab including ground pressure, unit lift, gearbox performance, belt rotation and more. Operators can also take advantage of functions such as GO/END, allowing the machine to automatically raise and lower into working positions at headland turns. Two standard work lights are also controlled through the ISOBUS system.

Lift-Control Hydropneumatic Suspension
The FC 13460 D RA Series contains a compact and lightweight design for the Lift-Control® hydropneumatic suspension. The suspension system offers operators easy adjustability for fast operation. The suspension helps lower ash and soil incorporation. There is less component wear and tear especially when adapting to different terrain.

FlexProtect Side Shields
On encountering an obstacle, the KUHN FlexProtect side covers bend without breaking or damaging the mower. After the obstacle’s passage, the side shield automatically returns back to its original shape.

Active Non-Stop Safety Breakaway
The breakaway system is assisted by the Lift-Control hydropneumatic suspension. The breakaway opens by moving up and down. Operators can easily return to the working position after the mower clears the obstacle in the field.