2023 Schulte FX Series 318
- Year 2023
 - Make Schulte
 - Model FX Series
 
2023 Schulte FX Series 318
Features may include:
- Schulte’s first 18 foot flex wing rotary cutter has three sets of rotors
 
- An ultra narrow transport width makes moving this unit extremely safe and simple
 
- Run with the same HP tractor as most 15’ flex wings, but gain the extra 3’ cutting width
 
- Excellent choice for mowing crop residue, pastures, weeds, orchards and roadsides
 
- Single 7 gauge domed deck sheds water and debris and increases life of the rotary cutter deck with this easy clean feature
 
- Available 540rpm or 1000rpm 80° CV drive or 540 equal angle non CV drive
 
- Heavy duty gearboxes & drive system with spun formed 7 gauge stump jumpers ensures durability & perfect balance on the rotary mower
 
Engine
							Minimum Engine Power
							75HP (56kW)
						
						
							Engine Power
							Recommended Tractor: 90HP (67kW)
						
						Drivetrain
							Gearbox
							Divider Gearbox Rating: 260HP (194kw) | Center & Wing Gearbox Rating: 225hp (168kw) 
						
						Suspension
							Suspension
							Rubber 3 puck grommet
						
						Operational
							Operating Speed
							Blade Tip Speed: 1000 rpm | Tractor PTO Speed: 540 or 1000rpm | Blade Tip Speed: 540 rpm
						
						
							Operating Conditions
							Wing: 16581 ft/min (5054m/min) | Center: 15974 ft/min (4869m/min) | Center: 15980 ft/min (4871m/min) | Wing: 16319 ft/min (4974m/min)
						
						Chassis
							Hitch/Type
							Cat.5CV (1000rpm), European Size 6 / Cat.6CV (540 rpm), European Size 8 | Category 6
						
						Dimensions
							Cutting Width
							216” (5.5m)
						
						
							Overall Width
							228” (5.8m)
						
						
							Overall Length
							208” (5.3m)
						
						
							Transport Width
							86” (2.2m)(Singles on wings) 96” (2.4m) (Duals on wings)
						
						
							Transport Height
							109” (2.77m)
						
						
							Depth, Maximum
							Thickness: 7GA (3/16", 4.6mm)
						
						
							Height
							Cutting: 1.75" to 16.75" (44.5mm to 425mm)
						
						
							Ground Clearance
							14.75" (42.5mm)
						
						
							Dimensions
							Side Skirt Depth & Thickness: 13.63" (346mm) .25" thick (6.35mm) | Wing Floating Range: 25 degrees down to 30 degrees up | Wing Working Range: 25 degrees down to 80 degrees up | Output Shaft: 2.38" (60.3mm) | Cutting Capacity: 3.5" (89mm) | Blade Overlap: 6" (152mm)
						
						Capacities
							Hitch Weight Capacity
							2350 lbs (1066kg)(Depends on configuration)
						
						Weights
							Weight
							5800 lbs (2631kg) (Depends on configuration)