Heavy-Duty Models

Economy Models

HEAVY-DUTY MODELS
Heavy-duty MD72, MD82 and MD92
  • Cutterbar shock protection standard
  • Handles most any crop condition from wet field to downed crops
  • Built with heat-treated components to stand up to extreme conditions
  • Uses a close-coupled design for maximum ride stability, especially in tight turns
The cutterbar on the Case IH MD disc mower is made with independent, sealed and self-contained modules.
Modular Cutterbar
  • Results in superior crop flow that reduces streaking
  • Ensures quick mowing
  • Heavy-duty frame and rugged canopy use a cantilevered design for smooth crop flow across cutterbar
Independent, sealed and self-contained modules resist damage.
  • Short, independent splined drive-shaft sections link modules
  • Shafts made from alloy steel with roll-formed splines for strength and hardened for added durability
Discs on the Case IH MD disc mower are heat treated to resist damage.
Smooth-Profiled Discs
  • Lift crop into the cutting zone for plug-free mowing
    • Provides a consistent swath for more even drying
  • Each disc is 3/16-in. (4.8-mm)-thick and heat-treated to resist damage
  • Discs shielded by 1/4-in. (6.4-mm)-thick by 8-in. (203-mm)-wide skid shoes
    • Shape of skid shoes work with tilt of cutterbar to provide wide range of mowing heights
  • Gearbox oil in modular cutting discs performs up to 200 hours between changes
Rotating modular knife blade provides uniform crop cutting on the Case IH MD disc mower.
Rotating Modular Knife Blades
A rotating modular knife blade provides thorough and uniform crop cutting.
  • Each disc houses two knife blades
  • Blades rotate at 3,000 rpm
  • Disc hardware specially designed and treated for extreme durability to resist abrasive conditions
Heavy duty, puncture-resistant curtain provides protection for operator and bystanders on Case IH MD disc mower.
Maintenance
MD72, MD82 and MD92 – engineered for ease of maintenance
  • Reversible knife blades change quickly, without raising the cutterbed
  • Knife bolts located on top of the modular discs for easy access
  • Discs can be in any position when performing maintenance
  • If an object is struck during operation, spring-loaded cutterbed breakaway latch releases
    • Greaseable, sintered bushings ensure cutterbar releases fully when breakaway latch is activated
  • Heavy-duty, puncture-resistant curtain provides protection for operator and bystanders
  • Polyester-vinyl curtain tilts crop forward for better flow across the cutterbar
  • High-stress components protected from debris by T-seal washers and lip seals
Cutterbar is spring-balanced from end to end on Case IH MD disc mower.
Hassle-Free Transport
When in the transport position, the MD72, MD82 and MD92 become compact packages with ride stability and plenty of ground clearance.
  • Cutterbar transport lock automatically engages for a secure hold
  • Cutterbar is spring-balanced from end to end
    • Allows mower to glide over uneven terrain smoothly
    • Can be adjusted for all conditions
  • V-belt tension spring has easily visible indicator for quick inspection of belt tension
    • Changing belt tension is convenient with single-point adjustment
    • No shields to remove
  • Tethered pin activates flotation spring for cutting – is repositioned when using the parking stand