John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Specs

Category: Disc / Rotary Tillage ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: FC12E ➔

Blades

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Blades specifications
Blade Holder Type	Round pan stump jumper for blade carrier protection against obstruction damage: 7 gauge 4.55 mm 0.18 in. Blade bar: 2.5 x 12 cm 1 x 4.7 in. - Starting 2026
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	253.608932 fps - Starting 2026
Overlap	6.00 in (15.24 cm) - Starting 2026
Thickness	0.50 in (1.27 cm) - Starting 2026
Type	Suction - Starting 2026
Width	4.00 in (10.16 cm) - Starting 2026

Capacity

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Capacity specifications
Cutting Capacity (Diameter)	2.00 in (5.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Chamber Depth	10.00 in (25.40 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Height	1-18 in. - Starting 2026
Cutting Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m) - Starting 2026

Dimensions

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Dimensions specifications
Approximate Weight	3,955.00 lbs (1,793.96 kg) - Starting 2026
Deck Shape	Flat - Starting 2026
Deck Thickness	0.12 in (0.30 cm) - Starting 2026
Deck Type	Single - Starting 2026
Hinges	Intermittent cast segments with segmented 3.1-cm (1.25-in.) diameter hinge pins - Starting 2026
Overall Length	16.00 ft (4.88 m) - Starting 2026
Overall Width	12.70 ft (3.87 m) - Starting 2026
Side Skirt Thickness	3.0 gauge - Starting 2026
Transport Width (At Wing Wheels)	8.50 ft (2.59 m) - Starting 2026

Drivelines

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Drivelines specifications
Connecting Driveline Protection	No-seize, slip-clutch driveline - Starting 2026
Connecting Driveline Size	ASAE Category 3, splined telescoping profiles - Starting 2026
Main Driveline Size	CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles - Starting 2026

Gearcases

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Gearcases specifications
Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous	75.00 hp (55.93 kw) - Starting 2026
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak	100.00 hp (74.57 kw) - Starting 2026
Number	4 - Starting 2026
Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous	75.00 hp (55.93 kw) - Starting 2026
Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak	100.00 hp (74.57 kw) - Starting 2026
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous	250.00 hp (186.43 kw) - Starting 2026
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak	300.00 hp (223.71 kw) - Starting 2026

Hitch

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Hitch specifications
Jack Stand	Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering - Starting 2026
Type	Standard self-level tongue with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile with clevis hitch, Option to Ball-type self-level hitch - Starting 2026

Hydraulics

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Hydraulics specifications
Wing Flex	For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle) Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle) - Starting 2026
Wing Lift	One SCV connected to the tractor (machine height plus wing lift) , Option for 2 SCV for simultaneous operation - Starting 2026

Key Specs

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Key Specs specifications
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	253.608932 fps - Starting 2026
Cutting Capacity (Diameter)	2.00 in (5.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m) - Starting 2026
Deck Thickness	11.0 gauge - Starting 2026
Gearbox Warranty	5 years - Starting 2026
Main Driveline Size	CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles - Starting 2026
Side Skirt Thickness	3.0 gauge - Starting 2026
Tractor PTO HP Range	40.00 hp (29.83 kw) - Starting 2026
Transport Width (At Wing Wheels)	8.50 ft (2.59 m) - Starting 2026

Shielding

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Shielding specifications
Front	Single-row chain guard - Starting 2026
Rear	Single-row chain guard - Starting 2026

Tractor Compatibility

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Tractor Compatibility specifications
Tractor PTO	540 rpm - Starting 2026
Tractor PTO HP Range	40.00 hp (29.83 kw) - Starting 2026

Warranty

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Warranty specifications
Gearbox Warranty	5 years - Starting 2026

Wheels

John Deere FC12E Disc and Rotary Tillage Wheels specifications
Row Width Adjustment	No - Starting 2026
Suspension	Center deck coil spring suspension - Starting 2026
Type - Option 1	4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 - Starting 2026
Type - Option 2	4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12 - Starting 2026
Wing-Leveling Adjustment	Adjustable threaded clevis on wing lift cylinders - Starting 2026

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