John Deere FM4012 Mower Specs

Category: Mowers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: FM4012 ➔

Belts

John Deere FM4012 Mower Belts specifications
Belt Adjustment	Spring-loaded idler - Starting 2026
Belt Type	B-section, Kevlar - Starting 2026

Blade

John Deere FM4012 Mower Blade specifications
Average Blade Tip Speed	16200.0 fpm - Starting 2026
Blade Composition	Heat-treated alloy steel - Starting 2026
Blade Dimensions, Type 1	0.25x2.5 in. - Starting 2026
Blade Overlap	1.50 in (3.81 cm) - Starting 2026
Blade Spindle Bearings	Greaseable ball - Starting 2026
Blade Spindle Quantity	Nine - Starting 2026
Blade Spindle Type	Cast iron - Starting 2026
Blade Spindles	Ductile iron, lubed for life; sealed, ball bearing - Starting 2026
Blade Tip Speed	17,900 ft./min (Center Deck) / 18,200 ft./min (wing decks) - Starting 2026
Number Of Blades	9 - Starting 2026

Caster Wheels

John Deere FM4012 Mower Caster Wheels specifications
Caster Wheels Bearings	Powder metal bushing - Starting 2026
Caster Wheels Quantity	10 - Starting 2026
Caster Wheels Size	10x4 - Starting 2026
Caster Wheels Type	Solid - Starting 2026

Construction

John Deere FM4012 Mower Construction specifications
Mainframe Construction	10.2 cm / 4 in. - Starting 2026

Cutting Height

John Deere FM4012 Mower Cutting Height specifications
Cutting Height Adjustment	.5 increments (spacer) - Starting 2026
Cutting Height Range	1-4.5 in. - Starting 2026

Cutting Width

John Deere FM4012 Mower Cutting Width specifications
Cutting Width Center Deck	60.00 ft (18.29 m) - Starting 2026
Cutting Width Total	12.00 ft (3.66 m) - Starting 2026
Cutting Width Wing Deck	48.00 ft (14.63 m) - Starting 2026

Deck

John Deere FM4012 Mower Deck specifications
Deck Overlap	6.00 in (15.24 cm) - Starting 2026
Deck Thickness, Gauge	0.13 in (0.34 cm) - Starting 2026
Discharge Type	Rear - Starting 2026
Lift Cylinders	3x10 in. - Starting 2026
Wing Travel, Degrees	Up 20 degree (angle) and down 15 degree (angle) - Starting 2026

Dimensions

John Deere FM4012 Mower Dimensions specifications
Transport Dimensions (Lxwxh):	11.25 x 7.6 x 10.25 ft - Starting 2026
Working Length	11.70 ft (3.57 m) - Starting 2026
Working Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m) - Starting 2026

Drive

John Deere FM4012 Mower Drive specifications
Drive Type	Gearbox over V-belt - Starting 2026
Input Driveline	Category 3 CV - Starting 2026
Wing Driveline	Category 3 - Starting 2026

Gauge Wheels

John Deere FM4012 Mower Gauge Wheels specifications
Gauge Wheels Quantity	10 - Starting 2026
Gauge Wheels Size	8x3.5 in. - Starting 2026
Gauge Wheels Type	Solid rubber - Starting 2026

Gearbox

John Deere FM4012 Mower Gearbox specifications
Gearbox Ratio	1:2.5, 1:1.92 - Starting 2026
Mower Deck Gearbox Power	30.00 hp (22.37 kw) - Starting 2026

Ground Pressure

John Deere FM4012 Mower Ground Pressure specifications
Ground Pressure	5 pounds per square inch - Starting 2026

Hitch

John Deere FM4012 Mower Hitch specifications
Hitch Adjustment	4 positions - Starting 2026
Hitch Category (Drawbar)	Category 1 - Starting 2026
Hitch Clevis	Floating - Starting 2026
Hitch Drawbar	Category 1 - Starting 2026
Hitch Type	Adjustable Clevis - Starting 2026
iMatch / Quick Hitch	N/A - Starting 2026

Lighting and Safety

John Deere FM4012 Mower Lighting and Safety specifications
Auto-Engage Transport Latch	Optional - Starting 2026
Markings	Slow-moving vehicle - Starting 2026
Rear Chain Shields	Optional - Starting 2026
Transport Lights	Optional - Starting 2026

Rollers

John Deere FM4012 Mower Rollers specifications
Front And Rear Anti-Scalping Roller	Option (field installed) - Starting 2026
Front Roller	Optional - Starting 2026

Setup Time

John Deere FM4012 Mower Setup Time specifications
Setup Time Labor Hours	1.25 hr - Starting 2026

Tires

John Deere FM4012 Mower Tires specifications
Transport Tires	20X8-10 - Starting 2026

Tractor Requirements

John Deere FM4012 Mower Tractor Requirements specifications
PTO Power Range	25-60 hp - Starting 2026
PTO Speed	540.0 rpm - Starting 2026

Warranty

John Deere FM4012 Mower Warranty specifications
Gearbox Warranty	1 year - Starting 2026
Machine Warranty	1 year - Starting 2026
Spindle Warranty	1 year - Starting 2026

Weight

John Deere FM4012 Mower Weight specifications
Operating Tongue Weight	218.00 lbs (98.88 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight	1,999.00 lbs (906.73 kg) - Starting 2026
Shipping Weight	2,005.00 lbs (909.45 kg) - Starting 2026
Transport Tongue Weight	384.00 lbs (174.18 kg) - Starting 2026

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