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MacDon R1 FR Series

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R1 FR Series

Overview:

R1 FR FRONT MOUNT ROTARY DISC SERIES

Up-Front Productivity

Get ready for high-quality output with minimal horsepower requirements. The R1 FR Series lays down well-formed, well-conditioned windrows with the industry's widest conditioning rollers, full-width baffle, and adjustable forming shields. Boost your productivity further by pairing the R1 FR with the R1 Pull-Type*; shared common parts between the two units make service and maintenance a breeze. Maximize your mowing potential and get more with the MacDon R1 Front Mount Rotary Disc.

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Features

Double Time!

Double your productivity by pairing the R1 FR with a MacDon R1 Pull-Type. This dynamic duo multiplies your capacity up to an impressive 32 feet of cutting width*. Common parts between the two units mean service and maintenance are a breeze, making this combination a no-brainer for those seeking efficient, high-quality output.

High Output with Less Horsepower

Doing More with Less, the R1 FR only requires 100 horsepower for the 13-foot and 125 for the 16-foot models. Less horsepower means less fuel consumption.

Easy Hook-Up

The three-point hitch on MacDon's Front Mount Rotary Disc unit is compatible with category 2, 3, and 3N tractors. Cutting disc rpm is 2652 @ 1000 PTO; a PTO Completion Package is required and installed by your MacDon dealer.

PTO options include:

  • 1.375-inch (35mm) diameter 21-tooth PTO
  • 1.375-inch (35mm) diameter 6-tooth PTO
  • 1.75-inch (44.5mm) diameter 20-tooth PTO

Clean Cut with a 3-Year Cutterbar Warranty

MacDon's low-profile forward-mounted cutting discs provide a flat header angle, resulting in a clean, even cut. MacDon's 3-Year Cutterbar Warranty ensures worry-free harvesting performance.

Overload Protection

Each disc spindle on the R1 FR Series cutterbar features a shear pin designed to shear if it comes in contact with a large object in the field. Once sheared, the disc moves up and out of the way of the other discs, reducing the risk of severe damage to the cutterbar. Operators can replace shear in-field and get back to mowing in a short time.

Serious Conditioning

The R1 FR Series lays down well-formed, well-conditioned windrows with the industry's widest conditioning rollers at 129 inches (328cm) with Steel Inter-Meshing rollers to handle your crop's dry-down requirements.

Steel Inter-Meshing Rolls:

  • Ideal for stiff or solid plant stems.
  • Creates well-conditioned windrows across various widths.
  • Suited for high-volume crops requiring aggressive feeding.
  • Promotes even plant dry down in smooth-stemmed crops.
  • Durable steel rolls with minimal maintenance.


Windrow Formation

With a full-width baffle mounted to the conditioner and protective forming shields that can be adjusted to a narrow 5-foot (1.5 m) opening, the R1 FR is ready to lay down well-formed, tailored windrows to meet your needs.

Responsive Float Dynamics

Using minimal ground pressure, the R1 FR's Responsive Float System moves the unit "up and back" as it encounters bumps in the field. This dynamic movement results in true ground following and helps ensure a clean, even cut of your fields.



Specifications

R1 FR Cutterbar Specifications13 FT16 FT
Effective Cutting Width13'0 (3978 mm)16'2 (4942 mm)
Number Of Cutting Discs810
Number Of Blades Per Disc22
18 Deg Bevel Down KnivesSS
Offset Spur Gear CutterbarSS
Geartrain Proteciton - Shearpin (Safecut)SS
Service Tool (Wrench) For SpindlesSS
Cutting Disc RPM @ 1000 PTO2652 rpm2652 rpm
Knife Tip Speed188 mph (84.7 m/s)188 mph (84.7 m/s)
Steel On Steel Chevron Conditioner RollsOO
Roll Length129" (3275 mm)129" (3275 mm)
Roll Outside Diameter On 7.0 In. (179 Mm) O.D. Tube9" (229 mm)9" (229 mm)
Roll Speed896 rpm896 rpm
Note For Front Rotary And Pull Type Double The Horsepower Requirement.
S : Standard / OD : Optional (Dealer Installed)


R1 FR Forming Shields Specifications13 FT16 FT
Full Width Baffle Mounted To ConditionerSS
Header Mounted Assembly With Adjustable Side DeflectorsSS
Note For Front Rotary And Pull Type Double The Horsepower Requirement.
S : Standard / OD : Optional (Dealer Installed)


R1 FR Drives Specifications13 FT16 FT
Gearbox And Driveline  
Conditioner Drive - 4HB  
1.375 In. Dia. 21 T. PTOODOD
1.375 In. Dia. 6 T. PTOODOD
1.75 In. Dia. 20 T. PTOODOD
Hydraulic Header Angle Kit  
Double Acting Cylinder (2nd Hydraulic Remote Required)ODOD
Mechanical Turbuckle (Installed In Shipping Configuration)SS
Transport Lights: Two Red C/W 7 Pole ConnectorSS
Transport Width Including Header (W/Out Conditioner Or Other Optional Kits)160" (4063 mm)198" (5027 mm)
Note For Front Rotary And Pull Type Double The Horsepower Requirement.
S : Standard / OD : Optional (Dealer Installed)


R1 FR Attachment & Accessories Specifications13 FT16 FT
Tractor Requirements  
Power75 kW (100 horsepower)93 kW (125 horsepower)
Hydraulic Capacity2000 psi (13714 kPa)2000 psi (13714 kPa)
3pt Hitch RequirementCategory 2, 3, 3N 
Hydraulic Front Couplers (Pairs)  
Base Model Header (Float Lockout)11
Base Plus Hydraulic Header Angle22
NOTE: TRACTOR MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A TRAILER CONNECTOR WITH 12V POWER  
NOTE: TRACTOR MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A CAB  
Note For Front Rotary And Pull Type Double The Horsepower Requirement.