John Deere 972

<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Cutting width of 1.8 m (6 ft) for good productivity</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0040894_972_cuttingwidth.jpg" alt="Cutting width"><span class="caption">Cutting width</span> </div> </div> <div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>With its 1.8-m&nbsp;(6-ft) cutting width, the 972 Flail Chopper handles a variety of jobs:</p> <ul> <li>Makes excellent grass silage</li> <li>Shreds and spreads corn and cotton stalks</li> <li>Chops light brush</li> <li>Makes silage of beet tops</li> <li>Clips pastures</li> </ul> <p>Lower initial costs and simple, rugged construction make the 972 easy to buy and maintain.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Double-edged rotor knives can be reversed to increase life</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039823_972_rotor.jpg" alt="Double-edged rotor knives"><span class="caption">Double-edged rotor knives</span> </div> </div> <div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>The rotor design has two rows of knives that allow a uniform cut of the forage:</p> <ul> <li>The rotor speed is 1366 rpm</li> <li>The cutting width is 1.8 m (6 ft)</li> </ul> <p>The cutting height can be adjusted to obtain a minimum of 6.4 cm (2.5 in.) or a maximum of&nbsp;18.4&nbsp;cm&nbsp;(7.25 in.) with a lever or an optional hydraulic cylinder.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The mounting system of the knives allows them to swing back when they hit stones or other obstacles and to automatically return to their normal position without interrupting the chopping operation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The rotor has 42 heat-treated knives. They are double edged so they can be reversed, increasing their longevity.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Discharge spout can be adjusted from the tractor seat</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039817_972_spout1.jpg" alt="Easy adjustment from tractor"><span class="caption">Easy adjustment from tractor</span> </div> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039810_972_spout2.jpg" alt="Discharge spout"><span class="caption">Discharge spout</span> </div> </div> <p>The discharge spout mechanism allows the&nbsp;operator to easily adjust the direction&nbsp;in which&nbsp;the forage is thrown and, at the same time, adjust the speed at which the material is being ejected.</p> <ul> <li>The material deflector has independent movement from the rotation lever and is adjustable for different positions.</li> <li>The spout mechanism is heat-treated, which ensures a longer life of its components. The spout rotation is done through a lever, within reach of the operator from the tractor.</li> <li>A steel wear sleeve (attachment) extends the life of the spout.</li> <li>The vertical and horizontal extensions (attachments) evenly fill the larger or taller wagons.</li> </ul></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Auger and cutterhead provides better delivery of material</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039824_972_auger.jpg" alt="Auger"><span class="caption">Auger</span> </div> </div> <div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>The speed of the auger is 300 rpm, which provides better delivery of material into the cutterhead.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The design of the door allows easy access to the auger. There are three reinforced hinges to prevent breakage.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For&nbsp;increased convenience,&nbsp;a cover over the chain on the right-hand side can be removed when service is necessary.</p> <div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039822_972_cutterhead.jpg" alt="Cutterhead"><span class="caption">Cutterhead</span> </div> </div> <div class="seccion-images"></div> <p>Three rotary knives are included in the cutterhead as base equipment, and a set of three additional rotary knives can be ordered.</p> <ul> <li>Knives are adjustable to provide longer life.</li> <li>Three fan blades and three fan plates located between the knife supports are installed to increase the efficiency of forage ejection.</li> </ul> <p>The lower side of the cutterhead has 56&nbsp;percent&nbsp;thicker steel than the 16A cutterhead for longer life.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Its improved design allows easy installation and removal.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Drivetrain with slip clutch protects the drive system of the chopper</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039807_972_drivetrain.jpg" alt="Slip clutch"><span class="caption">Slip clutch</span> </div> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/clearpix.gif" alt="#"> </div> </div> <p>The slip clutch is designed to protect the components of the drive system of the chopper.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The slip clutch releases the load and reengages automatically, protecting the components when there is an overload or obstruction, avoiding damage to&nbsp;or breakage&nbsp;of the chopper parts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Overrunning the&nbsp;clutch, integral with the slip clutch, releases the rotating parts, disconnecting the tractor power take-off (PTO).</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Gauge wheels are very easy to change</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039828_972_rearaxle.jpg" alt="Rear axle"><span class="caption">Rear axle</span> </div> </div> <p>The rear axle is made of 102x102-mm (4x4-in.) steel.&nbsp;This axle has two hitch supports:</p> <ul> <li> <div> The left-hand support is used to attach the wagon during operation, while the right-hand support is used to hook the wagon during transport when it is necessary to have it in line with the chopper and the tractor. </div></li> </ul> <p>Two wheels with 5.90x15 4 PR tires are included as standard equipment.</p> <div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039821_972_changingwheels.jpg" alt="Changing wheels"><span class="caption">Changing wheels</span> </div> </div> <p>Changing the wheels and tires is a very simple operation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The square axle of the chopper has jackstand supports that help when changing the tires.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With the chopper hooked up to the tractor, the jackstand can be placed on either support, left or right, as required.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Welded mainframe is 40 percent thicker and offers higher structural resistance</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039812_972_mainframe.jpg" alt="Mainframe"><span class="caption">Mainframe</span> </div> </div> <p>The mainframe is welded instead of bolted:</p> <ul> <li>The welded design offers higher structural resistance.</li> <li>&nbsp;For longer life, the hood is 40 percent thicker than the hood used on the discontinued 16A Flail Chopper.</li> </ul></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Tractor hookup is fast and easy</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><div class="seccion-images"> <div> <img src="https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/hay_forage/features_attachment/972chopper/news/0039814_972_hitch.jpg" alt="Category 2 hitch"><span class="caption">Category 2 hitch</span> </div> </div> <p>The hitch is Category 2, with hitch plates attached&nbsp;by bolts and bushings.&nbsp;The tongue is made of 3-in. x 5-in. PTR for higher strength.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The tongue can be adjusted from the tractor seat.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A screw-type jack makes hitching up the&nbsp;972 Flail Chopper fast and easy.</p></div></div></div></div></div>