Land Pride PATRIOT FDR1648 Operator's Manual - page 32
Section 7: Features & Benefits
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Section 7:
Features & Benefits
FDR16 Series Grooming Mowers
Features
Benefits
3 Cutting widths
48", 60", 72" Able to adapt to various size needs.
Gearbox HP rating
15 - 30 HP to cover a wide array of tractors.
Rear discharge
The wide, even dispersal of grass leaves a fine thin layer directly behind the mower, vs. a
possible windrow to the side. Keeps grass from blowing in unwanted areas. Easier to mow
around objects.
Deflectors
Built-in to throw material down, as well as forcing thrown objects down.
Clevis type lower hitch points
Allows for easy hook-up by being able to remove pins and back into clevises.
Floating 3-Point
Top and bottom hitch points float up and down which allows the mower to float over uneven
terrain.
Roll formed front on deck.
3/16" roll formed front deck edging for greater strength and impact resistance.
Frame-over-deck design
Frames takes stress out of deck by supporting it.
3/16" Deck thickness
Heavy deck material to aid in overall strength and longevity. Reinforced spindle mounts.
Lower hitch points
adjust in and out
Accommodates many tractor configurations by adjusting in and out.
Hard rubber tires
Hard rubber tires are sandwiched between the rim halves, bolted in and can’t go flat. Roller
bearings allow for a long life.
Heavy-duty Gauge wheel arms
1/4" Gauge wheel arms increases strength.
Non-aligned gauge wheels
Rear wheels don’t track behind the front wheels to reduce laying grass over.
High Blade Tip Speed
48" = 16,203 fpm
60" = 18,195 fpm
For cleaner cutting and better dispersion of clippings.
72" = 18,130 fpm
Choices of Blades
Low, medium, high-lift, or mulching blades are available to match customer needs and
specific applications.
Blade overlap
1" blade overlap assures no skipping in tight turns.
Heavy-duty roller bearings
& 1 3/8" machined spindles
Roller bearings for smooth running and quiet operation, 1 3/8" machined spindles for
durability, balanced performance, and accuracy. Cast iron housings for added protection
and durability.
Top greasing spindles
Assures top bearing gets grease. No shields to remove.
Single B-section Kevlar belt
Simple one belt design. Kevlar material adds additional strength.
Vacuum formed
ABS belt guards
No scratching, no rattling.
Spring loaded adjustable idler
Allows for constant and proper tension on belt. Better than adjusting gearbox for belt
tension.
Top Hitch
Top hitch has two hook-up points which allows greater lifting leverage for smaller tractors.
5 Year Limited Gear Box
warranty
Shows our confidence in the gearbox integrity. 5 year Parts & Labor with S/N 329841+.
Driveline hanger
For ease in hookup and storage of driveline. Keeps driveline off ground.
Quick Hitch Compatible
Compatible with Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy attachment and removal increases
productivity. (Except 48")