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Hardee by EVH

Specifications

DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER

18

4/3/09

Summary of Specifications

MODEL

DB4048

DB4060

Approximate Weight (lbs.)

1,825 - Ready To Mow

Approximate Weight (lbs.)

2,100 - Ready To Mow

Blade Tip Speed (ft/min)

550 PTO – 9,450 ft/min

800 PTO – 13,700 ft/min

Blade Tip Speed (ft/min)

550 PTO – 11,900 ft/min

800PTO – 17,300ft/min

Blades

Round blade carrier

Blades

Round Blade Holder

Cutting Capacity / Suggested

Usage

Trees up to 2” dia.

Cutting Capacity / Suggested

Usage

Trees up to 2” dia.

Cutting Width

48”

Cutting Width

60”

Driveline

Category 2

Driveline

Category 2

Driveline Protection

Hydraulic Relief Valve

Driveline Protection

Hydraulic Relief Valve

Hitch

Standard Hitch, Category

2 Or 3 Quick Hitch

Hitch

Standard Hitch, Category 2

or 3  Quick Hitch

Motor

Hydraulic Vane Motor

Motor

Hydraulic Vane Motor

Reach (center of tractor to

outside of cutter)

11’3” max.

Reach (center of tractor to

outside of cutter)

12’3” max.

Width for trailering and road

travel 

9’5” min.

Width for trailering and road

travel

9’9” min.

PTO Operating Speed

550 OR 800 RPM

PTO Operating Speed

550 OR 800 RPM

Pump

Hydraulic Spring Loaded

Vane Pump

Pump

Hydraulic Spring Loaded

Vane Pump

Round Blade Holder

Standard

Round Blade Holder

Standard

Rubber Shielding

Standard – Front & Rear

Rubber Shielding

Standard – Front & Rear

Front and Rear Chain Guard

Optional

Front and Rear Chain Guard

Optional

Tractor HP/ Weight Required

Min. 45 hp. / 4,400 lbs.

Tractor HP/ Weight  Required

Min. 60 hp. / 4,800 lbs.

Hydraulic Oil System Capacity

35 Gallons

Hydraulic Oil System

Capacity

35 Gallons

For best cutting results, run tractor PTO speed between

500-600 RPM

For best cutting results, run tractor PTO speed between

500-600 RPM

Lateral cutting positions 90 degrees up or down 

Lateral cutting positions 90 degrees up or down 

Shielded drive shaft

Shielded drive shaft

Counter weight is hydraulically adjustable in, and out

Counter weight is hydraulically adjustable in, and out

Summary of Contents for HARDEE DB4048

Page 1: ...r Model DB4048 DB4060 DANGER Read this manual and the manual for your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself with both machines before operating 4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS SC 29569 843 756 2555 WWW HARDE...

Page 2: ...ic system by keeping all openings properly covered thus preventing contamination of the hydraulic components Contaminates in the oil WILL cause faulty operation or premature failure of components in t...

Page 3: ...Procedures 8 Bolt Torque 37 Hydraulic Hose Hook Up 9 Checking Bolt Torque 37 Driveshaft Installation On PTO 9 Section 10 Warranty 39 Hydraulic System And Operational Setup 9 Working Safely With Hydra...

Page 4: ...s as may be necessary Cleaning after each use and storage under a shelter will extend the life of the cutter Purpose of This Manual This manual provides information on safety operation adjustments tro...

Page 5: ...sult in loss of traction tipping rollover property damage personal injury or death WARNING Never stand or allow others to stand under the cutterhead at any time Never park the unit without placing the...

Page 6: ...DRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 3 4 3 09 Weight Box and on Top of Deck Danger Thrown Object Danger Rotating Driveline Operating Safety and General Instruction Warning Thrown Object PN 11005 Weight Box Danger Ke...

Page 7: ...afety Information DB4048 DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 4 4 3 09 Safety Decals continued Warning Rotating Components Hitch Frame Danger Crushing Hazard Hitch Frame Warning High Pressure Fluid Hazard H...

Page 8: ...Hardee by EVH Safety Information DB4048 DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 5 4 3 09 Safety Decals continued Blade Rotation Deck Hitch Frame Danger Crushing Hazard Hitch Frame Warning Pinch Point...

Page 9: ...Safety Information DB4048 DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 6 4 3 09 Safety Decals continued Deck Danger Keep Clear Deck Front Rear 15852 Red Reflector Rear Not Shown 15853 Yellow Reflector Front Weight...

Page 10: ...TTER 7 4 3 09 A Weight Box I Extension Cylinder B Dipstick J Hydraulic Motor C Oil Tank K Deck D Return Filter L Lift Chain Weldment E Hitch Frame M Motor Drive Housing F Deck Cylinder N Rubber Shield...

Page 11: ...tractor will determine the length of driveshaft you require to connect from the end of the pump shaft to the PTO connection of your tractor This step may require cutting the standard driveshaft includ...

Page 12: ...d on the underside of the oil tank loosen pipe cap Check oil level with sight gauge located on the side of hydraulic oil tank If oil is needed HARDEE special hydraulic oil part No 23333 is recommended...

Page 13: ...Lines Purge all air from hydraulic system before attempting to raise or lower the cutter deck and extending or retracting the extension arm DANGER Stand clear if lowering or raising deck hydraulic dec...

Page 14: ...tion Check All Fluid Levels Tractor Cutter For best results use Hardee hydraulic oil part number 23333 Grease Points Page 13 PTO Shaft Check Grease Page 13 Blade Tightness Page 13 Operating Environmen...

Page 15: ...r control the next step is to start the blades 9 Slowly increase the tractor throttle to a high idle speed and slowly engage the PTO Danger Do not change the blade rotation direction Blades must rotat...

Page 16: ...Hardee cutter are designed and made to exact specifications and should be replaced with only original Hardee parts Always replace blades in pairs to retain balance on the blade holder Never weld the...

Page 17: ...should block off the pump outlet downstream of the relief valve Place the loose pressure line in a clean container to catch any spillage Caution Be sure all fittings are tight before proceeding 9 Star...

Page 18: ...Blade To Disk Change With Damaged Blades In Pairs Blade Holder Nut Change With Damaged Blades In Pairs Spindle Bolts Spindle To Deck Main Frame And Deck Bolts Daily Or 10 Hours Rubber Shielding Change...

Page 19: ...Valve Setting Refer To Page 14 Repair Replace Relief Valve Pump Whines Worn Or Damaged Pump Repair Replace Pump Improper Oil In System Replace Oil Requires Hardee Oil Part NO 23333 Or Comparable Oil...

Page 20: ...aulic Valve Cracked Internally Repair Replace Valve Relief Valve Will Not Adjust To Specifications Improper Oil Repair Replace Oil Use Hardee Oil Part No 23333 Filter Restricted Repair Replace Filter...

Page 21: ...3 max Reach center of tractor to outside of cutter 12 3 max Width for trailering and road travel 9 5 min Width for trailering and road travel 9 9 min PTO Operating Speed 550 OR 800 RPM PTO Operating...

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Page 31: ...Description 1 N A Housing 9 16484 Locknut 2 N A Shaft 10 16480 Set Screw 3 15777 Cup 11 16479 Lip Seal Output 4 15778 Bearing 12 16483 Seal Protector 5 15779 Cup 13 16472 Blade Hub 6 15780 Bearing 14...

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Page 42: ...ased or non oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified Therefore do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque v...

Page 43: ...DB 4048 46 DB 4060 58 Includes 5 for transmission loss Tractor PTO Cutter Shaft DB4048 DB4060 Tip Speed Tip Speed RPM RPM FPM MPH FPM MPH 500 785 9 450 107 11 900 135 600 855 10 300 117 13 000 148 65...

Page 44: ...of any part or parts of this implement which in our judgement shows evidence of such defect and provided further that said parts shall be removed and returned by the owner at the owner s expense to H...

Page 45: ...40 NOTES...

Page 46: ...HARDEE BY EVH MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC 4895 RED BLUFF ROAD LORIS SC 29569 PHONE 843 756 2555 WWW HARDEEBYEVH COM EVHMFG HARDEEBYEVH COM...

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