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Product Limitations:
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The 186M is not recommended at this time for use with tractors without integrated oil coolers.
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When used on a tractor with open-center hydraulics and no flow control from the tractor, a pair of
plugs must be removed from the manifold to allow for flow control at the manifold. Refer to the
186M Operator Manual for more information.
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The maximum transport speed for the unit is 25 mph. Additional safety lighting may need to be
added if pulled behind any vehicle besides a tractor. See local DOT regulations regarding
lighting requirements for road transport when not using a tractor.
Ordering Information:
Part Number Description Comments
RC130001 186M Merger, Base Unit
RC063481 Bundle, 2-Foot Extension Addition Total of 5’ extension length
Setup Time:
Approximately 2 hours of setup time is required from shipping configuration to field operation when
shipped on a skid. When shipped via flatbed trailer, the unit requires approximately 30 minutes of setup
time for preparation to the field.
RCI Engineering LLC also offers an assortment of attachments for John Deere hay and forage equipment
to improve performance, increase efficiency and to increase machine capabilities in different crop and
field conditions. The 186M Merger is not an Allied Product for John Deere, but is available through
any John Deere dealer.
RCI Engineering LLC reserves the right to make improvements in design and changes in specifications at
any time without notice and without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously
manufactured or sold. Specifications, descriptions, and illustrative material herein are as accurate as
known at time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.