MX8 Specifications

NOTE: Weights are with typical optional equipment. Weight varies with other optional equipment.

The maximum static vertical load for a pull type cutter occurs in the road transport position when equipped with authorized attachments.

Item	Measurement	Specification
MX8 Maximum Static Vertical Load on Tractor Drawbar	Weight	363 kg (801 lb.)

MANUFACTURER	John Deere
MODEL	MX8
Capacity
Cutting Width, mm (in.)	2450 (96)
Cutting Height, mm (in.)	25 to 305 (1 to 12)
Cutting Diameter of Material, mm (in.)	50 (2)
Cutting Chamber Depth, mm (in.)	216 (8.5)
Tractor Compatibility
Tractor PTO kW (hp.) Range	Minimum 30 (40) (Pull-Type, Semi-Mount, and Semi-Mount Hydraulic Offset) Minimum 37 (50) (Lift-Type)
Tractor PTO rpm	540
Hitch
Type	Pull-Type, Lift-type, Semi-mount, Semi-mount Hydraulic offset (Pull-Type has standard 4536 kg ([10 000 lb.] Safety Tow Chain)
Category	2, 3, 3N
Dimensions
Transport Width, mm (in.)	2580 (102)
Overall Width, mm (in.)	2580 (102)
Overall Length, mm (in.)	2810 (111)
Deck Shape	Domed
Deck Type	Double Deck
Deck Thickness, mm (in.) (gauge)
—Upper	3 (0.125) (11)
—Lower	3 (0.125) (11)
Side Skirt Thickness, mm (in.) (gauge)	4.5 (0.177) (7)
Approximate Weight, kg (lb.)	759 (1670)
Drivelines
Size
Main Driveline	ASAE Category 4
Connecting Driveline	—
Protection Type
Main Driveline	Non-seize, self-adjusting clutch (Pull-Type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline)
Connecting Driveline	—
Gearcases
Quantity	3
kW (hp.) Rating
Transfer Gearcase	89.4 (120) continuous 97 (130) peak
Center Gearcase	—
Outer Gearcase	56 (75) continuous 74.5 (100) peak
Blades
Thickness, mm (in.)	13 (0.5)
Width, mm (in.)	102 (4)
Type	Suction
Overlap, mm (in.)	75 (2.8)
Blade Tip Speed
540 rpm	80 m/s (15 739 fpm)
1000 rpm	—
Material Flow System	Max Flow
Holder	Round Stumpjumper
Wheels
Type	Puncture Proof Laminated (Pull-Type has Severe-Duty Ag tire option)
Row Width Adjustment	Yes - Pull-Type only
Shielding
Front	Chain
Rear	Chain

Specifications are based on published information at the time of publication. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local John Deere™ dealer for more information.