EasyCut F/R

Mounted disc mowers

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EasyCut

More than just a mower

Quick-change blades

SafeCut - individual protection for each disc

SmartCut: Stripeless cuts and optimal blade overlap

Break-back system - the mower breaks back to the rear and

up to avoid the obstacle

DuoGrip - double guidance and centre-of-gravity suspension

Optimum ground pressure control from responsive

and adjustable springs

Hydraulic ground pressure control on the move (option)

CV conditioner with V-steel tines at aggressive angles

CR conditioner with chevron-profiled polyurethane rollers

Mechanical gearbox for convenient CV conditioner

600 rpm / 900 rpm speed changes

Compact, balanced and mid-mount transport position for

excellent weight distribution and visibility

Vertical storage on optional stands for minimum space

requirements

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EasyCut:

Proven so well around the world, these machines

are heavy-duty and easy to use.

The product range

The cutterbar

SafeCut protection for each individual blade

DuoGrip guidance and

centre-of-gravity suspension

Break-back system

Ground pressure control

Changing over from transport to work

Rear-mounted disc mowers

EasyCut R 280, R 320, R 360

Rear-mounted disc mowers

with tine/roller conditioners

EasyCut R 280 CV, R 320 CV

EasyCut R 280 CR, R 320 CR

Front-mounted mower

EasyCut F 280 M, F 320 M, F 360 M

EasyCut F 280, F 320, F 360

Front-mounted mowers

with tine and roller conditioner

EasyCut F 320 CV, F 320 CR

EasyCut F 360 CV, F 360 CR

Technical Data

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EasyCut

Unmatched performance

Perfect cuts

Low tractor input

Easy handling

Dependable and long-lasting

EasyCut R 280, R 320, R 360

EasyCut R 280 CV, R 280 CR, R 320 CV, R 320 CR

Pulling light, compact and floating over undulations, the

If you seek faster wilting, opt for tine or roller conditioners

rear EasyCut R series mowers work at widths of 2.73 m

on the rear-mounted disc mowers which condition the

(9'),

3.16 m (10'4.5") and 3.60 m (11'10"), producing

crop across the full mower width.

cleanest cuts in any type of terrain.

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Finest engineering

Buying a new generation EasyCut R and F mower

is buying into KRONE’s experience and expertise in

mower manufacturing. This innovative design features a new headstock with optional

hydraulic control, the CV mower conditioner rotor with tines at steep angles, a compact

design and easy handling for superior operator comfort and a perfect quality of work.

EasyCut F 280, F 320, F 360

EasyCut F 280 M, F 320 M, F 360 M

These are our front-mounted models which cut at widths

The EasyCut M front mowers stand out for their

of 2.71 m (8'10") and 3.57 m (11'9") and use powered

extremely low weight which makes them the first choice

top hats that enhance the crop flow to the rear. EasyCut

for customers who farm hilly terrain or prefer spreading

F 320 and F 360 operators will alter the swathing width

the material across the full width. The coupling points

by selecting the appropriate top hats.

on these machines couple easily to compact special

crop tractors.

EasyCut F 320 CV, F 320 CR

EasyCut F 360 CV, F 360 CR

This front-mounted mower with CV or CR conditioner

The front mowers EasyCut F

360 CV with steel

offers a working width of 3.16 m (10'4"). Coil springs on

tine

conditioner and EasyCut F 360 CR with roller

the headstock provide optimum ground pressure. Their

conditioner cut as wide as 3.60 m (11'10"), a work width

ŧension is set manually or hydraulically (option).

that ensures generous overlapping in combinations.

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The cutterbar

A dependable design

Fully welded cutterbar - strong in build, leak proof and

permanently lubricated

Long-lasting satellite gears with massive spur gears make

for quiet running and maximum efficiency

No inner shoe - no blockages

The original

The KRONE developed satellite driveline comprises a number of teeth in mesh at any one time, giving quiet

massive spur gears with up to 66 teeth which transfer the running, ultimate efficiency and maximum longevity.

power all the way down to the very last disc. Revolving With each of the auxiliary gears driving just one disc, it is

at lower speeds, the large-diameter gears always have

exposed to only minimum mechanical strain.

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EasyCut - uniquely KRONE

The KRONE EasyCut R and F disc mowers

provide cleanest and most accurate cuts. The

enclosed and fully welded cutterbar remains

undeformed and reliably leak proof through many

years of hard work. Inside, massive and oil-immersed

spur gears guarantee quiet and dependable running in

permanent operation and at highest workloads whilst quick-changing

blades and our SafeCut disc protection system are standard fit for unmatched

operator convenience.

Interlocking effectively

Large-diameter gears with truncated teeth offer the

benefit of interlocking a larger number of teeth at any

one time, thereby transferring the power more efficiently.

Leak proof and robust

To meet the highest quality standards we use advanced

robot welding and CNC technology in the manufacture

of our fully welded and permanently lubricated cutter-

bars. After all, the cutterbar is at the heart of every disc

mower.

No inner shoe

The cutterbar is powered by a right-angle gearbox,

which sits right behind the inner top hat, an arrange-

ment that ensures blockage-free operation on the

headland and in awkwardly shaped fields.

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The cutterbar

In best shape

Wedge-shaped cutterbar for cleanest cuts

Heavy-duty spur gears run in double bearings which are

spaced at wide gaps

Spreading and windrowing from the same machine

Hard-faced skids

Forget about stripes

With some discs turning in pairs towards each other stripeless cuts in light and young material. Vice versa, a

and others away from each other, it was necessary to larger gap between the blades that turn towards each

redesign the degree of blade overlap to ensure cleanest other encourages the smooth flow of large masses to

cuts. Therefore we increased the overlap between ŧhose

the rear.

discs that turn outwards - a modification that leads to

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EasyCut - the better cut

The wedge-shaped cutterbar adjusts through a large

setting range to cut short stubble

in meadows and pastures

and longer stubble in long-

stemmed field crops. EasyCut cuts

blockage-free and clean. Benefitting from massive double spur gear

bearings that are spaced at large gaps, the cutterbars are heavy-duty

and hardwearing.

Convenient

Some of the gears beneath the discs are arranged

eccentrically in the casing. The smaller-diameter

auxiliary spur gears are removed from the top

whereas the large-diameter gears in the main

driveline are removed from the side.

Windrowing

The eccentric bearings are positioned in such

a way that the discs turn inwards, feeding

the material to the middle for the tractor to

straddle the windrow. The EasyCut R 280 and

R 320 models produce one single windrow.

Here the discs spin in the sense of rotation

that is considered as ‘A’. The EasyCut R 360

models produce two windrows, again spin-

ning in the ‘A’ sense of rotation.

Spreading across the full width

The EasyCut models, with discs spinning in

the ‘B’ sense of rotation, spread the material

across the machine width. All discs spin in

pairs. Material that is spread across the full

machine width will dry faster and more evenly.

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EasyCut

Perfect in every detail

Quick-changing blades

Replaceable blade pins and wear parts

Minimum blade wear

360° blade action

Excellent cuts

Optimum blade overlap

Floating skids

Longer stubble

Thorough protection

Made from hardened steel, the extra

High-cutting skids are the solution for

We welded rounded stops between the

wide skids reduce the ground pressure

those who look for 80 mm (3") and

individual skids to protect the cutterbar

for effective protection of both the

longer stubble. Depending on how you

from damage and contoured the

cutterbar and the sward. By the way,

bolt the skids to the bed, you increase

underside of these stops in such a way

the skids are bolted to the mower bed

the cutting height by 30 - 80 mm (1"- 3").

that the material cannot collect here.

and are therefore very easy to replace.

As a result, the material flows smoothly

to the rear.

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Delivering to farmer needs

The success of all KRONE disc mowers is based on perfect

performance, unmatched longevity and plenty of reasonable

selling points. EasyCut mowers deliver to customer

needs. Quick-change blades, hardwearing

parts and a perfect disc alignment for

stripeless cuts are only some of the

benefits EasyCut users buy.

Changing blades within no time

Change blades in the field fast and without effort.

Quick-change blades are simply a must for many users.

Minimum wear

With the blades being free to spin through 360° on

their pins, they will not foul with the blades on the

neighbouring discs and suffer from less wear and are

self-cleaning.

Cost saver

Cleanest cuts guaranteed

Worn blade pins and wear parts are not an issue for

112 mm (4.5") blades with set blades orbit with a

KRONE EasyCut, where each part can be replaced

generous overlap, producing the typically clean cut

individually. Upon special request, the blade pins may

and feeding the material to the rear in a consistent and

be substituted with threaded bolts.

smooth flow.

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SafeCut

Individual protection for each disc

Full driveline protection

Neighbouring discs will not collide

No wear and damage

Quick roll pin change, minimum costs

Full protection

An ideal system

Orbiting within the sphere of the mower bed and never

As the discs are spinning, they place no load on the roll

protruding beyond the skids, the EasyCut discs enjoy

pins, because the bearings are tensioned by a nut and

two-fold protection in addition to the standard-fit

two clamping screws. As a result, the roll pins do not

SafeCut shear-off system.

suffer from material fatigue and even after many hours

of operation they will break only at their inbuilt load level.

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EasyCut - uniquely KRONE

The situation is familiar to every

farmer - a disc hits a foreign object,

gets damaged and needs replacing.

In this situation, KRONE SafeCut

offers a maximum of protection.

The DLG Gold winning new disc

shear-off system brings a new

level of protection and operational

reliability to the EasyCut mowers

with and without CV conditioner.

SafeCut is standard equipment on

all EasyCut F and R disc mowers.

Peace of mind

Instead of transferring the full shockload to the spur gears,

of the risk zone and the orbit of the neighbouring discs.

the roll pin in the sprocket driveshaft breaks when there is a

This way SafeCut prevents damage to the spur gears and

momentary overload. The pinion shaft continues spinning,

the neighbouring discs. Replacing the roll pin takes a few

jacking up the disc in question and the disc moves out

minutes and is not very costly.

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DuoGrip

The intelligent system

The DuoGrip system suspends the machine in its centre

of gravity and gives lateral control

Uniform ground pressure across the entire work width

Optimum guidance

Less lateral drag, clean cuts

Short and heavy-duty beam

Suspended in its centre of gravity rather than centrally,

the KRONE disc mowers maintain a uniform ground gearbox which is arranged on the inside of the machine.

pressure across the entire work width. The reason for This design combines with the short arm and two extra

suspending the unit in its centre of gravity rather than rods that provide maximum stability at a low machine

in the middle is to compensate for the weight of the weight, delivering ideal results in tough going.

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DuoGrip - the most effective guidance system

A clean cut is fundamental for producing quality forage. Satisfactory results

stem not only from the special design of the cutterbar but also from

the special suspension system. KRONE DuoGrip suspends the

mower in its centre of gravity and in addition

to that provides the unit with lateral

guidance. Maintaining a consistent

ground pressure across the full work

width, this design leads to clean cuts

whilst resulting in light pull and optimum

side control.

Spreading the load

Two parallel rods absorb the lateral forces and guide

the mower in direction of travel. At the same time,

they absorb some of the load on the mower arm and

the suspension system.

Robust

The mower is attached to the arm with the

help of a pin which rolls inside a ball socket,

thereby offering a large pivot range and

singular adaptation to ground undulations.

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Simply ingenious

Optimum ground pressure and the best

impact damage protection

Central control suspension springs guarantee uniform cuts

at optimum pressure

Control the pressure by refitting pins and without tools

Adjust the pressure hydraulically and on the move (option)

Two-fold impact damage protection

Fully protected

Swinging up and to the rear

The impact damage protection system on the EasyCut R models brings

The standard mechanical impact

peace of mind as you cut along borders, fences and hedges or hit an

damage protection system uses a

obstacle. When the system is triggered the mower breaks 1.20 m (3'11")

very dependable and adjustable coil

back and 40 cm (1'4") up to avoid the obstacle. Once the obstacle is

spring and latch system. Integrated

passed, the mower swings automatically back into work position.

in the mower's suspension system,

this break-back system swings the

machine away from the obstacle.

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High work rates, clean cuts

and uncontaminated forage

The advantage of our hydraulic or manual suspension

springs is the fact that they respond instantly to undulating

ground. This responsiveness leads to perfect and stripe-

less cuts at high ground speeds. The result is high-quality

forage and a uniform crop re-growth. The well-balanced

spring/arm kinematics ensure the default pressure is

maintained nearly consistently even in undulating terrain.

Checking the pressure

The pressure gauge shows the current hydraulic

pressure and is easy to read from the tractor. It brings

peace of mind, reassuring the operator that the

machine is set up correctly and that it is exposed to

only very little lateral drag for excellent fuel economy.

Adjusting the ground pressure is easy

Hydraulic control from the seat

Adjusting the spring tension manually is easy and

Enjoy superior operator comfort from the hydraulic

straightforward, because you simply refit the pin. Increase

suspension control system. Adjust the pressure flexibly on

the tension to decrease the ground pressure.

the move and release the spring tension from the seat before

you remove the mower from the tractor.

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Built-in road stability

Every position is ideal

The machine folds beyond the vertical transport position

Low transport height, optimum weight distribution, excellent

visibility

Hydraulic headland control

No need to operate the tractor linkage

Huge angle of travel

Large pivoting range

Designed like a Z, the arm offers 29°/20° up/down travel for easy

bank and verge mowing.

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Fitting into confined space

Working at wider widths poses new challenges to road

transport and ground contour following. Our solutions:

Pivot the mower arm very close to the ground and swing the

machine up and beyond its dead centre point into transport

position - the ‘Z position’. Also: Raise the machine into

headland position without operating the tractor linkage. The

KRONE disc mowers offer safe travel and best cuts in literally

all conditions.

Low transport height

Folding into transport position, the ‘Z’-

arm pivots low to the ground to reduce

transport height. At the same time, its

high ground clearance makes for safe

travel on worn-out roads.

Fold it from the seat

The machine swings hydraulically into an upright position and

beyond the dead centre point. The single-acting ram on the

EasyCut R 280 and R 320 models employs an accumulator to

move the machine into a 110° position whereas the EasyCut

R 320 CV and R 360 models use a double-acting ram to swing

the machine into a 124° position. Both versions fold the mower

actively up and down for smooth and easy changeovers.

Safe road travel

The special design shifts the machine weight to the

middle of the tractor, distributing it more uniformly

across the axle and the linkage for better ride quality

and better visibility in the rear-view mirrors. There is

nothing in the way that might obstruct your view.

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EasyCut R 280, R 320

Unqualified cuts

Manual or hydraulic ground pressure control

Low-maintenance and frictional driveline without belts

KRONE SafeCut disc protection is standard specification

Cantilever guards ensure smooth crop flows

Constant-speed and high-power driveline

Covering the full width

The tractor power flows down a frictional driveline of

Adjustable coupling pins give EasyCut R

280 and

shafts and gearboxes. The driveshaft boasts overrunning

EasyCut R 320 the flexibility to move to the right or left

and friction clutches between the main gearbox and

and ensure the machine is cutting at its full width as

the mower for effective protection to the cutterbar, the

it follows various tractors with different wheelbases or

universal joints as well as the tractor’s pto.

works on slopes and in combination with a front mower.

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Packed with innovations

Are you looking for a powerful mower that works

at a width of about 3 metres (9'10")? Then the

KRONE EasyCut R 280 and R 320 disc mowers with

DuoGrip system are for you. Their DuoGrip centre-of-gravity

suspension system with manual or hydraulic spring control, the

unique impact damage protection system and the optimized cutterbar

for stripeless cuts are just some of the selling points.

Spring-loaded suspension

The EasyCut R 280 and EasyCut R 320 models use

springs to provide suspension. The tension is adjusted

manually or hydraulically as an option to optimize

ground contour following at high work rates.

Extra protection

Smooth crop flow

The fold-up ends of the curtain are lined by bumper

All EasyCut R 280 and EasyCut R 320 mowers use cantilever hoop

tubes that protect the curtain from damage when the

guards that provide clear passage to the material flow. These are

machine hits an obstacle.

the perfect machines for clean work in awkward plots and on

slopes, where the uniform windrow presentation speaks for itself.

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EasyCut R 280, R 320

It’s practical and convenient

Just one single-acting coupler is required to fold the unit

The mower folds to the middle and into a safe transport position

Optional stands store the machine upright in a 110° position

Break-back system swings the mower up and to the rear

Easiest access

On board the machine

The front guard folds up to give easy access to the discs for cleaning

This mobile blade box offers plenty of

and blade replacement. Besides, it also makes storage in confined

room to store spare blades - a smart

space much easier. Access to the cutterbar is excellent from any side.

detail that keeps you organised and the

tractor clutter free.

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Unique functionality

and easiest handling

KRONE disc mowers perform successfully everywhere in

the world. After all, users from all over the world feed their

experience back to us and we implement their feedback into

the EasyCut production processes. The upright storage position

is one innovative idea that was fed into the EasyCut R

mowers, which offer compact storage in confined space.

KRONE disc mowers offer plenty of innovative solutions

that make farmers' lives easier and their work more

profitable.

Automatic folding

The guard folds automatically down

to reduce the overall machine height

when in transport position. It swings

back into work position as the

mower is lowered into work.

The trailer bed up/down service will do

A unique KRONE design

A single-acting ram with accumulator is fine to raise the

Storing the machine in an upright transport position saves time

EasyCut R 280 and R 320 models into headland and

and space. Optional stands give stability and make tractor

transport position.

attachment / removal easier and simpler. You can of course store

these mowers horizontally as well.

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EasyCut R 360

Technology that fits your needs

3.60 m (11'10") work width - top value for money

Double windrowing or spreading

Hydraulic suspension control as an option

Compact transport position at a 124° angle

Two windrows as top hats spin in sense of rotation ‘A’

The inner drums on the base specification EasyCut

R 360 model run with an opposed action, which forms

two windrows for the tractor to straddle. The deflector

in the middle of the mower bed ads to the stability of the

cantilever hoop guard.

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The competitive

mower

The KRONE EasyCut R 360 model is a

powerful mounted mower that works at a width of

3.60 m (11'10"). A very cost-effective and viable machine,

EasyCut R 360 not only cuts your daily rations but also plays a major

role in extensification programmes. Depending on the design and the

sense of disc rotation, the mower can spread and windrow the crop into two

equal volume windrows.

Spreading across the full width

Spread material to expose it to the sun and wind for

rapid wilting to harvest high-quality forage and reduce

losses.

Wide spread as discs spin in sense of rotation ‘B’

Here, the two drums in the middle were replaced by two

discs and the hoop guards rest on supports on either

end. All discs run with an opposed action, spreading

the material in a continuous flow across the full width.

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EasyCut R 360

Boosting your productivity

Low tractor input

DuoGrip centre-of-gravity suspension and arm guidance

Mechanical break-back system

SafeCut shear-bolt protection for each individual disc

Strong and flexible

Secure locking

The strong three-point headstock offers a pto shaft

Each end of the Cat II coupling pins turns in a bearing

holder and provides for sideshifting action to optimize

on EasyCut R 360, R 280 CV and R 320 CV. This

front/rear overlapping and exploit the full cutting width

double-end bearing concept gives dependable strength

when following various tractors with different track

under shock loads.

widths.

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Boosting efficiency

KRONE EasyCut R 360 boasts plenty of

features that boost your productivity and operator

comfort. The benchmark setting features include the

centre-of-gravity suspension system, the innovative SafeCut disc

protection system, the compact transport position, easy use as well as

excellent handling, excellent value for money, unmatched efficiency at a low

tractor power input.

Two suspension springs

Two coil springs suspend the EasyCut

R 360 model for wide work widths. The

springs are set manually or hydraulically

as an option.

Compact

Easy operation

Folding up rather than to the rear and mounting close

A double-acting ram folds the machine into transport

to the tractor, the machine takes only very little load off

position beyond the top dead centre and back into

the front axle. As a result, the tractor steers as easily as

work, whereas a single-acting ram raises the unit out of

without the mower.

work for the headland turn.

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EasyCut R 280 CV, R 320 CV

Conditioning with steel tines

Easy and quick operation

Optional wide spreading crop deflectors

Infinitely variable windrow width

Mechanical gearbox, variable intensity conditioning

Full-width treatment

The steel tines on each mower span across the entire work

width and from the left to the right top hat, providing a uniform

crop flow across the full width and optimum conditioning.

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Powerful and intensive conditioning

The KRONE CV rotor with V-shaped and grippy steel tines spreads the crop at the full working

width. Its massive 64 cm (2'1") diameter and the helical arrangement of the tines warrant a

continuous crop flow, high throughputs and superior conditioning.

Firm grip on the crop

Made from hardened steel and mounted at a

steep angle, the V-shape steel tines give intensive

treatment and powerful action. The tines pivot to

break back when they hit an object whereas their

restricted forward angle increases the pivot pin’s

longevity.

Intensive conditioning

Adjustable baffle plate

Mechanical gearbox

The standard baffle plate boosts the

The lever notches the plate/tine

Select 900 rpm for intensive treatment

action of the tines for an even more

clearance to the required setting. As

and 600 rpm for less intensive condi-

intensive conditioning.

you reduce the gap you increase the

tioning simply by operating the lever.

intensity of conditioning.

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EasyCut R 280 CR, R 320 CR

Conditioning with rollers

Continuous crop flow from 25 cm (10") diameters

Hight throughputs from powered processor rollers

Top-notch conditioning effect from meshing surfaces

Great longevity from polyurethane coating

Full-width treatment

Firm grip on the crop:

The full-width CR rollers ensure a uniform conditioning across the full

The interlocking surfaces of the rollers give in-

work width whilst the polyurethane coating gives continued resistance to

tensive but gentle conditioning whilst avoiding

abrasion and wear.

losses.

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Roller conditioner for leafy crops

Leafy crops like Lucerne or clovers require a different type

of conditioning than crops that are predominantly grass.

The CR roller conditioner gives particularly gentle treatment,

leaving intact the delicate leaves which are so rich in protein and

safeguarding the value of farm-grown feeds. Spreading the crop will

speed up wilting.

Spring suspension

The top roller suspends from a spring which en-

sures a continuous flow in inconsistent growth

and allows foreign objects to pass the system

trouble-free. Thanks to a stepless adjustment

system, the operator adapts the gap and pressu-

re steplessly to current yields.

250 mm (10") diameter rollers

Frictional connections

Double power

The massive CR rollers warrant a

The rotors are driven by a gearbox.

The speed of the powered top roller

smooth and consistent crop flow whilst

The box driving the bottom roller is in-

is synchronized with the bottom roller

requiring only modest input power.

tegrated in the gearbox that drives the

by an optional gearbox, which mounts

cutterbar, which is located behind the

on the outside of the mower bed. With

inner top hat.

this level of specification the machine

is kitted out to deal with the heaviest

of crops.

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EasyCut R 280 CV, R 320 CV

R 280 CR, R 320 CR

Off to plenty of work

Mower bed folds into an upright 124° position

for safe road travel

Optional stands allow space saving storage

Optimum adaptation by the side shifting three-point headstock

Durable hoop guards with rubber lined edges

Easy maintenance

Thorough protection

The front guard folds up to give easy access to the

The folding side and front guards are lined by rubber

discs for cleaning and convenient blade replacement, a

strips that protect them from damage when colliding

compact design that offers superb accessibility.

with obstacles.

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Practical and thought-through

KRONE is aware of farmers’ needs and delivers

the technology to maximize machine utilization and

profits and work at a greater level of comfort - EasyCut

R 280 CV/ CR and R 320 CV/ CR. These machines offer safe and

easy transport in a 124° position, which distributes the weight evenly to

both tractor wheels and provides for an excellent rear view. In addition, the

side shifting headstock guarantees clean and efficient work.

Two suspension springs

Their conditioners make EasyCut R

280 CV and EasyCut R 320 CV heavier

machines, which require two springs to

receive proper suspension. The springs

adjust manually or hydraulically as an

option.

Full work width

Minimum space

The sideshift headstock adapts to various track

The optional stand allows

widths and front mowers to utilize the full work width

storing the machine in its

and provide optimum overlapping.

upright transport position for

minimum space requirement

in buildings.

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Climbing high

EasyCut F 280 M, F 320 M, F 360 M

Ideally suited for compact tractors and work in mountain regions

Low dead weight, little weight on the front axle

Compact build, excellent handling

Pivoting centre-of-gravity suspension system

Perfect ground hugging

The pushing suspension design provides a gener- close to the tractor, the mower travels very little when

ous vertical travel and combines with long skids and gliding over undulations. The design reduces wear

an optional telescoping top link to provide optimum

on the driveshaft and enhances operator overview.

ground hugging in every way. Mounted extremely

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Proven in the field

Very hilly terrain poses a special challenge

to every mower. The front-mounted KRONE

EasyCut F 280 M and F 320 M disc mowers take on

that challenge. Working at widths of 2.73 m (9') and 3.16 m (10'4.5"), these models present

the optimum solution to deal with steep slopes. Among the advantages of this light-weight and

very compact mountain mower are its compact design, the centre of gravity arranged close

to the tractor, a perfect cut on steep slopes as well as excellent tractor attachment options.

The EasyCut 360 M with its enormous work width is an excellent match for tractors with huge

trackwidths and offers a generous overlap when used in combination with rear mowers.

Centre-of-gravity suspension

The EasyCut F 280 M and F 320 M are suspended in

their centre of gravity rather than in the middle of the

machine, a design that distributes the pressure uniform-

ly across the entire work width and leads to cleanest

cuts.

Adjustable ground pressure

Generous up and down travel

Adjust the pressure simply by resetting pins and chain

With each end pivoting through 30 cm (1'), EasyCut

links that alter the spring tension. Even better ground

F 280 M and F 320 M guarantee cleanest cuts in

contour following in direction of travel comes from the

undulating terrain and a well protected sward.

optional telescoping top link.

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The light way of mowing

EasyCut F 280 M, F 320 M, F 360 M

Robust and pivoting headstock, just one pivot axis

Large clearance

Driveshaft powered gears for ultimate efficiency

No hydraulic connectors required

Two optional top hats guarantee smooth crop flow on the slope

Central windrowing

Ideally suited for the slope

The discs and drums rotate towards the middle to wind-

Two optional top hats and special deflector plates are

row the material in a continuous flow in the middle of

available to guarantee a smooth crop flow on steep

the track for easy tedding and collection.

slopes, also when working across the slope.

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Sleek engineering

unveiled

Removing the curtain exposes the heavy-duty and

uncluttered design of the EasyCut F M front mower. Light in weight

(starting from 500 kg (1,102 lbs)), these machines perform effectively in any terrain.

Doing without hydraulic control, they offer absolutely easy and quick attachment and

removal. The cutterbar suspends from struts that are arranged just behind the hats -

an ideal design for a uniform crop flow. Like all other models, these mower beds are

wedge-shaped, fully welded and feature our SafeCut system as well as quick-changing

blades.

Constant pto speed

Drive power flows through a frictional

and powerful driveline of shafts and

gears, which transmit the power

efficiently from the tractor to the discs

even in the most difficult conditions.

Compact transport position

The EasyCut F 280 M and F 320 m front mowers with

Versatile and flexible

fold-up side guards make for a 3.00 m (9'10") transport

Our front mowers are very versatile machines that

width. No special homologation required. The EasyCut

perform perfectly on the slope and team up with side

360 M folds to a 3.45 m (11'4") transport width and is

mowers.

marketed in our export markets. Hydraulic fold-up is an

option for the guards.

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EasyCut F 280, F 320, F 360

Powered top hats

Powered top hats windrow the material

for the tractor to straddle it

Uniform windrow presentation

A continuous and consistent crop flow

Smooth, quiet and efficient

Smooth operation

Massive spur gears inside the main gearbox provide for smooth running

The drive power flows via a belt that is ten-

and an efficient transfer of the power. The smaller auxiliary gears drive only

sioned automatically and enters the mower

one disc each. The gears that drive the top hats are powered by the spur

through a ring-angle gearbox and the top hat.

gears in the main gearbox.

The overrunning clutch is integrated in the

driveshaft as a standard.

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The secret behind perfect windrowing

The KRONE EasyCut F 280 and EasyCut F 320 front

mowers feature massive top hats, which sit on the

right and left end of the cutterbar. Arranged behind

the discs, they feed the material in a continuous

flow to the rear. So the tractor wheels will not run on

the crop but straddle the windrow and the harvester will

gather it easily and without loss.

Powered top hats

With all discs turning towards the

middle on the EasyCut F 280 and

F 320 models, they automatically

feed the cut material to the middle

whilst the powered top hats control

the flow to the rear. It is down to their

high feed capacity that the material

is presented in uniform windrows,

even on the slope.

Narrow windrows

Wide windrows

EasyCut F 320 can take taller top hats which are bolted

Want wider windrows? Our EasyCut F 320 models

to the smaller standard-fit hats on the inside. The taller

feature small inner hats along with the tall hats - an ideal

hats reduce the windrow width by another 40 cm (1'4")

configuration when matching up with a wide spreading

for narrow tractors to straddle them.

rear mower.

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EasyCut F 280, F 320, F 360

Perfect control

Compact combination

Plenty up and down travel

Telescoping top link as an option

No hydraulic couplers required

A perfect system

EasyCut F 280 and F 320 are mowers that adapt to any

in the field and an excellent transport stability for safe

type of ground contours - in and across the direction

travel on public roads. As it mounts close to the ŧractor,

of travel. The pushed design allows for plenty of up

the linkage travels through a smaller angle and less

and down travel - the ideal design for rough terrain. In

strain is put on the driveshaft.

addition, the compact build offers an excellent overview

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Quality forage stems

from quality cuts

The KRONE front mower impresses by ease

of operation, a clear design and outstanding

functionality. The compact and light mower is pushed over the surface. Suspended by

a pivoting headstock in its centre of gravity and close to the tractor's front wheels, the

unit benefits from very little travel to produce perfect cuts, fast crop re-growth and

uncontaminated forage.

Adjustable ground pressure

The ground pressure is controlled by refitting the chains

and the pins that hold the coil springs in place. After all,

an optimum ground pressure is fundamental for consis-

tent cuts and high work rates. Chains on the inside of

the coils protect these from overexpanding.

Gentle on the sward

A perfect system

Courtesy of the large contact area, the machine floats

The optional telescoping top link follows any movement

over undulating ground and depth control is optimal.

of the mower, allowing it to float on the ground and

Floating also benefits from the low ground pressure that

maintain the set cutting height.

protects the windrow.

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A good follower

Pivoting through a generous 40 cm (1'4"), these mowers

follow any contour, produce clean forage and leave a

healthy sward.

Convenient and automatic

Springs in the headstock level the pivoting mower

when it is raised whilst the hydraulic accumulator

absorbs side-to-side movement for a higher ride

comfort.

Protection all-round

Rubber strips grab the edge of the side and front guards

to serve as bumpers and reduce collision damage and

preserve the machine’s value.

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Centre-of-gravity suspension

Maintaining the set pressure across the full work width,

our EasyCut F 280 and EasyCut F 320 models stand out

for less wear, light pull and perfect cuts.

Fold-up guards

Fold up the ends of the curtain on the KRONE EasyCut

F 280 and EasyCut F 320 front mowers and transport

to bring transport width down to 3.00 m (9'10"). Yet,

EasyCut F 360 that is marketed in countries outside

Germany measures 3.45 m (11'4") when in transport

position. The hydraulic fold-up guards are options and

require a double acting spool.

Safe travel on the road

The F 360 model has standard lights and warning

panels, F 280 and F 320 as options. The two models

are supplied with standardized brackets that suit third-

party lights as well.

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EasyCut F 320 CV, F 320 CR

Front-mounted mowers with tine/roller conditioners

Work width: 3.16 m (10'4")

Push or pull-type configuration

Intensive conditioning from V-shaped steel tines at steep angles or

chevron-profiled rollers

Variable conditioning intensity from a 600 / 900 rpm gearbox and an

adjustable baffle plate (CV)

One or both rollers are gearbox driven

The floating cutterbar suspension

Trailed EasyCut F 320 CV

The ground pressure on the pushed versions of

The EasyCut F 320 CV model is also marketed in

EasyCut F 320 CV and CR is optimized either manually

trailed configuration, which has the suspension springs

on cranks or hydraulically as an option. The hydraulic

integrated in the machine’s headstock. The tension of

option comes with a pressure gauge that is mounted in

the two springs is controlled from one single crank. This

the operator’s line of vision. By kinematic interaction of

type of suspension allows the machine to break back

springs and arms it is possible to maintain a consistent

and up through a larger angle, hence making it more

ground pressure in rough terrain.

suitable for applications in rolling land.

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Cutting and conditioning in one pass

Featuring either a large 64 cm (2'1") diameter tined rotor or two 25 cm

(10") rollers, the front-mounted mower F 320 CV with tine

conditioner and F 320 CR with roller conditioner are

specialists for making high-quality forage, delivering

best conditioning quality even in high-yielding crops.

Narrow in transport

Each end of the curtain can be folded up to bring

ŧransport width down to 3 m (9'10"). This can be done

hydraulically from the tractor as an option.

No tools required

Mechanical gearbox

This lever varies the gap between the tines and the baff-

The CV conditioner is powered by a two-speed gearbox.

le plate to adjust the conditioning effect to individual

Select 600 rpm or 900 rpm within a minute to adjust the

requirements. The smaller the gap, the more intensive

current crop.

the conditioning effect.

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EasyCut F 360 CV, F 360 CR

Extra wide models with tine or roller conditioners

3.60 m (11'10") work width, 3.45 m (11'4") transport width

Heavy-duty headstock

Pushed front mower makes a compact combination

Pulled front mower has integral springs and offers high lift-out

Push-type configuration:

Floating:

Strong and sturdy

The floating EasyCut F 360 CV and F

Adjustable springs optimize the ground

Powerful tractors and massive equip-

360 CR models are compact and un-

pressure and allow the machine to

ment call for strong and sturdy coupling

cluttered machines that impress by a

float. A telescoping top link is availa-

hardware. This heavy-duty three-point

low dead weight and cleanest cuts.

ble to deliver perfect cuts in undulating

headstock withstands high machine

terrain.

weights and strains and offers fast and

easy attachment/removal.

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Pulled or pushed

The KRONE EasyCut F 360 CV and

CR can have a pulled or pushed

cutterbar. Working at a width of

3.60 m (11'10"), the machine suits wide tractors with

oversize tyres. More generous overlaps within the combination result in clean cuts

on slopes and in curves as well as allowing larger work widths in general.

Spring-loaded suspension:

Adjustable springs optimize the ground pressure and hence

perfect cuts. The suspension springs are integrated in the

linkage, a design that eliminates the need for attaching and

removing them when attaching/removing the machine.

Convenient

The suspension springs are adjusted on this central crank.

The pulled machine

Pivoting through a large angle

Plenty of ground clearance

The KRONE EasyCut F 360 CV and

The pull-type configuration allows the

The pushed model has an integral

CR can have a pulled cutterbar as an

machine to pivot through more than 30

hydraulic ram that provides plenty of

option. This allows the mower to break

cm (1') across the direction of travel,

ground clearance when the machine

back and up for added protection from

warranting clean cuts also in undula-

is being lifted out on the headland or

foreign objects.

ting terrain.

when working in rough terrain. You can

increase the lift by raising the tractor’s

link arms to master even the most diffi-

cult situations.

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Tines or rollers

Choose the option that you best

CV tine conditioner - the specialist for grass crops

Intensive conditioning from V-type steel tines at steep angles

Drive belts with four grooves provide effective drive power 900 rpm,

600 rpm

CR roller conditioner - the specialist for leafy crops

Chevron-profiled rollers interlock for loss-free conditioning

25 cm (10") diameter rollers ensure a consistent crop flow

CV steel tine conditioner

Spreading or swathing

600 rpm or 900 rpm

V-type steel tines at steep angles give

The machine offers both. Set the swa-

Efficient and powerful drive for the

intensive conditioning. Control the in-

thing width by adjusting the swath

CV conditioner comes from this four-

tensity by adjusting the baffle plate.

boards. Optional deflector plates ensure

groove belt. Change the speed from

a consistent and uniform distribution of

600 rpm to 900 rpm and vice versa by

the crop across the full work width.

swapping the pulley.

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Uncompromised technology for quality forage

Adjusting the conditioning intensity accurately to the current crop

yields is easy on EasyCut F 320 and F 360 CV or CR.

The CV conditioner with V-type steel tines at steep

angles is the best choice in crops that are predominantly

grass whereas the large-diameter CR rollers are preferred in

leguminosae such as Lucerne and clover. The leafy crops are treated

gently whilst keeping losses down to the bar minimum.

CR roller conditioner

The Chevron profiled crop processor

rollers interlock to provide thorough

treatment across the full working

width. The gap between the rollers,

the pressure and the swath boards

are steplessly adjustable.

250 mm diameter rollers

The massive crop processor

rollers are extremely powerful, giving

consistent conditioning even in very heavy crops whilst

keeping the power input low. The polyurethane coat

offers lasting resistance to abrasion and wear.

Frictional connections

Double power:

The conditioning rollers are driven by gearboxes. The

You can opt for a separate gearbox that gives the top

box that drives the bottom roller is integrated in the

roller extra grunt in particularly difficult conditions. This

gearbox that powers the cutterbar.

gearbox is synchronized by the gearbox that powers

the bottom roller.

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Technical data

EasyCut front mowers

EasyCut

F 280 M

F 320 M

F 360 M

F 280

F 320

F 360

Work width

Approx. m

2,73 (8'11.5")

3,16 (10'4.5")

3,60 (11'10")

2,71 (8'11")

3,14 (10'4")

3,57 (11'9")

Transport width

Approx. m

2,56 (8'5")

3,00 (9'10")

3,45 (11'4")

2,56 (8'5")

3,00 (9'10")

3,45 (11'4")

Pivoting headstock

Standard

No. of discs

4 / 2 opt.

5 / 2 opt

6 / 4 opt

No. of drums

2 / 4 opt.

2 / 4 opt

No. of top hats

2 / 4 opt.

SafeCut

Standard

Windrow width from

2 top hats

Approx. m

1,10 (3'7")

1,40 (4'7")

1,80 (5'11")

Windrow width from

4 top hats

Approx. m

1,10 (3'7")

1,50 (4'11")

PTO speed

rpm

1.000

Dead weight

Approx. kg (lbs)

500 (1,102)

620 (1,367)

680 (1,499)

740 (1,631)

860 (1,896)

920 (2,028)

Power requirement

Approx. kW/hp

40 / 55

48 / 65

54 / 75

44 / 60

51 / 70

55 / 80

Work rate

Approx. ha/h

3,0 - 3,5

3,5 - 4,0

4,0 - 4,5

3,0 - 3,5

3,5 - 4,0

4,0 - 4,5

Hydr. side guards

(1 da spool required)

Option

EasyCut front mower conditioner

EasyCut F 320 CV

EasyCut F 320 CR

EasyCut F 360 CV

EasyCut F 360 CR

Work width

Approx. m

3,16 (10'4")

3,60 (11'10")

Transport width

Approx. m

3,00 (9'10")

3,45 (11'4")

Pushed cutterbar

Standard

Pulled cutterbar

Alternative

Option

No. of discs

No. of drums

SafeCut

Standard

Windrow width

Approx. m

1,30 - 2,70

1,60 - 3,00

(4'3" - 8'10")

(5'3" - 9'10")

CV conditioner

Standard

Mechanical conditioner gearbox

600 / 900 rpm

Standard

Roller conditioner

Standard

Upper roller drive

Option

Wide spreading deflector plates

Option

PTO speed

rpm

1.000

Dead weight

Approx. kg (lbs)

1.080 (2,381)

1.100 (2,425)

1.240 (2,734)

1.260 (2,778)

Power requirement

Approx. kW/hp

59 / 80

66 / 90

Hydraulic pressure control

Option (1 da spool)

Hydraulic guard fold

Option (1 da spool)

Work rate

Approx. ha/h

3,5 - 4,0

4,0 - 4,5

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Technical data

EasyCut rear mowers

EasyCut R 280

EasyCut R 320

EasyCut R 360

Work width

Approx. m

2,73 (8'11.5")

3,16 (10'4.5")

3,60 (11'10")

Transport height

Approx. m

3,50 (11'6")

3,90 (12'9.5")

4,00 (13'1.5")

Upright transport position

110°

124°

No. of discs

4 / 6

No. of drums

4 / 2

SafeCut

Standard

Quick-change blades

Standard

Standard pto speed

rpm

540

Optional pto speed

rpm

1.000

Dead weight

Approx. kg (lbs)

780 (1,720)

840 (1,852)

1.040 (2,293)

Power requirement

Approx. kW/hp

40 / 55

50 / 68

55 / 75

Mechanical pressure control

Standard

Hydr. pressure control

Option (1 da spool)

No. of required spools

1 sa

1 sa / 1 da

Link arm pins

Cat II

Work rate

Approx. ha/h

3,0 - 3,5

3,5 - 4,0

4,0 - 4,5

EasyCut rear mower conditioners

EasyCut R 280 CV

EasyCut R 280 CR

EasyCut R 320 CV

EasyCut R 320 CR

Work width

Approx. m

2,73 (8'11.5")

3,16 (10'4.5")

Transport height

Approx. m

3,10 (10'2")

3,50 (11'6")

Upright transport position

124°

No. of discs

No. of drums

SafeCut

Standard

Quick-change blades

Standard

CV steel tine conditioner rotor

Standard

Mechanical conditioner gearbox

600/900 rpm

Standard

CR roller conditioner

Standard

Gearbox for top roller

Option

Wide spreading deflector plates

Option

Standard pto speed

rpm

540

Optional pto speed

rpm

1.000

Dead weight

Approx. kg (lbs)

1.120 (2,469)

1.140 (2,513)

1.260 (2,778)

1.280 (2,822)

Power requirement

Approx. kW/hp

51 / 70

59 / 80

Mechanical pressure control

Standard

Hydr. pressure control

Option (1 da spool)

No. of required spools

1 sa / 1 da

Link arm pins

Cat II

Cat IIS

Work rate

Approx. ha/h

3,0 - 3,5

3,5 - 4,0

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