2025 John Deere Flail Chopper 972

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2025 John Deere Flail Chopper 972

Flail Chopper

The 972 Flail Chopper has a cutting width of 6 ft for good productivity

Adjustable discharge spout

Gauge wheels are very easy to change

Tractor hookup is fast and easy

Features may include:

Cutting width of 1.8 m (6 ft) for good productivity
  • Makes excellent grass silage
  • Shreds and spreads corn and cotton stalks
  • Chops light brush
Double-edged rotor knives can be reversed to increase life
  • The rotor speed is 1366 rpm
  • The cutting width is 1.8 m (6 ft)
  • The mounting system of the knives allows them to swing back when they hit stones or other obstacles and to automatically return to their normal position without interrupting the chopping operation.
Discharge spout can be adjusted from the tractor seat
  • The material deflector has independent movement from the rotation lever and is adjustable for different positions.
  • The spout mechanism is heat-treated, which ensures a longer life of its components. The spout rotation is done through a lever, within reach of the operator from the tractor.
  • A steel wear sleeve (attachment) extends the life of the spout.

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Highlights

  • Ashmore, Illinois
  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • Flail Chopper 972
  • Available
  • Operating: 312 cm (123 in.)
  • Cutting: 6.4-15.2 cm (2.5-6 in.) | (with spout): 312 cm (123 in.)

Specifications

  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • Flail Chopper
  • 972
  • General
  • 540 rpm
  • 15-5.90, 4 PR
  • Rotor: 1,400 rpm | Cutterhead: 800 rpm
  • 246 rpm
  • Protection: Slip clutch protected
  • Cutting: 6.4-15.2 cm (2.5-6 in.) | (with spout): 312 cm (123 in.)
  • 366 cm (144 in.)
  • Operating: 312 cm (123 in.)
  • 183 cm (72 in.)
  • 287 cm (113 in.)
  • 849 kg (1,872 lb)
  • Hitch: From tractor seat
  • Rotor: 42 (double edge) | Cuttherhead: 3 regular