John Deere 40-in Front Blade for X300 & X500 Ride-on Mowers
This only fits machine made AFTER 2016.
Pick up and move material with high-capacity electric actuator that provides lift, lower, dump, and down force functions.
No front blade is required.
Move mulch, spread gravel, ground grading, and more.
The 40-in. (102-cm) Tractor Shovel expands the usefulness of any John Deere Select SeriesTM X300 or X500 Multi-Terrain Tractor by allowing it to pick up and move material. It utilizes a high-capacity electric actuator that provides lift, lower, dump, and down force functions. No front blade is required.
The tractor shovel takes the back-breaking labor out of jobs like moving mulch, spreading gravel, ground grading, and more. It installs using the tractor's existing frame holes. After initial installation, it can be removed or installed without tools.
The innovative opening design of the tractor shovel, combined with the lift height, assures complete emptying of material. The tractor shovel can also be used for scraping and grading by locking the shovel in the raised position.
Compatible with:
- Select Series X300, X300R, X304, X320, X324, X340, and X360 Tractors
- Select Series X500, X520, X530, X534, X540, and X590 Multi-Terrain Tractors
Tractor recommendations and requirements:
Key features:
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Can be used when upper part of shovel is locked in the raised position as a blade (without angling capability)
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Raised and lowered with electric actuator
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Provides down force to increase scraping effectiveness of blade
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Pick-up, transport, and empty a variety of loose material including soil, gravel, mulch, and snow
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Can be removed in 10 minutes or less
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40-in. (102-cm) Tractor Shovel (with optional brush guard)
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Shovel opens for emptying material or blading
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| The unique design of the 40-in. (102-cm) Tractor Shovel allows an operator who has a Select Series™ X300 (including X300R) or X500 Multi-Terrain Tractor to use the tractor shovel for lifting and moving material as well as for typical blade functions (without blade angling), such as blading, leveling, and scraping. |
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- Unique shovel design empties material completely.
- Shovel can be locked in the raised position for blading applications.
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Operator station view
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Control panel
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| The tractor shovel is operated from the tractor seat with the use of a control rod and an electric switch. |
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Electric actuator powers the tractor shovel
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An electric actuator provides power to raise, lower, and empty the shovel.
To raise or lower the tractor shovel, use the electric switch on the tractor shovel panel.
Depress the bottom of the switch to raise the shovel and depress the top of the switch to lower the shovel.
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Control rod for opening/closing of the shovel
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Shovel in dump position
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To open the shovel for emptying, raise it completely and then pull the control rod to the yellow area of the rod and press the upper end of the electric switch.
To close the shovel, press the lower end of the electric switch until the control rod releases to the black area of the rod. |
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| Operation of the shovel for blading or leveling |
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Hand lift for locking into the blading position
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Blading latch in the locked position
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| To use the tractor shovel for blading, use the handle on the right side of the shovel to raise it and then use the locking lever to lock it in the raised position. |
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Specifications
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Length of tractor shovel
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40 in. (101.6 cm)
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Depth of tractor shovel
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11 in. (27.9 cm)
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Capacity
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1.7 ft3 (48 L)
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Cutting blade material
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0.250-in. (6.4-mm) hardened steel
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Material thickness, shovel
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0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
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Load capacity
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150 lb (68 kg), evenly distributed
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Lift height
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4 in. to 6 in. (10.2 cm to 15.2 cm), depending on the tractor model
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Shipping weight
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110 lb (50 kg)
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Warranty
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One-year limited warranty on parts
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| Tractor compatibility and requirements |
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The 40-in. (102-cm) Tractor Shovel is compatible with the following tractors:
- Select Series™ X300, X300R, X304, X310, X320, X324, X340, and X360 Tractors
- Select Series 500, X520, X530, X534, X540, and X590 Multi-Terrain Tractors
Requirements and/or recommendations:
- Rear ballast is recommended for best performance.
- Tire chains are helpful and recommended when operating in snow.
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