C500 MOWER CONDITIONER Mowing FAQs
How wide does the John Deere C500 mower conditioner cut?
The JD C500 has a 16 ft cutting width, the widest cut in its lineup, using a cutterbar with 10 disks and 20 knives. Cutting height adjusts from 0.63 to 6.7 in., and cutterbar angle adjusts from 2 to 8 degrees manually or hydraulically.
Is the John Deere C500 a center-pivot mower conditioner?
Yes. The C500 is a center-pivot mower-conditioner built for custom operators and producers who cover a lot of acres each season. It comes with a rockshaft swivel hitch, and a drawbar swivel hitch is optional.
What size tractor does the John Deere C500 need?
The C500 runs on a 1000 rpm PTO, and the 1-3/8 in. PTO version is matched to tractors from 120 to 210 hp. It also requires 2,500 psi of hydraulic pressure.
What conditioner options are available on the John Deere C500?
You can choose an impeller, V-10 steel roll, urethane roll or Tri-Lobe steel roll conditioner. The roll conditioners are 105.5 in. wide and run at 1000 rpm, and an overshot cross auger feeds a consistent crop mat into the rolls for better windrow formation.
Where can I buy genuine parts for my John Deere C500 mower conditioner?
You can shop genuine John Deere C500 parts on Koenig Marketplace, including mowing and cutting parts, crop handling unit parts and drivetrain parts. Choose same-day delivery from a nearby Koenig store or pick up in store. Our trained technicians across Ohio and Indiana can also handle your C500's seasonal maintenance and repairs.
How big and heavy is the John Deere C500 for transport?
The C500 is 16.5 ft wide and 32.5 ft long in transport. It weighs 8,840 lb with the urethane roll conditioner, 9,020 lb with V-10 steel rolls and 9,145 lb with Tri-Lobe rolls.