CALCULATION OF TIP SPEEDS FOR OFFSET CUTTERS
The following table of tip speeds is based upon equipment as specified:
Pump Ring No. 42
Pump Ring No. 28
Blade tip Diameter for
DB-4048 = 46”
DB-4060 = 58”
(Includes 5% for transmission loss)
Tractor PTO Cutter Shaft DB4048 DB4060
Tip Speed Tip Speed
RPM RPM FPM MPH FPM MPH
500 785 9,450 107 11,900 135
600 855 10,300 117 13,000 148
650 925 11,150 127 14,050 160
800 1140 13,700 156 17,300 195
1000 1425 17,150 195 21,600 246
***DO NOT EXCEED SPEED BELOW LINE***
DB4048 & DB4060 Hydraulic Rotary Cutter 38 4/3/09