Description
The Vermeer MC150 Mower Conditioner is a 15-ft disc mower conditioner designed for efficient forage cutting and conditioning in demanding hay operations. This configuration features a rubber-roller conditioner, a 1,000-rpm PTO drive, and a 2-point swivel gearbox hitch compatible with Category II or III N tractors. With a 15-ft cutting width, 15.3-ft working width, Q3 cutter bar, hydraulic pitch control, and adjustable windrow formation, the MC150 is suited to operators who need broad field coverage and controlled crop conditioning in a single pass.
Efficient Cutting and Conditioning
The MC150 combines a 10-disc Q3 cutter bar with a rubber-roller conditioner configuration documented within the Vermeer MC150 model family. The cutter bar uses 20 blades and operates at a disc speed of 2,700 rpm. A 1- to 8-in cutting-height range provides adjustment for different field and crop conditions, while the 118-in conditioner width supports consistent conditioning across the machine’s working area.
The rubber rollers operate at 740 rpm and are driven by a 4-band banded V-belt system. Windrow width can be adjusted from 62 to 112 in, allowing operators to set crop placement according to drying requirements, subsequent pickup equipment, and field conditions.
Key Features
- 15-ft cutting width with a 15.3-ft working width
- Rubber-roller conditioner configuration
- 2-point swivel gearbox hitch for Category II or III N tractors
- 1,000-rpm PTO drive
- Q3 cutter bar with 10 discs and 20 blades
- Hydraulic pitch control
- Quick Clip blade retention system
- Quick-Change shear rings
- Adjustable 62- to 112-in windrow width
- Standard highway lights
- Standard tall-crop platform
- Standard topping high-cut kit
- Nitrogen-charged accumulator suspension system
- Optional wear skids
Tractor Requirements
The Vermeer MC150 requires a tractor equipped with a 1,000-rpm PTO and a 2-point swivel gearbox hitch in Category II or III N configuration. Vermeer specifies 105 hp (78 kW) as the recommended PTO horsepower. Hydraulic operation requires two double-acting hydraulic circuits, 2,200 psi (151.7 bar) hydraulic pressure, and a 6-gpm (23-L/min) flow rate.
Transport and Operating Dimensions
The MC150 has a standard transport width of 15.2 ft (4.6 m), a transport height of 73 in (185.4 cm), and a transport length of 29.3 ft (8.9 m). Total machine weight is 7,000 lb (3,175.1 kg), with a listed tongue weight of 1,700 lb (771.1 kg). The machine is fitted with 33 × 15.5-16.5 tires.
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | MC150 |
| Product type | Mower conditioner |
| Cutting width | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Working width | 15.3 ft (4.7 m) |
| Transport width, standard | 15.2 ft (4.6 m) |
| Transport height | 73 in (185.4 cm) |
| Transport length | 29.3 ft (8.9 m) |
| Total weight | 7,000 lb (3,175.1 kg) |
| Tongue weight | 1,700 lb (771.1 kg) |
| Hitch | 2-point swivel gearbox, Category II or III N |
| Drive PTO | 1,000 rpm |
| Recommended PTO horsepower | 105 hp (78 kW) |
| Hydraulic requirements | Two double-acting hydraulic circuits; 2,200 psi (151.7 bar); 6 gpm (23 L/min) |
| Conditioner type | Rubber rollers |
| Conditioner width | 118 in (300 cm) |
| Roller diameter | 9.3 in (23.6 cm) |
| Roller speed | 740 rpm |
| Cutter bar | Q3 cutter bar |
| Number of discs | 10 |
| Disc speed | 2,700 rpm |
| Number of blades | 20 |
| Cut height | 1-8 in (2.5-20 cm) |
| Windrow width | 62-112 in (160-280 cm) |
| Tires | 33 × 15.5-16.5 |
| Suspension | Nitrogen-charged accumulator suspension system |