Description
The Vermeer CM295 Combination Mower is a high-capacity mower conditioner designed for efficient forage harvesting and premium cutting performance. Its gear-bed cutter bar uses 16 discs and 32 reversible blades, while the intermeshing rubber roller conditioner helps process cut forage for controlled windrow formation. With a 29.3 ft cutting width and 32 ft working width, the CM295 is suited to large-scale hay and forage operations. When paired with a Vermeer FM110 front mower, it forms the stated triple-mower configuration with a 29.8 ft working width. Hydraulic suspension, cutter-bar protection, and durable Hardox steel components support dependable operation in demanding field conditions.
Efficient Cutting and Conditioning
The CM295 combines a robust cutter bar with an intermeshing rubber roller conditioner driven by three V-belts. The conditioner has a 105 in width, 8.9 in rollers, and a roller speed of 750 rpm. Its windrow width can be adjusted from 44 to 91 in, allowing the operator to set the forage layout according to harvesting requirements.
The cutter bar is built with 4-mm specially shaped pods designed to support rapid forage flow. Abrasion-resistant Hardox steel pods and wear skids help protect key working components, while the cutter-bar breakaway system provides additional protection when encountering field obstacles. A hydraulic suspension system supports ground adaptation, helping the mower follow field contours during operation.
Key Features
- Intermeshing rubber roller conditioner for forage processing
- 29.3 ft cutting width and 32 ft CM295 working width
- 29.8 ft working width when used in the stated triple-mower configuration with a Vermeer FM110 front mower
- Gear-bed cutter bar with 16 discs and 32 reversible blades
- 4-mm specially shaped cutter-bar pods for rapid forage flow
- Abrasion-resistant Hardox steel pods and wear skids
- Quick Clip blade retention system
- Hydraulic suspension for ground adaptation
- Cutter-bar breakaway system
- Sequential cutter-bar lifting system
- Friction and over-running clutch torque protection
- Swathboards supplied with the conditioner
- Standard highway lights
- Optional electric selector for individual or tandem cutter-unit control
Cutting and Conditioning Performance
The CM295 cuts at a disc speed of 3,000 rpm, with a selectable cut-height range of 1.6–2.8 in. The rubber roller conditioner operates at 750 rpm and produces windrows from 44 to 91 in wide. Reversible blades and the Quick Clip blade retention system support practical servicing and blade management during regular maintenance.
Specifications
| Brand | Vermeer |
|---|---|
| Model | CM295 Combination Mower |
| Product type | Combination mower with rubber roller conditioner |
| Cutting width | 29.3 ft (8.9 m) |
| Working width | 32 ft (9.8 m) for the CM295 |
| Triple-mower working width with FM110 | 29.8 ft (9.1 m) |
| Cutter bar | Gear-bed cutter bar |
| Number of discs | 16 |
| Number of blades | 32 |
| Disc speed | 3,000 rpm |
| Cut height | 1.6–2.8 in (4–7 cm) |
| Conditioner | Intermeshing rubber rollers |
| Conditioner drive | Three V-belts |
| Conditioner width | 105 in (266.7 cm) |
| Roller diameter | 8.9 in (22.6 cm) |
| Roller speed | 750 rpm |
| Windrow width range | 44–91 in (111.8–231.1 cm) |
| Transport height | 157.5 in (400.1 cm) |
| Transport width, standard | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Transport length | 8.4 ft (2.6 m) |
| Weight with rubber roller conditioner | 6,810 lb (3,089 kg) |
| PTO drive speed | 1,000 rpm |
| Recommended PTO horsepower with rubber roller conditioner and front mower | 240 hp (180 kW) |
| Hydraulic type | 2 double-acting outlets with float option, plus 1 single-acting outlet |
| Hydraulic pressure | 2,030 psi (140 bar) |
| Hitch | Front 3-point, CAT II |
| Suspension | Hydraulic |
Compatibility and Tractor Requirements
The CM295 is designed for use with a front mower to form a triple-mower configuration. The Vermeer FM110 front mower combination is stated to provide a 29.8 ft working width. The mower uses a front CAT II three-point hitch, a 1,000 rpm PTO, and requires a tractor with 240 PTO hp when the rubber roller conditioner is used with a front mower. Hydraulic requirements are two double-acting outlets with float capability, one single-acting outlet, and hydraulic pressure of 2,030 psi.