Vermeer MC90 Mower Conditioner – 9 ft Cut, Rubber Roll, 540 RPM, Drawbar Swivel [MC9501701]

The Vermeer MC90 Mower Conditioner delivers a 9 ft / 2.7 m cutting width for efficient hay and forage harvesting, combining the Vermeer Q3 cutter bar with a selectable conditioning system that includes rubber rollers. This MC90 configuration features a drawbar with swivel gearbox and is designed for tractors equipped with a 540 rpm PTO, a recommended PTO output of 65 hp / 48.5 kW, and the required hydraulic capacity. With hydraulic suspension, hydraulic pitch control, Quick-Clip blade retention, and a wide range of cut-height and windrow settings, the MC90 is built to support productive mowing and conditioning across changing field conditions.

Efficient Cutting and Conditioning

The MC90 uses a Q3 cutter bar with six 23 in / 58.4 cm discs and 12 blades. The discs operate at 2,700 rpm, while the conditioner operates at 740 rpm. The cut height can be adjusted from 1–8 in / 2.5–20 cm, helping operators set the machine for different crop and field requirements.

The conditioner is 83 in / 210.8 cm wide and is available with intermeshing steel rollers or rubber rollers. This product listing identifies the rubber-roller configuration. Windrow width is adjustable from 36–82 in / 91.4–208.3 cm, providing flexibility for crop handling and subsequent haymaking operations.

Operator-Focused Features

• Q3 cutter bar for a 9 ft / 2.7 m cutting width
• Rubber-roller conditioner configuration
• Drawbar with swivel gearbox hitch arrangement
• Hydraulic suspension with nitrogen-charged accumulator
• Hydraulic pitch control
• Quick-Clip blade retention system
• Quick-Change shear ring
• Standard highway lights
• Standard platform for tall crops
• Standard topping high-cut kit
• 3-year limited cutter bar warranty

Tractor Requirements

The Vermeer MC90 requires a tractor PTO rated at 540 rpm. Vermeer recommends a tractor with at least 65 hp / 48.5 kW of PTO horsepower. The drawbar swivel hitch configuration is supported, with the hitch specification identified as a drawbar with swivel gearbox, Category II or III N.

The machine requires two double-acting hydraulic circuits. The hydraulic system specification is 1,900 psi / 131 bar with a required flow rate of 6 gpm / 22.7 L/min. Confirm that the tractor meets these PTO, hitch, and hydraulic requirements before operation.

Dimensions and Transport

The MC90 has a listed working width of 11.4 ft / 3.5 m. For transport, the width is 8.6 ft / 2.6 m with the ends up or 11.4 ft / 3.5 m with the ends down. Transport height is 73 in / 185.4 cm, and transport length is 19.8 ft / 6 m.

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