Vermeer MC90 Mower Conditioner – 9 ft Cut, Steel Roll, 540 RPM, 2-Point Swivel [MC9510741]

The Vermeer MC90 Mower Conditioner is a 9-ft hay and forage mower conditioner designed for efficient cutting and conditioning in field operations. This configuration features a 2-point Quick Hitch with swivel gearbox, 540-rpm PTO drive, a Q3 cutter bar, and an intermeshing steel roller conditioner. With six discs, 12 blades, hydraulic suspension, hydraulic pitch control, and a cutting-height range of 1–8 inches, the MC90 is built to help operators manage a broad range of mowing and conditioning requirements. Its 65-hp recommended tractor rating and Category II or III N hitch compatibility make it suitable for appropriately equipped tractors used in hay and forage production.

Key Features

• 9-ft (2.7 m) cutting width for productive field coverage
• Intermeshing steel roller conditioner configuration
• 2-point Quick Hitch with swivel gearbox
• Category II or III N hitch compatibility
• 540-rpm PTO drive
• Q3 cutter bar with six discs and 12 blades
• Cut-height adjustment from 1–8 inches (2.5–20 cm)
• Hydraulic suspension with nitrogen-charged accumulator suspension system
• Hydraulic pitch control for operational adjustment
• Quick-Clip blade retention system
• Quick-Change shear ring
• Standard highway lights
• Standard platform for tall crops
• Standard topping high-cut kit

Designed for Cutting and Conditioning

The MC90 combines a Q3 cutter bar with six discs and 12 blades to provide a 9-ft cutting width. The adjustable cut-height range of 1–8 inches allows the machine to be configured for different crop and field conditions. The mower conditioner is available with intermeshing steel rollers or rubber rollers; this product configuration specifies the steel roller conditioner.

The steel rollers have an 83-inch conditioner width, a 9.3-inch diameter, and a listed roller speed of 740 rpm. This conditioning system is intended for use following the cutting operation to help prepare mown forage for subsequent handling.

Hitch, PTO and Hydraulic Requirements

This model is configured for a 2-point Quick Hitch with swivel gearbox and requires a tractor with a Category II or III N 2-point hitch. The MC90 uses a 540-rpm PTO drive and has a recommended tractor PTO horsepower of 65 hp (48.5 kW).

Hydraulic operation requires two double-acting hydraulic circuits. The tractor hydraulic system should provide 1,900 psi (131 bar) and a flow rate of 6 gpm (22.7 L/min). Confirm that the tractor meets these hitch, PTO, horsepower, and hydraulic requirements before operation.

Transport and Dimensions

The MC90 has a transport width of 8.6 ft (2.6 m) with the ends up and 11.4 ft (3.5 m) with the ends down. Listed transport dimensions include a height of 73 inches (185.4 cm) and a length of 19.8 ft (6 m). Total weight with the steel roller conditioner is 4,800 lb (2,177.2 kg), with a listed tongue weight of 1,340 lb (607.8 kg).

Specifications

Tractor Requirements

• Category II or III N 2-point hitch
• 540-rpm PTO drive
• Recommended PTO horsepower: 65 hp (48.5 kW)
• Two double-acting hydraulic circuits
• Hydraulic pressure: 1,900 psi (131 bar)
• Hydraulic flow: 6 gpm (22.7 L/min)