ICS MERIT M500 - Blade Specifications; Drive Specifications; Specifications Pages

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Product Specifications
Blade Specifications
Blade Capacity
30 inch / 76 cm (M500SS)
36 inch / 91 cm (M500)
Max Cut Depth
13 inch / 33 cm (M500SS)
16 inch / 40 cm (M500)
Depth Control Mechanical
Blade Mounting Left & Right
Arbor Size 1 inch / 2.5 cm
Engine*
Engine
Mfg & Model
Kubota WG1605
Engine HP¹ 57 @ 3,600 rpm
Air Filter Dry Radial Seal
Cylinders 4
Catalytic Converter Standard
Drive Specifications
Drive Speed 0 - 240 FPM
Blade Shaft Drive
1 inch / 2.5 cm with
4 inch / 10 cm arbors
Gear Box Four speed
Dimensions
Weight
1250 lbs / 567 kg (M500SS)
1260 lbs / 571 kg (M500)
Saw Height 47 in / 119cm
Saw Width 32 in / 81cm
Saw Length
(pointer and
handles extended)
104 in / 264 cm
Saw Length
(pointer and
handles collapsed)
44 in / 112 cm (M500SS)
47 in / 119 cm (M400)
SPECIFICATIONS
*For more engine technical information, refer to the Kubota engine operator’s manual.
¹Gross power rating as per SAE J1995, at specified rpm by engine manufacturer.
**Refer to the Kubota engine operator’s manual for engine oil type according to the ambient temperature.
Fuel and Lubrication
Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline, E0-E10
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.5 Gallons / 20.8 Liters
Engine Oil Capacity 6 Quarts / 5.7 Liters
Engine Oil** SAE 15W-40 API Class SL
Gearbox Oil
85W-140
(Lucas Brand, recommended)
Gearbox Oil
Capacity
1.37 Quarts / 1.30 Liters
Hydraulic Drive Oil 20W-50
Hydraulic Drive
Oil Capacity
1.5 quarts / 1.4 Liters
Hydraulic Lift
Pump Oil
ATF DEXRON II
Hydraulic Lift Pump
Oil Capacity
1.3 Quarts / 1.2 Liters
Coolant Fluid
Capacity
8 quarts/7.6 Liters
Cutting Water
Requirements &
Source Temp
2 gpm / 8 lpm
Water temp of < 90˚ F/ 32˚ C
Grease NLGI 2, Lithium-based grease
Coolant Fluid
Coolant Fluid
Ethylene Glycol and Water a
50/50 mixture
Note: Use only ethylene glycol in this engine
Do not make the mixture
directly in the tank. It is easier
to get the correct 50/50
mixture if you make the mixture
in a container
NOTICE