Reelmaster 3550--D/3555--D/3575--D
DPA Cutting Units
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Specifications
Figure 1
Frame Construction: Precision machined die cast alu-
minum cross m ember with two (2) bolt--on cast alumin-
um side plates.
Cutting Unit/Reel Size
Reelmaster 3550--D: 18 in. (45.7 cm) in length with
5 in. (12.7 cm) diameter 8 or 11 blade reel. Optional
22 in. (55.9 cm) 8 and 11 blade reels are available
for the rear cutting unit positions.
Reelmaster 3555--D: 22 in. (55.9 cm) in length with
5 in. (12.7 cm) diameter 8 or 11 blade reel.
Reelmaster 3575--D: 22 in. (55.9 cm) in length with
7 in. (17.8 cm) diameter 8 or 11 blade reel.
Reel Construction: High strength steel blades are thru
hardened and impact resistant. Reel blades may have
a radial or forward swept design.
Reel Bearings: Two sealed, stainless steel ball bear-
ings support the reel shaft.
Reel Drive: The reel weldment shaft is a 1 5/16 inch
(33.3 mm) diameter tube with drive inserts threaded into
both ends. The reel drive inserts have an eight (8) tooth
internal spline.
Height--of--Cut (HOC): Cutting height is adjusted on
the front roller by two (2) vertical screws. Effective HOC
may v ary depending on turf conditions, type of bedknife,
roller type and installed attachments.
Bedknife: A replaceable, single edged bedknife is fas-
tenedtoamachinedcastironbedbarwithscrews.A
variety of bedknives are available for specific cutting ap-
plications.
Bedknife Adjustment: Dual screw adjustment to the
reel; detents corresponding to 0.0007 inch (0.018 mm)
bedknife movement for each indexed position.
Front and Rear Rollers: Greaseable through--shaft
front and rear rollers are used with these cutting units.
Both rollers u se the same heavy duty ball bearings.
Counterbalance Weight: A cast iron weight mounted
opposite to the hydraulic drive motor balances the cut-
ting unit. 5 in diameters reels us a 7 lb. (3.2 kg) weight
and7in.Diameterreelsusea16lb(7.4kg)weight.
Cutting Unit Weight (without counterbalance weight):
18” x 5” dia. Reel, 8 Blade 79 lb. (35 kg)
18” x 5” dia. Reel, 11 Blade 81 lb. (36 kg)
22” x 5” dia. Reel, 8 Blade 87 lb. (39 kg)
22” x 5” dia. Reel, 11 Blade 91 lb. (41 kg)
22” x 7” dia. Reel, 8 Blade 118 lb. (54 kg)
22” x 7” dia. Reel, 11 Blade 121 lb. (55 kg)
Options:
Refer to Cutting Unit Operator’s Manual for a vailable op-
tions for your Reelmaster cutting unit.