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Specially designed bed rollers gauge the height of the cut from the top of the bed for increased accuracy. The bed rollers also help push any uncovered vegetables into the ground to reduce exposure to the sun.

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180 Specs & Compare
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Size15'
Model180
Fully-mounted Height48"
Fully-mounted Length98"
Cutting Width180"
Overall Width199"
Hitch Length12"
Weight in Pounds4500
Number of Rotors2
Number of Knives on 30" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 40
8" - 24
10" - 16
Number of Knives on 32" Bed
(Contour Knives)		Call For Specs
Number of Knives on 34" Bed
(Contour Knives)		Call For Specs
Number of Knives on 36" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 24
8" - 20
10" - 36
Number of Knives on 38" Bed
(Contour Knives)		Call For Specs
Number of Knives on 40" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 24
8" - 16
10" - 40
Number of Knives on 42" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 24
8" - 16
10" - 40
Number of Knives on 44" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 24
8" - 16
10" - 40
Number of Knives on 46" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 22
8" - 16
10" - 42
Number of Knives on 48" Bed
(Contour Knives)		6" - 24
8" - 18
10" - 38
180 Features & Benefits
  • Heavy-Duty Construction
    The vegetable crop shredder line features heavy-duty design, engineering and construction throughout.
  • Ratchet or Hydraulic Rear Lift
    Loftness vegetable shredders provide precise height adjustment for fine tuning performance and chop. Rear lifting choices include ratchets or hydraulic cylinders.
  • Specialized Bed Rollers
    Specially designed bed rollers gauge the height of the cut from the top of the bed for more accurate cutting. The bed rollers also help push any uncovered vegetables into the ground to reduce exposure to the sun. Configurations for the 12/24 with bed rollers must use a fully-mounted hitch.
  • Contour Knives
    The Vegetable 12/24 shredder comes equipped with Loftness contour knives. There are three lengths of knives to follow ridges. Contour knives are available for 34-, 36-, 38-, 40-, 42- and 44-inch beds.
  • 280-Horsepower Rated Gearbox
    A standard feature on all Loftness shredder equipment, this field-proven and extremely reliable gearbox is rated at 280 HP. It turns the rotor at 1,450 RPM.
  • 1,000 RPM PTO
    Available with a 1-3/8-inch or 1-3/4-inch 1,000 RPM power takeoff. Includes over-running clutch on all models and constant velocity knuckle on all pull-types. Slip clutch is optional for extreme-duty applications.
  • Multiple Mounting Configurations
    The vegetable shredders can be configured as pull-type, semi- or fully-mounted models.
  • 4- or 6-Groove Banded Belt
    Efficient transfer of power via a four- or six-groove banded belt and spring loaded push-type idler system.
  • 1-3/4″ Driveline Bearings
    A heavy-duty 1-3/4-inch American-made ball bearing is used to support the line shaft midway between the gearbox and end plate.
  • Optional Transport System
    A transport system can be added to vegetable shredders with wheels.
  • Adjustable Rear Wheel Options
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