2023 Schulte TPX-318 Base
- Year 2023
 - Make Schulte
 - Model TPX-318
 
2023 Schulte TPX-318
Features may include:
- 18.5 feet wide, with fixed knives and shrouding for optimum shredding performance and distribution when doing residue management in row crops like corn, cotton and sugar cane
 
- Adjustable wheel standards for shredding in virtually all row crop spacings
 
- Four position adjustable 3pt to keep cutter as close to the tractor as possible
 
- Heavy duty rubber coupler on drive line for protection in harsh conditions
 
- Fold up design for narrow transport width
 
- Greasable bushings everywhere for longer life
 
- Timed blades (without blade to blade contact) allow for a compact front to back length
 
- Large flotation skid steer tires (10.5” X 27”) to minimize compaction
 
- Easy height adjustment on rear tires
 
- Double acting wings that can be locked off in rigid position for row crops or flex wing for ground contouring
 
- Only one hydraulic circuit needed to operate this unit
 
- Wide hinge gap to keep debris from falling on centre deck when folding up wings
 
Engine
							Minimum Engine Power
							185 (136kw) (3pt lift capacity dependent)
						
						
							Engine Power
							Max: 325 hp (239kw)
						
						Drivetrain
							Gearbox
							Splitter box: 210hp (157kw) | Down boxes: 210hp (157kw)
						
						Operational
							Operating Speed
							Tractor RPM: 1000
						
						
							Operating Conditions
							Center blade tip speed: 16,308 (ft/min) | Wing blade tip speed: 16,308 (ft/min)
						
						Chassis
							Hitch/Type
							1000: Cat 6 with clutch | Cutter shafts: Cat 6 with rubber coupler | 3pt: Cat 2 quick, cat 3, cat 3 quick, cat 4, cat 4 quick
						
						Lights and Safety
							Safety Features
							deflectors: Single chains standard, rear and front belting option
						
						Dimensions
							Depth, Maximum
							thickness: 10 ga (.34cm)
						
						
							Dimensions
							Wing float (when in float position): 11 degrees down & 18 degrees up (lower cylinder mount), 0 degrees down & 20 degrees up (upper mount) | Blade overlap: 3” (7.6cm) | Cut capacity: 3.5” (8.9cm) | Blades: 1/2” x 4” (1.3cm X 10.2cm) | Tires: Skid steer - 10.5 (26.7cm) x 27” (68.6cm)
						
						
							Cutting Width
							18.5’ (5.64m)
						
						
							Transport Width
							116.5” (296cm) wing tip to wing tip
						
						
							Height
							Machine: 8.75ft (2,67m) | Cut: 2” - 17” (5-43cm)
						
						
							Length
							Machine: 12.7 ft (3.87 m)
						
						Weights
							Weight
							Approximate: 6,300lbs (2858kg)