Modern Equipment

The Modern Equipment Predator 15' is the most effective implement for the other equipment we sell. We also offer all other Modern Equipment models along with parts and service of Modern Equipment.  Just come on in and let Thompson Equipment help you with your best equipment solution!

15' Predator Cutters "Batwings" from Modern Equipment

Cutting Width 180" Transport Width 90" Overall Width 187" Overall Length 180" Cutting Height 2" - 15" Blade Overlap 6" Wing Lift Hydraulics Standard Wing Flex 90° Up / 22° Down Jackstand Standard Hitch Swivel Clevis Blade Carrier Pan Stump Jumpers Horsepower Required (Min.) 50 hp - 75 hp Gearbox Rating: Main Gearbox or Divider Box 200 hp Outboard Gerbox or Center & Wings 160 hp Output Shaft Diameter 2" Blade Tip Speed: Main or Center 540 15,268 FPM

Driveline Size Main Cat. 5 Constant Veloc. Outboard or Center & Wings Cat. 4 w/Slip Clutch Deck Thickness 3/16" Side Skirt 1/4" x 10-1/4" Replaceable Skid Shoes Standard Safety Chains Standard (Front) Safety Deflectors Standard (Rear) Weight (Approx.) 5400 lbs. Galvanized Deck & Frame Standard Standard Tires - Options are Available Laminated 600 x 9 Dual Wing Wheels - Dual Tailwheels Option Hydraulic Level Lift Option Deck Rings to Protect Deck Standard DOUBLE DIAMOND Limited Warranty Yes (RED) 1000 15,072 FPM Wings 540 14,821 FPM 1000 14,946 FPM

Warranty Information
All Modern Ag Products implements carry a non-transferable one year manufacturing defects warranty*, which covers any latent defect in parts and/or workmanship. Our exclusive DOUBLE DIAMOND LIMITED WARRANTY SYSTEM additionally covers gearboxes and deck rust thru on all galvanized cutters for varying periods of time.   RED DOUBLE DIAMOND
      Provides a 5 year limited warranty on gearbox and 10 year limited warranty on deck rust thru.

      Super Predator, Predator & Super Highway Special series only. 
     
        BLUE DOUBLE DIAMOND
      Provides a 3 year limited warranty on gearbox and 10 year limited warranty on deck rust thru for galvanized models. 
     
        GREEN DOUBLE DIAMOND
      Provides a 2 year limited warranty on gearbox and 10 year 
     
Facts about Hot-Dipped Galvanizing

The process of using zinc to protect steel from corrosion (hot-dipped galvanizing) is a 150 year old practice. Hot-dipped galvanized steel lasts longer today than it did 20 years ago. This is due to the enforcement of our environmental laws, which keep our air cleaner and less contaminated with corrosive emissions. The galvanized surface (zinc coating) is self-sacrificing which means that the coating slowly sacrifices itself by galvanic action to protect the base steel. This sacrificing action continues as long as any zinc remains in the immediate area.

Features & Benefits
Hot-dipped galvanizing requires vent holes in all closed channel or pipe prior to dipping, which equates to galvanization occurring both inside and out.
  a. The metallic coating produced by the hot-dipped galvanizing process is the result of a metallurgical reaction called diffusion. The finished product consists of four layers adhered to the steel. The outer layer is pure zinc and the three inner layers are separate intermetallic layers that are metallurgically bonded to each other and the steel.
  b. The galvanized coating literally becomes part of the steel substrate, thus creating an adhesion bond on the order of several thousand pounds psi between the two providing excellent abrasion resistance.
  c. Hot-dipped zinc galvanizing provides cathodic protection to the underlying steel. This means that in the event of a scratch or chip (1/4" length and/or width) the zinc will corrode instead of the steel.
  d.. Hot-dipped galvanization substantially increases the useful life of steel.