6500AE-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mower
- 24.7 HP* engine
- 3-wheel smooth tire configuration
- Passcode protected TechControl display
- Hybrid system – reduced fuel consumption / noise reduction / hydraulic leak points
- Width of Cut – 100" (5 22” QA5)
Features
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Diesel engine
Diesel engine
Electric motors drive cutting units
Reel motors
56V Smart Alternator
Smooth tires
Three-wheel stance
Treaded tire
TechControl display
Password-protected settings
Mow setting screen
Turn-speed setting screen
Input/output screen
Service timers screen
Language settings
LoadMatch™ setting
eHydro™
Forward/reverse pedals
Rear wheel motor
Steering cylinder and linkage system
Easy access for cleaning
Rubber mounted front up stops
Double rear up stop
18.4-kW (24.7-hp) Final Tier 4 (FT4) diesel engine offers plenty of power for mowing
Diesel engine
Diesel engine
Power starts with the engine, and the 6080A, 6500A, and 6700A PrecisionCut™ and 6080A and 6500A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers feature a 3-cylinder, 18.4-kW (24.7-hp ) diesel engine that has a strong reputation for power and performance. The engine is FT44 compliant, without the use of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) or diesel particulate filter (DPF) to lower up-front acquisition costs.
The engine provides power for undulating conditions, while also being able to power fairway tender conditioners and rear roller power brushes while running any reel combination.
The air-intake system is also designed to pull clean air from the front of the machine behind the operator's seat, rather than dirty air from the rear of the machine. This improves engine performance and efficiency during those hot, dusty times of the year.
Electric reel drive system eliminates all potential leak points in the reel circuit
Electric motors drive cutting units
Ninety percent of all hydraulic leaks occur in the reel hydraulic circuit, mainly due to the necessity of having flexible hoses extending from the front of the machine for the front reels.
These hoses see a lot of flexing during the mowing day as cutting units are raised and lowered. Cutting units also steer and float to follow undulations, increasing fatigue for the reel motor hoses.
The 6080A, 6500A, 7500A, and 8000A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers have eliminated all reel circuit leak points by removing all hydraulics from the cutting unit drive circuit.
This has eliminated the following hydraulic components:
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Reel drive section of hydraulic triple pump
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Hydraulic reel motors
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Backlapping valve
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Flexible hoses
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Fittings
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Hard lines
Fewer hydraulic components leads to fewer leaks, increasing confidence that the finely manicured turf will not be damaged by hot hydraulic oil spilled onto a playing surface before an important tournament.
Brushless electric reel motors for compact design and optimal efficiency
Reel motors
The electric reel motors on the 6080A, 6500A, 7500A, and 8000A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers are brushless, allowing them to be compact in size, roughly equal to that of today's hydraulic reel motors. The brushless motors are very efficient, leading to years of optimal performance with very minimal maintenance, and sealed for protection from the elements.
The motors are bidirectional and variable speed, meaning they can spin forward or reverse and at a range of rotational speeds. The motors spin forward for mowing operations and backward for backlapping operations.
A poly-chain belt connects the motor shaft to the reel and rotates the reel when the cutting units are engaged. The internal components of the motor are sealed for long life, durability, and protection from the elements.
Cutting units are easily removed from the cutting unit motors by loosening the two bolts securing the motor to the cutting unit, turning the motor approximately a quarter turn, and pulling the motor from the cutting unit. This can be done in a matter of seconds. A tether prevents damage to the wiring harness when the motor is removed.
56-Volt, 240 amp Smart alternator and electric reel motors provide power for mowing, and verticutting
56V Smart Alternator
Experience increased mowing and verticutting performance in golf and sports turf applications with the upgraded 56-volt, 240-amp Smart Alternator. The alternator that was used in previous model years of E-Cut™ Hybrid QA5 Fairway Mowers was 48-V, 180-amp.
- Working directly with LoadMatch™, this Smart Alternator senses the load on the cutting units and slows traction speed as needed, maintaining superior cut quality while in heavy mowing conditions.
- Belt driven directly from the engine, which means no additional batteries are required and decreases overall maintenance.
For optimal verticutting performance do not exceed depths greater than 1/8” (3.18mm).
Three-wheel stance and smooth tires for excellent maneuverability and after-cut appearance
Smooth tires
Three-wheel stance
The 6080A, 6500A, and 6700A PrecisionCut™ and 6080A, 6500A, and 8000A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers help to make fairways that look like greens a reality.
An innovative, smooth tire design minimizes compaction and tire marking, especially in turns, giving a look similar to that from a riding greens mower. The GRIP all-wheel drive traction system works in combination with the smooth tire design to give a greens-quality appearance without sacrificing traction.
These machines also excel at weight distribution, ensuring each tire sees an equal amount of weight over a large tire surface area for a ground pressure that is friendly to the surface of the turf.
This three-wheel stance is common with riding greens mowers in the market today. This provides an after-cut appearance that is so good it looks like the fairways were mowed by a greens mower. The three-wheel stance also excels in maneuverability, allowing for tight turning at the end of passes for increased productivity.
Treaded tire
For those who prefer to use a treaded tire rather than a smooth tire, a fairway tread is also available through Parts.
TechControl display maximizes performance and uptime by allowing more control in operation and diagnostics
TechControl display
Password-protected settings
More control with the TechControl display with a large easy-to-read screen
Passcode-protected TechControl display enables quickly setting or changing mowing speed, turning speed, or transport speed to limit variations in performance by different operators.
Mow setting screen
Quickly adjust the mow or transport speed to make sure mow speed is what is needed for the changing conditions. The setting can be adjusted precisely using a speedometer app on a smartphone or global positioning system (GPS) device.
Turn-speed setting screen
Use the TechControl to slow the machine during turns while mowing and protect against turf scuffing and aggressive turning operators.
The turn speed control engages when in mow and the cutting units are lifted for turns. Once the turn is made and the cutting units are lowered, the machine speed returns to the set mow speed.
The turn speed is a percentage of mow speed. When set to 100 percent, turn speed control is off or allows 100 percent of the mow speed in turns. Turn speed setting of 50 percent allows only 50 percent of the set mow speed to be reached during turns.
Here is an example:
Mow speed = 9.66 km/h (6 mph)
Turn speed set at 50 percent
Maximum turning speed will be 4.83 km/h (3 mph)
Input/output screen
Service timers screen
The A-model PrecisionCut™ Mowers, E-Cut™ Hybrid Mowers, and TerrainCut™ Mowers have the latest in advanced diagnostics through the TechControl display. Most all diagnostics are performed while sitting in the operator’s seat.
The TechControl has onboard visual diagnostics allowing quick and easy machine diagnostics, maximizing up time. The system allows technician to see inputs and outputs of the electrical system. Also, the technician can see stored controller codes on the machine to aide in troubleshooting incidents that may have occurred while on the course.
The TechControl will also display the notification for maintenance of the hydraulic and engine oils using service timers to notify when it has reached the time to perform the required service.
Language settings
Choose from a list of several languages to use for the TechControl.
Operator warning notifications are incorporated into the TechControl and will alert the operator if a problem arises during operation.
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| Hydraulic over temp |
| Hydraulic oil filter restriction |
| Engine oil pressure low |
| Engine coolant temperature |
| Reel motor |
| Battery voltage |
LoadMatch™ electronic setting compensates speed of machine to keep power to the cutting units to maintain cut quality
LoadMatch™ setting
LoadMatch™ is an electronic setting through the TechControl display that allows managers more control of the machine and how it is operated when out on the course.
Most operators will mow as fast as the mow setting will allow, keeping their traction pedal all the way down. However, in some conditions this can lead to poor cut quality.
One example is getting behind in mowing due to weather conditions. The grass is long and lush and to properly cut that amount of grass at one time, the operator should slow the traction speed. This allows the cutting units to maintain proper turning speed, process the grass, and properly cut in one pass. Not slowing down causes missed grass and an uneven appearance. This affects the after-cut appearance and also reduces productivity by having to mow a second time to properly cut the lush grass.
The LoadMatch™ feature compensates the traction speed of machine to keep power to the cutting units. In the long, lush conditions described above with LoadMatch™ engaged, the operator would still have the traction pedal all the way down, but the machine would sense the load and slow the traction speed to properly cut the mowing pass. Once the load is reduced, the machine will return to the normal mow speed.
LoadMatch™ puts the manager in control of cut quality instead of the operator.
eHydro™ hydrostatic pump for premium ease of use
eHydro™
The traction system in the A-models is driven by a servo-controlled hydrostatic pump. The control of the pump is no longer mechanical linkages, but instead it is electronic.
In total, approximately 94 parts have been eliminated from the traction drive system along with four adjustments compared to prior models. The design reduced the complexity of the drive system, which means no more linkages to adjust or repair, decreased routine maintenance, and more reliable day-in/day-out operation.
Forward/reverse pedals
The operator will like the eHydro™ pump, too. The pedal effort has been reduced, thus reducing foot fatigue during many hours of mowing.
GRIP all-wheel drive traction system moves flow from wheels that slip to those that grip
Rear wheel motor
The standard GRIP all-wheel drive traction system transfers hydraulic flow from wheels that slip to wheels that grip. For example, if the right front wheel starts to slip, hydraulic flow goes to the left front and rear tires to maintain traction power. This helps provide maximum traction in undulating conditions.
The GRIP all-wheel drive traction system is standard equipment with the 6080A, 6500A, and 6700A PrecisionCut™ and 6080A and 6500A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers and is also engaged at all times, whether in mow or in transport. A check valve in the rear motor puts the machine in two-wheel drive (2WD) in reverse to minimize any potential scuffing.
Double-acting, single-rod hydraulic steering cylinder for lines as straight as a greens mower
Steering cylinder and linkage system
For superintendents who want stripes as straight as they are on the greens, the A-model PrecisionCut™ Mowers and E-Cut™ Hybrid Mowers do exactly that. Utilizing the same style steering cylinder as on the 2550 PrecisionCut™ and 2550 E-Cut™ Hybrid Riding Greens Mowers, the PrecisionCut™ and E-Cut™ Hybrid Mowers can mow the straightest lines of any mower in the industry today.
Traditional hydraulic cylinders have a rod on only one side of the cylinder. The cylinder on the A-models has one rod that goes through both sides of the cylinder. This equalizes volume and pressure on both sides of the cylinder packing, helping the operator make perfectly straight lines with little effort.
This system also equalizes the steering effort, meaning easy turns whether turning to the right or to the left.
Easily accessible daily service points mean less maintenance time and more time working
Easy access for cleaning
Easier daily maintenance points are designed into the machine to assist operators with complete daily maintenance and to keep the machine running at peak performance, saving valuable time and money.
For ease of service, all daily engine checks are easily accessible by raising the hood. These service points include an engine-oil level check, a coolant level check, hydraulic fluid level, and an air-restriction indicator.
The A-model PrecisionCut™ Mowers, E-Cut™ Hybrid Mowers, and TerrainCut™ Mowers feature a radiator screen that is easily removed without tools and a tilt-out oil cooler for easy cleaning.
Cutting units are stable and fold inside the front tires for easy transporting
Rubber mounted front up stops
Double rear up stop
The 6500A, 6700A, 7500A, 7700A, and 8700A PrecisionCut™ and 6500A and 7500A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mowers all have cutting units that contact up stops for transport. These up stops are rubber and limit cutting units from swinging during transport. The lift system also folds the two wing units inside the tires to limit possibility of damage to the wing units when transporting through and around objects on the course.
Specs & Compare
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| John Deere 6500A E-Cut™ Hybrid Fairway Mower |
Key Specs
| Maximum rated horsepower | At 3000 rpm: 18.4 kW 24.7 hp |
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| Drive pump | Axial piston, electronically controlled hydrostatic traction pump; single gear pump for steering, lift, and charge; electric reel drive | |||
| Ground pressure | 69 kPa 10 psi |
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| Throttle | Hand throttle | |||
| Operator display | TechControl display located on CommandARM™ console: machine warnings, onboard electrical diagnostics, service timers on large easy-to-read screen, quick on-the-go settings for mow and transport speed, Turn Speed, LoadMatch™ switch, and ON/OFF cruise control use selection All settings passcode protected | |||
| Mowing speed | 12.8 km/h 8 mph |
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| Cutting unit size | Quick Adjust 5 (QA5): 55.9 cm 22 in. |
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| Total width of cut | 254 cm 100 in. |
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| Reel diameter | 12.7 cm 5 in. |
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| Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks) | 11- blade: 0.69 mm/km/h 0.044 in./mph 7-blade: 1.09 mm/km/h 0.069 in./mph |
Engine
| Type | Indirect inject diesel | |||
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| Compliant emission regulation | United States and Canada: Tier 4 | |||
| Horsepower | Maximum rated horsepower At 3000 rpm: 18.4 kW 24.7 hp |
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| Cylinders | Three | |||
| Displacement | 1.267 L 77.32 cu in. |
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| Air cleaner | Two-stage dry element | |||
| Fuel | Diesel up to B20 compliant | |||
| Cooling system | Liquid centrifugal pump; forward machine location for optimum cooling |
Vehicle
| Drive pump | Axial piston, electronically controlled hydrostatic traction pump; single gear pump for steering, lift, and charge; electric reel drive | |||
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| Hydraulic system capacity | 37.8 L 10 U.S. gal. |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 60.6 L 16 U.S. gal. |
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| Steering | Hydraulic power with double-acting steering cylinder | |||
| Front drive tires | 26.5x14-12 smooth | |||
| Steering tires | 24x13-12 smooth | |||
| Ground pressure | 69 kPa 10 psi |
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| Brakes | Internal hydraulic wet disc brakes with dynamic braking through closed loop hydrostatic system | |||
| ROPS | Standard; meets ISO 21299 Standard |
Operating weight
| Cutting units lowered | 1106 kg 2438 lb Canopy, fairway tender conditioners, and power brushes installed with full fuel |
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Controls
| Throttle | Hand throttle | |||
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| Forward/reverse | Two pedal | |||
| Mower lift | One-touch single handle | |||
| Parking brake | Electric switch on CommandARM™ for internal wet disk brakes | |||
| Seat | Suspension seat with seat belts and armrest, fore/aft adjustment, and weight and lumbar adjustment | |||
| PTO | Electric switch on CommandARM™ | |||
| Tilt steering | Left-foot operated for easy adjustment | |||
| Operator display | TechControl display located on CommandARM™: machine warnings, onboard electrical diagnostics, service timers on large easy-to-read screen, quick on-the-go settings for mow and transport speed, Turn Speed, LoadMatch™, and ON/OFF cruise control use selection All settings passcode protected | |||
| Storage | Cup holder, two-way radio, and large operator storage located on left-hand side of operator station |
Dimensions
| Height with ROPS | 217.3 cm 85.6 in. |
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| Length | 307.2 cm 121 in. |
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| Transport width | 217.5 cm 85.6 in. |
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| Mowing position width | 284.6 cm 112 in. |
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| Ground speed | Mowing 0 to 12.8 km/h 0 to 8.0 mph Transport 0 to 16.1 km/h 0 to 10.0 mph Reverse 0 to 9.7 km/h 0 to 6.0 mph |
Cutting Units
| Number | Five | |||
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| Size | Quick Adjust 5 (QA5): 55.9 cm 22 in. |
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| Total width of cut | 254 cm 100 in. |
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| Height of cut | Requires optional bedknife for lowest HOC and 76.2-mm (3-in.) roller for highest HOC: 2-28.5 mm 0.078-1.125 in. |
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| Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks) | Rollers Options available: 50.8 mm 2 in. 63.5 mm 2.5 in. 76.2 mm 3 in. 11- blade: 0.69 mm/km/h 0.044 in./mph 7-blade: 1.09 mm/km/h 0.069 in./mph |
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| Reel diameter | 12.7 cm 5 in. |
Sound levels
| Measuring standard | ISO 11201 | |||
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| Attachments installed | Fairway tender conditioners, reels engaged |
Warranty
| Type | Two-year limited |
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Certification
| Type | ANSI B71.4-2017 |
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* The engine horsepower and torque information are provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower and torque will be less. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s web site for additional information.