8900A PrecisionCut™ Large-Area Reel Mower
- The 8900A features a width of 114 to 130 inches depending on cutting unit size, giving more productivity in terms of acres mowed per hour.
- Another productive advantage of the 8900A is the 8 miles per hour mowing speed.
- Be productive but carry a light footprint: the 8900A comes in significantly lighter than its main competitor.
- Versatility is a hallmark: 8900A has 26" and 30" verticutters and large capacity reel motors for scalping during over-seed operations.

Specifications
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Key Specs
Maximum rated horsepower | At 2800 rpm ISOC: 41.1 kW 55.1 hp |
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Drive pump | Tandem gear pump | |||
Ground pressure | 83 kPa 12 psi |
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Throttle | Automatic controls with AutoPedal foot controls; manual control through TechControl display | |||
Operator display | TechControl Display: Located on Command Arm; displays machine warnings, on-board 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 are pass code protected | |||
Mowing speed | 0-12.8 km/h 0-8.0 mph |
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Cutting unit size | Quick Adjust QA7: 66 or 76 cm Quick Adjust QA7: 26 or 30 in. |
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Total width of cut | 289.5 or 330.2 cm 114 or 130 in. |
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Reel diameter | 17.8 cm 7 in. |
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Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks) | 10 Blade: 1.06 mm/km/h 10 Blade: 0.067 in./mph 8 Blade: 1.33 mm/km/h 8 Blade: 0.084 in./mph |
Engine
Type | Direct Inject Turbocharged Diesel | |||
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Compliant emission regulation | United States and Canada Tier 4 | |||
Horsepower | Maximum rated horsepower At 2800 rpm ISOC: 41.1 kW 55.1 hp |
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Cylinders | Four | |||
Displacement | 2.091 L 127.6 cu in. |
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Air cleaner | 2-stage dry element | |||
Fuel | Diesel up to B20 compliant | |||
Cooling system | Liquid centrifugal pump; forward machine location for optimum cooling |
Vehicle
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Drive pump | Tandem gear pump | |||
Cutting units drive | Hydraulic motor to each cutting unit | |||
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 turf | |||
Steering tires | 20x12X10-8 turf | |||
Ground pressure | 83 kPa 12 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 | Full fluids; no operator Quick Adjust QA7 (with 66 cm / 26 in.) cutting units lowered: 1239 kg Full fluids; no operator Quick Adjust QA7 (with 66 cm / 26 in.) cutting units lowered: 2725 lb Full fluids; no operator Quick Adjust QA7 (with 76 cm / 30 in.) cutting units lowered: 1270 kg Full fluids; no operator Quick Adjust QA7 (with 76 cm / 30 in.) cutting units lowered: 2795 lb |
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Controls
Throttle | Automatic controls with AutoPedal foot controls; manual control through TechControl display | |||
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Forward/reverse | 2-pedal | |||
Mower lift | One-touch single handle | |||
Parking brake | Electric Switch on Command Arm for Internal Wet Disk Brakes | |||
Seat | Air Ride suspension seat with seat belts and arm rest; fore/aft adjustment; weight and lumbar adjustment | |||
PTO | Electric Switch on Command Arm | |||
Ignition | Key start | |||
Work lights | Standard 3 front work lights | |||
Tilt steering | Left Foot operated for easy adjustment | |||
Operator display | TechControl Display: Located on Command Arm; displays machine warnings, on-board 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 are pass code protected | |||
Storage | Cup holder; two-way radio located in Command Arm; large operator storage located on left hand side of operator station |
Dimensions
Height with ROPS | 2200 mm 87 in. |
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Length | 2825 mm 111 in. |
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Transport width | Quick Adjust QA7 (with 66 cm / 26 in.): 2194 mm Quick Adjust QA7 (with 66 cm / 26 in.): 86.38 in. Quick Adjust QA7 (with 76 cm / 30 in.): 2385 mm Quick Adjust QA7 (with 76 cm / 30 in.): 93.90 in. |
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Mowing position width | QA7 (66 cm / 26 in.) 3275 mm QA7 (66 cm / 26 in.) 129 in. QA7 (76 cm / 30 in.) 3695 mm QA7 (76 cm / 30 in.) 145 in. |
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Wheelbase | 1585 mm 62.4 in. |
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Ground speed | Mowing 0-12.8 km/h 0-8.0 mph Transport 19.2 km/h 12 mph Reverse 9.6 km/h 6 mph |
Cutting Units
Number | Five | |||
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Size | Quick Adjust QA7: 66 or 76 cm Quick Adjust QA7: 26 or 30 in. |
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Total width of cut | 289.5 or 330.2 cm 114 or 130 in. |
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Height of cut | QA7: 6.3-50.8 mm QA7: 0.25-2.0 in. |
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Frequency of clip (FOC Reels) OR Blade tip speed (decks) | Rollers Front and rear: 76.2 mm Front and rear: 3 in. 10 Blade: 1.06 mm/km/h 10 Blade: 0.067 in./mph 8 Blade: 1.33 mm/km/h 8 Blade: 0.084 in./mph |
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Reel diameter | 17.8 cm 7 in. |
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Bedknife adjustment | Reel to bedknife | |||
Backlapping | Standard; pressure sensing flow compensating backlap valve; manual reel speed adjustment |
Sound levels
Operator ear full engine | ||||
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Operator ear reduced engine rpm (2300 rpm) | ||||
Measuring standard | ISO 11201 | |||
Attachments installed | FTCs, reels engaged |
Fuel Economy
Actual Fuel usage will vary depending on course conditions, operation, turf and fuel quality | 25% load: 3.63 L/hr 0.96 gph 40% load: 5.64 L/hr 1.49 gph 50% load: 6.85 L/hr 1.81 gph |
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Warranty
Type | Two-year limited |
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Certification
Type | ANSI B71.4-2012. |
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Additional information
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