Features
![Front-mounted roller shown](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/542691_anti_scalp_rollers_fm30_275.jpg)
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Each deck on the FM3012 has three anti-scalping rollers that keep the deck following the ground contour for a more uniform cut.
![Deck depth ensures optimum cut quality](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/542712_deck_depth_fm30_275.jpg)
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The FM3012 deck depth with baffling around the blades ensures exceptional material distribution and a higher quality of cut.
![3-year residential gearbox warranty](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/542701_gearbox_fm30_275.jpg)
The FM3012's gearbox has a 3-year residential warranty.
![Cylinder latch position for transport](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/542711_hyd_wing_rear_deck_lifts_fm30_275.jpg)
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The FM3012 has hydraulic lifts for the wing and rear decks to automatically lock them in the up position for transport. A rope-pull latch release comes standard.
NOTE: An optional hydraulic-wing latch release kit is available.
![FM3012 blade spindle assembly](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/542697_blade_spindle_275.jpg)
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The FM3012 has reinforced cast-iron blade spindles with ball bearings that can be greased for increased strength and long life.
![Unit in transport position shown](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/550446_fm3012_model_275.jpg)
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The FM3012 has a transport width of 2.4 m (7.75 ft), which allows for storage in a standard-sized garage.
![Tubular caster arms shown](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/542687_caster_arm_fm30_275.jpg)
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The heavy tubular caster arm supports are designed to prolong the life of the FM3012 Flex-Wing Grooming Mower.
This optional hydraulic wing latch release kit is available for the FM30 Series Residential Flex-Wing Grooming Mowers.
![Includes lights, a harness, and brackets](https://salesmanual.deere.com/sales/salesmanual/images/NA/frontier/grooming_mowers/550446_fm3012_model_275.jpg)
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The light bar is standard on these units; however, it is offered as an aftermarket field conversion kit rather than ordering each piece separately through Parts. It includes the two lights, a harness, and required brackets.