JD 3950, 3960, 3970 Harvestor Knife

JD 3950, 3960, 3970 Harvester Knife

The 61961M Forage Harvester Knife is a replacement cutting knife designed for John Deere 3950, 3960, and 3970 forage harvesters. Built to restore clean, efficient chopping performance, this knife helps maintain consistent cut quality and smoother feeding—because a forage harvester should be processing crop, not performing interpretive tearing.

Country of Origin
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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 61961M
• Product Type: Forage harvester knife
• Equipment Fitment: John Deere 3950, 3960, 3970
• Application: Chopper/knife system replacement
• Function: Restores cutting performance and consistent crop processing

Ideal For

• Replacing worn, nicked, or dull knives on JD 3950 / 3960 / 3970 forage harvesters
• Maintaining consistent chop length and improved feed performance
• Pre-season maintenance and in-season spare inventory
• Operators focused on clean cutting to reduce strain and improve efficiency
• Anyone who prefers sharp knives in the machine—not problems in the field