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John Deere
RC2048
Rotary Cutters

John Deere RC2048

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Easy-to-maneuver deck

The round-back deck design on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter enables easy maneuvering into tight corners and around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach areas.

RC2048 Rotary Cutter on utility tractor in grassy field
Deck deflectors offered in chain or rubber

The front deck and deflector support are flush with the deck on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutters. This allows water and debris an unrestricted exit off the top of the deck. These deflectors are available in rubber or chain on the front or metal or chain on the rear.

Studio view of RC2048 Rotary Cutter
Adjustable Cutting Height of 1.5 to 9 in. (3.8 to 22.9 cm)

Adjusting the cutting height is easy. Along with adjusting a tractor's three-point linkage, simply move the support bar to the desired cutting height. The RC20 Series Rotary Cutters go as low as 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) or as high as 9 in. (22.9 cm).

Studio view of three-point linkage with support bar on RC20 Rotary Cutter for cutting height adjustment
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Dimensions
Overall Width

51 in.

Overall Width

129 cm

Overall Length

87 in.

Overall Length

220 cm

Weight
Operating

512 lb.

Operating

232 kg

Tractor Compatibility
PTO Power

45 hp

PTO Power

33 kW

Tractor PTO

540 rpm

PTO Category

ASAE 3

Gear Case
Horsepower

45 hp

Horsepower

34 kW

Driveline
Type

Shear bolt or slip clutch

Hitch
Type

Lift-type

Hitch Category

Category 1, adaptable to Category 2

iMatch™ Compatible

Yes

AutoHitch™ Compatible

Yes

Deck
Thickness

0.12 in.

Thickness

3.03 mm

Thickness

11 gauge

Shape

Flat-open round back

Type

Single

Skirt
Thickness

0.12 in.

Thickness

3.03 mm

Thickness

11 gauge

Capacity
Cutting Width

48 in.

Cutting Width

122 cm

Cutting Height

1.5-9 in.

Cutting Height

45770 cm

Cutting Diameter

1 in.

Cutting Diameter

2.5 cm

Cutting Chamber Depth

7.5 in.

Cutting Chamber Depth

19 cm

Blades
Tip Speed

13090 fpm

Tip Speed

66.5 m/s

Type

Heat treated, suction

Thickness

0.5 in.

Thickness

13 mm

Width

3 in.

Width

76 mm

Blade Holder
Type

Round pan-type

Diameter

22.3 in.

Diameter

567 mm

Wheels
Type

Laminated

Diameter Laminated

15 in.

Diameter Laminated

381 mm

Width Laminated

3.75 in.

Width Laminated

95 mm

Diameter Rubber

15 in.

Diameter Rubber

381 mm

Width Rubber

3.75 in.

Width Rubber

95 mm

Safety
Markings

Standard

Front Deflector

Standard

Rear Deflector

Standard

Setup Time
Labor Hours

1 hr

Warranty
Time Period

1 year

Gearbox

1 year