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Rotary Cutters

John Deere RC5M

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Key Features

Standard Stump Jumper Blade Holder
Dome-Shaped Top Deck Is Smooth and Easy to Clean
3-Point Hitch Hookup Provides More Strength
Front and Rear Chain Shields Offer Safety

Standard Front and Rear Chain Shields

Standard front and rear chain shields protect the operator while allowing uncut material to enter the cutting chamber with minimal restriction.

Standard Front and Rear Safety Chain Shields

Suction Blades Provide Additional Blade Lift

Suction blades, measuring 1.3 cm x 10.2 cm (0.5 in. x 4 in.) and heat-treated for durability, provide additional lift for picking up downed material, while their fast blade-tip speed promotes clean cutting and fine shredding.

5-Year Limited Gearbox Warranty

Our rotary cutters are engineered for long-lasting performance and are backed by a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.

Close-up of a green mechanical gearbox and driveline assembly on a John Deere rotary cutter

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Capacity
Cutting Width	60 in.	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.
Cutting Width	152.4 cm	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.
Cutting Height	1-9.5 in.	38 to 267 mm 1.5 to 10.5 in.	50 to 305 mm 2 to 12 in.	38 mm 1.5 in.	51 to 305 mm 2 to 12 in.
Cutting Height	2.5-24.1 cm	38 to 267 mm 1.5 to 10.5 in.	50 to 305 mm 2 to 12 in.	38 mm 1.5 in.	51 to 305 mm 2 to 12 in.
Cutting Capacity	2 in.	63.5 mm 2.5 in.	63.5 mm 2.5 in.	51 mm 2 in.	76.2 mm 3 in.
Cutting Capacity	5.1 cm	63.5 mm 2.5 in.	63.5 mm 2.5 in.	51 mm 2 in.	76.2 mm 3 in.
Cutting Chamber Depth	8.5 in.	203 mm 8 in.	231.7 mm 9.125 in.	279 mm 11 in.	320 mm 12.6 in.
Cutting Chamber Depth	21.6 cm	203 mm 8 in.	231.7 mm 9.125 in.	279 mm 11 in.	320 mm 12.6 in.
Tractor Compatibility
Tractor PTO HP Minimum	25 hp
Tractor PTO HP Minimum	19 kW
Tractor PTO	540 rpm	Minimum 22 kW 30 hp	30 to 97 kW 40 to 130 hp	Minimum 26 kW 35 hp	22 to 89 kW 30 to 120 hp
Hitch
Hitch Type	Lift-type	Lift-type	Lift-type	Lift-type	Lift-type
Hitch Category	1; or convert to 2	1, 2	1, 2	1, 2	1, 2
Dimensions
Transport Width	65 in.	1,651 mm 65 in.	1,700 mm 67 in.		1,715 mm 67.5 in.
Transport Width	165.1 cm	1,651 mm 65 in.	1,700 mm 67 in.		1,715 mm 67.5 in.
Overall Width	65 in.	1,651 mm 65 in.	1,700 mm 67 in.	1,714.5 mm 67.5 in.	1,715 mm 67.5 in.
Overall Width	165.1 cm	1,651 mm 65 in.	1,700 mm 67 in.	1,714.5 mm 67.5 in.	1,715 mm 67.5 in.
Overall Length	102 in.	2,591 mm 102 in.	2,896 mm 114 in.	2,819 mm 111 in.	2,642 mm 104 in.
Overall Length	259.1 cm	2,591 mm 102 in.	2,896 mm 114 in.	2,819 mm 111 in.	2,642 mm 104 in.
Deck Shape	Domed	Flat	Flat	Domed	Sloped-top
Deck Type	Double decker	Single	Single	Single	Single
Upper Deck Thickness	0.118 in.
Upper Deck Thickness	3 mm
Upper Deck Thickness	11 gauge
Lower Deck Thickness	0.118 in.
Lower Deck Thickness	3 mm
Lower Deck Thickness	11 gauge
Side Skirt Thickness	0.25 in.	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.		6.3 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.
Side Skirt Thickness	6 mm	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.		6.3 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.
Side Skirt Thickness	3 gauge	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.		6.3 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.
Approximate Weight	823 lb.
Approximate Weight	374 kg
Drivelines
Main Driveline Protection	Slip-clutch driveline
Gearcases
Number	1	1	1	1	1
Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous	75 hp
Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous	56 kW
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak	90 hp
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak	67 kW
Blades
Thickness	0.5 in.	Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.		Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.	Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.
Thickness	13 mm	Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.		Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.	Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.
Width	4 in.	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.
Width	102 mm	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,520 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.	1,524 mm 60 in.
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	14121 fpm
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	4304 m/min
Material Flow System	Max flow
Holder Type	Round stump jumper
Wheels
Type	Puncture proof laminated	Lift-type	Lift-type	Lift-type	Lift-type
Shielding
Front Shielding	Chain
Rear Shielding	Chain

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