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Rotary Cutters

John Deere RC6M

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Key Features

Standard Stump Jumper Blade Holder
Domed Shape 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	72 in.	1,830 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.
Cutting Width	183 cm	1,830 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 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.	51 mm 1.5 in.	50 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.	51 mm 1.5 in.	50 to 305 mm 2 to 12 in.
Cutting Capacity	2 in.	63.5 mm 2.5 in.	63.5 mm 2.5 in.	64 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.	64 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	30 hp
Tractor PTO HP Minimum	22 kW
Tractor PTO	540 rpm	Minimum 30 kW 40 hp	30 to 97 kW 40 to 130 hp	Minimum 34 kW 45 hp	26 to 89 kW 35 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	1, 2
Dimensions
Transport Width	75 in.	1,956 mm 77 in.	2,007 mm 79 in.		2,019 mm 79.5 in.
Transport Width	191 cm	1,956 mm 77 in.	2,007 mm 79 in.		2,019 mm 79.5 in.
Overall Width	75 in.	1,956 mm 77 in.	2,007 mm 79 in.		2,019 mm 79.5 in.
Overall Width	191 cm	1,956 mm 77 in.	2,007 mm 79 in.		2,019 mm 79.5 in.
Overall Length	114 in.	2,896 mm 114 in.	3,200 mm 126 in.	3,124 mm 123 in.	2,946 mm 116 in.
Overall Length	288.2 cm	2,896 mm 114 in.	3,200 mm 126 in.	3,124 mm 123 in.	2,946 mm 116 in.
Deck Shape	Domed	Flat	Flat	Domed	Sloped-top
Deck Type	Double decker	Single	Single	Single	Single
Upper Deck Thickness	0.138 in.
Upper Deck Thickness	3.5 mm
Upper Deck Thickness	10 gauge
Lower Deck Thickness	0.138 in.
Lower Deck Thickness	3.5 mm
Lower Deck Thickness	10 gauge
Side Skirt Thickness	0.25 in.	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.	6.3 (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.	6.3 (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.	6.3 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.	6.1 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in.
Approximate Weight	1041 lb.
Approximate Weight	472 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.	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.	Upper 3.4 (10) mm 0.134 (10) in.
Width	4 in.	1,830 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.
Width	102 mm	1,830 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.	1,829 mm 72 in.
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	17416 fpm
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	5308 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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