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John Deere RC40 Series Rotary Cutters

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Features

Key features – RC40 Series

With the RC40 series Rotary Cutters, high take-rate options are now included in base equipment. This will reduce ordering complexity and still including highly ordered features, such as the Front and Rear Chain Shields and PTO Slip Clutch without the ordering complexity.

Easy-to-maneuver deck

Round rear deck frame provides easy maneuvering in tight areas Round rear deck frame provides easy maneuvering in tight areas

The round-back deck design on the RC40 Series Rotary Cutter enables easy maneuvering into tight corners and around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach areas.

Front and rear chain shields in base

Front Chain Deflector Front Chain Deflector
Rear Chain Deflector Rear Chain Deflector

The front and rear deck deflector are made of chain for longer life.

Power take-off (PTO) slip clutch and drive shaft storage in base

PTO Slip Clutch PTO Slip Clutch

PTO clutches protect the gear box component against damage when blade rotation has stopped.

PTO Driveline Holder PTO Driveline Holder

The drive holder that is incorporated into the frame, allows the PTO drive shaft to rest on the frame and not on the shop floor or ground.  Providing more comfort and avoiding contamination from dirty floor and ground surfaces.

Durability and reliability

Gear Box Gear Box
Replaceable skid shoes Replaceable skid shoes

The RC40 Series cutters also comes with a three year limited gear box warranty, giving customers peace of mind regarding the heart of their rotary cutter.

It also offers optional replaceable skid shoes for longer wear life of the cutter side skirts.

Adjustable cutting height

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Adjusting the cutting height is easy, simply adjust a tractor's three-point linkage and move the support bar to the desired cutting height.

Floating hitch design for better cut quality

Break Link Break Link

The Mast brackets are connected to a free break link allowing the rotary cutter to follow the ground with the rear wheel, resulting in improved cut quality.

Puncture-resistant rear tires

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The RC40 Series Rotary Cutter has laminated rear tire, that is puncture resistant.

The laminated tire is longer lasting and provides more support when working in sandy or lighter soil conditions.

Compatible with iMatch™ hitch system and Quik-Knect™ for quick and easy connections

Quik-Knect Quik-Knect
iMatch iMatch

The RC40 Series Frontier™ Rotary Cutters are iMatch ready and compatible with the John Deere Quik-Knect power take-off (PTO) connection system. This makes hooking up the RC40 Series Cutters easy and quick, so you can get working on the job at hand, faster.

 

NOTE: iMatch and Quik-Knect sold separately.

Specifications

Key Specs

Cutting width RC4048: 122 cm 48 in.
RC4060: 152 cm 60 in.
RC4072: 183 cm 72 in.
Cutting height All : 5.1-23 cm
2-9 in.
Overall width RC4048: 132.8 cm 52.3 in.
RC4060: 155.7 cm 61.3 in.
RC4072: 186.2 cm 73.3 in.
Overall length RC4048: 229.2 cm 90.3 in.
RC4060: 250 cm 98.3 in.
RC4072: 281.9 cm 111 in.
Deck - Thickness All : 12 gauge
2.79 mm
0.11 in.
Hitch - Category RC4048: Category 1
RC4060: Category 1
RC4072: Category 1
PTO horsepower RC4048: 11.2-30 kW 15-40 hp
RC4060: 15-41 kW 20-55 hp
RC4072: 18.6-41 kW 25-55 hp

Dimensions

Overall width RC4048: 132.8 cm 52.3 in.
RC4060: 155.7 cm 61.3 in.
RC4072: 186.2 cm 73.3 in.
Overall length RC4048: 229.2 cm 90.3 in.
RC4060: 250 cm 98.3 in.
RC4072: 281.9 cm 111 in.

Weight

Operating RC4048: 186 kg 410 lb
RC4060: 224 kg 494 lb
RC4072: 261 kg 575 lb

Tractor compatibility

PTO horsepower RC4048: 11.2-30 kW 15-40 hp
RC4060: 15-41 kW 20-55 hp
RC4072: 18.6-41 kW 25-55 hp
Tractor PTO All : 540 rpm
PTO category All : ASAE 3

Gear case

Horsepower RC4048: 30 kW 40 hp
RC4060: 41 kW 55 hp
RC4072: 41 kW 55 hp

Driveline

Type All : Slip Clutch
Quick-Knect™ compatible All : Yes

Hitch

Type All : Lift-type
Category All : Category 1
iMatch™ compatible All : Yes
AutoHitch™ compatible

Deck

Thickness All : 12 gauge
2.79 mm
0.11 in.
Shape All : Flat-open round back
Type All : Single

Skirt

Thickness All : 12 gauge
2.79 mm
0.11 in.

Capacity

Cutting width RC4048: 122 cm 48 in.
RC4060: 152 cm 60 in.
RC4072: 183 cm 72 in.
Cutting height All : 5.1-23 cm
2-9 in.
Cutting diameter All : 0-2.5 cm
0-1 in.
Cutting chamber depth All : 17.8 cm
7 in.

Blades

Tip speed RC4048: 66.5 m/s 13,100 fpm
RC4060: 69.2 m/s 13,620 fpm
RC4072: 72.8 m/s 14,340 fpm
Type All : Heat treated, suction
Thickness All : 13 mm
0.5 in.
Width All : 76 mm
3 in.

Blade holder

Type All : Oval pan-type
Diameter RC4048: 235 x 521 mm 20.5 x 9.25 in.
RC4060: 235 x 521 mm 20.5 x 9.25 in.
RC4072: 235 x 521 mm 20.5 x 9.25 in.

Wheels

Quantity All : 1
Type All : Laminated
Diameter laminated All : 406 mm
16 in.
Width laminated All : 101.6 mm
4 in.
Diameter rubber All : N/A
Width rubber All : N/A

Safety

Markings All : Standard
Front deflector All : Standard - Front Chain Shield
Rear deflector All : Standard - Rear Chain Shield

Set-up time

Labor hours All : 1

Warranty

Time period All : 1 year
Gearbox All : 3 year

Additional information

Date collected All : 4 November 2021