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RC40 Series

Rotary Cutters


  • iMatchTM compatible 
  • John Deere Quik-Knect™ compatible
  • Front and rear chain shields standard
  • PTO slip clutch standard
  • 3-year limited gear box warranty

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.

Specs & Compare


Key Specs

RC40 Series
Current Model
Cutting widthRC4048: 122 cm 48 in.
RC4060: 152 cm 60 in.
RC4072: 183 cm 72 in.
Cutting heightAll : 5.1-23 cm
2-9 in.
Overall widthRC4048: 132.8 cm 52.3 in.
RC4060: 155.7 cm 61.3 in.
RC4072: 186.2 cm 73.3 in.
Overall lengthRC4048: 229.2 cm 90.3 in.
RC4060: 250 cm 98.3 in.
RC4072: 281.9 cm 111 in.
Deck - ThicknessAll : 12 gauge
2.79 mm
0.11 in.
Hitch - CategoryRC4048: Category 1
RC4060: Category 1
RC4072: Category 1
PTO horsepowerRC4048: 11.2-30 kW 15-40 hp
RC4060: 15-41 kW 20-55 hp
RC4072: 18.6-41 kW 25-55 hp

Dimensions

Overall widthRC4048: 132.8 cm 52.3 in.
RC4060: 155.7 cm 61.3 in.
RC4072: 186.2 cm 73.3 in.
Overall lengthRC4048: 229.2 cm 90.3 in.
RC4060: 250 cm 98.3 in.
RC4072: 281.9 cm 111 in.

Weight

Tractor compatibility

PTO horsepowerRC4048: 11.2-30 kW 15-40 hp
RC4060: 15-41 kW 20-55 hp
RC4072: 18.6-41 kW 25-55 hp
Tractor PTOAll : 540 rpm
PTO categoryAll : ASAE 3

Gear case

Driveline

TypeAll : Slip Clutch
Quick-Knect™ compatibleAll : Yes

Hitch

TypeAll : Lift-type
CategoryAll : Category 1
iMatch™ compatibleAll : Yes
AutoHitch™ compatible

Deck

ThicknessAll : 12 gauge
2.79 mm
0.11 in.
ShapeAll : Flat-open round back
TypeAll : Single

Skirt

Capacity

Cutting widthRC4048: 122 cm 48 in.
RC4060: 152 cm 60 in.
RC4072: 183 cm 72 in.
Cutting heightAll : 5.1-23 cm
2-9 in.
Cutting diameterAll : 0-2.5 cm
0-1 in.
Cutting chamber depthAll : 17.8 cm
7 in.

Blades

Tip speedRC4048: 66.5 m/s 13,100 fpm
RC4060: 69.2 m/s 13,620 fpm
RC4072: 72.8 m/s 14,340 fpm
TypeAll : Heat treated, suction
ThicknessAll : 13 mm
0.5 in.
WidthAll : 76 mm
3 in.

Blade holder

TypeAll : Oval pan-type
DiameterRC4048: 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

QuantityAll : 1
TypeAll : Laminated
Diameter laminatedAll : 406 mm
16 in.
Width laminatedAll : 101.6 mm
4 in.
Diameter rubberAll : N/A
Width rubberAll : N/A

Safety

MarkingsAll : Standard
Front deflectorAll : Standard - Front Chain Shield
Rear deflectorAll : Standard - Rear Chain Shield

Set-up time

Warranty

Time periodAll : 1 year
GearboxAll : 3 year

Additional information

Offers & Discounts

No current offers.

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Model

Working Width

PTO HP

Hitch Category

RC4048

48 in. (121.9 cm)

15 - 40 hp (11.2 - 29.8 kW)

Cat. 1

RC4060

60 in. (152.4 cm)

20 - 55 hp (14.9 - 41.0 kW)

Cat. 1

RC4072

72 in. (182.9 cm)

25 - 55 hp (18.6 - 41.0 kW)

Cat. 1