2025 John Deere Medium Duty Rotary Cutters RC8M

2025 John Deere Medium Duty Rotary Cutters RC8M

Standard safety chain shields

Standard stump jumper blade holder

3-point hitch quick-coupler (Category 2)

Industry-exclusive Double-Decker™ frame design

Features may include:

• What is the best cutter for your job?

• John Deere rotary cutters lead the way with innovative design, superior performance, and proven durability. Valuable features such as the Double-Decker™ design and Max Flow cutting chamber prevent water and debris from accumulating on the smooth, dome-shaped top deck while the flat bottom deck absorbs the punishment from rocks and stumps.

• The top deck stays smooth - no dents, no dings, no holes. The internal supports sandwiched between the top and bottom decks are key to the smooth and structure-free Max Flow cutting chamber, while at the same time provide added strength and durability.

• To help promote safe operation, John Deere rotary cutters are equipped with front and rear safety-chain shields. John Deere rotary cutters continue to advance in value with powerful gearboxes, blade holders, and compatibility with a wide range of tractors.

• Here are situations when a rotary cutter provides value:

• Clipping pastures encourages grass growth, optimizing valuable pasture acreage.

• Cutting grass and stalks helps control insects.

• Routine cutting keeps weeds from reseeding.

• It is the most cost efficient way to cut roadsides, parks, cemeteries, airport fields, hydro, gas, and telephone easements, and all other types of open properties.

• Cutting grass waterways encourages root development and helps prevent erosion.

• Knocking down stalks such as cotton, corn, or milo speeds up decomposition. This is essential in no-till and minimum-till fields.

• Clearing out brush.

• Control undergrowth and grass in orchards, vineyards, and groves.

• Decide what model to use based on:

• The size of the area to mow versus the size of the machine – the bigger the area to mow, the bigger the mower needs to be in order to be efficient during mowing hours. Similarly, the limitation of a small area will guide operators to use a smaller mower.

• The amount of time and frequency it will be used – for longer hours and more frequency, choose a heavier duty machine.

• Tractor compatibility – if there is a tractor the operator will be using, look for the tractor compatibility sheet to identify appropriate options.

• John Deere rotary cutters are available in two duty-level categories:

• Mid-duty

• RC M models are available in 1.5-m (5-ft), 1.8-m (6-ft), 2.1-m (7-ft), 2.5-m (8-ft), and 3.2-m (10-ft).

• This duty-level category cuts brush up to 50.8 mm (2 in.) in diameter.

• Heavy-duty

• RC R models are available in 3.2-m (10-ft) and 4.2-m (14-ft).

• This duty-level category cuts brush up to 76.2 mm (3 in.) in diameter.

• RC6R is available in 1.8-m (6-ft) and the RC7R is available in 2.1-m (7-ft) cut widths; they cut brush up to 101.6 mm (4 in.) in diameter.

• Double-Decker™ frame design

• The Double-Decker design provides strength and superior cutting performance while reducing top deck rust. Two welded decks, each 3-mm (1/8-in.) thick, form the upper and lower surfaces of the rotary cutter frame.

• Internal stiffeners are sandwiched between the two decks, providing superior strength and rigidity.