John Deere RC20 Series Rotary Cutters

  • Easy-to-maneuver
  • Adjustable cutting height
  • Balanced blade pan
  • Puncture-resistant rear tires 
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Balanced blade pan reduces vibrations
Statically balanced to reduce vibration
Statically balanced to reduce vibration

There is one standard blade pan for all four sizes of the RC20 Series Rotary Cutters. The blade pan is stamped instead of fabricated and is statically balanced to reduce vibration. 

 

The blade bar is thicker for added durability.

Deck deflectors offered in chain or rubber
Chain deflector shown
Chain deflector shown
Rubber deflector shown
Rubber deflector shown

The front deck and deflector support are flush with the deck on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutters. This allows water and debris an unrestricted exit off the top of the deck.

 

These deflectors are available in:

  • Rubber or chain on the front
  • Metal or chain on the rear
Reversible hitch accommodates many types of tractor hookups
Low hitching point accommodates various tractors
Low hitching point accommodates various tractors

The lower hitching point on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter accommodates a reversible front hitch for smaller or older tractors.

Puncture-resistant rear tires
Puncture resistant (laminated shown)
Puncture resistant (laminated shown)
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Choose a laminated or solid rubber rear tire for the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter. Both are puncture resistant.

 

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

Lower lip (Z-profile) increases durability and strength
Provides extra strength and durability
Provides extra strength and durability

The RC20 Series Rotary Cutters have a lower lip (Z-profile), which extends from the skid shoes to where the apron opens up. This Z-profile increases the overall durability and strength of the rotary cutter.

Easy-to-maneuver deck
Provides easy maneuvering in tight areas
Provides easy maneuvering in tight areas

The round-back deck design on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter enables easy maneuvering into tight corners and around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach areas.

Adjustable cutting height
Cutting heights of 3.8 cm to 22.9 cm (1.5 in. to 9 in.)
Cutting heights of 3.8 cm to 22.9 cm (1.5 in. to 9 in.)

Adjusting the cutting height is easy. Along with adjusting a tractor’s three-point linkage, simply move the support bar to the desired cutting height.

 

The RC20 Series Rotary Cutters go as low as 3.8 cm (1.5 in.) or as high as 22.9 cm (9 in.).

iMatch™ hitch system provides quick and easy connections
Provides quick and easy connection
Provides quick and easy connection

The iMatch hitch system converts a tractor’s 3-point hitch to fixed hooks and attaching points for a super-quick connection (the iMatch hitch is sold separately).

Hitch - Type: Lift-type
Blades - Thickness: 13 mm
0.5 in.
Wheels - Width rubber: 95 mm
3.75 in.
Tractor compatibility - PTO horsepower: 13-33 kW
18-45 hp
Capacity - Cutting diameter: 0-2.5 cm
0-1 in.
Deck - Shape: Flat-open round back
Set-up time - Labor hours: 1
Hitch - iMatch? compatible: Yes
Safety - Markings: Standard
Deck - Thickness: 11 gauge
3 mm
0.12
Capacity - Cutting chamber depth: 19 cm
7.5 in.
Tractor compatibility - Tractor PTO: 540 rpm
Deck - Type: Single
Wheels - Quantity: 1
Blade holder - Diameter: 567 mm
22.3 in.
Safety - Front deflector: Standard
Dimensions - Overall width: 129 cm
51 in.
Blades - Tip speed: 66.5) m/s
13,090 fpm
Weight - Operating: 232 kg
512 lb
Skirt - Thickness: 11 gauge
3 mm
0.12
Dimensions - Overall length: 220 cm
87 in.
Safety - Rear deflector: Standard
Hitch - Category: Cat. 1, adaptable to Cat. 2
Hitch - AutoHitch? compatible: Yes
Wheels - Diameter rubber: 381 mm
15 in.
Blade holder - Type: Round pan-type
Wheels - Diameter laminated: 381 mm
15 in.
Wheels - Width laminated: 95 mm
3.75 in.
Warranty - Gearbox: 1 year
Blades - Width: 76 mm
3 in.
Driveline - Type: Shear bolt or slip clutch
Capacity - Cutting height: 4-23 cm
1.5-9 in.
Tractor compatibility - PTO category: ASAE 3
Capacity - Cutting width: 122 cm
48 in.
Warranty - Time period: 1 year
Gear case - Horsepower: 34 kW
45 hp
Blades - Type: Heat treated, suction
Wheels - Type: Solid rubber or laminated
  • Working Width: 48 in. (121.9 cm)
  • PTO HP: 18 – 45 hp (13.4 – 33.6 kW)
  • Hitch Category: Cat. 1 & Cat.2
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