2024 John Deere Medium Duty Rotary Cutters RC7M
- Year 2024
- Make John Deere
- Model Medium Duty Rotary Cutters
2024 John Deere Medium Duty Rotary Cutters RC7M
Rotary CutterStandard 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
Features may include:
- 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.
Engine
Engine Power
Gearcases rating: Center Continuous 56 kW (75 hp) / Peak: 67 kW (90 hp)
PTO
PTO Power, Rated Engine Speed
30 kW (40 hp) | 540 rpm
Drivetrain
Driveline
Size: Main ASAE Category 3 | Protection: Main Slip-clutch driveline
Wheels & Tires
Wheels
Type: Puncture proof laminated
Operational
Operating Speed
Blade tip speed: 540 RPM / 4,932 m/min / 16,182 fpm / 296 km/h / 184 mph
Chassis
Hitch/Type
Cat. 2 or 3N> | Lift-type
Deck Thickness
Upper: 3.5 (10) mm / 0.138 (10) in. / Lower: 3.5 (10) mm / 0.138 (10) in.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Cutting capacity: 50 mm (2 in.) | Side skirt thickness: (0.25 (3) in.) / 6 (3) mm | Blades Thickness: 13 mm (0.5 in.)
Overall Length
3,210 mm (126 in.)
Overall Width
2,242 mm (88 in.)
Depth, Maximum
Cutting chamber: 216 mm (8.5 in.)
Height
Cutting: 25 to 241 mm (1 to 9.5 in.)
Width
102 mm (4 in.)
Cutting Width
2,130 mm (84 in.)
Transport Width
2,242 mm (88 in.)
Width, Working Position
213.4 cm (84 in.)
Weights
Weight
Approx: 605 kg (1,332 lb)
Features
Features
Deck shape: Domed | Deck type: Double decker | Gearcases Number: 1 | Blades type: Suction | Material flow system: Max flow | blade Holder: Type Round stump jumper