Gearcases and blade holders provide better performance
Deep-cutting chamber provides a better shredding action
Front and rear safety chains are standard for increased protection
Features may include:
Double-Deckerâ„¢ helps to maintain your cutter clean
All the RC M and R Series Rotary Cutters have the patented Double-Deckerâ„¢ design. The smooth dome-shaped decks provide easy cleaning and water runs off for longer product life. Deck thickness increases as the size and cutter duty level increases.
Heavy-duty John Deere-designed gearcases
The heavy-duty gearcase with non-seize self-adjusting slip-clutch driveline is shown at left.
Deep-cutting chamber provides a better shredding action
The fast blade-tip speed ensures clean cutting and fine shredding of material.
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Highlights
Albany, Georgia
2024
John Deere
Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC6R
Available
Blades: 4 in. (102 mm)
Cutting: 2 to 9 in. (50 to 229 mm)
Specifications
2024
John Deere
Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters
RC6R
Heavy-Duty
Gearcases rating: Center 150 hp / Continuous: 112 kW / Peak: 205 hp (152 kW)
40 hp (30 kW) | 540 rpm
Size: Main ASAE Category 4 | Protection: Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Type: Laminated
Blade tip speed: 540 RPM / 4,751 m/min / 15,586 fpm / 285 km/h / 177 mph
2, 3N | Lift-type
Upper: 0.118 (11) in. (3 (11) mm) / Lower: 0.138 (10) in. (3.5 (10) mm)
Cutting capacity: 4 in. (101.6 mm) | Side skirt thickness: 0.25 (3) in. (6 (3) mm) | Blades Thickness: 0.5 in. (13 mm)
72 in. (1,829 mm)
Cutting: 2 to 9 in. (50 to 229 mm)
Cutting chamber: 11.8 in. (300 mm)
Blades: 4 in. (102 mm)
77 in. (1,956 mm)
1.8 m (6 ft.)
Approx: 1,208 lb (584 kg)
Deck shape: Domed | Deck type: Double decker | Gearcases number: 1 | Blades Type: Single suction | Material flow system: Integrated | blades Holder: Round stump jumper (single suction) for protection of blades and carrier against obstruction damage | Shielding front: chain / rear: chain