2024 John Deere Medium Duty Rotary Cutters RC8M
- Year 2024
- Make John Deere
- Model Medium Duty Rotary Cutters
2024 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:
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.
- Rubber element connecting drivelines help absorb the sudden stress of impact loads. Chain couplers are used to maintain the driveline alignment.
- Offer protection during operation yet allow uncut material to pass into the cutting chamber with minimal restriction
Engine
Engine Power
Gearcases rating: Transfer Continuous 120 hp (89 kW) / Peak: 130 hp (97 kW) / Outer Continuous 75 hp (56 kW) / Peak 100 hp (75 kW)
PTO
PTO Power, Rated Engine Speed
50 hp (37 kW) | 540 rpm
Drivetrain
Driveline
Size: ASAE Category 4 | Protection: Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline Connecting Shock absorbing shafts
Wheels & Tires
Wheels
Type: Puncture proof laminated
Operational
Operating Speed
Blade tip speed: 540 RPM / 4,797 m/min / 15,739 fpm / 288 km/h / 179 mph
Chassis
Hitch/Type
Cat. 2, 3 or 3N | Pull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offse
Deck Thickness
Upper: 0.125 (11) in. / 3 (11) mm / / Lower: 0.125 (11) in. / 3 (11) mm
Dimensions
Dimensions
Cutting capacity: 2 in. (50 mm) | Side skirt thickness: 0.177 (7) in. / 4.5 (7) mm | Blades Thickness: 0.5 in. (13 mm) | Overlap: 2.8 in. (72 mm)
Overall Length
111 in. (2,810 mm)
Overall Width
102 in. (2,580 mm)
Depth, Maximum
Cutting chamber: 8.5 in. (216 mm)
Height
Cutting: 1 to 12 in. (25 to 305 mm)
Width
4 in. (102 mm)
Cutting Width
96 in. (2,450 mm)
Transport Width
102 in. (2,580 mm)
Width, Working Position
8 ft (2.5 m)
Weights
Weight
Approx: 1,670 lb (759 kg)
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