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2025 John Deere Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC14R

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2025 John Deere Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC14R

Rotary Cutter

Larger, more durable gearboxes

Large-diameter, round-pan blade holders

Tractor hookup available

Max Flow cutting chamber for a clean cut

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.
  • John Deere Double-Decker™ design for superior frame strength
  • The patented Double-Decker design improves strength and cutting performance while reducing top deck rust. Two welded decks include a 3-mm (11-gauge, 0.118-in.) to 3.5-mm (10-gauge, 0.138-in.) thick upper deck, depending on the model, and a 3-mm (11-gauge, 0.118-in.) to 4.5-mm (7-gauge, 0.177-in.) thick lower deck, depending on the model.
  • Internal stiffeners are sandwiched between the decks to add extra strength and rigidity.

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Highlights

  • Humboldt, Iowa
  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC14R
  • Available
  • Blades: Single suction 102 mm (4 in.) / Dual suction, upper 76.2 mm (3 in.) / Dual suction, lower 102 mm
  • Cutting: 50 to 305 mm (2 to 12 in.)

Specifications

  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters
  • RC14R
  • Heavy-Duty
  • Transfer Continuous 119 kW (160 hp) / Peak: 149 kW (200 hp) / Outer Continuous 75 kW (100 hp) / Peak: 112 kW (150 hp) | Minimum pull-type: 37 kW (50 hp) | Minimum PTO lift-type: 60 kW (80 hp)
  • Lift-type: 67 kw (90 hp) / Pull-type: 45 kW (60 hp) | 1,000 rpm
  • Size: Main ASAE Category 5; lift-type / ASAE Category 4; pull-type / Connecting: ASAE Category 4 with Shear Bolt | Protection: Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline / Connecting: Shock absorbing shafts
  • Type: Laminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option)
  • Blade tip speed: 1000 RPM / 4,540 m/min / 14,896 fpm / 272 km/h / 169 mph
  • 2, 3, 3N | Lift-Type, Pull-Type (Pull-Type has standard 10,000 lb; 4,536 kg, Safety Tow Chain)
  • Upper(3.5 (10) mm) / 0.141 (10) in. | Lower: 3.5 (10) mm (0.141 (10) in.)
  • Cutting capacity: 76.2 mm (3 in.) | Side skirt thickness: 0.25 (3) in. (6 (3) mm) | Blades Thickness (Single suction/Dual suction, upper/Dual suction, lower): 13 mm (0.5 in.) | Overlap: 75 mm (2.95 in.)
  • 4,200 mm (165 in.)
  • Cutting: 50 to 305 mm (2 to 12 in.)
  • Cutting chamber: 257 mm (10.5 in.)
  • Blades: Single suction 102 mm (4 in.) / Dual suction, upper 76.2 mm (3 in.) / Dual suction, lower 102 mm
  • 4,350 mm (171 in.)
  • 4.2 m (13 ft. 9 in.)
  • 4,350 mm (171 in.)
  • 2,972 mm (117 in.)
  • Approx: 1,390 kg (3,059 lb)
  • Deck shape: Domed | Deck type: Double decker | Gearcases number: 3 | Blades Type: Single suction, dual suction | Material flow system: Max flow | blades Holder: Single suction; stump jumper / Dual suction; bar-type | Shielding front: chain / rear: chain