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2025 John Deere Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC6R

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2025 John Deere Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC6R

Rotary Cutter

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:

  • 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.
  • Double-Decker™ helps to maintain your cutter clean
  • All the RC M and R Series Rotary Cutters have the patented Double-Decker™ 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.
  • Gearcases and blade holders provide better performance
  • The John Deere RC gearboxes:
  • Large seals
  • Large housing

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Highlights

  • Humboldt, Iowa
  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters RC6R
  • Available
  • Blades: 102 mm (4 in.)
  • Cutting: 50 to 229 mm (2 to 9 in.)

Specifications

  • 2025
  • John Deere
  • Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters
  • RC6R
  • Heavy-Duty
  • Gearcases rating: Center 150 hp / Continuous: 112 kW / Peak: 152 kW (205 hp)
  • 30 kW (40 hp) | 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: 101.6 mm (4 in.) | Side skirt thickness: 0.25 (3) in. (6 (3) mm) | Blades Thickness: 13 mm (0.5 in.)
  • 1,829 mm (72 in.)
  • Cutting: 50 to 229 mm (2 to 9 in.)
  • Cutting chamber: 300 mm (11.8 in.)
  • Blades: 102 mm (4 in.)
  • 1,956 mm (77 in.)
  • 6 ft. (1.8 m)
  • Approx: 584 kg (1,208 lb)
  • 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