John Deere RC40 Series
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  • Floating hitch design for better cut quality
    Break Link
    Break Link

    The Mast brackets are connected to a free break link allowing the rotary cutter to follow the ground with the rear wheel, resulting in improved cut quality.

  • Puncture-resistant rear tires
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    The RC40 Series Rotary Cutter has laminated rear tire, that is puncture resistant.

    The laminated tire is longer lasting and provides more support when working in sandy or lighter soil conditions.

  • Durability and reliability
    Gear Box
    Gear Box
    Replaceable skid shoes
    Replaceable skid shoes

    The RC40 Series cutters also comes with a three year limited gear box warranty, giving customers peace of mind regarding the heart of their rotary cutter.

    It also offers optional replaceable skid shoes for longer wear life of the cutter side skirts.

  • Easy-to-maneuver deck
    Round rear deck frame provides easy maneuvering in tight areas
    Round rear deck frame provides easy maneuvering in tight areas

    The round-back deck design on the RC40 Series Rotary Cutter enables easy maneuvering into tight corners and around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach areas.

  • Adjustable cutting height
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    Adjusting the cutting height is easy, simply adjust a tractor's three-point linkage and move the support bar to the desired cutting height.

  • Front and rear chain shields in base
    Front Chain Deflector
    Front Chain Deflector
    Rear Chain Deflector
    Rear Chain Deflector

    The front and rear deck deflector are made of chain for longer life.

  • Key features – RC40 Series

    With the RC40 series Rotary Cutters, high take-rate options are now included in base equipment. This will reduce ordering complexity and still including highly ordered features, such as the Front and Rear Chain Shields and PTO Slip Clutch without the ordering complexity.

  • Power take-off (PTO) slip clutch and drive shaft storage in base
    PTO Slip Clutch
    PTO Slip Clutch

    PTO clutches protect the gear box component against damage when blade rotation has stopped.

    PTO Driveline Holder
    PTO Driveline Holder

    The drive holder that is incorporated into the frame, allows the PTO drive shaft to rest on the frame and not on the shop floor or ground.  Providing more comfort and avoiding contamination from dirty floor and ground surfaces.

  • Compatible with iMatch™ hitch system and Quik-Knect™ for quick and easy connections
    Quik-Knect
    Quik-Knect
    iMatch
    iMatch

    The RC40 Series Frontier™ Rotary Cutters are iMatch ready and compatible with the John Deere Quik-Knect power take-off (PTO) connection system. This makes hooking up the RC40 Series Cutters easy and quick, so you can get working on the job at hand, faster.

     

    NOTE: iMatch and Quik-Knect sold separately.

Blade holder

Type All : Oval pan-type
Diameter RC4048: 235 x 521 mm 20.5 x 9.25 in.
RC4060: 235 x 521 mm 20.5 x 9.25 in.
RC4072: 235 x 521 mm 20.5 x 9.25 in.