John Deere RC40 Series Rotary Cutters
Agriculture
- iMatchTM compatible
- John Deere Quik-Knect™ compatible
- Front and rear chain shields standard
- PTO slip clutch standard
- 3-year limited gear box warranty
Featured List
- Working Width: 48 in. (121.9 cm)
- PTO HP: 15 – 40 hp (11.2 – 29.8 kW)
- Hitch Category: Cat. 1
Featured Content
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.
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.
Gear Box
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.
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.
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 Chain Deflector
Rear Chain Deflector
The front and rear deck deflector are made of chain for longer life.
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.
PTO Slip Clutch
PTO clutches protect the gear box component against damage when blade rotation has stopped.
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.
Quik-Knect
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.
| Blades - Width | All : 76 mm 3 in. |
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| Warranty - Gearbox | All : 3 year |
| Key Specs - Overall width | RC4048: 132.8 cm 52.3 in. RC4060: 155.7 cm 61.3 in. RC4072: 186.2 cm 73.3 in. |
| Key Specs - Overall length | RC4048: 229.2 cm 90.3 in. RC4060: 250 cm 98.3 in. RC4072: 281.9 cm 111 in. |
| Capacity - Cutting chamber depth | All : 17.8 cm 7 in. |
| Wheels - Quantity | All : 1 |
| Tractor compatibility - Tractor PTO | All : 540 rpm |
| Wheels - Diameter laminated | All : 406 mm 16 in. |
| Key Specs - PTO horsepower | RC4048: 11.2-30 kW 15-40 hp RC4060: 15-41 kW 20-55 hp RC4072: 18.6-41 kW 25-55 hp |
| Deck - Shape | All : Flat-open round back |
| Wheels - Width rubber | All : N/A |
| Safety - Markings | All : Standard |
| Hitch - iMatch™ compatible | All : Yes |
| Driveline - Type | All : Slip Clutch |
| Wheels - Type | All : Laminated |
| Wheels - Width laminated | All : 101.6 mm 4 in. |
| Capacity - Cutting diameter | All : 0-2.5 cm 0-1 in. |
| Tractor compatibility - PTO horsepower | RC4048: 11.2-30 kW 15-40 hp RC4060: 15-41 kW 20-55 hp RC4072: 18.6-41 kW 25-55 hp |
| Blade holder - Type | All : Oval pan-type |
| Blade holder - 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. |
| Hitch - Type | All : Lift-type |
| Tractor compatibility - PTO category | All : ASAE 3 |
| Set-up time - Labor hours | All : 1 |
| Warranty - Time period | All : 1 year |
| Deck - Type | All : Single |
| Key Specs - Deck - Thickness | All : 12 gauge 2.79 mm 0.11 in. |
| Dimensions - Overall width | RC4048: 132.8 cm 52.3 in. RC4060: 155.7 cm 61.3 in. RC4072: 186.2 cm 73.3 in. |
| Dimensions - Overall length | RC4048: 229.2 cm 90.3 in. RC4060: 250 cm 98.3 in. RC4072: 281.9 cm 111 in. |
| Capacity - Cutting height | All : 5.1-23 cm 2-9 in. |
| Capacity - Cutting width | RC4048: 122 cm 48 in. RC4060: 152 cm 60 in. RC4072: 183 cm 72 in. |
| Gear case - Horsepower | RC4048: 30 kW 40 hp RC4060: 41 kW 55 hp RC4072: 41 kW 55 hp |
| Key Specs - Cutting height | All : 5.1-23 cm 2-9 in. |
| Deck - Thickness | All : 12 gauge 2.79 mm 0.11 in. |
| Blades - Thickness | All : 13 mm 0.5 in. |
| Blades - Tip speed | RC4048: 66.5 m/s 13,100 fpm RC4060: 69.2 m/s 13,620 fpm RC4072: 72.8 m/s 14,340 fpm |
| Driveline - Quick-Knect™ compatible | All : Yes |
| Weight - Operating | RC4048: 186 kg 410 lb RC4060: 224 kg 494 lb RC4072: 261 kg 575 lb |
| Key Specs - Cutting width | RC4048: 122 cm 48 in. RC4060: 152 cm 60 in. RC4072: 183 cm 72 in. |
| Additional information - Date collected | All : 4 November 2021 |
| Wheels - Diameter rubber | All : N/A |
| Safety - Rear deflector | All : Standard - Rear Chain Shield |
| Skirt - Thickness | All : 12 gauge 2.79 mm 0.11 in. |
| Safety - Front deflector | All : Standard - Front Chain Shield |
| Hitch - Category | All : Category 1 |
| Blades - Type | All : Heat treated, suction |
| Key Specs - Hitch - Category | RC4048: Category 1 RC4060: Category 1 RC4072: Category 1 |