John Deere RC5M Rotary Cutter

studio image of RC5 rotary cutter

RC5M Rotary Cutters with a Category 1 hitch use the exclusive iMatch™ system.

  • Standard stump jumper blade holder
  • Dome-shaped top deck is smooth and easy to clean
  • 3-point hitch hookup provides more strength
  • Front and rear chain shields offer safety
Manufacturer
John Deere
Category
Other Equipment
Location
Anna, Ohio
Franklin, Indiana
Greenfield, Indiana
Greensburg, Indiana
Greenville, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Richmond, Indiana
Rushville, Indiana
Urbana, Ohio
Specs
Capacity:
Cutting width1,524 mm
60 in.
Cutting height25 to 241 mm
1 to 9.5 in.
Cutting capacity51 mm
2 in.
Cutting chamber Depth216 mm
8.5 in.
Tractor compatibility:
Tractor PTO HP rangeMinimum 19 kW
25 hp
Tractor PTO540 rpm
Hitch:
TypeLift-type
Category1; or convert to 2
Dimensions:
Transport width1,651 mm
65 in.
Overall width1,651 mm
65 in.
Overall length2,591 mm
102 in.
Deck shapeDomed
Deck typeDouble decker
Deck thicknessUpper
3 (11) mm
0.118 (11) in.
Lower
3 (11) mm
0.118 (11) in.
Side skirt thickness0.25 (3) in.
6 (3) mm
Approx. weight374 kg
823 lb
Drivelines:
SizeMain
ASAE Category 3
ProtectionMain
Slip-clutch driveline
Gearcases:
Number1
HP ratingCenter
Continuous 56 kW
75 hp
Peak 67 kW
90 hp
Blades:
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Width102 mm
4 in.
TypeSuction
Overlap
Blade tip speed540 RPM
4,304 m/min
14,121 fpm
258 km/h
160 mph
Material flow systemMax flow
HolderType
Round stump jumper
Wheels:
TypePuncture proof laminated
Row width adjustment
Shielding:
FrontChain
RearChain
Additional information:
Date collected
Key Specs:
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm
Cutting capacity
Cutting width
Deck thickness - Upper - Lower
Drivelines - Size - Main
Hitch - Category
Protection - Main
Shielding - front/rear
Side skirt thickness
Tractor PTO HP range