John Deere RC10M Rotary Cutter

The RC10M Rotary Cutter with its 3.1-m (10-ft) cut width is the largest mid-duty multi-spindle configuration and comes in four hitch types - pull-type, lift-type, semi-mount and semi-mount hydraulic-offset.

  • Industry-exclusive Double-Deckerâ„¢ frame design
  • Standard stump jumper blade holder
  • 5-year limited gearbox warranty
  • Front & rear safety chain shields
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 width3,200 mm
126 in.
Cutting height25 to 305 mm
1 to 12 in.
Cutting capacity50 mm
2 in.
Cutting chamber Depth216 mm
8.5 in.
Tractor compatibility:
Tractor PTO HP rangeMinimum PTO; pull-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset 30 kW
40 hp
Minimum PTO; lift-type 45 kW
60 hp
Tractor PTO540 rpm
Hitch:
TypePull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset (Pull-type has standard 10,000 lb; 4,536 kg, safety tow chain)
Category2, 3, 3N
Dimensions:
Transport width3,280 mm
129 in.
Overall width3,280 mm
129 in.
Overall length4,040 mm
159 in.
Deck shapeDomed
Deck typeDouble decker
Deck thicknessUpper
3 (11) mm
0.125 (11) in.
Lower
3 (11) mm
0.125 (11) in.
Side skirt thickness4.5 (7) mm
0.177 (7) in.
Approx. weight960 kg
2,113 lb
Drivelines:
SizeMain
ASAE Category 4
ProtectionMain
Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline
Connecting
Shock absorbing shafts
Gearcases:
Number3
HP ratingTransfer
Continuous 89 kW
120 hp
Peak 97 kW
130 hp
Outer
Continuous 56 kW
75 hp
Peak 75 kW
100 hp
Blades:
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Width102 mm
4 in.
TypeSuction
Overlap75 mm
2.95 in.
Blade tip speed540 RPM
4,961 m/min
16,275 fpm
298 km/h
185 mph
Material flow systemMax flow
HolderType
Round stump jumper
Wheels:
TypeLaminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option)
Row width adjustmentYes, pull-type only
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