John Deere RC6R Rotary Cutter

The RC6R Rotary Cutter is a double-deck design with stump jumpers and suction blades.

  • 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
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 width1,829 mm
72 in.
Cutting height50 to 229 mm
2 to 9 in.
Cutting capacity101.6 mm
4 in.
Cutting chamber Depth300 mm
11.8 in.
Tractor compatibility:
Tractor PTO HP rangeMinimum 30 kW
40 hp
Tractor PTO540 rpm
Hitch:
TypeLift-type
Category2, 3N
Dimensions:
Transport width1,956 mm
77 in.
Overall width
Overall length
Deck shapeDomed
Deck typeDouble decker
Deck thicknessUpper
3 (11) mm
0.118 (11) in.
Lower
3.5 (10) mm
0.138 (10) in.
Side skirt thickness6 (3) mm
0.25 (3) in.
Approx. weight584 kg
1,208 lb
Drivelines:
SizeMain
ASAE Category 4
ProtectionMain
Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Gearcases:
Number1
HP ratingCenter
150 hp
Continuous 112 kW
Peak 152 kW
205 hp
Blades:
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Width102 mm
4 in.
TypeSingle suction
Overlap
Blade tip speed540 RPM
4,751 m/min
15,586 fpm
285 km/h
177 mph
Material flow systemIntegrated
HolderType
Round stump jumper (single suction) for protection of blades and carrier against obstruction damage
Wheels:
TypeLaminated
Row width adjustment
Shielding:
FrontChain
RearChain
Additional information:
Date collected