John Deere RC8M Rotary Cutter

The RC8M cutter features a multi-spindle configuration and comes in three mounting configurations.

  • Standard safety chain shields
  • Standard stump jumper blade holder
  • 3-point hitch quick-coupler (Category 2)
  • Industry-exclusive Double-Deckerâ„¢ frame design
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 width2,450 mm
96 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
Minium PTO lift-type 37 kW
50 hp
Tractor PTO540 rpm
Hitch:
TypePull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset (Pull-type has standard 10,000 lb; 4536 kg, safety tow chain)
Category2, 3, 3N
Dimensions:
Transport width2,580 mm
102 in.
Overall width2,580 mm
102 in.
Overall length2,810 mm
111 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. weight759 kg
1,670 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
Overlap72 mm
2.8 in.
Blade tip speed540 RPM
4,797 m/min
15,739 fpm
288 km/h
179 mph
Material flow systemMax flow
HolderType
Round stump jumper
Wheels:
TypePuncture proof laminated (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