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.
Easy-to-maneuver deck
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.
Front and rear chain shields in base
The front and rear deck deflector are made of chain for longer life.
Power take-off (PTO) slip clutch and drive shaft storage in base
PTO clutches protect the gear box component against damage when blade rotation has stopped.
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.
Durability and reliability
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.
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Highlights
Clermont, Iowa
2025
John Deere
RC40 Series RC4060
Available
Blades: 76 mm (3 in.) | wheels laminated: 101.6 mm (4 in.)
Cutting: 5.1-23 cm (2-9 in.)
Specifications
2025
John Deere
RC40 Series
RC4060
General
Gear case: 41 kW (55 hp)
15-41 kW (20-55 hp) | 540 rpm
Category: ASAE 3
Type: Slip Clutch
Quantity: 1 | type: Laminated
Blades: 69.2 m/s (13,620 fpm)
Labor hours: 1
Category: Category 1 | type: Lift-type
12 gauge / 2.79 mm / 0.11 in.
Skirt Thickness: 12 gauge / 2.79 mm / 0.11 in. | Cutting diameter: 0-2.5 cm (0-1 in.) | Blades Thickness: 13 mm (0.5 in.) | wheels Diameter laminated: 406 mm (16 in.) | blade diameter: 235 x 521 mm (20.5 x 9.25 in.)
155.7 cm (61.3 in.)
250 cm (98.3 in.)
152 cm (60 in.)
Cutting chamber: 17.8 cm (7 in.)
Cutting: 5.1-23 cm (2-9 in.)
Blades: 76 mm (3 in.) | wheels laminated: 101.6 mm (4 in.)
121.9 cm (48 in.)
224 kg (494 lb)
Deck Shape: Flat-open round back / type: Single | Blades Type: Heat treated, suction | Blade holder: Oval pan-type