With an expansive line of flex-wing and rigid rotary cutters, John Deere can equip you with the right model for your operation. Property owners, agricultural producers, commercial operators, and municipal contractors across the country rely on John Deere rotary cutters to overcome the most challenging ground conditions. And so should you.
Rotary Cutters
Homesteads
Our popular Frontier™ RC20 Series rotary cutters offer property owners fast, reliable mowing and trimming along with budget-friendly pricing. Frontier rotary cutters are built for your homestead—choose from four models ranging from 48 inches (121 cm) to 84 inches (213 cm). They attach and detach with ease and deliver the rugged performance needed to mow material up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter. Frontier RC20 Series come with a 2-year warranty and 6-year gearbox warranty.
Tall grasses, weeds and brush
Featuring a sturdy double-deck design and consistent material flow, Medium-Duty Series rotary cutters tackle tall grasses, tough weeds, and brush with stems up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter. We offer five M Series rotary cutters—three single-spindle and two multi-spindle—ranging in size from 5 feet (1.52 m) to 10.5 feet (3.2 m).
Livestock and property maintenance
For livestock operations and high-maintenance properties, Heavy-Duty RC R rotary cutters provide a double-deck design with thicker steel, stronger bearings, and heavier drive components compared to RC M Medium-Duty rotary cutters. We offer five single-spindle RC M models, ranging in size from 5 feet (1.52 m) to 10.5 feet (3.2 m), for mid-duty applications, cutting brush up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter. For heavier-duty needs, RC R models include four multi-spindle options from 10.5 feet (3.2 m) to 13.7 feet (4.2 m), and single-spindle models like the RC6R and RC7R, capable of cutting brush up to 4 inches (10.16 cm).
Farms and roadsides
The Flex Cutter Series offers different models for tough farm conditions and grueling roadside work. The E Series is designed for homesteads and light ag producers, while the M Series is suited for larger property owners and ag producers. The R Series is built for commercial and municipal mowing.
Flex Cutter Series
Read MoreCompare Frontier™ Standard Duty Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | Engine HP | Hitch Category |
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48 in. (121.9 cm) |
18 – 45 hp (13.4 – 33.6 kW) |
Cat. 1 & Cat.2 |
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60 in. (152.4 cm) |
19 - 65 hp (14.2 - 48.5 kW) |
Cat. 1 & Cat.2 |
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72 in. (182.9 cm) |
25 – 65 hp (18.6 – 48.5 kW) |
Cat. 1 & Cat.2 |
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84 in. (213.4 cm) |
45 – 90 hp (33.6 – 67.1 kW) |
Cat. 1 & Cat. 2 |
Compare Our Medium Duty Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | Engine HP | Hitch Category |
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60 in. (152.4 cm) |
20 – 65 hp (14.9 – 48.5 kW) |
Cat. 1 & Cat.2 |
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72 in. (182.9 cm) |
25 – 65 hp (18.6 – 48.5 kW) |
Cat. 1 & Cat. 2 |
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84 in. (213.4 cm) |
45 – 90 hp (33.6 – 67.1 kW) |
Cat. 2 or 3N> |
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8 ft. (2.5 m) |
50 hp (37 kW) |
Cat. 2, 3 or 3N |
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10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) |
60 hp (45 kW) |
Cat. 2, 3 or 3N |
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Compare Our Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | Engine HP | Hitch Category |
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6 ft. (1.8 m) |
40 hp (30 kW) |
Lift type: 2 or 3N |
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7 ft. (2.1 m) |
45 hp (34 kW) |
Lift type: 2 or 3N |
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10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) |
Lift-type: 80 hp (60 kw) |
Lift type: 2, 3 or 3N |
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13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) |
Lift-type: 90 hp (67 kw) |
Lift type: 2, 3 or 3N |
Compare Our Flex Wing Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | Engine HP | Hitch Type |
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12 ft. (3.7 m) |
40 hp (30 kW) |
Standard clevis (self-level) |
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15 ft. (4.6 m) |
50 hp (37.5 kW) |
Standard clevis (self-level) |
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15 ft. (4.6 m) |
55 hp (41 kW) |
Standard clevis / ball type / swivel hitch optional (self-level) |
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20 ft. (6.1 m) |
75 hp (56 kW) |
Standard clevis / ball type optional (self-level) |
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10 ft. (3 m) |
50 hp (37.5 kW) |
Standard clevis / ball type optional (self-level) |
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15 ft. (4.6 m) |
55 hp (41 kW) |
Standard clevis / ball type / swivel hitch optional (self-level) |
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20 ft. (6.1 m) |
75 hp (56 kW) |
Standard clevis / ball type optional (self-level) |
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