RC7RRotary Cutter
- 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
Features
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Exclusive double-deck in RC6R
Gearcase and blade holder shown
Heavy-duty gearcase
RC6R and RC7R deliver a clean cut
Front safety chain shield
Rear safety chain shield
Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes
Double-Decker™ helps to maintain your cutter clean
Exclusive double-deck in RC6R
All the RC M and R Series Rotary Cutters have the patented Double-Decker™ design. The smooth dome-shaped decks provide easy cleaning and water runs off for longer product life. Deck thickness increases as the size and cutter duty level increases.
Gearcases and blade holders provide better performance
Gearcase and blade holder shown
The John Deere RC gearboxes:
- Large seals
- Large housing
- Large output shaft
- Precision forged bevel gears
- Large bearings
- Stump jumper
RC gearcases and blade holders provide the following:
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More horsepower
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Faster blade-tip speed
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Better performance
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Quieter operation
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Increased durability
Heavy-duty John Deere-designed gearcases
Heavy-duty gearcase
The heavy-duty gearcase with non-seize self-adjusting slip-clutch driveline is shown at left.
The gearcase horsepower rating is as follows:
- 150 hp (112 kW) continuous
- 210 hp (157 kW) peak
Cast-metal gearcase features:
- Tapered roller bearings and forged gears for longer life (forged gears are stronger because as the gear is heat-forged into shape, the grain of the metal changes to follow the outline of the teeth).
- Output shafts are splined, not just keyed, for extra strength.
- Gearcase is solidly mounted to the frame for a long, trouble-free life.
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Six mounting bolts (not four) are used.
- Possibility of flange locknuts fracturing from stress or working loose in tough operating conditions is reduced.
- Frame metal underneath the gearcase is double thickness for more strength.
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The factory preset, four-plate slip clutch protects the driveline:
- Especially valuable when operating in brush
- Preset at the factory and never needs adjusting
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Fully shielded driveline for safety
The RC6R and RC7R gearcases come standard with a five-year warranty.
Deep-cutting chamber provides a better shredding action
RC6R and RC7R deliver a clean cut
The fast blade-tip speed ensures clean cutting and fine shredding of material.
- RC6R: 13,623 fpm (69.2 m/sec) and 155 mph
- RC7R: 16,061 fpm (81.6 m/sec) and 183 mph
A forward tip adjustment allows the cutter to be tilted forward slightly, so most of the cutting occurs in the front while the shredding action occurs toward the rear:
- Improves cutting job
- Reduces horsepower requirements
The tapered rear opening spreads shredded material across entire width of cut:
- Reduces windrowing
- Leaves an even blanket of mulch
Front and rear safety chains are standard for increased protection
Front safety chain shield
Rear safety chain shield
Front and rear safety chain shields are standard equipment. They offer protection yet allow material to pass into the cutting area with minimal obstruction:
- They help deflect thrown material and improve shredding.
Warranty
Five-year limited gearbox warranty provided on every John Deere rotary cutter
Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes
John Deere is so confident in the reliability of the gearbox that rotary cutters come with a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.
There is also 1-year warranty on the complete machine, including drivelines, clutches, and many other components.
Specifications
| Specifications | ||
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| John Deere RC7R Rotary Cutter |
| Cutting width | 2,134 mm 84 in. |
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| Cutting height | 50 to 229 mm 2 to 9 in. |
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| Cutting capacity | 101.6 mm 4 in. |
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| Cutting chamber Depth | 300 mm 11.8 in. |
| Tractor PTO HP range | Minimum 34 kW 45 hp |
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| Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
| Type | Lift-type | |
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| Category | 2, 3N |
| Transport width | 2,261 mm 89 in. |
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| Deck shape | Domed | |
| Deck type | Double decker | |
| Deck thickness | Upper 3 (11) mm 0.118 (11) in. Lower 3.5 (10) mm 0.138 (10) in. |
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| Side skirt thickness | 6 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in. |
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| Approx. weight | 625 kg 1,378 lb |
| Size | Main ASAE Category 4 |
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| Protection | Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline |
| Number | 1 | |
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| HP rating | Center Continuous 112 kW 150 hp Peak 152 kW 205 hp |
| Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
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| Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
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| Type | Single suction | |
| Blade tip speed | 540 RPM 4,751 m/min 15,586 fpm 285 km/h 177 mph |
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| Material flow system | Integrated | |
| Holder | Type Round stump jumper (single suction) for protection of blades and carrier against obstruction damage |
| Type | Laminated |
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| Front | Chain | |
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| Rear | Chain |
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