John Deere RC5M

Cutters & Shredders

Rotary Cutters

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Key Features

Standard Stump Jumper Blade Holder
Dome-Shaped Top Deck Is Smooth and Easy to Clean
3-Point Hitch Hookup Provides More Strength
Front and Rear Chain Shields Offer Safety

Features

<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Standard Front and Rear Chain Shields</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>Standard front and rear chain shields protect the operator while allowing uncut material to enter the cutting chamber with minimal restriction.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/kr5svp9ya7/png/471995.png" alt="Standard Front and Rear Safety Chain Shields" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Suction Blades Provide Additional Blade Lift</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>Suction blades, measuring 1.3 cm x 10.2 cm (0.5 in. x 4 in.) and heat-treated for durability, provide additional lift for picking up downed material, while their fast blade-tip speed promotes clean cutting and fine shredding.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/nvwoprtbv9/png/mx6-mx7a.png" alt="Green metal rotary cutter blade with a curved profile and a mounting hole on one end" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">5-Year Limited Gearbox Warranty</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>Our rotary cutters are engineered for long-lasting performance and are backed by a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/22pjg0noxh/png/rotary_cutter_gearbox.png" alt="Close-up of a green mechanical gearbox and driveline assembly on a John Deere rotary cutter" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div>

Specifications

<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-517411"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs & Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-517411"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">RC5M</div><div class="cm-name">Rotary Cutter</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2529"><div class="cm-brand">Bush Hog</div><div class="cm-number">NA</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2529" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2530"><div class="cm-brand">Landpride</div><div class="cm-number">RCR2660</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2530" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2531"><div class="cm-brand">Rhino</div><div class="cm-number">NA</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2531" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2532"><div class="cm-brand">Woods</div><div class="cm-number">BB600X</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2532" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="2529">Bush Hog - </option><option value="2530">Landpride - RCR2660</option><option value="2531">Rhino - </option><option value="2532">Woods - BB600X</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-517411"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2529"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2530"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2531"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2532"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Blades</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM</td><td class="cc cc-model">14121 fpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM</td><td class="cc cc-model">4304 m/min</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Material Flow System</td><td class="cc cc-model">Max flow</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">13 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Holder Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Round stump jumper</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">102 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Capacity</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">63.5 mm<br/>2.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">63.5 mm<br/>2.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 mm<br/>2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">76.2 mm<br/>3 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">5.1 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">63.5 mm<br/>2.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">63.5 mm<br/>2.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 mm<br/>2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">76.2 mm<br/>3 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Chamber Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">8.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">203 mm<br/>8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">231.7 mm<br/>9.125 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">279 mm<br/>11 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">320 mm<br/>12.6 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Chamber Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">21.6 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">203 mm<br/>8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">231.7 mm<br/>9.125 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">279 mm<br/>11 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">320 mm<br/>12.6 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">1-9.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38 to 267 mm<br/>1.5 to 10.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 to 305 mm<br/>2 to 12 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38 mm<br/>1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 to 305 mm<br/>2 to 12 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.5-24.1 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38 to 267 mm<br/>1.5 to 10.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 to 305 mm<br/>2 to 12 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38 mm<br/>1.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 to 305 mm<br/>2 to 12 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">152.4 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,520 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,524 mm<br/>60 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Dimensions</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Approximate Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">823 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Approximate Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">374 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Deck Shape</td><td class="cc cc-model">Domed</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Flat</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Flat</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Domed</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Sloped-top</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Deck Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Double decker</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lower Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.118 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lower Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">3 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lower Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">11 gauge</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">102 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,591 mm<br/>102 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,896 mm<br/>114 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,819 mm<br/>111 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,642 mm<br/>104 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">259.1 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,591 mm<br/>102 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,896 mm<br/>114 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,819 mm<br/>111 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,642 mm<br/>104 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">65 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,651 mm<br/>65 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,700 mm<br/>67 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,714.5 mm<br/>67.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,715 mm<br/>67.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">165.1 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,651 mm<br/>65 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,700 mm<br/>67 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,714.5 mm<br/>67.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,715 mm<br/>67.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Side Skirt Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.25 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Side Skirt Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">6 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Side Skirt Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">3 gauge</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">65 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,651 mm<br/>65 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,700 mm<br/>67 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,715 mm<br/>67.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">165.1 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,651 mm<br/>65 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,700 mm<br/>67 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">1,715 mm<br/>67.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Upper Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.118 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Upper Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">3 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Upper Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">11 gauge</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Drivelines</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Main Driveline Protection</td><td class="cc cc-model">Slip-clutch driveline</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Gearcases</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous</td><td class="cc cc-model">75 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous</td><td class="cc cc-model">56 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Center Horsepower Rating - Peak</td><td class="cc cc-model">90 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Center Horsepower Rating - Peak</td><td class="cc cc-model">67 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number</td><td class="cc cc-model">1</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Hitch</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hitch Category</td><td class="cc cc-model">1; or convert to 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1, 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1, 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1, 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1, 2</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hitch Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Shielding</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Shielding</td><td class="cc cc-model">Chain</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Shielding</td><td class="cc cc-model">Chain</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Tractor Compatibility</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Tractor PTO HP Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">25 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Tractor PTO HP Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">19 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Tractor PTO</td><td class="cc cc-model">540 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Minimum 22 kW<br/>30 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h">30 to 97 kW<br/>40 to 130 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Minimum 26 kW<br/>35 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h">22 to 89 kW<br/>30 to 120 hp</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Wheels</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Puncture proof laminated</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td></tr></tbody></table></div>