With one of the most expansive lines of rotary cutters in the industry—and featuring the Flex Cutter—John Deere can equip you with just the right model for your operation. Property owners, agricultural producers, commercial operators and municipal contractors across the country rely on John Deere rotary cutter solutions to overcome the most challenging ground conditions. And so should you.
Rotary Cutters
Frontier™ Rotary Cutters
Medium-Duty Series
Heavy-Duty Series
FC Series
Rotary Cutter Series Features
Homesteads
Our popular Frontier™ RC20 Series standard-duty rotary cutters offer property owners fast, reliable mowing and trimming along with budget-friendly pricing.
Tall Grasses, Weeds and Brush
Featuring sturdy double-deck design and consistent material flow, medium-duty rotary cutters can tackle tall grasses, tough weeds and up to 2-in. (5.08 cm) brush.
Livestock and Property Maintenance
For livestock operations and high-maintenance properties, heavy-duty rotary cutters provide double-deck design with thicker steel, stronger bearings and heavier drive components.
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
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Check out the equipment that works best for you at your local dealer.
Compare our Flex Wing Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | PTO 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) |
How To Mow Along A Roadside Fence
Keeping your property mowed is one thing, but mowing along a roadside and a fence with a ditch in between presents a special challenge.
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Compare Frontier™ Standard Duty Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | PTO 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. 2 |
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48 in. (121.9 cm) |
15 – 40 hp (11.2 – 29.8 kW) |
Cat. 1 |
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60 in. (152.4 cm) |
20 – 55 hp (14.9 – 41 kW) |
Cat. 1 |
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72 in. (182.9 cm) |
25 – 55 hp (18.6 – 41 kW) |
Cat. 1 |
How To Mow Along A Roadside Fence
Keeping your property mowed is one thing, but mowing along a roadside and a fence with a ditch in between presents a special challenge.
How To Use a Grooming Mower
If you have a large lawn you want to be cut sharp in as little time as possible, then you should learn how to use a groom mower like the Frontier GM1190R Grooming Mower (US CA). A grooming mower is designed to be used on a turf grass environment like a lawn or athletic field. It has sharp blades that...
How To Adjust and Use a Rotary Cutter
Knowing how to adjust and use a rotary cutter will help you control that overgrowth and keep your rough vegetation under control.
Compare our Medium Duty Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | PTO 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 |
Compare our Heavy Duty Rotary Cutters
| Model | Working Width | PTO 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 |
How To Control Weeds In Pasture
Without good weed control, you'll reduce hay and grazing quality. So let's take a look at the two basic ways to control weeds — mowing and spraying.
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