RC10MRotary Cutter
- Industry-exclusive Double-Decker™ frame design
- Standard stump jumper blade holder
- 5-year limited gearbox warranty
- Front & rear safety chain shields
Features
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Cross-section of patented Double-Decker design
Unobstructed horizontal bottom deck
Rubber element driveline with chain couplers
Slip-clutch driveline
Equal-angle driveline
Front safety chains (RC8M shown)
Rear safety chains (RC8M shown)
Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes
Double-Decker™ frame design
Cross-section of patented Double-Decker design
The Double-Decker design provides strength and superior cutting performance while reducing top deck rust. Two welded decks, each 3-mm (1/8-in.) thick, form the upper and lower surfaces of the rotary cutter frame.
Internal stiffeners are sandwiched between the two decks, providing superior strength and rigidity.
The top deck is domed. Water, grass, and crop debris tend to roll off the deck, reducing water buildup and deck rust. The domed shape and smooth profile of the top deck also make the deck easier to clean when trash does build up in adverse conditions.
Unobstructed horizontal bottom deck
The bottom deck is the main defense against rocks and field debris. Therefore, the top deck is continuously protected from impacts and tends to retain its smooth form.
Because the stiffeners are located between the two decks, the underside of the bottom deck is perfectly smooth; there are no structural frame members to interrupt airflow. This improves both cutting performance and distribution.
Standard material flow deflectors help channel the cut material, further improving material distribution.
Driveline with slip clutch helps protect it against overloads
Rubber element driveline with chain couplers
Rubber element connecting drivelines help absorb the sudden stress of impact loads. Chain couplers are used to maintain the driveline alignment.
Slip-clutch driveline
A non-seize slip clutch used between the primary gearcase and power take-off (PTO) helps protect the driveline. Slip clutches feature a spring-compression adjustment used to ensure clutches are not seized.
Lift-type and semi-mount models feature an ASAE Category 4 driveline for added durability.
Equal-angle driveline
The pull-type model uses an equal-angle driveline for smoother, rattle-free turns.
A lightweight driveline with a lock-slide collar makes it fast and easy to attach.
The driveline provides long lubrication periods; a 50-hour cycle reduces maintenance time, making the cutting operation more efficient.
Safety chain shields are standard
Front safety chains (RC8M shown)
Rear safety chains (RC8M shown)
Front and rear chain shields are standard equipment:
- Offer protection during operation yet allow uncut material to pass into the cutting chamber with minimal restriction
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
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| Cutting width | 3,200 mm 126 in. |
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| Cutting height | 25 to 305 mm 1 to 12 in. |
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| Cutting capacity | 50 mm 2 in. |
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| Cutting chamber Depth | 216 mm 8.5 in. |
| Tractor PTO HP range | Minimum PTO; pull-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset 30 kW 40 hp Minimum PTO; lift-type 45 kW 60 hp |
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| Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
| Type | Pull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset (Pull-type has standard 10,000 lb; 4,536 kg, safety tow chain) | |
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| Category | 2, 3, 3N |
| Transport width | 3,280 mm 129 in. |
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| Overall width | 3,280 mm 129 in. |
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| Overall length | 4,040 mm 159 in. |
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| Deck shape | Domed | |
| Deck type | Double decker | |
| Deck thickness | Upper 3 (11) mm 0.125 (11) in. Lower 3 (11) mm 0.125 (11) in. |
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| Side skirt thickness | 4.5 (7) mm 0.177 (7) in. |
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| Approx. weight | 960 kg 2,113 lb |
| Size | Main ASAE Category 4 |
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| Protection | Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline Connecting Shock absorbing shafts |
| Number | 3 | |
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| HP rating | Transfer Continuous 89 kW 120 hp Peak 97 kW 130 hp Outer Continuous 56 kW 75 hp Peak 75 kW 100 hp |
| Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
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| Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
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| Type | Suction | |
| Overlap | 75 mm 2.95 in. |
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| Blade tip speed | 540 RPM 4,961 m/min 16,275 fpm 298 km/h 185 mph |
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| Material flow system | Max flow | |
| Holder | Type Round stump jumper |
| Type | Laminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option) | |
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| Row width adjustment | Yes, pull-type only |
| Front | Chain | |
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| Rear | Chain |
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| Blade tip speed - 540 rpm | ||
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| Cutting capacity | ||
| Cutting width | ||
| Deck thickness - Upper - Lower | ||
| Drivelines - Size - Main | ||
| Hitch - Category | ||
| Protection - Main | ||
| Shielding - front/rear | ||
| Side skirt thickness | ||
| Tractor PTO HP range |
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