







Description
John Deere RC8M
Specifications
Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
RC8M
Year
2026
Category
Batwing Rotary Cutters
Subcategory
Rotary Cutters
Cutting width
2,450 mm (96 in)
Cutting height
25 to 305 mm (1 to 12 in)
Cutting capacity
50 mm (2 in)
Cutting chamber Depth
216 mm (8.5 in)
Transport width
2,580 mm (102 in)
Overall width
2,580 mm (102 in)
Overall length
2,810 mm (111 in)
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)
Side skirt thickness
4.5 (7) mm 0.177 (7) in
Thickness
13 mm (0.5 in)
Width
102 mm (4 in)
Overlap
72 mm (2.8 in)
Type
Suction
Tractor PTO HP range
Minimum PTO pull-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset 30 kW 40 hp (Minium PTO lift-type 37 kW 50 hp)
Tractor PTO
540 rpm
HP rating
Transfer Continuous 89 kW 120 hp (Peak 97 kW 130 hp) (Outer Continuous 56 kW 75 hp Peak 75 kW 100 hp)
Type
Pull-type, lift-type, semi-mount, semi-mount hydraulic offset (Pull-type has standard 10,000 lb; 4536 kg, safety tow chain)
Category
2, 3, 3N
Approx weight
759 kg (1670 lb)
Size
Main ASAE Category 4
Protection
Main Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline, pull-type has equal-angle Category 4 driveline Connecting Shock absorbing shafts
Number
3
Blade tip speed
540 RPM (4,797 m/min) (15,739 fpm) (288 km/h) (179 mph)
Material flow system
Max flow
Holder
Type Round stump jumper
Type One
Puncture proof laminated (Pull-type has severe-duty Ag tire option)
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