







Description
The Medium-Duty Rotary Cutters are designed for tough mowing. The patented double-deck design provides more strength and better material flow. Able to zip through tall grasses, tough weeds and brush up to 2 in. (17.8 cm) in diameter, the RC8M is ready to mow.
Specifications
Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
RC8M Semi-Mount, Center Drive
Year
2026
Category
Batwing Rotary Cutters
Subcategory
Rotary Cutters
Lower Deck Thickness
11.0 gauge
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM
15739.0 fpm
Tractor PTO HP Minimum
40.0 hp
Main Driveline Protection
Non-seize, slip-clutch driveline
Rear Shielding
Chain
Front Shielding
Chain
Hitch Category
2, 3, 3N
Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous
75.0 hp
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak
130.0 hp
Number
3
Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous
120.0 hp
Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak
100.0 hp
Holder Type
Round stump jumper
Material Flow System
Max flow
Tractor PTO
540.0 rpm
Connecting Driveline Protection
Shock absorbing shafts
Hitch Type
Semi-mount
Approximate Weight
1670.0 lb
Deck Type
Double decker
Deck Shape
Domed
Type
Puncture proof laminated
Side Skirt Thickness
0.177 in
Upper Deck Thickness
0.125 in
Cutting Capacity
2.0 in
Cutting Width
96.0 in
Overlap
2.8 in
Thickness
0.5 in
Width
4.0 in
Cutting Chamber Depth
8.5 in
Cutting Height
1-12 in
Overall Length
111.0 in
Overall Width
102.0 in
Transport Width
102.0 in
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