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John Deere RX72 Rotary Cutter

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Features

Direct Drive Bearing Provides 1200-Hour Maintenance Interval

Tracked machine using a front-mounted brush cutter to clear branches and vegetation in a wooded area, with cut limbs and leaves visible around the attachment.

The RX Series utilize a hydraulic valve to brake quickly and safely. An audible sound is heard during shutdown to indicate the blades stopped spinning. The direct drive bearing requires a 1200-hour drain and refill maintenance interval. Many competitors typically require maintenance intervals as low as 500 hours.

Cordura Sleeve Auxiliary Hoses

Close-up of a black metal hydraulic power unit housing with two connected hydraulic hoses, fittings, and warning labels, shown against a neutral background

The auxiliary hoses to the prime mover are individually protected with a Cordura sleeve and collectively wrapped with an additional spiral hose protector to prevent hose damage. cutters come standard with a motor cover that protects the hydraulic hose connections from debris. Many competitive models leave these components exposed and vulnerable to damage.

Maneuver Trees and Brush With the Front Push Bar

Black rotary mower attachment with twin cutting decks, chain curtains, and articulated arms labeled “DANGER STAND CLEAR”.

A heavy-duty front push bar is integrated into the rotary cutter deck structure which can be used to guide trees when felling. Aggressively serrated corners of the push bar are useful to maneuver trees and brush.

Specifications

Cutting

Cutting Width1828.8 mm
Cutting Width72 in.
Minimum Cutting Height63.5 mm
Minimum Cutting Height2.5 in.
Cutting Capacity (Maximum Tree Diameter)254 mm
Cutting Capacity (Maximum Tree Diameter)10 in.

Rotary Cutter

Weight807.39 kg
Weight1780 lb.
Overall Height713.74 mm
Overall Height28.1 in.
Overall Width1958.34 mm
Overall Width77.1 in.
Overall Length2174.24 mm
Overall Length85.6 in.
Deck Thickness6.35 mm
Deck Thickness0.25 in.

Hydraulics

Minimum Hydraulic Flow113.55 L/min
Minimum Hydraulic Flow30 gpm
Maximum Hydraulic Flow170.34 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow45 gpm
Maximum Operating Pressure27579 kPa
Maximum Operating Pressure4000 psi

Blades

Number of Blades3
Blade Thickness15.88 mm
Blade Thickness0.625 in.

Vehicle Compatibility

Hydraulic Connection12.7-mm (0.5 in.) quick-connect couplers
Compact Track Loader331G, 333G
Skid Steer Loader330G, 332G