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RC5M
Rotary Cutters
Overview:
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 RC5M is ready to mow.
- Standard Stump Jumper Blade Holder
- Dome-Shaped Top Deck Is Smooth and Easy to Clean
- 3-Point Hitch Hookup Provides More Strength
- Front and Rear Chain Shields Offer Safety
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Features
Standard Front and Rear Chain Shields
Standard front and rear chain shields protect the operator while allowing uncut material to enter the cutting chamber with minimal restriction.
Suction Blades Provide Additional Blade Lift
Suction blades, measuring 1.3 cm x 10.2 cm (0.5 in. x 4 in.) and heat-treated for durability, provide additional lift for picking up downed material, while their fast blade-tip speed promotes clean cutting and fine shredding.
5-Year Limited Gearbox Warranty
Our rotary cutters are engineered for long-lasting performance and are backed by a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.
Specifications
Tractor Compatibility
| Tractor PTO HP Minimum | 25 hp |
| Tractor PTO HP Minimum | 19 kW |
| Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
Capacity
| Cutting Width | 60 in. |
| Cutting Width | 152.4 cm |
| Cutting Height | 1-9.5 in. |
| Cutting Height | 2.5-24.1 cm |
| Cutting Capacity | 2 in. |
| Cutting Capacity | 5.1 cm |
| Cutting Chamber Depth | 8.5 in. |
| Cutting Chamber Depth | 21.6 cm |
Gearcases
| Number | 1 |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 75 hp |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous | 56 kW |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Peak | 90 hp |
| Center Horsepower Rating - Peak | 67 kW |
Blades
| Thickness | 0.5 in. |
| Thickness | 13 mm |
| Width | 4 in. |
| Width | 102 mm |
| Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM | 14121 fpm |
| Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM | 4304 m/min |
| Material Flow System | Max flow |
| Holder Type | Round stump jumper |
Hitch
| Hitch Type | Lift-type |
| Hitch Category | 1; or convert to 2 |
Dimensions
| Transport Width | 65 in. |
| Transport Width | 165.1 cm |
| Overall Width | 65 in. |
| Overall Width | 165.1 cm |
| Overall Length | 102 in. |
| Overall Length | 259.1 cm |
| Deck Shape | Domed |
| Deck Type | Double decker |
| Upper Deck Thickness | 0.118 in. |
| Upper Deck Thickness | 3 mm |
| Upper Deck Thickness | 11 gauge |
| Lower Deck Thickness | 0.118 in. |
| Lower Deck Thickness | 3 mm |
| Lower Deck Thickness | 11 gauge |
| Side Skirt Thickness | 0.25 in. |
| Side Skirt Thickness | 6 mm |
| Side Skirt Thickness | 3 gauge |
| Approximate Weight | 823 lb. |
| Approximate Weight | 374 kg |
Drivelines
| Main Driveline Protection | Slip-clutch driveline |
Shielding
| Front Shielding | Chain |
| Rear Shielding | Chain |
Wheels
| Type | Puncture proof laminated |
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325 Walt Messick Road
Harrington, Delaware 19952
Phone: (302) 398-3729
Toll Free: (800) 237-1272