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Cutters Shredders
- Driveline protection with slip-clutch or shear bolt
- Ready for tough conditions with 2-in. (5.08-cm) diameter cut capacity
- Easily attached with Quick Hitch and Quik-Knect™ compatibility
- Four available widths: 121.9, 152.4, 182.9, or 213.4 cm (48, 60, 72, or 84 in.)
Features
The round-back deck design on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter enables easy maneuvering into tight corners and around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach areas.
The front deck and deflector support are flush with the deck on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutters. This allows water and debris an unrestricted exit off the top of the deck.
These deflectors are available in:
- Rubber or chain on the front
- Metal or chain on the rear
Adjusting the cutting height is easy. Along with adjusting a tractor's three-point linkage, simply move the support bar to the desired cutting height.
The RC20 Series Rotary Cutters go as low as 3.8 cm (1.5 in.) or as high as 22.9 cm (9 in.).
There is one standard blade pan for all four sizes of the RC20 Series Rotary Cutters. The blade pan is stamped instead of fabricated and is statically balanced to reduce vibration.
The blade bar is thicker for added durability.
The lower hitching point on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter accommodates a reversible front hitch for smaller or older tractors.
The RC20 Series Rotary Cutters have a lower lip (Z-profile), which extends from the skid shoes to where the apron opens up. This Z-profile increases the overall durability and strength of the rotary cutter.
Choose a laminated or solid rubber rear tire for the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter. Both are puncture resistant.
The laminated tire is longer lasting and provides more support when working in sandy or lighter soil conditions.
The iMatch hitch system converts a tractor's 3-point hitch to fixed hooks and attaching points for a super-quick connection (the iMatch hitch is sold separately).
Specs & Compare
Dimensions | Current Model |
| Overall width | 129 cm 51 in. |
| Overall length | 220 cm 87 in. |
Weight | |
Tractor compatibility | |
| PTO horsepower | 13-33 kW 18-45 hp |
| Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
| PTO category | ASAE 3 |
Gear case | |
Driveline | |
Hitch | |
| Type | Lift-type |
| Category | Cat. 1, adaptable to Cat. 2 |
| iMatch? compatible | Yes |
| AutoHitch? compatible | Yes |
Deck | |
| Thickness | 11 gauge 3 mm 0.12 |
| Shape | Flat-open round back |
| Type | Single |
Skirt | |
Capacity | |
| Cutting width | 122 cm 48 in. |
| Cutting height | 4-23 cm 1.5-9 in. |
| Cutting diameter | 0-2.5 cm 0-1 in. |
| Cutting chamber depth | 19 cm 7.5 in. |
Blades | |
| Tip speed | 66.5) m/s 13,090 fpm |
| Type | Heat treated, suction |
| Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
| Width | 76 mm 3 in. |
Blade holder | |
| Type | Round pan-type |
| Diameter | 567 mm 22.3 in. |
Wheels | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Type | Solid rubber or laminated |
| Diameter laminated | 381 mm 15 in. |
| Width laminated | 95 mm 3.75 in. |
| Diameter rubber | 381 mm 15 in. |
| Width rubber | 95 mm 3.75 in. |
Safety | |
| Markings | Standard |
| Front deflector | Standard |
| Rear deflector | Standard |
Set-up time | |
Warranty | |
| Time period | 1 year |
| Gearbox | 1 year |
Additional information | |
Offers & Discounts
0% APR/ACR for 36 Months1
on New Frontier Implements
- 0% APR/ACR for 36 months1 OR
- 0% APR/ACR for 24 months2
- Offer available 03 February 2026 through 30 April 2026
1Credit offer valid from 03 February 2026 through 30 April 2026. 0.0% purchase financing for 36 months on new Frontier Implements. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed (''RAF''): $50,000, at 0.0% APR/ACR, payment is $1,388.89 for 36 months, total obligation is $50,000.00, credit charges/cost of borrowing based on RAF is $82. Monthly payments/credit charges/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price is $63,125.00 based on highest priced product in series as of December 2025 (includes estimated charges for delivery $150, freight $6,075, and set up of $300 and a $100 documentation fee), plus taxes. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. May not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate.
2Credit offer valid from 03 February 2026 through 30 April 2026. 0.0% purchase financing for 24 months on new Frontier Implements. Down payment may be required. Representative Amount Financed (''RAF''): $50,000, at 0.0% APR/ACR, payment is $2,083.33 for 24 months, total obligation is $50,000.00, credit charges/cost of borrowing based on RAF is $84. Monthly payments/credit charges/cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed/down payment. MSRP cash price is $63,125.00 based on highest priced product in series as of December 2025 (includes estimated charges for delivery $150, freight $6,075, and set up of $300 and a $100 documentation fee), plus taxes. Minimum finance amount may be required; representative amount does not guarantee offer applies. The charge for amounts past due is 24% per annum. Dealers free to set individual prices. Additional dealer fees may apply. Financing on approved John Deere Financial credit only. See dealer for details. May not be combined with other offers. Discounts or other incentives may be available for cash purchases. By selecting the purchase financing offer, consumers may be foregoing such discounts and incentives which may result in a higher effective interest rate.