2025 John Deere RC40 Series RC4048
- Year 2025
- Make John Deere
- Model RC40 Series
2025 John Deere RC40 Series RC4048
Rotary CutterStandard safety chain shields
Standard stump jumper blade holder
3-point hitch quick-coupler (Category 2)
Industry-exclusive Double-Decker™ frame design
Features may include:
- Key features – RC40 Series
- With the RC40 series Rotary Cutters, high take-rate options are now included in base equipment. This will reduce ordering complexity and still including highly ordered features, such as the Front and Rear Chain Shields and PTO Slip Clutch without the ordering complexity.
- Easy-to-maneuver deck
- The round-back deck design on the RC40 Series Rotary Cutter enables easy maneuvering into tight corners and around trees, fences, and other hard-to-reach areas.
- Front and rear chain shields in base
- The front and rear deck deflector are made of chain for longer life.
- Power take-off (PTO) slip clutch and drive shaft storage in base
- PTO clutches protect the gear box component against damage when blade rotation has stopped.
- The drive holder that is incorporated into the frame, allows the PTO drive shaft to rest on the frame and not on the shop floor or ground. Providing more comfort and avoiding contamination from dirty floor and ground surfaces.
- Durability and reliability
- The RC40 Series cutters also comes with a three year limited gear box warranty, giving customers peace of mind regarding the heart of their rotary cutter.
Engine
							Engine Power
							Gear case: 30 kW (40 hp)
						
						PTO
							PTO Power, Rated Engine Speed
							11.2-30 kW (15-40 hp) | 540 rpm
						
						
							PTO Type
							Category: ASAE 3
						
						Drivetrain
							Driveline
							Type: Slip Clutch
						
						Wheels & Tires
							Wheels
							Quantity: 1 | type: Laminated
						
						Operational
							Operating Speed
							Blades: 66.5 m/s (13,100 fpm)
						
						
							Operating Conditions
							Labor hours: 1
						
						Chassis
							Hitch/Type
							Category: Category 1 | type: Lift-type
						
						
							Deck Thickness
							12 gauge / 2.79 mm / 0.11 in.  
						
						Dimensions
							Dimensions
							Skirt Thickness: 12 gauge / 2.79 mm / 0.11 in. | Cutting diameter: 0-2.5 cm (0-1 in.) | Blades Thickness: 13 mm (0.5 in.) | wheels Diameter laminated: 406 mm (16 in.) | blade diameter: 235 x 521 mm (20.5 x 9.25 in.)
						
						
							Overall Width
							132.8 cm (52.3 in.)
						
						
							Overall Length
							229.2 cm (90.3 in.)
						
						
							Cutting Width
							122 cm (48 in.)
						
						
							Depth, Maximum
							Cutting chamber: 17.8 cm (7 in.)
						
						
							Height
							Cutting: 5.1-23 cm (2-9 in.)
						
						
							Width
							Blades: 76 mm (3 in.) | wheels laminated: 101.6 mm (4 in.)
						
						
							Width, Working Position
							121.9 cm (48 in.)
						
						Weights
							Weight, In Running Order
							186 kg (410 lb)
						
						Features
							Features
							Deck Shape: Flat-open round back / type: Single | Blades Type: Heat treated, suction | Blade holder: Oval pan-type
						
						Warranty
							Warranty
							Time period: 1 year | Gearbox: 3 year
						
					 
				 
				 
                      
				