John Deere rotary cutters lead the way with innovative design, superior performance, and proven durability. Valuable features are included such as the Double-Decker™ design and Max Flow cutting chamber, which prevent water and debris from accumulating on the smooth, dome-shaped top deck while the flat bottom deck absorbs the punishment from rocks and stumps.
The top deck stays smooth - no dents, no dings, no holes. The internal supports sandwiched between the top and bottom decks are key to the smooth and structure-free Max Flow cutting chamber, while at the same time provide added strength and durability.
To help promote safe operation, John Deere rotary cutters are equipped with front and rear safety-chain shields. John Deere rotary cutters continue to advance in value with larger, more powerful gearboxes, redesigned blade holders, and updated constant-velocity (CV) drivelines (special to the flex-wing models).
Here are situations when a rotary cutter is needed:
John Deere rotary cutters are available in three duty-level categories, three different spindle configurations, four hitch types, and three flex-wing sizes.
NOTE: CX models are heavier built to cut at a 101.6mm (4 in.) capacity level more frequently and for longer durations.
The John Deere gearboxes:
Re-engineered gearcases and blade holders provide the following:
Benefits of the CV driveline:
A lightweight driveline with a lock-slide collar makes it fast and easy to attach.
The HX20 and CX20 Flex-Wing Rotary Cutters utilize a four-gearcase design. This is far superior to a three-gearcase design because the wing drivelines are able to operate at a range of angles, from 22 degrees down and up to 45 degrees. The wings fold up to 90 degrees for transport-lock purposes.
Additionally, the transfer of power from the tractor is dedicated to the transfer gearcase while the cutting is handled by three separate and properly sized individual gearcases. This results in superior drivetrain reliability and durability:
Large, tapered roller bearings and forged gears provide a long trouble-free operating life. Horizontal shafts in all gearcases are 1.5-cm (1-3/4 in.) in diameter to resist torque spikes. Output shafts have a tapered spline for a tight connection with blade holders.
Gearcases are backed up by a five-year warranty.
The HX Series Cutters feature a heavy-duty axle with six wheels and spring suspension on the four-wheel standards. Optional dual-wing wheels are available. A lower-priced four-wheel rigid axle version is also available.
Center sections and wing sections are connected via 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter continuous hinge pins. Hinge bushings are constructed of 15.2-cm (6-in.) long forged-steel segments and are greaseable to prevent hinge pins from seizing.
Hitches have a narrow profile and are 57.2 cm (22.5 in.) wide to allow a very tight turning radius, even when the tractor is equipped with dual wheels.
A transport lock flips over the lift cylinder for backup to the hydraulics when transporting or servicing the cutter.
A wing lock is provided for additional safety during transporting or servicing. Additionally, the wing locks are spring-loaded so they can unfold against gravity on slopes up to five degrees.
The HX15, CX15, HX20, and CX20 come standard with an industry-exclusive hydraulically-operated height leveling system with a swing-away parking stand that makes raising and lowering the cutter easy and safe. In addition, a manual-implement jack is in base equipment, so hitch leveling can also be adjusted without hydraulics. With this addition, the cutter will remain in the same position for long periods of time.
John Deere is so confident in the reliability of the gearbox, the warranty has been extended. John Deere rotary cutters come with a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.
Compare the specifications of up to 4 models
Capacity | hx20-rotary-cutter Current Model |
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Cutting width | 6,096 mm 240 in. |
Cutting height | For clearance over terraces 25 to 406 mm 1 to 16 in. |
Cutting capacity (diameter) | 76.2 mm 3 in. |
Cutting chamber depth | 267 mm 10.5 in. |
Tractor compatibility | |
Tractor PTO HP range | 56 kW 75 hp |
Tractor PTO | 540 or 1,000 rpm |
Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating | 1,165 kg 2,560 lb |
Hitch | |
Type | Pull-type, with standard self-leveling hitch clevis (Pull-Type has standard 10,000 lb, 4,536 kg, Safety Tow Chain) |
Category | |
Hitch width | For tight turn capability 570 mm 22.5 in. |
Jackstand | Stays vertical while raising/lowering |
Dimensions | |
Transport width | 3,400 mm 134 in. |
Overall width | 6,250 mm 246 in. |
Overall length | 5,760 mm 227 in. |
Deck shape | Easy-clean, dome-shaped top deck |
Deck type | Double-decker design for superior strength |
Deck thickness | Upper 3 (11) mm .118 (11) in. Lower 3.5 (10) mm .138 (10) in. |
Shirt thickness | 6 mm .25 in. |
Hinges | Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable; single 1-in. (2.5-cm) diameter full-length hinge pin |
Approx. weight | 3,050 kg 6,710 lb |
Drivelines | |
Size | Main CV ASAE Category 5 splined telescoping profiles Connecting ASAE Category 4 splined telescoping profiles |
Protection | Main No-seize, slip-clutch driveline Connecting No-seize, slip-clutch driveline |
Gearcases | |
Number | 4 |
HP rating | Transfer 186 continuous / 224 peak kW 250 continuous / 300 peak hp Center 112 continuous / 153 peak kW 150 continuous / 205 peak hp Outer 112 continuous / 153 peak kW 150 continuous / 205 peak hp |
Blades | |
Thickness | 13 mm .5 in. |
Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
Type | Suction, dual suction |
Overlap | 152 mm 6 in. |
Blade rotation | CW, CCW, CCW |
Blade tip speed | 540 RPM Wing 4,903 (295 km/h) m/min 16,087 (183 mph) fpm Center 4,914 (295 km/h) m/min 16,122 (183 mph) fpm 1000 RPM Wing 4,988 (299 km/h) m/min 16,364 (186 mph) fpm Center 4,974 (298 km/h) m/min 16,319 (185 mph) fpm |
Material flow system | Smooth, obstruction-free Max Flow cutting chamber for a clean cut and no windrows |
Blade holder | Type Bar or stump jumper for protection of blades and carrier against obstruction damage |
Hydraulics | |
Wing lift | Standard, includes spring-assist unfolding |
Wing flex | 90 up, 22 down degree (angle) |
Wheels | |
Type | Option 2 4-bolt 21x7x12 16 PR Severe-Duty Ag Tires |
Suspension | Spring suspension on all 4 wheels standard |
Row width adjustment | Yes |
Wing-leveling adjustment | Easy-adjust turnbuckle with bearing |
Shielding | |
Front | Chain |
Rear | Chain |
Warranty | |
Gearboxes | 5 years |
Key Specs | |
Approx. weight | |
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm | |
Cutting capacity (diameter) | |
Cutting width | |
Deck thickness - upper - lower | |
Drivelines - Size - Main | |
Gearboxes | |
Shirt thickness | |
Tractor PTO HP range | |
Transport width |
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