2026 John Deere Ag RC2048 

2026 John Deere Ag RC2048

With an expansive line of flex-wing and rigid rotary cutters, John Deere can equip you with the right model for your operation. Property owners, agricultural producers, commercial operators, and municipal contractors across the country rely on John Deere rotary cutters to overcome the most challenging ground conditions. And so should you.

Homesteads

Our popular Frontier™ RC20 Series rotary cutters offer property owners fast, reliable mowing and trimming along with budget-friendly pricing. Frontier rotary cutters are built for your homestead—choose from four models ranging from 48 inches (121 cm) to 84 inches (213 cm). They attach and detach with ease and deliver the rugged performance needed to mow material up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter. Frontier RC20 Series come with a 2-year warranty and 6-year gearbox warranty.

Tall grasses, weeds and brush

Featuring a sturdy double-deck design and consistent material flow, Medium-Duty Series rotary cutters tackle tall grasses, tough weeds, and brush with stems up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter. We offer five M Series rotary cutters—three single-spindle and two multi-spindle—ranging in size from 5 feet (1.52 m) to 10.5 feet (3.2 m).

Livestock and property maintenance

For livestock operations and high-maintenance properties, Heavy-Duty RC R rotary cutters provide a double-deck design with thicker steel, stronger bearings, and heavier drive components compared to RC M Medium-Duty rotary cutters. We offer five single-spindle RC M models, ranging in size from 5 feet (1.52 m) to 10.5 feet (3.2 m), for mid-duty applications, cutting brush up to 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter. For heavier-duty needs, RC R models include four multi-spindle options from 10.5 feet (3.2 m) to 13.7 feet (4.2 m), and single-spindle models like the RC6R and RC7R, capable of cutting brush up to 4 inches (10.16 cm).

Farms and roadsides

The Flex Cutter Series offers different models for tough farm conditions and grueling roadside work. The E Series is designed for homesteads and light ag producers, while the M Series is suited for larger property owners and ag producers. The R Series is built for commercial and municipal mowing.

Features may include:

Easy-to-maneuver deck

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.

Deck deflectors offered in chain or rubber

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

Adjustable cutting height

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.).

Balanced blade pan reduces vibrations

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.

Reversible hitch accommodates many types of tractor hookups

The lower hitching point on the RC20 Series Rotary Cutter accommodates a reversible front hitch for smaller or older tractors.