John Deere RC8M Pull-Type

<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-524639"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs &amp; Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-524639"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">RC8M</div><div class="cm-name">Rotary Cutter</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2541"><div class="cm-brand">Bush Hog</div><div class="cm-number">3008 and 3008 SH</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2541" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2542"><div class="cm-brand">Landpride</div><div class="cm-number">RCR3596</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2542" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2543"><div class="cm-brand">Rhino</div><div class="cm-number">TR96</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2543" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-2544"><div class="cm-brand">Woods</div><div class="cm-number">DS96 and MDS96</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-2544" aria-label="Remove model">&times;</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="2541">Bush Hog - 3008 and 3008 SH</option><option value="2542">Landpride - RCR3596</option><option value="2543">Rhino - TR96</option><option value="2544">Woods - DS96 and MDS96</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-524639"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2541"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2542"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2543"></th><th data-model-id="rm-2544"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Blades</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM</td><td class="cc cc-model">15739 fpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM</td><td class="cc cc-model">4797 m/min</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Material Flow System</td><td class="cc cc-model">Max flow</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overlap</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">102 mm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">102 mm<br/>4 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overlap</td><td class="cc cc-model">72 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">102 mm<br/>4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">102 mm<br/>4 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.314 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/>Lower<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">13 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.314 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/>Lower<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Upper<br/>3.4 (10) mm<br/>0.134 (10) in.<br/></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Holder Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Round stump jumper</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,464 mm<br/>97 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,438 mm<br/>96 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">102 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,464 mm<br/>97 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,438 mm<br/>96 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Capacity</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 mm<br/>2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 mm<br/>2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">64 mm<br/>2.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38.1 mm<br/>1.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">5.1 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 mm<br/>2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 mm<br/>2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">64 mm<br/>2.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38.1 mm<br/>1.5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Chamber Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">8.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">254 mm<br/>10 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">244.5 mm<br/>9.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">254 mm<br/>10 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Chamber Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">21.6 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">254 mm<br/>10 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">244.5 mm<br/>9.625 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">254 mm<br/>10 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">1-12 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 to 330 mm<br/>2 to 13 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 to 267 mm<br/>2 to 10.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38.1 to 305 mm<br/>1.5 to 12 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 to 305 mm<br/>2 to 12 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.5-30.5 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">51 to 330 mm<br/>2 to 13 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 to 267 mm<br/>2 to 10.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">38.1 to 305 mm<br/>1.5 to 12 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">50 to 305 mm<br/>2 to 12 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">96 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,464 mm<br/>97 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,438 mm<br/>96 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Cutting Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">245 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,489 mm<br/>98 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,464 mm<br/>97 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,438 mm<br/>96 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Dimensions</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Approximate Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">1670 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Approximate Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">759 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Deck Shape</td><td class="cc cc-model">Domed</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Flat</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Flat</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Domed</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Sloped-top</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Deck Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Double decker</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Double</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Single</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lower Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.125 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lower Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">3 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Lower Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">11 gauge</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">111 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,413 mm<br/>95 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type 2,667 mm<br/>105 in.<br/>Semi-mount 2,794 mm<br/>110 in.<br/>Pull-type 3,429 mm<br/>135 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type, semi-mount; 2,565 mm<br/>101 in.<br/>Pull-type; 3,454 mm<br/>136 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Length</td><td class="cc cc-model">281 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,413 mm<br/>95 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type 2,667 mm<br/>105 in.<br/>Semi-mount 2,794 mm<br/>110 in.<br/>Pull-type 3,429 mm<br/>135 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type, semi-mount; 2,565 mm<br/>101 in.<br/>Pull-type; 3,454 mm<br/>136 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">102 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,692 mm<br/>106 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2604 mm<br/>102.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,642 mm<br/>104 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Overall Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">258 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,692 mm<br/>106 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2604 mm<br/>102.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,642 mm<br/>104 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Side Skirt Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.177 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">4.5 (7) mm<br/>0.179 (7) in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Side Skirt Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">4.5 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">4.5 (7) mm<br/>0.179 (7) in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Side Skirt Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">7 gauge</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.1 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">6.3 (3) mm<br/>0.25 (3) in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">4.5 (7) mm<br/>0.179 (7) in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">102 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,692 mm<br/>106 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,604 mm<br/>102.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,642 mm<br/>104 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Width</td><td class="cc cc-model">258 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,692 mm<br/>106 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,604 mm<br/>102.5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2,642 mm<br/>104 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Upper Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">0.125 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Upper Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">3 mm</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Upper Deck Thickness</td><td class="cc cc-model">11 gauge</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Drivelines</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Connecting Driveline Protection</td><td class="cc cc-model">Shock absorbing shafts</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Main Driveline Protection</td><td class="cc cc-model">Equal-angle Category 4 driveline</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Gearcases</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Number</td><td class="cc cc-model">3</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous</td><td class="cc cc-model">75 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Outer Horsepower Rating - Continuous</td><td class="cc cc-model">56 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak</td><td class="cc cc-model">100 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Outer Horsepower Rating - Peak</td><td class="cc cc-model">75 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous</td><td class="cc cc-model">120 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transfer Horsepower Rating - Continuous</td><td class="cc cc-model">89 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak</td><td class="cc cc-model">130 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transfer Horsepower Rating - Peak</td><td class="cc cc-model">97 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Hitch</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hitch Category</td><td class="cc cc-model">2, 3, 3N</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1, 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1, 2</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2, 3</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2 (MDS96)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Hitch Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Pull-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3008; lift-type, pull-type, semi-mount<br/>3008 SH; semi-mount offset</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type, pull-type, semi-mount</td><td class="cc cc-model h">DS96; pull-type<br/>MDS96; lift-type</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Shielding</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Front Shielding</td><td class="cc cc-model">Chain</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Rear Shielding</td><td class="cc cc-model">Chain</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Tractor Compatibility</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Tractor PTO HP Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">40 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Tractor PTO HP Minimum</td><td class="cc cc-model">30 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Tractor PTO</td><td class="cc cc-model">540 rpm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Minimum PTO pull-type 30 kW<br/>40 hp<br/>Minimum PTO lift-type 37 kW<br/>50 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type; 37 to 89 kW<br/>50 to 120 hp<br/>Pull-type, semi-mount; 22 to 89 kW<br/>30 to 120 hp</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Minimum PTO lift-type 41 kW<br/>55 hp<br/>Minimum PTO pull-type 22 kW<br/>30 hp<br/>Minimum PTO semi-mount 22 kW</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Minimum PTO (DS96) 26 kW<br/>35 hp<br/>Minimum PTO (MDS96) 37 kW<br/>50 hp</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="6"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Wheels</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Row Width Adjustment</td><td class="cc cc-model">Yes</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">Yes (DS96)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Type</td><td class="cc cc-model">Puncture proof laminated; Optional: severe-duty Ag tire</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3008; lift-type, pull-type, semi-mount<br/>3008 SH; semi-mount offset</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type</td><td class="cc cc-model h">Lift-type, pull-type, semi-mount</td><td class="cc cc-model h">DS96; pull-type<br/>MDS96; lift-type</td></tr></tbody></table></div>