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Features
John Deere FC series rotary cutters are built to handle the most difficult mowing conditions such as small shrubs, tall, thick grass and weeds, stalks and thick brush. These rotary cutters can mow material up to 4 inches in diameter with features such as:
- Up to 186.4 kw (250 hp) gearboxes; optional on M-spec, standard on R-spec
- 7.62-cm (3-in.) output shafts on 186.4 kw (250 hp) gearboxes
- Main Drivelines built for tight tractor turns
- Slip Clutches standard on all John Deere FC series
- 2.54-cm (1-in.) blade carriers standard
- Ladder frame chassis design with 7.62x7.62 cm (3x3 in.( tubing is standard
- 7-Gauge steel deck on R-spec cutters with smooth top for strength and easy cleaning
You want to be proud of the way the job looks whether you are mowing along a road, mowing a pasture, or mowing around your house. The John Deere line of flex-wing cutters has these key features that will ensure you can take pride in a job well done:
- Thick, heat-treated, high suction blades: These blades are designed to withstand tough conditions and provide a clean cut.
- High blade-tip speed: This allows you to mow faster without sacrificing cut, saving you time and effort, especially when covering large areas.
- Tall deck height: Ensures even, streak-free material dispersal by allowing optimal airflow.
- Optional 540 or 1000 RPM PTO speeds available; Offers flexibility to match your mowing and equipment needs.
- Many blade combinations: Customize your mower to handle different mowing conditions.
The FC Flex Wing Rotary Cutter helps you make the most of both time and money. With wide cutting widths available from 12 ft. to 20 ft., you can mow large areas quickly.
- Reduce Passes: The 5-inch overlap ensures you make fewer passes, saving time and fuel.
- Increase Mowing Speed: Easily mow under trees without exposing the tractor cab, allowing for faster operation.
- Confidence in Tough Conditions: The wing’s front tube lets you run over saplings without worry.
- Adaptability: Adjust your cutting height on the fly from the cab to navigate obstacles effortlessly.
For protection to the operator and surrounding area, all John Deere flex-wing rotary cutters are equipped with chains and lights as standard in all models.
Front and rear safety chains
Chain Shields offer Safety and efficiency in several cutting conditions.
- Enhanced Safety: Protects the operator and surrounding area from debris.
- Cut Efficiency: Allows uncut material to pass into the cutting chamber with minimal restriction.
- Customizable Protection: Add extra rows of chain shields to the front, back, or both sides for increased protection.
- Durability: Built to withstand tough conditions.
Lighting kit
For increased visibility all cutters come standard from the factory with lights. Lights comply with U.S. regulations on implements wider than 3.05 m (10 ft).
Specs & Compare
Key Specs | Current Model |
Cutting width | 3.7 m 12 ft |
Cutting capacity (diameter) | 50.8 mm 2 in. |
Tractor PTO HP range | 30 kW 40 hp |
Transport width | At wing wheels: 2.3 m 7.5 ft |
Deck thickness | 11 gauge - 3 mm 0.12 in. |
Side skirt thickness | 3 gauge - 6 mm 0.24 in. |
Approx. weight | 1623 kg 3580 lb |
Drivelines - Size - Main | CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles |
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm - 1000 rpm | 540 rpm: 86.6 m/s 284.1 fps |
Gearboxes | 5-year warranty |
Capacity | |
Cutting width | 3.7 m 12 ft |
Cutting height | 25.4-406.4 mm 1-16 in. |
Cutting capacity (diameter) | 50.8 mm 2 in. |
Cutting chamber depth | 254 mm 10 in. |
Tractor compatibility | |
Tractor PTO HP range | 30 kW 40 hp |
Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
Static Vert Drawbar Load Rating | |
Hitch | |
Type | Standard self-level hitch clevis with 57.2-cm (22.5-in.) narrow-profile width |
Category | |
Hitch width | |
Jack stand | Mechanical jack stand in base for all machines with hydraulically operated height, stays vertical while raising/lowering |
Dimensions | |
Transport width | At wing wheels: 2.3 m 7.5 ft |
Overall width | 3.8 m 12.4 ft |
Overall length | 4.8 m 15.7 ft |
Deck shape | Easy-clean smooth top deck |
Deck type | Single |
Deck thickness | 11 gauge - 3 mm 0.12 in. |
Side skirt thickness | 3 gauge - 6 mm 0.24 in. |
Hinges | Intermittent cast steel segments - greaseable single 2.5-cm (1-in.) diameter full-length hinge pin |
Approx. weight | 1623 kg 3580 lb |
Drivelines | |
Size | Main CV ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles Connecting ASAE Category 4, splined telescoping profiles |
Protection | Connecting No-seize, slip-clutch driveline |
Gearcases | |
Number | Four |
HP rating | Transfer Continuous: 186 kW 250 hp Peak: 224 kW 300 hp Center Continuous: 56 kW 75 hp Peak: 75 kW 100 hp Outer Continuous: 56 kW 75 hp Peak: 75 kW 100 hp |
Blades | |
Thickness | 13 mm 0.5 in. |
Width | 102 mm 4 in. |
Type | Suction |
Overlap | 152 mm 6 in. |
Blade rotation | |
Blade tip speed | 540 rpm 86.6 m/s 284.1 fps |
Material flow system | |
Blade holder | Type Round stump jumper for maximum protection for blade carrier against obstruction damage: 7 gauge 4.55 mm 0.18 in. Blade bar: 2.5 x 10.1 cm 1 x 4 in. |
Hydraulics | |
Wing lift | One SCV connected to the tractor (machine height plus wing lift) |
Wing flex | For transport: upward 90 degree (angle) Upward working angle: 45 degree (angle) Downward working angle: 22 degree (angle) |
Wheels | |
Type | Option 1 4-bolt, laminated: 21x5.25x9 Option 2 4-bolt, 16PR severe-duty ag: 21x7x12 |
Suspension | No suspension - rigid back axle |
Row width adjustment | No |
Wing-leveling adjustment | Easy adjust turnbuckle with bearing |
Shielding | |
Front | Single-row chain guard |
Rear | Single-row chain guard |
Warranty | |
Gearboxes | 5 years |
Additional information | |
Date collected |
Offers & Discounts

No money down and competitive financing1
on New John Deere Rotary Cutters
- No down payment required1,2,3,4
- 5.25% APR fixed rate for 60 months1 OR
- 4.75% APR fixed rate for 48 months2 OR
- 4.25% APR fixed rate for 36 months3 OR
- 3.75% APR fixed rate for 24 months4
- Offer available 01 May 2025 through 31 July 2025
1Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 01 May 2025 through 31 July 2025. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $18.99 per month for every $1,000 financed. 5.25% APR for 60 months only. Taxes, freight, setup, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars.
2Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 01 May 2025 through 31 July 2025. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $22.92 per month for every $1,000 financed. 4.75% APR for 48 months only. Taxes, freight, setup, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars.
3Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 01 May 2025 through 31 July 2025. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $29.64 per month for every $1,000 financed. 4.25% APR for 36 months only. Taxes, freight, setup, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars.
4Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 01 May 2025 through 31 July 2025. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. No down payment required. $43.31 per month for every $1,000 financed. 3.75% APR for 24 months only. Taxes, freight, setup, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. Available at participating U.S. dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Offer available on new equipment and in the U.S. only. Prices and savings in U.S. dollars.