John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Specs

Category: Disc / Rotary Tillage ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: RC5M ➔

Blades

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Blades specifications
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	14121.0 fpm - Starting 2026
Holder Type	Round stump jumper - Starting 2026
Material Flow System	Max flow - Starting 2026
Thickness	0.50 in (1.27 cm) - Starting 2026
Width	4.00 in (10.16 cm) - Starting 2026

Capacity

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Capacity specifications
Cutting Capacity	2.00 in (5.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Chamber Depth	8.50 in (21.59 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Height	1-9.5 in. - Starting 2026
Cutting Width	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2026

Dimensions

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Dimensions specifications
Approximate Weight	823.00 lbs (373.31 kg) - Starting 2026
Deck Shape	Domed - Starting 2026
Deck Type	Double decker - Starting 2026
Lower Deck Thickness	0.12 in (0.30 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Length	102.00 in (259.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Width	65.00 in (165.10 cm) - Starting 2026
Side Skirt Thickness	0.25 in (0.63 cm) - Starting 2026
Transport Width	65.00 in (165.10 cm) - Starting 2026
Upper Deck Thickness	0.12 in (0.30 cm) - Starting 2026

Drivelines

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Drivelines specifications
Main Driveline Protection	Slip-clutch driveline - Starting 2026

Gearcases

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Gearcases specifications
Center Horsepower Rating - Continuous	75.00 hp (55.93 kw) - Starting 2026
Center Horsepower Rating - Peak	90.00 hp (67.11 kw) - Starting 2026
Number	1 - Starting 2026

Hitch

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Hitch specifications
Hitch Category	1; or convert to 2 - Starting 2026
Hitch Type	Lift-type - Starting 2026

Key Specs

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Key Specs specifications
Blade Tip Speed - 540 RPM	14121.0 fpm - Starting 2026
Cutting Capacity	2.00 in (5.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Cutting Width	60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2026
Front Shielding	Chain - Starting 2026
Hitch Category	1; or convert to 2 - Starting 2026
Lower Deck Thickness	11.0 gauge - Starting 2026
Main Driveline Protection	Slip-clutch driveline - Starting 2026
Rear Shielding	Chain - Starting 2026
Side Skirt Thickness	0.25 in (0.63 cm) - Starting 2026
Tractor PTO HP Minimum	25.00 hp (18.64 kw) - Starting 2026
Upper Deck Thickness	11.0 gauge - Starting 2026

Shielding

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Shielding specifications
Front Shielding	Chain - Starting 2026
Rear Shielding	Chain - Starting 2026

Tractor Compatibility

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Tractor Compatibility specifications
Tractor PTO	540.0 rpm - Starting 2026
Tractor PTO HP Minimum	25.00 hp (18.64 kw) - Starting 2026

Wheels

John Deere RC5M Disc and Rotary Tillage Wheels specifications
Type	Puncture proof laminated - Starting 2026

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