MX7 ROTARY CUTTER
Rotary Cutter
- Standard stump jumper blade holder
- Smooth, easy-clean, dome-shaped top deck
- Front and rear safety chain shields are standard
- 5-year limited gearbox warranty
Features
NOTE: Only for single spindle and multi-spindle.
John Deere rotary cutters lead the way with innovative design, superior performance, and proven durability. Valuable features such as the Double-Decker™ design and Max Flow cutting chamber 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 powerful gearboxes, blade holders, and compatibility with a wide range of tractors.
Here are situations when a rotary cutter provides value:
- Clipping pastures encourages grass growth, optimizing valuable pasture acreage.
- Cutting grass and stalks helps control insects.
- Routine cutting keeps weeds from reseeding.
- It is the most cost efficient way to cut roadsides, parks, cemeteries, airport fields, hydro, gas, and telephone easements, and all other types of open properties.
- Cutting grass waterways encourages root development and helps prevent erosion.
- Knocking down stalks such as cotton, corn, or milo speeds up decomposition. This is essential in no-till and minimum-till fields.
- Clearing out brush.
- Control undergrowth and grass in orchards, vineyards, and groves.
Decide what model to use based on:
- The size of the area to mow versus the size of the machine – the bigger the area to mow, the bigger the mower needs to be in order to be efficient during mowing hours. Similarly, the limitation of a small area will guide operators to use a smaller mower.
- The amount of time and frequency it will be used – for longer hours and more frequency, choose a heavier duty machine.
- Tractor compatibility – if there is a tractor the operator will be using, look for the tractor compatibility sheet to identify appropriate options.
John Deere rotary cutters are available in two duty-level categories:
- Mid-duty
- MX models are available in 1.5-m (5-ft), 1.8-m (6-ft), 2.1-m (7-ft), 2.5-m (8-ft), and 3.2-m (10-ft).
- This duty-level category cuts brush up to 50.8 mm (2 in.) in diameter.
- Heavy-duty
- HX models are available in 3.2-m (10-ft) and 4.2-m (14-ft).
- This duty-level category cuts brush up to 76.2 mm (3 in.) in diameter.
- HX6 is available in 1.8-m (6-ft) and the HX7 is available in 2.1-m (7-ft) cut widths; they cut brush up to 101.6 mm (4 in.) in diameter.
NOTE: HX models are heavier built to cut at a 101.6 mm (4 in.) capacity level more frequently and for longer durations.
Front and rear chain shields are standard equipment:
- Offer protection for the operator yet allow uncut material to pass into the cutting chamber with minimal restriction
Suction blades provide additional lift action for picking up downed material. The blades are 1.3 cm x 10.2 cm (0.5 in. x 4 in.) in size and heat-treated for long wear life.
The fast blade-tip speed ensures clean cutting and fine shredding of material.
- Up to 88.5 m/sec (17416 fpm)
Five-year limited gearbox warranty provided on every John Deere rotary cutter
John Deere is so confident in the reliability of the gearbox that rotary cutters come with a 5-year limited gearbox warranty.
There is also 1-year warranty on the complete machine, as well as drivelines and other components.
Specifications
Compare the specifications of up to 4 models
Capacity | mx7-rotary-cutter Current Model |
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Cutting width | 2,130 mm 84 in. |
Cutting height | 25 to 241 mm 1 to 9.5 in. |
Cutting capacity | 50 mm 2 in. |
Cutting chamber Depth | 216 mm 8.5 in. |
Tractor compatibility | |
Tractor PTO HP range | Minimum 30 kW 40 hp |
Tractor PTO | 540 rpm |
Hitch | |
Type | Lift-type |
Category | 2, 3N |
Dimensions | |
Transport width | 2,242 mm 88 in. |
Overall width | 2,242 mm 88 in. |
Overall length | 3,210 mm 126 in. |
Deck shape | Domed |
Deck type | Double decker |
Deck thickness | Upper 3.5 (10) mm 0.138 (10) in. Lower 3.5 (10) mm 0.138 (10) in. |
Side skirt thickness | 6 (3) mm 0.25 (3) in. |
Approx. weight | 605 kg 1,332 lb |
Drivelines | |
Size | Main ASAE Category 4 |
Protection | Main Slip-clutch driveline |
Gearcases | |
Number | 1 |
HP rating | Center 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 | |
Blade tip speed | 540 RPM 4,932 m/min 16,182 fpm 296 km/h 184 mph |
Material flow system | Max flow |
Holder | Type Round stump jumper |
Wheels | |
Type | Puncture proof laminated (optional dual tail wheels) |
Row width adjustment | |
Shielding | |
Front | Chain |
Rear | Chain |
Key Specs | |
Blade tip speed - 540 rpm | |
Cutting capacity | |
Cutting width | |
Deck thickness - Upper - Lower | |
Drivelines - Size - Main | |
Hitch - Category | |
Protection - Main | |
Shielding - front/rear | |
Side skirt thickness | |
Tractor PTO HP range |
Accessories and Attachments
DUAL TAIL WHEEL SUPPORT
For the MX7 Single-Spindle Rotary Cutter, an additional wheel support may be ordered to provide a second rear wheel. Provides for a more consistent height-of-cut when operating over irregular terrain. Helps keep blades out of the ground when one wheel falls into a rut. Relocate single original equipment tailwheel on one of two frame ribs. Locate additional wheel support on other frame rib.
Miscellaneous
4 X 8 Bolt Wheel Hub - Puncture Proof Laminated Tire - AW30715
Cat. II Hitch Pin - W46503
Dual Tail Wheel Support and Hub - AW30473
Safety shields are used to reduce the hazard of thrown material.
Front chain shields protect the operator, yet still allow uncut material to pass into the cutting chamber with minimal restriction.
Front and rear shields are to be used at all times. They are especially critical when working near roads or other public areas.
Safety shields are used to reduce the hazard of thrown material.
Front chain shields protect the operator, yet still allow uncut material to pass into the cutting chamber with minimal restriction.
Front and rear shields are to be used at all times. They are especially critical when working near roads or other public areas.
Skid Shoe (weld on) - W46345
OPERATOR'S MANUAL, DECALS, AND LANGUAGE
French Operator's Manual and Decal Kit - BW14503
Spanish Operator's Manual and Decal Kit - BW15676
Three-point Hitch
Required for hookup to a tractor with Category 1 or 2 Quik-Coupler hitch.