John Deere

MX5 Rotary Cutter

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: MX5 Rotary Cutter
  • Standard stump jumper blade holder
  • Dome-shaped top deck is smooth and easy to clean
  • 3-point hitch hookup provides more strength
  • Front and rear chain shields offer safety

Standard suction blades provide additional blade lift

Suction blade (standard equipment)
Suction blade (standard equipment)

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)

What is the best cutter for your job?

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 safety chain shields are standard

Front safety chains (MX6 shown)
Front safety chains (MX6 shown)
Rear safety chains (MX6 shown)
Rear safety chains (MX6 shown)

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

Warranty

Five-year limited gearbox warranty provided on every John Deere rotary cutter
Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all flex-wing gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes
Five-year warranty on all rotary cutter gearboxes

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.

Drivelines

ProtectionMain
Slip-clutch driveline
SizeMain
ASAE Category 3

Shielding

RearChain
FrontChain

Dimensions

Overall length2,591 mm
102 in.
Overall width1,651 mm
65 in.
Deck shapeDomed
Transport width1,651 mm
65 in.
Deck thicknessUpper
3 (11) mm
0.118 (11) in.
Lower
3 (11) mm
0.118 (11) in.
Side skirt thickness0.25 (3) in.
6 (3) mm
Approx. weight374 kg
823 lb
Deck typeDouble decker

Capacity

Cutting height25 to 241 mm
1 to 9.5 in.
Cutting chamber Depth216 mm
8.5 in.
Cutting width1,524 mm
60 in.
Cutting capacity51 mm
2 in.

Blades

Blade tip speed540 RPM
4,304 m/min
14,121 fpm
258 km/h
160 mph
Thickness13 mm
0.5 in.
Material flow systemMax flow
TypeSuction
Width102 mm
4 in.
HolderType
Round stump jumper

Hitch

TypeLift-type
Category1; or convert to 2

Gearcases

HP rating
Center
Continuous 56 kW
75 hp
Peak 67 kW
90 hp
Number1

Tractor Compatibility

Tractor PTO540 rpm
Tractor PTO HP rangeMinimum 19 kW
25 hp

Wheels

TypePuncture proof laminated
  • Working Width: 60 in. (152.4 cm)
  • PTO HP: 20 – 65 hp (14.9 – 48.5 kW)
  • Hitch Category: Cat. 1 & Cat.2
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