October Attachment Spotlight: Rotary Cutters

9/30/2022

Sydney Clifford

There’s a reason rotary cutters are one of the top-requested attachments: Pretty much every John Deere tractor owner has a use for one! If you’re a property owner, farmer, municipal contractor or livestock operator, there’s a rotary cutter designed specifically with you in mind.

John Deere has one of the largest lines of rotary cutters in the industry, with 20+ different models to choose from. Depending on the model, the mowing area on your rotary cutter can range anywhere from about four feet to 20 feet across, giving landowners an efficient way to clean up and maintain property. (Note that rotary cutters are perfect for shredding pastures or roadside mowing – if you’re looking for a more finished cut quality, be sure to check out our grooming mower options!)

Rotary cutters are available in three different tiers, with homestead, medium-duty and heavy-duty options. The homestead series has budget-friendly pricing and is designed for fast, reliable mowing and trimming. If you’re going to be working in tall grasses or brush, medium-duty cutters will have you covered – and, for really tough conditions where thicker steel, heavier bearing and heavier drive components are a necessity, the heavy-duty rotary cutters will get the job done.

Whichever rotary cutter you choose, our Shoppa’s equipment experts have one piece of advice to enhance the life of your equipment: After each use, blow off the mowing debris with a leaf blower! That one action will help ensure your rotary cutter stays in prime condition and is ready for the next use.

To get an idea of exactly which type of rotary cutter is best for you, reach out to our online sales team or stop by one of our eight Shoppa’s locations along the Texas Gulf Coast. A member of our sales team will be able to guide you to the right choice for your operation and tractor!