TORNADO RHD
Heavy duty rotary cutters
50-100 HP (37-74 KW)
540 rpm - Cat. 1 & 2
Tornado RHD Series Rotary Cutters are expertly designed for heavy-duty maintenance on farms, right-of-ways, and rural landscapes. Built for durability and precision, these high-performance rotary cutters feature an oval stump jumper and fully balanced rotor, delivering added strength and longevity for consistent cutting efficiency.
Engineered to tackle material up to 3″ in diameter while maintaining a smooth, even cut, the floating top link allows the deck to adapt to terrain variations, providing a quality finish across uneven surfaces.
To enhance driveline protection and operational reliability, these cutters come equipped with a standard ASAE Category 6 driveline, available with slip-clutch protection. A laminated tailwheel ensures stability and smooth maneuverability, making the Tornado RHD rotary cutter a top choice for agricultural professionals, landowners, and contractors seeking dependable cutting solutions.
Main Features
- Cutting heights: from 2″to 8″
- Replaceable skids
- Highly engineered & rugged gearbox
- Heavy duty shielded PTO shaft with slip clutch safety (1 3/8″ ASAE cat. 6)
- 3 point linkage, cat. 1 & 2
- Floating top link
- Front & rear protective chain shields standard
- Exceptionally heavy duty 1/2″x4″ spring steel blades
- 3″ cutting capacity
- High blade tip speed
- Laminated tail wheel with tapered roller bearings (5″x8″x15″)
- Oval heavy duty stump jumper standard
- Heavy duty reinforced deck
| Model | HP | Working width | Overall width | Weight lbs | Ship lbs | Rotor rpm | Blades tip speed (ft/min) | # Blades & sizes | Cutting height | Laminated wheel size | Driveline 1 3/8" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RHD-472 | 50-100 | 72" | 76" | 1,025 | 1,025 | 748 | 13,878 | (2) 1/2"x4" | 2" to 8" | 5"x8"x15" | ASAE cat. 6 slip clutch |
RHD-484 | 60-100 | 84" | 88" | 1,200 | 1,200 | 748 | 16,191 | (2) 1/2"x4" | 2" to 8" | 5"x8"x15" | ASAE cat. 6 slip clutch |
WARNING: Because of possible injury from thrown objects, all rotary cutters are potenitally dangerous.
Any rotary cutter intedended for use along roadways or other locations where people may be present must be used with safety shielding in place.
Laminated tail wheel
All Tornado RHD rotary cutters are delivered with heady duty laminated tail wheels (Size 5″x8″x15″).
Carbon steel rotor
Heavy duty, hardened carbon steel rotor.
Oval stump jumper
Oval stump jumper protects rotor from impacts. Two heavy duty 1/2″x4″ spring steel blades mounted at the ends of the rotor.
Shafety chains and guards
RHD cutters are equipped standard with front and rear safety chains and rear metal guards.
Side skids
All RHD rotary cutter mower decks are delivered with replaceable side skids.
Operator’s & Parts manual – Models: RHD-472 & RHD-484
Operator’s & Parts manual – Models: RHD-272 & RHD-284
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