The Land Pride RCR1872 is a heavy-duty 72-inch rotary cutter built for compact and utility tractors that need to tackle more than routine pasture mowing. Designed for 20 to 65 horsepower tractors, the RCR1872 combines a 6-foot cutting width, 2-inch brush cutting capacity, and rugged all-welded construction to make quick work of heavy grass, weeds, fence rows, CRP ground, and overgrown fields. With its 10-year limited gearbox warranty and Quick-Hitch compatibility, it’s one of the most popular rotary cutters for Kubota L and MX Series tractors.
The RCR1872 is the cutter many compact tractor owners eventually upgrade to because it strikes an excellent balance between productivity and durability. The 72-inch cutting width allows you to mow substantially more acreage than a 5-foot cutter, while the 2-inch cutting capacity provides the confidence to tackle saplings, thick weeds, and neglected pasture.
A heavy-duty welded deck, reinforced stump jumper, floating three-point hitch, and cast-iron gearbox are built to withstand years of demanding work. The floating hitch allows the cutter to follow uneven terrain for a cleaner cut while reducing scalping on rolling ground.
| Specification | RCR1872 |
|---|---|
| Cutting Width | 72 in. (6 ft.) |
| Recommended Tractor HP | 20–65 HP |
| Hitch | Category I, Quick Hitch Compatible |
| Machine Weight | 737 lbs. |
| Cutting Capacity | 2 in. diameter material |
| Cutting Height | 1½–11½ in. |
| Overall Width | 77 in. |
| Overall Length | 110 in. |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM |
| Gearbox | Cast Iron Housing |
| Deck Construction | Fully Welded Deck |
| Deck Thickness | 10 Gauge |
| Side Skirts | 10 Gauge |
| Driveline | Category 3 |
| Driveline Protection | Standard Shear Bolt or Optional 2-Plate Slip Clutch |
| Blade Tip Speed | 14,955 FPM |
| Tailwheel | Laminated or Solid Rubber Options |
| Safety Guards | Front Rubber Guards with Standard Rear Metal Band (Optional Rubber or Chain Guards) |
| Gearbox Warranty | 10-Year Limited |
The RCR1872 is an outstanding match for:
While it can also be operated behind certain Kubota M Series tractors, most M Series owners will benefit from moving into a heavier-duty RCF Series or a pull-type flex-wing cutter to better match the tractor’s capabilities.
The RCR1872 is one of the easiest rotary cutters to recommend because it fits such a wide range of tractors. For Kubota L3902, L4701, L4802, MX4900, MX5400, and MX6000 owners, it’s an ideal combination of width, durability, and manageable weight.
The 6-foot cutting width easily covers the tire tracks of these tractors, allowing you to finish mowing jobs faster without requiring the additional weight or horsepower of a larger commercial cutter. If you’re maintaining pastures, waterways, hunting property, horse facilities, field edges, or recreational trails, the RCR1872 has the durability to handle rough conditions while remaining compact enough to maneuver around trees and buildings.
Compared to the RCR1860, the RCR1872 adds an extra foot of cutting width with only a modest increase in weight, making it a worthwhile upgrade for anyone mowing open acreage. If you routinely encounter brush larger than 2 inches, or your work involves commercial land clearing, you’ll want to step up to one of Land Pride’s heavier-duty RCF Series cutters. For the vast majority of compact tractor owners, however, the RCR1872 is one of the best all-around rotary cutters Land Pride builds.