Does a rotary cutter fit a John Deere 5055E?
On paper, the John Deere 5055E clears 6 of 24 curated rotary cutter classes in our catalog and 18 incompatible. Checks use verified hitch/PTO overlays and lift Facts — we never invent PTO horsepower.
- compatible
- 6 compatible
- partial
- 0 partial
- incompatible
- 18 incompatible
Open in Fit checker →Implement hub →Fit guide →Tractor profile →
Before you buy
- John Deere 5055E is utility class — more frame mass and lift than compacts, but implement sheets and PTO still govern the buy.
- Verified hitch: Category II. Implements must name that class explicitly — adapters do not add lift.
- Verified PTO rating: 41 PTO HP. Size PTO implements from this number — not from engine HP.
- Catalog rear lift: 3,192 lb @ 24″. Heavier rotary cutter tools need headroom over shipping weight (we screen with ~20% margin).
- 6 curated class(es) clear on paper — still confirm serial-year OEM sheets and ballast.
- Next step: open the Fit checker with John Deere 5055E and a specific rotary cutter model, or read the fit guide for this implement type.
Results by implement class
Woods BB600X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1282 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Woods BB720X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 40 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1440 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Woods BB72X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~994 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Woods BB840X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 40 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1700 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Woods BB84X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 35 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1301 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH315-2 Rotary Cutter
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 35 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1068 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride RCR1242 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 18 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~462 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride RCR1248 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~496 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride RCR1260 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~596 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride RCR1272 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~682 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride RCR1548 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~509 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Woods BB48X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~598 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Woods BB60X BrushBull Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~725 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH114 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~472 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH115 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~590 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH116 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~693 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH215-2 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~780 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH216-2 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~900 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH217-2 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP is below the implement’s 50 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1242 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH316-2 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP is below the implement’s 45 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1260 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Bush Hog BH317-2 Rotary Cutter
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP is below the implement’s 55 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1500 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
48″ rotary cutter (compact class)
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~540 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
60″ rotary cutter (compact class)
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~840 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
72″ rotary cutter (compact class)
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 41 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~1140 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Attachment numbers come from the manufacturer specification sheet linked below. Confirm your serial year before purchase.
FAQ
- Which rotary cutter classes clear on paper for the John Deere 5055E?
- 6 of 24 curated classes pass hitch, PTO, and lift checks — including Woods BB600X BrushBull Rotary Cutter, Woods BB720X BrushBull Rotary Cutter, and Woods BB72X BrushBull Rotary Cutter. Still confirm serial-year OEM sheets.
- What does Partial mean?
- A Fact is missing — usually PTO horsepower or hitch category. Engine HP is not a substitute. We mark gaps instead of inventing numbers.
- Which rotary cutter classes fail on the John Deere 5055E?
- 18 class(es) fail — including Land Pride RCR1242 Rotary Cutter, Land Pride RCR1248 Rotary Cutter, and Land Pride RCR1260 Rotary Cutter — usually on hitch category and PTO horsepower. Narrower tools or hitch-rated variants may differ.
- How do I check a specific rotary cutter on the John Deere 5055E?
- Open the Attachment Fit checker with the John Deere 5055E and rotary cutter type, open a result row below, or follow the source link on each implement.