Overview
Built for Practical, Everyday Cutting Performance
The BEFCO Tornado RMD rotary cutters are engineered for landowners and operators who want dependable performance for routine land maintenance. Designed for 35–80 HP tractors, these medium-duty cutters provide reliable operation for mowing pasture grass, clearing weeds, and managing light brush—much like a professional-grade tractor rotary cutter or medium-duty brush hog. They serve as a practical cutting solution for farms, rural properties, and open fields.
Each unit in the RMD series is crafted for users who want smoother, cleaner cuts with minimal adjustment. These agricultural rotary cutters combine practical engineering with durable construction, making them a smart choice for consistent field mowing and day-to-day land management tasks.
Features and Benefits of the BEFCO Tornado RMD
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Adjustable Cutting Height: 1″ to 9 1/4″ – Offers precise mowing control for pasture management, field mowing, and general land clearing, making it ideal for variable terrain and vegetation density.
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Replaceable Heavy-Duty Skids – Reinforced side skids protect the deck while allowing smooth gliding over uneven ground, extending the life of this tractor rotary cutter.
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Highly Engineered, Rugged Gearbox – Built for demanding agricultural use, the gearbox delivers consistent torque and durability for medium-duty brush hog and field maintenance applications.
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Heavy-Duty Shielded PTO Shaft with Slip Clutch (1 3/8″ ASAE Cat. 4) – Provides advanced driveline protection against shock loads and hidden obstacles, essential for safe and efficient PTO mower operation.
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Category 1, 3-Point Linkage – Ensures quick hitch compatibility and secure attachment to compact and utility tractors between 35–80 HP.
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Exceptionally Heavy-Duty 1/2″ x 4″ Spring Steel Blades – High-carbon, flexible blades deliver superior cutting strength for grass, weeds, and light brush, maximizing performance in tough land management conditions.
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2″ Cutting Capacity – Designed to handle heavier vegetation and light brush clearing, making it suitable for pasture renovation and agricultural rotary cutter tasks.
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High Blade Tip Speed – Produces cleaner, more precise cuts while improving discharge and reducing clumping during heavy-grass mowing.
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Laminated Tail Wheel (4″ x 8″ x 15″) with Tapered Roller Bearings – Enhances stability and smooth travel across rough terrain, providing consistent cutting height for any field or acreage.
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Oval Heavy-Duty Stump Jumper Standard – Helps the rotary cutter glide over stumps, rocks, and ground irregularities, reducing impact and protecting the blade carrier and gearbox.
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Reinforced 8-Gauge Steel Deck – Built to withstand demanding field conditions, offering long-lasting strength and resistance to impact during brush cutting and pasture mowing.
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Front & Rear Protective Chain Shields – Standard safety chains help control debris discharge, making this farm rotary cutter safer for roadside, field, and property maintenance.
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Floating Top Link – Enhances ground contour following, improving cut quality and ensuring smoother operation across uneven or sloped surfaces.
With its reinforced 8-gauge deck, high-tip-speed blades, and rugged gearbox, the BEFCO Tornado RMD Rotary Cutter delivers cleaner cuts, smoother mowing, and dependable vegetation control in demanding field conditions. Its 1/2″ x 4″ spring steel blades, 2″ cutting capacity, and adjustable 1″–9 1/4″ cutting height allow it to handle grass, weeds, and light brush with ease—making it ideal for pastures, acreage, roadsides, and year-round land-maintenance work.
Explore more durable mowing and land-clearing equipment in our BEFCO Rotary Cutter Collection.
Benefits
✓ Cleaner medium-duty cutting results
✓ Reliable brush and weed control
✓ Strong reinforced deck durability
✓ Smooth ground-following performance
✓ High blade speed efficiency
✓ Low-maintenance field operation
Specifications
| Model |
HP |
Working width |
Overall width |
Weight lbs |
Ship lbs
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Rotor rpm |
Blades tip speed (ft/min) |
# Blades & sizes |
Cutting height |
Laminated wheel size |
Driveline 1 3/8"
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RMD-360
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35-80
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60"
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68"
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695
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695
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855
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13,189
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(2) 1/2"x4"
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1" to 9 1/4"
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4"x8"x15"
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ASAE cat. 4 slip clutch |
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RMD-372
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40-80
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72"
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80"
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785
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785
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855
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15,748
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(2) 1/2"x4"
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1" to 9 1/4"
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4"x8"x15"
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ASAE cat. 4 slip clutch |
Shipping & Support
Orders are shipped directly from our U.S. partner warehouses with standard lead times varying by product. For detailed information on delivery schedules, tracking, and support, please visit our Shipping Policy.
Have questions or need help choosing the right size or accessories?
Contact us at support@graneer.com or call (720) 213-8845 — our team is here to help.
