The present relates to a front mount rotary cutter. The present front mount rotary cutter comprises a shell, a drive coupler affixed to the shell, and a plurality of rotary blades hingedly mounted to the shell. The plurality of rotary blades is driven by the drive coupler. The present front mount rotary cutter also comprises a plurality of discharge chutes. The plurality of discharge chutes protects a vehicle and/or the drive coupler from dust and debris generated upon operation of the plurality of rotary blades.