Flail Mowers Added to Excavator Attachment Line
Bobcat has introduced two new flail mowers for its excavators, providing safe performance and uptime protection in mowing or land clearing applications.
For projects that require cutting tall strands of thick grass, brush, vines and small trees, the Bobcat flail mower, combined with the reach and maneuverability of the excavator, will cut vegetation in hard-to-reach places such as ditches, hillsides, utility right-of-ways, riverbanks and help maintain parks and recreational trails.
The flail mowers are available in two sizes. The 30-inch flail mower is designed for use with Bobcat E32 and E35 excavators with hydraulic flows ranging from 12- to 20.7-gpm. The 40-inch model can be used with the E42, E45, E50 and E55 excavators with hydraulic flows ranging from 14- to 24.1-gpm.
For safe operation, the mowers feature side safety chains to help deflect and contain debris within the housing that could be thrown during the operation. A rotor brake will stop the mower from full speed in seven seconds or less when the flail mower hydraulics are deactivated.
The flail mowers’ triple-knife design helps deliver smooth cutting action necessary to rip through hard and soft woods, vines, grass and brush. The compact deck allows the flail mower to manage varying ground contours, maintaining surface contact for efficient cutting. Excavator operators can cut in hard-to-reach places — up to 21.6 feet tall when using a Bobcat E55 configured with an extendable arm option.
The direct drive motor excels in aggressive cutting applications because it provides an ideal balance between torque and rpm for optimal performance. Additionally, an operator’s work is enhanced with the exclusive pin and hook design of the Bobcat X-Change mounting system delivers faster and easier attachment changes.
Reversible flails provide bi-directional rotation by switching the hydraulic hoses at the drive motor, which increases overall flail life. A rubber torsion disc also absorbs stress forces encountered during operation. Heavy duty flanges on both sides of the rotor protect the drive train from dust and debris. These flanges also prevent wire from damaging the drive train mechanism.
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