I'm looking for information regarding brush mower attachments - weight, gpm flow rate that kind of stuff - for 18t to 22t hydraulic excavators. I have seen 'em at work but can't find much info about them. It would be used primarily for maintenance mowing of ditches. Any info is appreciated. Thanks...
I am looking to fit this attachment to either a Liebherr A 914 Compact Litronic or A 918 Compact Litronic, if this information is helpful.
My research indicates that for the work I would be doing either a flail or rotary head would be the most effective. Any opinions or comments on either arrangement? I still have only found a few manufacturers and could use some assistance.
SeaMac, topics like this are often covered here, with some dealers and owner operators chiming in. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/land-clearing/
Aha, well okay then. Thank you very much for the lead. I will look into it further tomorrow, thanks again...
Here's a few http://www.promac.bc.ca/ http://www.rockhound.com/Products http://www.usmower.com/ http://www.littleandco.com/ProductBrushcutters.htm http://www.tiger-mowers.com/
I would look very closely at the ROI for this. For ditch maintenance, ag. tractors with the hydro drive flail mowers have a lower operating cost without the tail swing hazard when working next to traffic. I'm not saying it's not worth it, but I would study your market to see if it will support the costs involved. Here's one outfit that you don't want to find yourself competing with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxv5y6nkLZU If you're considering this for roadside work, the flail mower is a safer choice. A rotary brush hog type mower can send chunks flying in all directions.
The reason I want this attachment for an excavator is simple, if I am already on-site with one machine maintaining ditches and could them mow them as well with that same machine and a different attachment how would it make sense to purchase another machine that can only do one thing well? As for flail versus rotary, what I am learning is exactly what you are saying, a flail discharges down not out and around like a rotary.