{"id":1494,"date":"2015-11-16T19:23:38","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T19:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2015-11-16T19:23:38","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T19:23:38","slug":"bobcat-company-expands-flail-mower-attachment-offering-for-compact-excavators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/bobcat-company-expands-flail-mower-attachment-offering-for-compact-excavators\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobcat Company Expands Flail Mower Attachment Offering for Compact Excavators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Complete tough land-clearing projects with ease with the new Bobcat\u00ae 40-inch FMR flail mower attachment. This flail mower model is available for use with Bobcat E63, E80 and E85 excavators.<!--more Continue reading--><\/p>\n<p>The flail mower attachment provides optimal safety, performance and uptime protection in mowing and land-clearing applications such as cleaning ditches, hillsides, utility right-of-ways and riverbanks, as well as maintenance for parks and recreational trails.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safety features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The flail mower has multiple safety features, such as a side safety chain within the housing unit to help deflect and contain debris that could be thrown during operation. Additionally, a rotor brake stops the flail mower from full speed in seven seconds or less when the flail mower hydraulics are deactivated.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BobcatFlailMower.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1495\" title=\"BobcatFlailMower\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BobcatFlailMower.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BobcatFlailMower.jpg 417w, https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/BobcatFlailMower-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut more efficiently<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Compact excavator owners who need a smooth cutting motion to rip through hard and soft woods, vines, grass and brush will appreciate the flail mower\u2019s triple-knife design. The compact deck allows the flail mower to manage varying ground contours and hard-to-reach places, maintaining surface contact for efficient cutting.<\/p>\n<p>The direct-drive motor excels in aggressive cutting applications, providing an optimal balance between torque and rpm. The popular X-Change\u2122 attachment mounting system makes it easy to connect the 40-inch FMR flail mower to the E63. A pin-on mounting system or optional pin-grabber quick coupler option are available for connecting the 40-inch FMR flail mower to the E80 and E85 excavators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reduce downtime<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help keep up with various land-clearing jobs and to reduce machine downtime, the 40-inch FMR flail mower features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reversible flails: Provides bi-directional rotation by switching the hydraulic hoses at the drive motor.<\/li>\n<li>Rubber torsion disc: Absorbs stress forces encountered during operation.<\/li>\n<li>Heavy-duty flanges: Protects the drive train from dust and debris, and prevents wires from damaging the drive train mechanism.QuickLook: Bobcat 40-inch FMR flail mowerWeight with X-Change system mount (E63): 881 lb. (400 kg)\n<p>Weight with pin-on mount (E80 and E85): 876 lb. (397 kg)<\/p>\n<p>Working width: 40 in. (1016 mm)<\/p>\n<p>Overall width: 60.4 in. (1524 mm)<\/p>\n<p>Cutting capacity: 4 in. (102 mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobcat.com\/company-info\/news-media\/Flail-Mower-PR?alias=Flail-Mower-PR\">Source:<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete tough land-clearing projects with ease with the new Bobcat\u00ae 40-inch FMR flail mower attachment. This flail mower model is available for use with Bobcat E63, E80 and E85 excavators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Bobcat Company Expands Flail Mower Attachment Offering for Compact Excavators - Attachment News &amp; Announcements - Attachmart.com&#039;s Blog","description":"Complete tough land-clearing projects with ease with the new Bobcat\u00ae 40-inch FMR flail mower attachment. 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