I Want to build a Mower/brush chopper

[MrJimi]

Hello This is my first post and I would like to say hello to all of you.
I want to build a hydraulics mower/brush cutter that will run from auxiliary hydraulics between 10 and 20 GPM,I have been looking in all the wrong places and after reading lots of postings here, I think I will find my answer.
Almost forgot, This will be for a Bobcat/skidsteer
Thanks for your time
Jim /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[bobodu]

What's the question???

You'll find many experts,general tinkerers and just good ole boys here.
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[Highbeam]

You want to build a brushhog?

 

[RobJ]

I think this is what he really wants... Skid steer mounted flail mower

 

[Highbeam]

That seems pretty weak. Only 3/4" brush capacity? I could swear I've seen forestry mowers like that capable of grinding trees and stumps even below grade. I would look for a much more capable model or just find a hydraulic rotary cutter. Your typical brush hog will tear up anything smaller than your forearm without excessive strain.

 

[RobJ]

I agree but I'm not sure what's rated for that Bobcat pump and so on. I was just thinking somehting along that line.

I've seen huge flail mowers on a Cat or JD front loader. IE the ones that bend in the middle, 4wd, and 5' tires.

Ok here is another...

One

Looks Fun
This one is mean looking

 

[Highbeam]

Now we're talking. Kind of like a tiller geared up.

The skid steers usually have very high hydraulic flow rates since all 70-120 HP is running a hydro pump and not a transmission. Before I bought my tractor and hog, I thought about buying or renting a forestry mower. They are only needed for initial clearing though and the tractor was more long term.

 

[MrJimi]

WoW!! those are some serious units, I watched the videos and that is real nice but way out of my range.
I want to make something like a brushmonster except less money and stronger. Can be seen at
www.brushmonster.com
Jim