Skid steer flail mower

[Bill Loser]

I found a skid steer mounted flail mower for a good price. Question, could I run it on the loader of my tractor? Would a 40 hp have enough hydraulic flow to run it?

 

[Foggy47]

No way. You would need a far higher flow.....unless you have a PTO Pump or perhaps (?) power beyond (like used with a backhoe).

But let SD know, he may mount it on his ATV. (huge grin, I ain't ever going to forget that one.)

 

[Bill Loser]

No way. You would need a far higher flow.....unless you have a PTO Pump or perhaps (?) power beyond (like used with a backhoe).

But let SD know, he may mount it on his ATV. (huge grin, I ain't ever going to forget that one.)

Thats what I thought but doesn't hurt to ask I guess. I do have a back hoe but I don't think any extra hydro

 

[Foggy47]

Thats what I thought but doesn't hurt to ask I guess. I do have a back hoe but I don't think any extra hydro

If you have a back hoe....oftentimes they are equipped with 'power beyond" for a high flow hydraulic system. I am not sure if you would still have enough, but I am not knowledgeable enough to say with any degree of certainty. I would look up your model on "Tractor Data" and see if they list the power beyond flow. What model tractor do you have? .....or ask your dealer.

 

[Foggy47]

A little research:
AI Overview
Hydraulic flail mower flow rates vary significantly by size and power, typically ranging from
15-25 GPM for smaller, standard-flow models to 25-45+ GPM for larger, high-flow units, needing pressures often around 3000-4200 PSI, with exact needs depending on the mower's cutting width and target vegetation. You need to match your machine's hydraulic output to the mower's specified GPM and PSI for optimal performance, often requiring a high-flow setup for serious work.

 

[Bill Loser]

A little research:
AI Overview
Hydraulic flail mower flow rates vary significantly by size and power, typically ranging from
15-25 GPM for smaller, standard-flow models to 25-45+ GPM for larger, high-flow units, needing pressures often around 3000-4200 PSI, with exact needs depending on the mower's cutting width and target vegetation. You need to match your machine's hydraulic output to the mower's specified GPM and PSI for optimal performance, often requiring a high-flow setup for serious work.

Thanks foggy, ill look into it and see