Baumalight FM288 Skid Steer Flail Mower
Overview
Baumalight's FM288 is a heavy-duty 88-inch skid steer flail mower designed for high-production mowing on large parcels, road allowances, and commercial right-of-way maintenance. The wide 88-inch rotor requires 18–35 GPM and is suited to large-frame or high-flow skid steers. Flail teeth stay contained on impact for safer operation near structures and traffic. Built in Aylmer, Ontario, with Canadian dealer support.
Canada Availability
Best for: right-of-way, road allowance, large-area mowing
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Key Facts
- Model: FM288
- Working width: 88 inches
- Type: heavy-duty skid steer flail mower
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Flow requirement: 18–35 GPM
- Flail tooth type: F2000 series (F3000 upgrade optional)
- Application: right-of-way, road allowance, large-area mowing
- Canadian-manufactured
- SSQA skid steer quick attach
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You're processing heavy brush, overgrown saplings, and thick vegetation that standard-flow flails can't handle
- Your machine has high-flow hydraulics and you want the productivity gain on large acreage or contract work
- You're doing reclamation, right-of-way clearing, or heavy vegetation management regularly
⛔ Skip if…
- Your machine is standard-flow — high-flow flails won't perform better and may overheat
- Light grass mowing is your primary use — a standard flail mower is simpler and less expensive
🔍 Also consider…
- Standard flail mower for light-to-medium vegetation on standard-flow machines
- Brush mulcher for woody material over 4 inches that high-flow flails still struggle with
Wide attachment — verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering. Best suited to large-frame machines (S750+ class or equivalent CTL).
About Baumalight in Canada
Baumalight is a Canadian manufacturer based in Ontario, producing forestry and land clearing attachments for Canadian conditions. Buying Baumalight means buying Canadian — local warranty support, parts, and engineering.
✅ Last checked: March 2026