Baumalight SWF560 Skid Steer Boom Flail Mower
Overview
The Baumalight SWF560 is a boom-mounted skid steer flail mower for cutting steep ditches, embankments, and vegetation beyond the machine's reach. The articulated boom extends the 48-inch mowing head to work slopes and roadside swales that a standard front-mounted mower can't access. Requires a skid steer with minimum carrier weight of 6,000 lbs and compatible with multiple motor options for different GPM ranges. Made in Canada.
Canada Availability
Best for: ditch mowing, embankments, roadside swales
Compare with: Baumalight Mini Skid Steer Flail Mower · Baumalight FM248 Skid Steer Flail Mower
Key Facts
- Model: SWF560
- Mowing head width: 48 inches
- Type: boom-mounted flail mower for skid steers
- Minimum carrier weight: 6,000 lbs
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Flail tooth type: 200-series
- Application: ditch mowing, embankments, roadside swales
- Canadian-manufactured
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You mow along ditches, embankments, and right-of-ways where the mower needs to reach laterally
- Municipal roadside clearing, utility corridors, or steep-sided ditches are regular work
- You want reach without repositioning the machine — the boom extends your cutting range significantly
⛔ Skip if…
- You're doing flat-field mowing — a standard flail mower is simpler and covers more ground
- Budget is tight — boom flail mowers cost significantly more than standard models
🔍 Also consider…
- Standard flail mower for flat-field and pasture mowing
- Rotary cutter for light brush in flat terrain at lower cost
Compact size fits small-frame machines (S70–S185 class) as well as mid and large-frame loaders. Universal SSQA mount works with all major brands.
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