Berlon 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers
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Overview
Berlon's 72-inch hydraulic flail mower is sized for mid-frame skid steers doing pasture management, ditch bank clearing, and right-of-way vegetation control. The flail rotor cuts through standing grass, weeds, and light brush and returns material as mulch rather than throwing debris — a practical advantage near roads, fences, and people. The 72-inch cutting width suits machines in the 60–80 HP range. Berlon builds in Wisconsin and sells through a dealer network that includes Canadian outlets. Available in Canada through authorized Berlon dealers.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Berlon dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Application: pasture and brush maintenance
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Weight: 700–1800 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You mow ditches, roadsides, pastures, or acreage where contained discharge matters — flails don't throw rocks
- Golf courses, parks, municipal rights-of-way, or any site where flying debris risk is a concern
- You want a mulching cut rather than a raw-discharge mow — flails produce finer material
⛔ Skip if…
- Pure production speed is your goal and debris risk is low — a rotary cutter covers more ground per hour
- Heavy brush over 3 inches is your main vegetation — a brush cutter or mulcher handles that range better
🔍 Also consider…
- Rotary cutter for faster coverage on low-risk open land
- Brush mulcher for heavy overgrowth and woody vegetation
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid to large-frame machines (S450–S750 class) are the best fit for this width.
About Berlon in Canada
Berlon Industries builds attachments in Alberta, making them one of the few truly Prairie-made brands. Berlon products are engineered for Canadian conditions with local dealer support across Western Canada.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect all flail hammers before every use — broken or missing hammers unbalance the rotor; a single missing hammer at high RPM creates destructive vibration
- Replace flail hammers in matched sets to maintain rotor balance — even one missing hammer causes vibration that damages drive motor bearings
- Grease rotor shaft bearing housings after every 8 hours of cutting
- Remove wrapped wire, twine, and root material from around the rotor shaft after every session — wrapped material cuts through shaft seals and causes bearing contamination
- Check the hydraulic motor case drain line for leakage after extended work in thick material — a restricted drain causes shaft seal failure and catastrophic motor damage
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/flail-mowers/berlon-flail-mower-72/
