Bobcat 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid SteersPremium
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Overview
Bobcat's 72-inch flail mower is the most common width for mid-frame skid steers doing pasture maintenance, right-of-way clearing, and municipal mowing. Hinged flail teeth shred vegetation and remain contained within the housing. Suitable for tall grass, light brush, and ditches. Requires high-flow hydraulics. Available through Bobcat dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available through Bobcat dealers across Canada.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: hydraulic flail mower
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Application: pasture, rights-of-way, ditch maintenance
- Mount: Bobcat Bob-Tach
- Weight: 700–1800 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 20–30 GPM
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
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Designed for Bobcat machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Bobcat in Canada
Bobcat is one of the most recognized skid steer brands in Canada, with a dealer presence in every province. Their OEM attachments are engineered specifically for Bobcat machines but use universal SSQA mounts for cross-brand compatibility.
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
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