HLA 72-Inch Skid Steer Brush Cutter🔵 Mid
🟡 High Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
⚠ Too heavy for most small-frame machines
✓ Best on mid-frame or large-frame machines
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Overview
HLA Attachments manufactures a 72-inch brush cutter for skid steers at their Ontario facility. The hydraulically driven rotary deck handles brush, tall grass, and light trees for farm fields, acreages, and rural property maintenance. HLA's domestic manufacture and Western Canada dealer network make it a practical local-support option compared to importing. Available through GLC Equipment and HLA dealers.
Canada Availability
HLA Attachments are manufactured in Ontario, Canada. Available through GLC Equipment and HLA's dealer network across Western Canada.
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: rotary brush cutter
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Application: brush, tall grass, light trees, farm and acreage maintenance
- Canadian-manufactured
- SSQA skid steer quick attach
- Weight: 600–2000 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 25–35 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You're clearing overgrown fields, brush lines, or rights-of-way with vegetation up to 3 inches diameter
- You want a single attachment that handles both heavy brush and coarse grass cutting
- Your acreage management work doesn't justify a dedicated forestry mulcher
⛔ Skip if…
- You need to cut trees or woody material over 4 inches — a brush mulcher handles that range better
- Fine-cut finish quality matters — flail mowers produce a much finer cut with less scatter
🔍 Also consider…
- Flail mower for finer mulching and safer operation near structures
- Forestry mulcher/brush mulcher for material over 4 inches diameter
🔧 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 HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect blade tips or flail hammers for wear after each use — dull cutting edges increase engine load and reduce cut quality significantly
- Check all blade bolts for proper torque before every use — loose blades on a high-RPM rotary cutter are a serious safety hazard
- Grease deck spindle bearings after every 8 hours of operation — spindle bearing failure is the most common and expensive rotary cutter repair
- Check the belt drive or hydraulic motor for overheating signs (excessive heat, smell) after extended cutting sessions in dense material
- Remove wrapped material (wire, twine, root) from around the rotor shaft after every use — wrapped material cuts through shaft seals and causes bearing contamination
How to Connect
- Attach rotary cutter frame using Bob-Tach
- Connect hydraulic couplers for motor
- Test blade rotation direction before cutting
- Keep 50m+ clear of bystanders — blade tip speed is extremely high
⚠ Safety NoteNever cut material larger than the blade rating. Rotary cutters eject debris at high velocity.
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/rotary-cutters/hla-brush-cutter-72/
