Flail Mower Need advice on right cutting attachment

[Farmingthefarm]

Hi All,

I'm in Australia looking for advice on what you guys think would be the best cutting attachment to initially clear, then keep this scrub cut down to reduce the fire hazard.

I've chatted to a few dealerships, they have all said different things about slashers, mulchers, and brush hogs. The ground is very flat, little to no rocks, and some branches from the gum trees around it.

It's 8AC but limited to Bobcat 26HP, I don't mind taking a little longer to mow it down, especially if it's kept nice and low.

I'm totally at a loss on the right choice.

 

[ptsg]

A slasher will do it easily. Get one properly sized for the tractor.

 

[RjCorazza]

That looks pretty light, so practically any type of cutting implement would get the job done. After having used a flail mower for the last 2 years, I would definitely recommend the same for your application.

 

[hayden]

A slasher will do it easily. Get one properly sized for the tractor.

Is a slasher the same thing as a brush hog or field mower or rotary mower? I just haven't heard that term used before.

I would also recommend the above. They will deal with fallen branches better than a flail mower, but also not leave as finished a cut. If you want a more finished cut, then a flail mower could be better. They just strike me as a lot more more moving parts and maintenance vs a rotary mower, so I'd only get one if a clean, finished cut was really important.