Skid Steer Attachments Canada
Catalog — Flail Mowers

Flail Mowers for Skid Steers in Canada

Skid steer flail mower attachments sold in Canada — for brush clearing, right-of-way maintenance, and property management.

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Product records checked through March 2026

Listings on this page are representative model snapshots, not a guarantee that every size or option fits your skid steer. Before you buy, verify the exact machine fit, hydraulic flow, attachment weight, and coupler setup for the model you plan to order.

  • Check rated operating capacity and tipping limits with the attachment installed, not just the bare machine spec.
  • Confirm coupler compatibility plus any case drain, electrical plug, or return-line requirement before ordering.
  • Confirm the exact tool style, tooth/chain setup, and hydraulic flow your material and machine actually require.
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Buyer's Guide — Flail Mowers

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Flail mowers use a hydraulically driven rotor fitted with hinged flail hammers or Y-blades that shred vegetation on impact. The hinged design is the key advantage — when a flail strikes a rock, fence wire, or hard obstacle, it folds back rather than becoming a projectile like a fixed rotary blade. This makes flail mowers significantly safer near structures, roads, livestock, and people. Suitable for tall grass, overgrown pasture, roadside vegetation, light to medium brush, and right-of-way maintenance. Available in 48–88-inch working widths. Most require high-flow hydraulics, though some lighter models run on standard flow.

Sizing Guide

60-inch flail mowers are the standard fit for most high-flow mid-frame machines and handle the majority of brush, pasture, and roadside work efficiently. 72–88-inch models increase production for right-of-way and road allowance work where width and speed matter. For acreage and farm work where you're clearing varied terrain, 60–72 inches is the practical range.

Hydraulic Flow

Most flail mowers require high-flow hydraulics (18–30 GPM). Some lighter-duty models are designed for standard flow (14–20 GPM) — check the specific model's GPM requirement carefully if your machine doesn't have high-flow. Running a high-flow-rated flail mower on standard flow produces a slow rotor, poor shredding quality, and risks drive motor overheating.

Brands in Canada

Baumalight (Canadian-made and distributed, ships direct, strong support for BC and AB markets), Fecon (premium US-made, excellent for high-production work), TMG Industrial (light-duty budget entry, fine for occasional pasture work), Blue Diamond (solid mid-tier, Canadian availability), Land Pride (AG dealer-supported, reliable mid-tier). Baumalight is the most accessible directly-supported Canadian brand.

Most Common Mistake

Using a flail mower on material that's too large. Flail mowers are for vegetation management up to about 3-inch diameter brush. Trying to flail 4–6-inch saplings destroys the flail hammers quickly and stalls the rotor. Material that size needs a mulcher. Know the difference and don't push the attachment past its rated maximum stem diameter.

Flail mowers use a hydraulically driven rotor with hinged flail teeth that shred vegetation on impact and stay contained — making them safer near structures, roads, and people than open rotary cutters. Suitable for tall grass, overgrown pasture, light brush, and roadside maintenance. Available in widths from 48 to 88 inches. Most models require high-flow hydraulics. Listed products are available in Canada, including Canadian-manufactured options from Baumalight.

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Flow Requirement
High flow required (18-30 GPM)
Typical Weight
700-1,500 lbs
Min ROC
1,750 lbs
Some lighter models run on standard flow: verify the spec.
Where to startA 60-inch flail mower works on most high-flow skid steers and handles the majority of brush and pasture clearing — step up to 72–88 inches only if you are doing high-production right-of-way or road allowance work.
How to choose
  • Mowing heavy grass, weeds, and light brush on roadsides or ditches? → A mid-frame flail mower at standard flow is the right tool.
  • Need to mulch heavier material to a finer finish? → Flail mowers produce a mulched finish vs. rotary cutters that discharge chunks.
  • Working on steep slopes or uneven terrain? → A flail mower with floating hitch follows terrain better than a rigid mount.
  • Maintaining a large acreage? → Higher-flow models cover more ground per hour — confirm your machine's GPM matches the requirement.
Off-Season — Good time to order: no lead time pressure, some pricing flexibility.
BrandModelWidthWeightFlowCanadian Source
Baumalight Baumalight Mini Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight FM248 Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight FM260 Skid Steer Flail Mower 60 1500 lbs 20–30 GPM Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight FM272 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight FM288 Skid Steer Flail Mower 88 — 18–35 GPM Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight FM296 96-Inch Flail Mower for Large Skid Steers 96 2400 lbs 20–30 GPM Baumalight
Baumalight Baumalight SWF560 Skid Steer Boom Flail Mower 48 6,000 lbs — Baumalight
Berlon Berlon 60 Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 60 1500 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Berlon Berlon 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Attachments Blue Diamond 48 Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 48 1350 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 60-Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 60 1500 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond 72-Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 72 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
Blue Diamond Attachments Blue Diamond 84 Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 84 2100 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
Bobcat Bobcat 60-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 60 1500 lbs 20–30 GPM Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM Bobcat
Bobcat Bobcat Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM Bobcat
Case CE Case Skid Steer Flail Mower Attachment — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Cat Cat Work Tools Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Erskine Attachments Erskine Attachments Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Gehl Gehl Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
HLA Attachments HLA FM48 Skid Steer Flail Mower 48 1350 lbs 15–25 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 60-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 60 1500 lbs 20–30 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM HLA
HLA HLA 84-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 84 2100 lbs 20–30 GPM HLA
HLA Attachments HLA FM96 Wide Flail Mower 96 2400 lbs 20–30 GPM HLA
IronBull IronBull 60-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 60 1500 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
IronBull IronBull 84 Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 84 2100 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
JCB JCB Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
John Deere John Deere FM60B Flail Mower 60 1500 lbs 15–25 GPM Brandt
John Deere John Deere FM72B Flail Mower 72 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Brandt
Kubota Kubota Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
New Holland New Holland Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Skid Pro Skid Pro 60-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 60 1500 lbs 15–25 GPM Skid Pro
Skid Pro Skid Pro 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Skid Pro
TMG Industrial TMG-SFM48 48-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 48 1350 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG Industrial SFM60 Offset Flail Mower 60 1500 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SFM60 60-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 60 1500 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG Industrial SFM72 Offset Flail Mower 72 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SFM84 84-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 84 2100 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
TMG Industrial TMG-SFM96 96-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 96 2400 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer
Van-Ed Equipment Van-Ed Equipment Skid Steer Flail Mower — 1800 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Virnig Virnig V60 60-Inch Flail Mower for Compact Skid Steers 60 1500 lbs 20–30 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 72-Inch Flail Mower for Mid-Frame Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Virnig Virnig V60 84 Inch Flail Mower 84 2100 lbs 20–30 GPM Virnig (CA ship)
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 60 Inch Skid Steer Flail Mower 60 1500 lbs 15–25 GPM Manufacturer
Werk-Brau Werk-Brau 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers 72 1800 lbs 20–30 GPM Manufacturer

Flail Mowers — 47 Products

Baumalight7 models

Mini / Compact Flail Mower

Baumalight Mini Flail Mower
BaumalightPremium
15–25 GPM

Baumalight Mini Skid Steer Flail Mower

High Flow

Baumalight offers a flail mower specifically designed for mini skid steers and compact utility loaders. The compact deck and flail tooth design...

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Baumalight SWF560 Skid Steer Boom Flail Mower
BaumalightPremium

Baumalight SWF560 Skid Steer Boom Flail Mower

High Flow

The Baumalight SWF560 is a boom-mounted skid steer flail mower for cutting steep ditches, embankments, and vegetation beyond the machine's reach. The...

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Standard Flail Mower

Baumalight FM248 Flail Mower
BaumalightPremium
20–30 GPM

Baumalight FM248 Skid Steer Flail Mower

High Flow

Baumalight's FM248 is a skid steer flail mower built in Canada and designed for clearing long grass, overgrown pasture, and light brush on acreages...

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High-Flow / Heavy-Duty Flail Mower

Baumalight FM260 Flail Mower
BaumalightPremium
60 in

Baumalight FM260 Skid Steer Flail Mower

High Flow

The Baumalight FM260 is a 60-inch skid steer flail mower for clearing heavier brush and grass on larger properties and right-of-way corridors. The...

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Baumalight FM272 flail mower
BaumalightPremium
72 in

Baumalight FM272 72-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers

High Flow

The Baumalight FM272 is a 72-inch hydraulic flail mower for skid steers, designed for roadside vegetation management, right-of-way maintenance, and...

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Baumalight FM288 Flail Mower
BaumalightPremium
88 in

Baumalight FM288 Skid Steer Flail Mower

High Flow

Baumalight's FM288 is a heavy-duty 88-inch skid steer flail mower designed for high-production mowing on large parcels, road allowances, and...

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Baumalight FM296 Flail Mower
BaumalightPremium
96 in

Baumalight FM296 96-Inch Flail Mower for Large Skid Steers

High Flow

The 96-inch-inch flail mower cuts grass, light brush, and overgrown vegetation to a fine mulch on Canadian roadsides, municipal right-of-ways, and...

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TMG Industrial6 models

Mini / Compact Flail Mower

TMG Industrial TMG-SFM48 flail-mowers
TMG IndustrialBudget
48 in

TMG-SFM48 48-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers

High Flow

The TMG-SFM48 is a 48-inch hydraulic flail mower for compact to mid-size skid steers doing light brush clearing, pasture maintenance, and ditch...

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Standard Flail Mower

TMG Industrial SFM60 Offset flail-mowers
TMG IndustrialBudget
60 in

TMG Industrial SFM60 Offset Flail Mower

High Flow

The TMG Industrial SFM60 Offset flail mower features a side-shift or offset cutting head that allows mowing along fence lines, guardrails, and ditches...

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TMG Industrial TMG-SFM60 flail-mowers
TMG IndustrialBudget
60 in

TMG-SFM60 60-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers

High Flow

The TMG-SFM60 is a 60-inch hydraulic flail mower for mid-frame skid steers doing pasture management, brush clearing, and right-of-way vegetation...

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TMG Industrial SFM72 Offset flail-mowers
TMG IndustrialBudget
72 in

TMG Industrial SFM72 Offset Flail Mower

High Flow

The 72-inch-inch flail mower cuts grass, light brush, and overgrown vegetation to a fine mulch on Canadian roadsides, municipal right-of-ways, and...

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High-Flow / Heavy-Duty Flail Mower

TMG Industrial TMG-SFM84 flail-mowers
TMG IndustrialBudget
84 in

TMG-SFM84 84-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers

High Flow

The TMG-SFM84 is an 84-inch hydraulic flail mower designed for large-frame skid steers tackling wide-area pasture management, roadside clearing, and...

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TMG Industrial TMG-SFM96 flail-mowers
TMG IndustrialBudget
96 in

TMG-SFM96 96-Inch Flail Mower for Skid Steers

High Flow

The TMG-SFM96 is a 96-inch hydraulic flail mower for large-frame, high-flow skid steers doing production-scale pasture clearing, municipal roadside...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do flail mowers require high-flow hydraulics?
Most flail mowers require high-flow hydraulics (18–30 GPM). Some lighter-duty models are designed for standard flow (14–20 GPM) — check the specific model's GPM requirement carefully if your machine doesn't have high-flow. Running a high-flow-rated flail mower on standard flow produces a slow rotor, poor shredding quality, and risks drive motor overheating on extended cuts.
What is the maximum stem diameter a flail mower can handle?
Flail mowers handle vegetation up to about 3-inch diameter brush. Some heavy-duty models push 4 inches. Material larger than the attachment's rated stem diameter destroys flail hammers quickly and stalls the rotor. Saplings and brush in the 4–8-inch diameter range need a mulcher, not a flail mower. Know the rating and stay within it.
Flail mower vs rotary cutter — what is the key difference?
The safety profile and finish quality. Flail hammers are hinged — when they strike a rock, fence wire, or obstacle, they fold back rather than throwing it as a projectile like a fixed rotary blade. This makes flail mowers significantly safer near structures, roads, livestock, and people. Flail mowers also produce a mulched, shredded finish rather than chunky cut material. Rotary cutters are faster for large open areas; flail mowers are safer near people and structures and produce a finer finish.
Are flail mowers available in Canada with Canadian manufacturer options?
Yes. Baumalight is BC-based and ships direct across Canada — the most accessible Canadian direct-purchase option with strong BC and AB market support. TMG Industrial offers a light-duty budget range. Blue Diamond ships across Canada. Fecon is premium US-made and available through Canadian dealers. For BC FireSmart and AB vegetation management work, Baumalight is the go-to Canadian option.
What size flail mower for a mid-frame machine?
A 60-inch flail mower fits most high-flow mid-frame machines and handles the majority of brush, pasture, and roadside vegetation management. 72–88-inch models increase production for right-of-way and road allowance work where width matters more than maneuverability. For mixed-terrain farm and acreage work, 60–72 inches is the practical range.
Can I use a flail mower on steep slopes?
Flail mowers with floating hitches follow terrain well on moderate slopes. The main risk on steep slopes is machine stability, not the attachment itself. As a rule of thumb: if you can safely operate the skid steer on the slope with a bucket, you can likely operate a flail mower. Track machines (CTLs) handle steep slopes significantly better than wheeled skid steers. Always work across the slope rather than up and down if possible.
How do I maintain a flail mower?
Inspect all flail hammers before every use — broken or missing hammers unbalance the rotor and can cause catastrophic damage at high RPM. Replace hammers in matched sets to maintain rotor balance; even one missing hammer causes destructive vibration. Grease rotor shaft bearing housings after every 8 hours. Remove wrapped wire, twine, and root from around the rotor shaft after every session. Check the hydraulic motor case drain line for leakage after extended work in thick material.

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