Product Overview
The TGEC excavator flail mower is a hydraulically powered attachment built for mini and compact excavators in the 1.5 to 6 ton range. It uses a horizontal flail rotor with hardened steel hammers to shred grass, brush, saplings, and light woody vegetation into fine mulch right on the spot. That mulch breaks down quickly, so you usually don't have to haul it away. The excavator's boom and arm give you precise control for working along slopes, ditches, fence lines, and around obstacles—places where a traditional mower can't go.
We offer four models with cutting widths from 600 to 1150 mm, so you can match the mower to your machine size and the vegetation you're dealing with. TGEC flail mowers are built with heavy steel housings, hardened hammers, and sealed bearings to hold up in tough conditions. Check out the full excavator mower range for a complete look at all models and what they can do. If you're dealing with thicker woody material, we also offer excavator brush cutters. And for help picking the right model, see our flail mower selection guide for mini excavators.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | TG-FM60 | TG-FM80 | TG-FM100 | TG-FM120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible Excavator Class | 1.5–3 t (1.7–3.3 ton) | 2–6 t (2.2–6.6 ton) | 3–6 t (3.3–6.6 ton) | 4–6 t (4.4–6.6 ton) |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 800 × 750 × 700 mm (31.5 × 29.5 × 27.6 in) | 1000 × 750 × 700 mm (39.4 × 29.5 × 27.6 in) | 1200 × 750 × 700 mm (47.2 × 29.5 × 27.6 in) | 1400 × 750 × 700 mm (55.1 × 29.5 × 27.6 in) |
| Cutting Width | 600 mm (23.6 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) | 1000 mm (39.4 in) | 1150 mm (45.3 in) |
| Flail Hammers | 8 pcs | 12 pcs | 16 pcs | 18 pcs |
| Weight | 190 kg (419 lb) | 220 kg (485 lb) | 240 kg (529 lb) | 265 kg (584 lb) |
Table data is for reference only. Actual specifications may vary based on the final configuration. Please contact the TianGe technical team for details.
How It Works
Pressurized oil from the excavator's auxiliary circuit feeds the hydraulic motor on the mower, which spins a horizontal rotor shaft fitted with multiple flail hammers. As the rotor turns, centrifugal force swings the hammers outward, and they strike and shred vegetation into fine mulch. A heavy-duty steel housing contains the material and directs it out through the rear or bottom discharge. The excavator operator controls the mower's position, height, and forward speed using the machine's standard boom and arm controls—simple and intuitive.
Application Scenarios
Roadside and highway maintenance: Cut grass, weeds and brush along road shoulders, medians, guardrails and embankments.
Slope and embankment mowing: Manage vegetation on levees, dam faces, retaining walls and steep hillsides where ride-on mowers cannot operate.
Brush and sapling clearing: Clear overgrown brush, small saplings and thick vegetation from construction sites, fence lines and utility corridors.
Ditch and waterway maintenance: Clear vegetation from drainage ditches, irrigation channels, culvert inlets and stream banks to maintain water flow.
Landscaping and grounds maintenance: Maintain parks, greenbelts, golf course roughs, commercial properties and naturalized areas with clean mulch finish.
Orchard and vineyard floor management: Mow cover crops, weeds and undergrowth between tree rows and vine rows without damaging trunks or vines.
Installation & Mounting
The TGEC excavator flail mower can be mounted with a standard pin-on bracket or a compatible quick coupler system. Make sure the bracket matches your excavator's pin-to-pin spacing and pin diameter, then pin the mower to the boom using the mounting pins and secure them with retaining clips or bolts. Hook up the hydraulic hoses to the auxiliary circuit—pressure line to the auxiliary outlet, return line to tank, and case drain to a dedicated port if your setup requires one. Once it's all connected, cycle the auxiliary circuit briefly to check that the rotor spins the right way and there are no odd noises or leaks.
Wear & Service
The main wear items are the flail hammers, hammer pins and bushings, bearings, skid shoes or rear roller, hydraulic hoses, and seals. Check the flail hammers before each use for wear, cracks, or damage, and ｒｅｐｌａｃｅ any that are worn past the recommended limit. Inspect hydraulic hoses for cracks, abrasions, or leaks and swap out any damaged ones right away. Grease the mounting bracket pins and bushings on schedule, and clean the housing and rotor after each use to keep vegetation from building up. Genuine replacement parts are available for all models.
Dealer & Bulk Orders
TGEC supplies excavator flail mowers to equipment dealers, vegetation management contractors, municipal maintenance departments, and OEM partners worldwide. We offer dealer and bulk-supply programs based on model selection, order volume, machine specs, and project needs. OEM and private-label arrangements can also be explored based on partner requirements and production feasibility.
Request a Quote
To get a quote, send us your excavator make and model, operating weight, auxiliary flow and pressure, pin spacing and diameter, coupler type, and which model you're interested in (TG-FM60, TG-FM80, TG-FM100, or TG-FM120). We'll confirm compatibility and get back to you with pricing and lead time.
