Baumalight Rotary Brush Cutter | Model CXC-542 | Cutting Width 42" | Machine Size 5-14 Tons | For Excavators
DESCRIPTION
Take on the toughest brush, saplings, and undergrowth with confidence using the Baumalight CXC-542 Rotary Brush Cutter the perfect land-clearing solution for mid-size excavators (5 to 14 tons). Designed for serious performance and built with uncompromising durability, the CXC-542 is engineered to match your machine’s hydraulic flow, making it an essential tool for contractors, forestry professionals, and landowners.
With a 42-inch cutting width, this excavator-mounted rotary cutter delivers industry-leading cutting power. Whether you're managing roadside vegetation, clearing fields, or prepping sites for construction, the CXC-542 offers superior blade speed, reinforced construction, and the versatility to work with a wide range of hydraulic flow rates.
Key Features
42” Cutting Width Clear more ground with each pass, saving time on large-scale jobs like land clearing, right-of-way maintenance, and brush removal.
Excavator Compatibility Designed for mid-size excavators (5–14 tons), perfect for contractors and land management crews.
Three-Blade Rotor System High-velocity slashing with up to 80 cuts per second easily handles saplings up to 5" in diameter.
Direct-Drive Hydraulic Motor Efficiently converts hydraulic flow into cutting torque; multiple motor options ensure ideal flow matching.
Bent Axis Piston Motor Delivers premium torque, performance, and hydraulic efficiency in demanding terrain.
Heavy-Duty AR400 Steel Deck 1/4” thick, reinforced with structural channels for maximum impact resistance and durability.
Blade Mount System Grade 8 bolts with castle nuts and cotter pins keep slasher blades locked tight under high-impact use.
Reversible AR400 Blades Tough 1/2" steel for longer life; flip or replace in the field for less downtime.
Rotor Built to Last 1" thick steel plates on top and bottom sandwich the blade assembly for balanced and robust operation.
Safety Chain Curtain Reduces flying debris for safer operation near roads, fences, or structures.
Case Drain Protection Prevents pressure buildup in motor for reliable long-term operation.
Integrated Skid Shoes Helps the cutter float smoothly over uneven ground, protecting both terrain and equipment.
Simple Hydraulic Hookup No electrical wiring needed; just plug and go.
Free Blade Set Included Every unit ships with a spare set of blades mounted on the crate.
Locally Supported Designed with standardized parts; replacement components are widely available through local suppliers.
Detailed Specifications
Feature
Details
Brand
Baumalight
Model
CXC-542
Cutting Width
42 inches
Compatible Excavator Size
5 14 Tons (Tracked or Wheeled)
Motor Options Available
HX530, HX550, HX570
Recommended GPM
Depends on motor (See Motor Options Chart)
Maximum Cutting Diameter
Up to 5 inches
Slashes Per Second
Up to 80
Number of Blades
3
Blade Material
1/2" AR400 Reversible Steel
Deck Thickness
1/4" AR400 Steel
Unit Weight
640 lbs
Low Cutting Height
2.5 inches
Discharge Protection
Open Front and Back
Attachment Type
Bolt-On
Case Drain Requirement
Yes (Critical)
Rotor Plate Thickness
1" Top & Bottom
Min Excavator Size (Tracked)
3 tons
Max Excavator Size (Tracked)
15 tons
Min Excavator Size (Wheeled)
4.5 tons
Max Excavator Size (Wheeled)
17 tons
Free Blade Set Included
Yes
Comparison Chart
Feature
CXC530
CXC542
CXC550
Model No.
CXC530
CXC542
CXC550
Baumalight Connection Code
A02
A02
A03
Available Motor Options
HX508, HX510, HX530
HX530, HX550, HX570
HX550, HX570, HX590
Recommended GPM
Check Motor Options Chart
Check Motor Options Chart
Check Motor Options Chart
Maximum Brush Size
3.5"
5"
6"
Discharge Protection
Open Front and Back
Open Front and Back
Open Front and Back
Path Width
40"
50"
67"
Cutting Width
30"
42"
50"
Low Cutting Height
2.5"
2.5"
2.5"
Number of Blades
3
3
3
Slashes per Second
80
80
90
Attachment Type
Bolt-On
Bolt-On
Bolt-On
Maximum HP
Check Flow & PSI on Carrier
Check Flow & PSI on Carrier
Check Flow & PSI on Carrier
Case Drain
Critical
Critical
Critical
Min Tracked Excavator Size
2 ton
3 ton
8 ton
Min Wheeled Excavator Size
3 ton
4.5 ton
10 ton
Max Tracked Excavator Size
10 ton
15 ton
20 ton
Max Wheeled Excavator Size
11 ton
17 ton
24 ton
Deck Structure
1/4" AR400 steel
1/4" AR400 steel
3/8" AR400 steel
Unit Weight
550 lbs
640 lbs
1,380 lbs
Manuals & Documents
General Warranty Info:
Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
Please reach out to us for any specific warranty information needed about products and parts you can’t find!
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Shipping
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 94 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?