


Product Description
Bush-Whacker Rear-Mount Boom Brush Cutter Complete Package | Model RME-17 (Rotary & Saw) | Width 204" inches | Horsepower 90 HP | For Tractors
DESCRIPTION
The Bush-Whacker RME17 Rear-Mount Boom Brush Cutter Complete Package combines the versatility of a 17-foot boom arm with both rotary and saw cutting attachments. This comprehensive setup is designed to handle the toughest vegetation management challenges, offering precision, power, and durability. Whether clearing brush with the 60-inch rotary cutter or tackling trees with the 48-inch saw blade, this package provides unmatched performance for roadside, field, and landscaping applications.
Key Features
- Dual Cutting Attachments: Includes a 60-inch rotary cutter for general brush clearing and an optional 48-inch saw blade attachment for cutting larger vegetation and trees.
- 17-Foot Boom Reach: Offers extensive horizontal and vertical reach, making it ideal for roadside and hard-to-access areas.
- High Cutting Capacity: Capable of cutting brush and trees up to 5 inches in diameter with the rotary cutter, and up to 8 inches with the saw blade attachment.
- Powerful Hydraulic System: Features a pressure-compensated, load-sensing hydraulic system for consistent and efficient operation.
- Joystick Precision Control: Proportional computer-controlled joystick allows seamless manipulation of four axes of motion, ensuring accurate operation.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with high-strength steel tubing for both the primary and dipper booms, ensuring reliability in demanding tasks.
- Safety Breakaway System: Integrated into the hydraulic system to protect the attachments during impacts, enhancing durability.
- Quick Attach Boom Head: Designed for easy switching between the rotary cutter and saw blade attachments, improving efficiency in field operations.
- Compact Transport Dimensions: Designed to fit efficiently during transport, with a width of 101 inches, length of 96 inches, and height of 140 inches.
Detailed Specifications
Feature | Details |
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Model | RME17 Complete Package |
Horizontal Reach | 17' |
Vertical Reach | 17' |
Cutting Capacity (Rotary) | Up to 5" |
Cutting Capacity (Saw Blade) | Up to 8" |
Deck Thickness | 7 Gauge |
Hydraulic System | Independent, pressure-compensated |
Hydraulic Flow Rate | 42 GPM |
Tractor PTO Requirement | 90 HP |
Cutter Shaft Speed | 980 RPM |
Power Output | 94 HP at 2,025 RPM |
Weight | 3,250 lbs (without oil) |
Safety Features | Hydraulic safety breakaway system |
Blade Cutting Width |
60" Rotary Cutter 48" Saw Blade Attachment |
Construction |
Primary Boom: 5/16" x 5" x 5" high-strength steel tubing Dipper Boom: 5/16" x 4" x 5" high-strength steel tubing |
Control System | Joystick (4-axis motion control) with emergency stop override |
Transport Dimensions |
Width: 101" Length: 96" Height: 140" |
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