


Product Description
Bush-Whacker Rear-Mount Boom Brush Cutter | Model RME-17 | Width 204" inches | Horsepower 90 HP | For Tractors
DESCRIPTION
The Bush-Whacker RME17 Rear-Mount Boom Brush Cutter is a powerful and versatile tool built for challenging mowing tasks. Its 17-foot reach and advanced design make it ideal for roadside, field, and agricultural applications. With a cutting capacity of up to 5 inches, a heavy-duty hydraulic system, and precise joystick controls, the RME17 delivers reliable performance. Powered by a 90 HP PTO tractor, this cutter is designed to handle demanding vegetation management efficiently and effectively.
Key Features
- 17-Foot Reach: Provides an impressive horizontal and vertical reach, allowing easy access to hard-to-reach areas in roadside and field operations.
- Powerful Tractor Requirements: Operates with a minimum of 90 HP PTO, ensuring smooth and consistent cutting performance.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with high-strength steel tubing for the primary and dipper booms, offering exceptional durability in tough conditions.
- Impressive Cutting Capacity: Capable of cutting brush and vegetation up to 5 inches in diameter, making it suitable for heavy-duty tasks.
- Independent Hydraulic System: Equipped with a pressure-compensated hydraulic pump delivering a flow rate of 42 GPM, reducing heat buildup and improving efficiency.
- Joystick Precision: Proportional computer-controlled joystick provides control over four axes of motion, ensuring precise and effortless operation.
- Safety Breakaway: Integrated into the hydraulic system to protect the cutter from impacts, enhancing its reliability.
- Quick Attach Boom Head: Allows easy switching between attachments, including a rotary brush cutter or an optional 48-inch saw blade.
Detailed Specifications
Feature | Details |
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Model | RME17 |
Horizontal Reach | 17' |
Vertical Reach | 17' |
Cutting Capacity | 5" |
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 |
Construction | High-strength steel tubing (primary: 5" x 5"; dipper: 4" x 5") |
Weight | 3,250 lbs (without oil) |
Skid Shoe Thickness | 3/8" |
Safety Features | Hydraulic safety breakaway system |
Cutting Width | 60" Rotary |
Blade Options |
3/4" blades with 3 cutting edges Optional: 48" saw blade attachment |
Control System | Joystick (4-axis motion control) with emergency stop override |
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General Warranty Info:
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