Skid Steer Brush Cutter: Standard Flow vs High Flow Sizes

On a skid steer brush cutter, the size of the cutter usually tracks the hydraulic flow it needs: the smaller brush cutters run on standard flow, and the widest ones are high-flow only.

What size skid steer brush cutter runs on standard flow?

Standard-flow skid steer brush cutters usually come in 43 inches and smaller. Once brush cutters reach 60 inches, they are all high-flow.

Will a 72-inch Raytree brush cutter run on a standard-flow skid steer?

No - the 72-inch four-blade Raytree brush cutter is high-flow only, so it will not work on a standard-flow machine. Check the skid steer's flow before ordering a 72-inch cutter.

Does the Raytree brush cutter need a case drain line?

No - the two-hose Raytree brush cutter does not need a case drain line. The Raytree runs on a pressure hose and a return hose, and when the hydraulic flow stops, the cutter slows down gradually instead of stopping abruptly.

Some brush cutters do come with a case drain line. A standard brush cutter has only two lines, though, because attachments like a brush cutter or mower typically just spin freely.

What gear oil does a Raytree 72-inch brush cutter take?

A Raytree 72-inch brush cutter takes 80 or 90 weight gear oil, which is available at any tractor supply store.