| Bush-Whacker RME-17 Rear-Mount Boom Cutter |
| Model |
RME-17 |
| Cutting Width |
60" rotary |
| Cut Height, Capacity |
1", 4" |
| Hitch |
Cat II (Quick Hitch adaptable) or Cat III 3-point hitch |
| Transportation Width |
89" |
| Transportation Length |
60" |
| Transportation Height |
119" |
| Oil Reservoir Capacity |
50 gal. |
| Blade Tip Speed |
15,500 FPM |
| Blade Rotation |
Clockwise |
| Horizontal Reach |
17' |
| Vertical Reach |
17'3" |
| Down Reach |
9' |
| Front to Back Pitch |
108 Degrees |
| Operating Pressure |
2,700 PSI |
| Pitch of Mower Head |
120 Degrees |
| Deck Thickness |
3/16" |
| Skid Shoe Thickness |
3/8" |
| Weight (Approx.) |
1,950 without oil |
| Tractor PTO |
540/1,000 RPM |
| Cutter Shaft Speed |
980 RPM |
| Hoses |
2: ID suction line, 1" ID pressure line |
| Control Valve |
Proportional 5 bank valve with load sensing capability and manual override built in. |
| Control |
Proportional computer controlled joy stick which controls 4 axis of motion. Toggle switch used for mower head with emergency stop override. |
| Hydraulic Filters |
140 Micron suction filter located inside the tank; 10 micron spin-on type return filter with restriction gauge |
| Hydraulic Pump |
Pressure compensated piston type used to reduce the heat of the system produces a flow rate of 42 GPM |
| Safety Breakaway |
Built into hyrdaulic system (standard) |
| Hydraulic System |
Totally independent |
| Primary Boom Construction |
5/16 x 5 x 5 high strength steel tubing |
| Joints and Hinges |
Self-lubricating insert bushings at each hinge and joint |
| Blades |
Ues two 3/4" thick alloy spring steel blades mounted on shoulder bolts to allow blades to swing freely |
| Power |
94 HP at a speed of 2,025 RPM |