The Baumalight CF560-M550 is a heavy-duty, open-front hydraulic rotary brush cutter attachment built for skid steers and engineered to power through dense undergrowth, heavy brush, and trees up to 3.25 inches in diameter with controlled, aggressive efficiency. The CF560 platform delivers a 60-inch cutting width with a 70-inch overall path width on a rugged 1/4" steel deck, while the M550 roller-vane motor configuration targets standard-to-medium flow skid steers operating in the 15–25 GPM range — delivering meaningfully more power output than the M450 without requiring a full high-flow hydraulic system. The step up from the closed-front CF360 series to the CF560 is significant: the open-front design and 4-blade rotor assembly allow direct, aggressive contact with larger trees using a sawing action that a closed-front 2-blade model simply cannot replicate. Manufactured in Canada and backed by Baumalight's dealer network across North America, the CF560-M550 is purpose-built for operators who need high-impact clearing performance on carriers with standard-to-medium hydraulic output.

The open-front design of the CF560 is a deliberate engineering choice for heavy-duty felling applications. The 60-inch wide open mouth allows the blades to directly engage large-diameter brush and small trees without the material needing to pass through a restricted front opening first, and the double arch push bar funnels tall, heavy brush down and underneath the cutter deck directly toward the rotor — keeping material feeding continuously and preventing stalling on large stems. The four hardened AR400 steel slasher blades deliver two distinct cuts per blade pass — the leading curved tip immediately followed by the second — achieving up to 52 slashes per second at full operating speed and rapidly reducing dense vegetation to fine mulch. The heavy-duty bevel gearbox serves as the mechanical buffer between the cutting rotor and the hydraulic motor, absorbing the sharp impact forces of heavy felling and preventing them from transmitting directly to the motor — a fundamental durability advantage over direct-drive designs that carry no such protection.

All standard protection and reliability systems from the CF series are carried through on the CF560-M550. The rear of the unit is fitted with a heavy-duty chain curtain on a weld-free curtain rod setup, allowing the chain links to flex and absorb debris impacts rather than transmitting stress to fixed welds — extending curtain service life significantly over the long term. All hydraulic hoses are enclosed in Baumalight's Hose Armour coiled wrap system, protecting the lines from punctures caused by jagged branches and falling debris during aggressive clearing. The unit requires a three-hose hydraulic hookup: a pressure line, return line, and a mandatory case drain line routed back to the carrier's hydraulic reservoir with a maximum allowable case pressure of 100 PSI. Operating without the case drain properly connected risks destroying the motor — operators must confirm their carrier has this connection before putting the unit to work.

• Open-Front Design with 60-Inch Wide Mouth — The fully open front allows the blades to make direct, aggressive contact with larger trees using a sawing action — significantly more effective on large-diameter brush than closed-front models where material must pass through a restricted front opening.
• Double Arch Push Bar — Funnels tall, heavy brush down and underneath the cutter deck directly toward the rotor, keeping material feeding continuously and preventing stalling on large stems during forward passes.
• M550 Standard-to-Medium Flow Motor — Delivers greater power output than the M450 while remaining within the standard-flow operating range — bringing full 4-blade CF560 performance to carriers that don't have high-flow hydraulics.
• 4-Blade Rotor — Up to 52 Slashes Per Second — The 4-blade rotor assembly doubles the cutting impacts per revolution compared to the 2-blade CF360 series, significantly increasing mulching efficiency and throughput on dense, heavy vegetation and trees up to 3.25" in diameter.
• Three-Hose Hookup Required — The M550 motor requires a pressure line, return line, and a mandatory dedicated case drain line (max 100 PSI case pressure); operating without the case drain connected risks destroying the motor — always confirm your carrier has this connection before ordering.
• 90 HP-Rated Bevel Gearbox Drive — Fully decouples the hydraulic motor from cutting impact shocks, dramatically extending motor and gearbox service life compared to conventional direct-drive brush cutter designs — especially critical with a 4-blade rotor generating higher impact forces at the M550's elevated power output.
• Two Cuts Per Blade Pass — The curved cutting tip profile of each AR400 slasher blade delivers two distinct cuts per pass — the leading tip immediately followed by the second — for maximum cutting efficiency and mulching throughput per revolution.
• AR400 Reversible Slasher Blades — Crafted from heavy-duty 1/4" AR400 steel, the unique blade profile increases cutting surface area and the reversible design continuously presents a sharp cutting edge, reducing replacement frequency and field downtime.
• Rear Chain Curtain — Weld-Free Curtain Rod System — The free-floating weld-free curtain rod setup allows chain links to flex and absorb high-speed debris impacts without transmitting strain to fixed weld points — significantly extending curtain service life.
• Built-In Hydraulic Relief Valve (3,000 PSI) — Standard on all CF series models, the relief valve automatically disengages the driveline when system pressure exceeds 3,000 PSI, protecting both the carrier and the brush cutter from sudden overload damage.
• Hose Armour Protection — Standard coiled hose wrap encloses all hydraulic lines, shielding them from punctures caused by jagged branches and falling debris during aggressive clearing operations.
• Universal Skid Steer Mount — Uses the universal skid steer mounting plate for fast, tool-free connection to a wide range of skid steer and compact track loader brands within the supported carrier weight range.
• Anti-Slip Entry Strips — Integrated anti-slip strips on the frame provide extra traction for improved operator safety and ease of entry and exit from the cab.
• Heavy-Duty Output Shaft Shield — Protects the output shaft from impact and contamination caused by debris during brush clearing operations.
• Free Replacement Blade Set Included — Every CF560 ships with a complimentary set of replacement blades secured to the wooden shipping skid — ready for immediate use when the originals wear.
• Locally Available Parts & Right-to-Repair — Designed with industry-standard, non-proprietary components throughout so bearings, seals, and wear parts can be sourced from local suppliers — minimising downtime and long-term maintenance costs.
• Durable Powder-Coated Finish — Heavy-duty construction paired with a durable powder-coated finish for long-term corrosion resistance in demanding outdoor environments.

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