5 FT. SICKLE BAR MOWER ATTACHMENT - Excavator

5 Ft. Sickle Bar Mower Attachment - Excavator

The Eterra 5 ft. Excavator Sickle Bar Mower is designed specifically for the heavy-duty demands of excavator work, delivering clean, precise cuts across a variety of challenging terrains. A robust, non-clogging sickle slices through grass, brush, and other vegetation up to 2" in diameter without scattering debris, keeping your worksite safe and clean.

The 5 ft. model stands out as the version engineered for underwater operation. It's the only aquatic-approved size in Eterra's sickle bar lineup, giving you the versatility to work in submerged environments such as ponds, ditches, and other wet areas. It's also a strong fit for berm cutting and trail maintenance, and for farms, orchards, and road maintenance businesses.

The heavy-duty construction minimizes maintenance while performing consistently even in dense brush and tough conditions. It gives professionals the precision and durability they need for any trimming or vegetation management task.

Key Features

• Built for excavators: designed specifically for the heavy-duty demands of excavator work
• Underwater operation: the only Eterra sickle bar size engineered and approved for aquatic use
• Non-clogging sickle: a heavy-duty sickle keeps cutting through dense brush and tough conditions
• No scattered debris: cuts cleanly without throwing material, keeping your worksite safe and clean
• Gerotor motor with Pitman drive: hydraulic drive rated up to 3,500 PSI
• Three flow ranges: available in 9–12, 12–15, and 15–20 GPM
• Low maintenance: heavy-duty construction keeps upkeep to a minimum

Ideal Applications

• Submerged and aquatic vegetation
• Ponds, ditches, and wet areas
• Berm cutting
• Trail maintenance
• Farms, orchards, and road maintenance
• General trimming and vegetation management

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size material can the 5 ft. Excavator Sickle Bar Mower cut?
A: It cuts grass, brush, and other vegetation up to 2" in diameter.

Q: Can it really be used underwater?
A: Yes. The 5 ft. model is engineered for underwater operation and is aquatic approved, so you can work in submerged environments. It's the only size in Eterra's sickle bar lineup with this rating.

Q: What hydraulic flow does it need?
A: It's available in three flow ranges: 9–12 GPM, 12–15 GPM, and 15–20 GPM, with a maximum pressure of 3,500 PSI. Contact us before ordering and we'll help you match the right flow range to your excavator.

Q: What drive system does it use?
A: A gerotor hydraulic motor with a Pitman drive.

Q: Does it throw debris?
A: No. The sickle cuts vegetation cleanly without scattering debris, which keeps your worksite safe and clean.

Q: Will the sickle clog in thick brush?
A: It uses a robust, non-clogging sickle built to perform consistently even in dense brush and tough conditions.

Q: How many teeth does it have, and what style?
A: 22 teeth, in a top serrated 2" segment style.

Q: How much does it weigh?
A: 225 lbs without the mount.

Q: What jobs is it best suited for?
A: Aquatic and submerged vegetation work, berm cutting, trail maintenance, and general vegetation management. It's a great fit for farms, orchards, and road maintenance businesses.

Q: Is it available in other sizes?
A: Yes. Eterra offers excavator sickle bar mowers in 5 ft., 7 ft., and 9 ft. models. The 5 ft. is the only one approved for underwater use.

Q: Where can I find the spec sheet?
A: Download the Eterra Sickle Bar Mower spec sheet (PDF).