CM80

Cyclone Flail Mulcher

The Cyclone CM80 Flail Mulcher is a compact, yet powerful attachment specifically made for excavators in the 3 – 4 tonne range, making it perfect for vegetation management in tight and restricted areas. Its purpose is to maximise the capability of smaller carriers without compromising performance, it is ideal for residential projects, fencing lines, drainage channels, embankments, and confined access work. With no compromise on hydraulic performance, the CM80 ensures smooth rotor operation and consistent cutting results — even on lower flow machines. Effortlessly reduce grass, scrub, and light woody material into fine, even mulch. Whether you’re maintaining overgrown areas, managing roadside vegetation, or preparing smaller sites for development, the Cyclone CM80 delivers reliable, professional results wherever the job takes you.
  • Compact, Versatile Design: Perfectly sized for 3–4 tonne excavators, ideal for confined spaces and challenging terrain.
  • Efficient Performance: Handles wood up to 80 mm (3.1 inch) in diameter for effective vegetation management and land clearing.
  • Adjustable Mounting Platform: Flexible fit for varied machines, ensuring smooth integration and optimal working angles.
  • Durable, Replaceable Flails: Heavy-duty construction with bolt-on skids and replaceable flails for long-lasting reliability and easy maintenance.
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CM80 Specification

Metric Imperial
ModelCM80CM100CM120
Excavator Weight3t - 4t4t - 6t6t - 10t
Working Width800mm1,000mm1,200mm
Attachment Weight295kg325kg360kg
Maximum Shredding Diameter80mm80mm80mm
Maximum Oil Pressure200 bar (Max)200 bar (Max)200 bar (Max)
Hydraulic Flow40L - 50L40L - 50L40L - 50L
ModelCM80CM100CM120
Excavator Weight6,613lbs – 8,818lbs8,818lbs – 13,227lbs13,227lbs – 22,046lbs
Working Width31 ½ inch39 ¼ inch47 ¼ inch
Attachment Weight650lbs716lbs793lbs
Maximum Shredding Diameter3 ¼ inch3 ¼ inch3 ¼ inch
Maximum Oil Pressure200 bar (Max)200 bar (Max)200 bar (Max)
Hydraulic Flow10.56 gal - 13.2 gal10.56 gal - 13.2 gal10.56 gal - 13.2 gal
*All technical details are approximate and subject to change as part of continuous product development

CM80 Applications

  • Vegetation Management: Effectively clears dense grass, shrubs, and light woody growth.
  • Bush & Ditch Maintenance: Ideal for managing roadside ditches, embankments, and tricky slopes.
  • Land Reclamation Projects: Reclaims overgrown or unused land for agriculture or development.
  • Utility Corridor Clearing: Maintains clear paths along powerlines, pipelines, and service routes.
  • Forestry Understory Control: Manages regrowth and underbrush in forestry and woodland areas.
  • Municipal & Park Maintenance: Keeps public green spaces, trails, and parks tidy and safe.

Why Buy a Cyclone Flail Mower?

  1. Quick change replaceable flails — change flails fast if worn, broke or missing, keep downtime to a minimum.
  2. Replaceable heavy duty skid plates — change it out fast if worn, keep downtime to a minimum.
  3. Hitch adjustment slider — adjust how close/far away you shred material.
  4. Anti-cavitation valve — protects the hydraulic motor and hydraulic system.
  5. Front chain tails — reduces material spread.
  6. Rear Rubber hood — reduces material spread.
  7. Encased protected hydraulics — reduces risk of damaging hydraulic systems.
  8. Bolt On Replaceable Hitch — Easily swap hitches to match various machines.
  9. Serviceable design — all key components are replaceable, including bushings, sleeves, pins, and blade, all with easy-access greasing.
  10. Quick and easy to set up — auxiliary pipes / hammer lines.
  11. Rear Roller — rolls in any raising debris after cutting and helps levelling the Cyclone when mulching on the ground.
  12. Proven durability — MDE has over a decade of production and real-world experience.
  13. Manufactured in Northern Ireland, by MDE Machinery.

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