{"product_id":"raptor-skid-steer-boom-arm-mower-attachment","title":"Eterra Raptor Boom Arm Mower for Skid Steer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEterra Raptor Boom Arm Mower for Skid Steer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEterra Raptor Boom Arm\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a skid steer something it fundamentally lacks: \u003cstrong\u003ereach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of driving along a ditch bank or shoulder, you park on stable ground and swing the boom out over it. Fit a sickle bar, flail or rotary head and one machine covers work that would otherwise need an excavator. \u003cstrong\u003eHoses, couplers and your choice of controller are included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for skid steers of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eSkid Steer Store\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Reach Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStay on stable ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut ditch bottoms, banks and shorelines without putting tracks near the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e — boom articulation angles the head to the slope in a way a direct-mount mower cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach over obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e — work past guardrail, fences and water without repositioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne arm, five heads\u003c\/strong\u003e — sickle bars in three widths, the Sidewinder flail and the Cyclone rotary all mount to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController included\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose your control setup with purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcavator capability without an excavator\u003c\/strong\u003e — for crews already running a skid steer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstall Kit Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA dedicated mowing machine where the Raptor stays fitted through the season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemporary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA machine that also runs buckets, forks and other attachments between mowing work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Mower Heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHead\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Ft. Sickle Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft. shear cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObstacle-dense sites; maximum control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Ft. Sickle Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 ft. shear cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced coverage and control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Ft. Sickle Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 ft. shear cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong open runs; highest acres per hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidewinder Flail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" mulching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier brush; fine finish; contained discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCyclone Rotary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" rotary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough clearing and speed over open ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeads are sold separately and interchange on the same arm, so one Raptor covers grass, brush and rough clearing across the season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMachine Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEterra recommends a \u003cstrong\u003eskid steer of at least 6,000 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Raptor puts weight and leverage well forward of the quick-attach plate, and that leverage grows with head size — a 9 ft. sickle bar at full extension asks considerably more of the machine than a 5 ft. If you are near the 6,000 lb threshold, contact Skid Steer Store before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounty and highway right-of-way, drainage ditch and canal maintenance, pond and shoreline trimming, levees and embankments, fence lines and hedgerows, utility corridors, and municipal contract mowing on terrain a machine cannot safely travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size skid steer do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least 6,000 lbs. Larger heads at full extension demand more stability, so heavier machines give more usable reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre mower heads included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Raptor is the boom arm. Heads are sold separately and interchange on the same arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent or temporary install kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePermanent suits a dedicated mowing machine. Temporary suits a loader that also runs buckets and forks between mowing jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoses, couplers and your choice of controller ship with the arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaptor or an excavator-mounted mower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Raptor makes sense if you already own a skid steer and want reach without buying a second machine. If you run an excavator, mount the head directly to it instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrder From Skid Steer Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your install kit above, then add your mower head. Want your loader checked against the head you have in mind? \u003cstrong\u003eContact Skid Steer Store\u003c\/strong\u003e with your make, model and operating weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"name\": \"Eterra Raptor Boom Arm Mower for Skid Steer\",\n      \"sku\": \"ET-04R040-PERM\",\n      \"mpn\": \"ET-04R040-PERM\",\n      \"category\": \"Skid Steer Attachments \u003e Boom Mowers\",\n      \"description\": \"Eterra Raptor Boom Arm gives a skid steer excavator-style reach for ditch, bank and roadside mowing. Hoses, couplers and controller included. 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