RASCO Spectra – Rear-Mounted Boom Mower

RASCO Spectra 6000 Boom Mower – Description

The Spectra 6000 is a professional-grade boom mower built for medium-to-heavy roadside maintenance work. Its articulated hydraulic arm allows operators to mow grass, brush, and roadside vegetation on slopes, ditch banks, and hard-to-reach areas while keeping the tractor safely on the road or shoulder.

Key Features

• Rear 3-point hitch mounting (Category II or III tractors) for easy attachment and removal.
• Maximum reach: about 5.5 m (18–20.5 ft) depending on configuration.
• Hydraulic boom arm with joystick control for smooth and precise operation.
• Automatic boom relief and a floating system to maintain ground contact and reduce operator effort.
• Excellent operator visibility due to the boom arm design positioning the mower head within view.
• Independent hydraulic system with oil cooler and 180-L tank for reliable operation.

The boom arm can be fitted with several tools depending on the job:

• Flail mowing head for grass and light brush
• Branch cutter for woody vegetation up to ~100 mm (4 in)
• Wire brush for roadside cleaning
• Ditch cleaner or vegetation head for watercourses and banks

Basic Specifications

• Max reach: ~5.5 m (18 ft)
• Transport width: ~2.3 m (90 in)
• Transport height: ~2.9 m (116 in)
• Machine weight: approx. 1,380–3,200 lb depending on configuration
• Minimum tractor requirement: about 4,500 kg tractor weight and PTO drive (540 rpm standard). 

Video - of unit in action https://youtu.be/5spqev6fuzQ