• Femac DOC 101 Side Arm Flail (1-2.5T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 101 Side Arm Flail (1-2.5T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Reach: 3.0 m side arm
    • Tractor class: 20-40 hp ; 1-2.5 t
    • Hydraulic system: independent 60 l tank; double gear pump 40+15 l/min
    • Head: T3 90 flail; direct transmission
    • Rotor speed: ≈3000 rpm
    • Safety: mechanical release; self-levelling floating head
    • Head angle: 200° rotation

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  • Femac DOC 201 Side Arm Flail (2-2.5T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 201 Side Arm Flail (2-2.5T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: 50-80 hp ; 2-2.5 t
    • Side arm length options: 4.3 m ; 5.0 m
    • Head: 20.2 TTD 105 flail; direct drive
    • Controls: remote cables standard; proportional option
    • Cooling option: add-on heat exchanger available
    • Other options: 70 cm ; 90 cm heads ; tie rod adaptors cat 1 ; cat 2

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  • Femac DOC 202 Side Arm Flail (2.4-2.8T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 202 Side Arm Flail (2.4-2.8T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: 50-70 hp ; 2.4-2.8 t
    • Side arm length options: 4.3 m ; 5.0 m
    • Head: 20.2 TTD 105 flail; direct transmission
    • Rotation: 90° head rotation; shock resistant safety
    • Controls: on-off electric or fully proportional optional
    • Cooling option: additional heat exchanger available

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  • Femac DOC 303 Side Arm Flail (3.0-3.5T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 303 Side Arm Flail (3.0-3.5T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≈60-90 hp; 3.0-3.5 t
    • Side arm length options: 4.3 m ; 5.0 m
    • Head: 105 cm flail; direct drive
    • Rotation: head rotation up to 90°
    • Controls: cable ; on-off electric ; proportional options
    • Cooling option: heat exchanger add-on

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  • Adam Hindle

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    I began my engineering career at Stockport College in around 2005, first completing a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. I then progressed to the University of Salford, where I earned a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    After graduating, I started my professional career with Approved Hydraulics. I initially gained a combination of hands-on workshop experience and telephone-based sales experience. In later years, I moved into a full-time sales role and led the new crane and excavator attachments department that the company had recently established.

  • Femac DOC 302 Side Arm Flail (3.5-4.5T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 302 Side Arm Flail (3.5-4.5T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≈60-80 hp; 3.5-4.5 t
    • Side arm length options: 4.3 m ; 5.0 m
    • Head: 20.2 TTD 105 flail; direct drive
    • Safety: shock resistant hydraulic device
    • Controls: remote cables ; on-off electric ; proportional options
    • Cooling option: heat exchanger add-on

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  • Femac DOC302P Side Arm Flail(3.5-4.5T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC302P Side Arm Flail(3.5-4.5T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≈70-90 hp; mid-heavy spec
    • Side arm length options: 4.3 m ; 5.0 m
    • Head: suitable flail head 105 cm class ; direct drive
    • Safety: shock resistant device ; self-levelling
    • Controls: on-off electric ; fully proportional options
    • Cooling option: heat exchanger add-on

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  • Femac DOC 400 Side Arm Flail (4.5-5.0T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 400 Side Arm Flail (4.5-5.0T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≈80-100 hp; 4.5-5.0 t
    • Side arm length options: 4.3 m ; 5.0 m
    • Head: 105 cm flail; direct drive
    • Safety: shock resistant system; floating head
    • Controls: cable ; on-off electric ; proportional
    • Cooling option: heat exchanger add-on

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  • Femac DOC 500 Side Arm Flail (6.5T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 500 Side Arm Flail (6.5T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≈100-140 hp ; ~6.5 t
    • Side arm reach: long-reach verge mowing
    • Head: heavy 105 cm flail; direct drive
    • Controls: on-off electric ; fully proportional options
    • Cooling: heat exchanger option for continuous duty
    • Protection: shock resistant head safety ; floating

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  • Femac DOC 600 Side Arm Flail (7.0T Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    DOC 600 Side Arm Flail (7.0T Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≈120-160 hp ; ~7.0 t
    • Side arm: heavy-duty verge flail system
    • Head: 105 cm class; helical rotor; hammers
    • Controls: remote cable ; on-off electric ; proportional
    • Cooling: optional oil cooler
    • Hydraulics: independent pump ; tank package

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  • Femac VFR 8T Side Arm Flail (7.0T+ Tractors) - Approved Hydraulics

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    VFR 8T Side Arm Flail (7.0T+ Tractors)

    Key Features

    • Tractor class: ≥7.0 t tractors
    • Reach: long-reach side arm mowing
    • Head options: 70 cm ; 90 cm ; 105 cm flail heads
    • Controls: cable ; on-off electric ; proportional
    • Protection: front chains ; rear flap ; floating head

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Side Arm Flails

Common Calculations FAQs

Calculating force, speed, pressure, power, and efficiency in hydraulic applications.

How do you calculate actuator speed?

Actuator speed is determined by flow rate and cross-sectional area:

Speed = Flow rate ÷ Area

Flow rate is the volume of fluid delivered (in L/min or GPM).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the actuator piston: π × (diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate cylinder force?

Cylinder force can be calculated using:

Force = Pressure × Area

Pressure is the system pressure (in psi or bar).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the cylinder bore (in square inches or square centimeters).

Area = π × (bore diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate pressure drop across a valve?

Pressure drop can be calculated using the valve flow coefficient (Cv):

Pressure Drop (ΔP) = (Flow Rate)² ÷ (Cv² × Fluid Density)

Flow Rate is the fluid flow (in GPM or L/min).

Cv is the valve flow coefficient.

Fluid Density is the density of the hydraulic fluid.

How do you size an accumulator?

Accumulator sizing considers required flow, pressure, and pre-charge:

Accumulator Volume = Flow Rate × Time ÷ Pressure

This determines how much fluid must be stored to maintain system pressure.

How to convert psi to bar?

Use the conversion factor: 1 bar = 14.5 psi.

To convert psi to bar, divide psi by 14.5.

Example: 200 psi ÷ 14.5 = 13.79 bar.

What is pre-charge pressure in an accumulator?

Pre-charge pressure is the initial gas pressure in the accumulator before fluid enters.

It helps maintain system pressure as the accumulator discharges.

Typically set to 70–80% of system operating pressure.

What is specific gravity of hydraulic fluid?

Specific gravity is the ratio of hydraulic fluid density to water.

A value of 1 means equal density.

Less than 1 means the fluid floats; greater than 1 means it sinks.

What is torque in a hydraulic motor?

Torque is the rotational force produced based on system pressure and motor displacement:

Torque = Pressure × Displacement ÷ 2π

Pressure is the operating system pressure.

Displacement is the volume displaced per revolution (in cubic inches or cubic centimeters).

What unit is hydraulic power measured in?

Hydraulic power is measured in horsepower (HP) or kilowatts (kW).

Hydraulic horsepower can be calculated using:

HP = (Pressure (psi) × Flow rate (GPM)) ÷ 1714.

What’s the relationship between pump speed and flow?

Flow rate is directly proportional to pump speed.

If pump speed doubles, flow rate doubles (assuming constant displacement).

This is important when adjusting flow or selecting a pump for varying speeds.