Dual acting sickle bar mower vertical trimming

[OldcrowP51]

Looking at some of the dual acting sickle bar mowers.
Per the specs they have the ability to work vertically.
Wondering if anyone has one that can report how they work.

My primary use is to mow road ditches but on occasion would like to trim overhanging small/young branches drooping over the road or trail.

 

[Elliott in GA]

You have probably already seen this - but in case you have not.

SABRE SAMURAI CUTTER - Cutthat.com - Your Cutting Edge Technology Expert

You've never seen a sickle bar like this before... A hydraulic motor powers an oscillating cam connecting two cutting blades. Varying the hydraulic flow using the engine throttle changes the speed of the blades. ✔ Cut material up to 1 1/2" inches in diameter.* ✔ Only requires 3 to 4.5 gal/min. ✔...

www.cutthat.com

 

[OldcrowP51]

You have probably already seen this - but in case you have not.

SABRE SAMURAI CUTTER - Cutthat.com - Your Cutting Edge Technology Expert

You've never seen a sickle bar like this before... A hydraulic motor powers an oscillating cam connecting two cutting blades. Varying the hydraulic flow using the engine throttle changes the speed of the blades. ✔ Cut material up to 1 1/2" inches in diameter.* ✔ Only requires 3 to 4.5 gal/min. ✔...

www.cutthat.com

I've seen those and I think it would work good for trail trimming branches.
I'm looking to cut road ditch grass more so (about 90%) and trimming about (10%)

 

[OldcrowP51]

bsb-sickle-bar-mowers

Looking at the Befco 3 point sickle mower.

 

[Russell King]

Here is a link that might help

Hydraulic Requirements for Sabre Samurai mower

After spending literally years looking for an inexpensive yet effective way to mow ditch banks, I finally stuck a crowbar in my wallet and sprung for a Sabre Samurai. I have a B2650 with a rear remote and hoses plumbed to the front for a thumb. The immediate plan is to use that to power the...

www.orangetractortalks.com

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[Motion]

I use a John Deere 350 7-foot sickle mower, it doesn't have a hydraulic bar, I just have to set the chain to keep it at 90 degrees.