Brush Cutters / Mulchers

When Disaster Strikes: Essential Equipment for Cleanup, Prevention →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Natural disasters can leave a trail of destruction and debris in their wake that litters the landscape and creates significant issues for landowners. When clearing vegetation and trees left behind by storms, floods and forest fires, the right equipment is essential for helping return the land to its natural state. "If you're in the disaster recovery business or handle storm and fire cleanup, you need equipment that can cut, shred, mulch and process downed trees, broken branches and burnt brush," said Matt Nelson, director of development for Diamond Mowers, a manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer and excavator markets. Click for more...

Spring Revenue-Generating Ideas for Land Clearing Contractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Spring has sprung! With days getting longer and temperatures on the rise, it's time for land clearing professionals to break out their equipment and prepare for a productive — and profitable — season. Make the most of your time and tools with these four revenue-generating ideas: Spring Cleaning Among the biggest opportunities for land clearing pros during spring is cleaning up the mess that winter leaves behind. Click for more...

VIDEO: Fecon Debuts FMX28 Bull Hog Compact Excavator Mulcher at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, debuted the FMX28 Bull Hog compact excavator mulcher attachment at its booth at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. Capable of mulching overgrowth, underbrush and small trees, the FMX28 attachment offers a versatile solution for clearing property lines, pastureland, real estate lots, ditches, trails, fencerows and invasive species, and more. Click for more...

VIDEO: Drum Mulcher DC Pro X Tackles Large-Scale Clearing, Management →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Diamond Mowers Drum Mulcher DC Pro X is ideal for large-scale brush clearing, undergrowth removal and vegetation management. Compatible with standard and high-flow hydraulic machines, this powerful attachment is offered in 60 in. and 72 in. cutting widths and can shred trees and brush up to 9 in. in diameter, producing a fine mulch. The proprietary helical tooth pattern is modeled after a vacuum brush to feed material efficiently toward the center of the drum, while the patented depth control rings control bite size for optimal infeed and material processing. Click for more...

Winter Revenue-Generating Ideas for Land Clearing Contractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Despite freezing temperatures and limited daylight, winter is the perfect time to expand your service offerings and ensure a steady income. Instead of stowing away equipment until the spring, consider ways to grow profits with these three revenue-generating ideas. Land Clearing Winter can be one of the better times for land clearing because frozen temperatures make the ground solid and provide better support for heavy equipment. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers Introduces TR Boom Drum Mulcher →

Bringing new and improved performance features to the forefront of vegetation management, the new TR Boom drum mulcher from Diamond Mowers offers a safer, faster and more complete solution to tree and brush control. Engineered for heavy-duty mulching applications, this game-changing attachment optimizes productivity and increases asset utilization for greater work diversity and revenue potential. Click for more...

For Green Gorilla Lawnscapes, A Finer Finish Leads to More Starts →

Dan Beirne is a big believer in the mantra, the customer is always right. So, after a client asked if he could find a way to produce a finer finish after a bush hogging project, he started researching his options. What he ultimately found was that a finer finish led to many more starts, due to his RK5015 mulcher from Fecon. When Beirne retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of military service as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller and Aerial Gunner, he founded the landscaping company Green Gorilla Lawnscapes, in Charleston, S.C. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers Slices Trees, Brush With Brush Cutter Pro X →

Diamond Mowers' heavy-duty, hydraulically driven 40 in. excavator brush cutter Pro X slices trees and brush up to 4 in. in diameter and is equipped with a spring-loaded retractable shield to deflect debris. Its simple design keeps operation and maintenance costs low, and it's most productive on tall grass, small trees, fence lines and large-scale brush clearing applications due to the Tri-Hex mulching disc that provides powerful inertia in tough conditions and prevents material build-up between the deck and blade carrier. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers' Excavator Disc Mulcher Pro X Ideal for Vegetation Management →

Ideal for rural environments, thicker trees, pasture reclamation and hard-to-reach areas that require vegetation management, Diamond Mowers' 36 in. excavator disc mulcher Pro X uses stored energy and hydraulic power to mulch, making it an energy-efficient and cost-effective choice. Using the four-point hardened steel teeth on the perimeter and bottom surface of the mulching disc, this attachment cuts grass, brush and small trees up to 6 in. Click for more...

Diamond Mowers' Excavator Drum Mulcher Pro X Tackles Over/Undergrowth →

Diamond Mowers' excavator drum mulcher Pro X effectively cuts back and processes unwanted over or undergrowth, making it ideal for land clearing, vegetation management and utility and roadside maintenance. Offered in 30 in. and 50 in. cutting widths to accommodate excavator carriers from 4.5 to 10 metric tons, it is equipped with a Rexroth 63cc adjustable displacement hydraulic motor to power through material up to 8 in. Click for more...

FAE Upgrades DML/SSL Mulcher for Skid Steers →

FAE is upgrading one of its most popular products on a global scale: the DML/SSL forestry mulcher for skid steers. All innovations are aimed at optimizing the head's efficiency and productivity when combined with 50 to 75 hp skid steers. First, the frame and push frame's design has been redesigned to offer greater visibility in all working conditions. It's one detail that will make a big difference in operator's comfort and efficiency, with the ability to monitor the tasks at hand with more precision, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Supertrak Introduces SK190TR Rubber Track Loader →

Supertrak has announced the return of the dedicated rubber track loader high horsepower option for its compact size product offerings. For years, Supertrak has offered 120 to 140 hp in compact machines with dedicated closed loop high flow high pressure systems to meet the demand of increased production and retain cooling in the vegetation industry. The SK190TR is the industry's first most powerful 190 hp stage 5 rubber track loader in its size class that meets the 1 ton towable market, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

ASV Introduces New Mulchers, Snow Attachments, Dozer Blade at Equip Exposition 2022 →

ASV Holdings Inc. introduced new high-performance mulchers for the MAX-Series RT-135F and RT-75HD Posi-Track loaders as well as the first ASV-branded snow attachments. A six-way dozer blade also is included in the updated line of branded attachments. As with all ASV-branded attachments, the mulcher, snow attachments and dozer blade are simple to use and compatible with all brands with the added advantage of being matched and tested for use with ASV machines, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Unearthing a Sidewalk After 10 Years →

You may have heard about a bridge to nowhere, but what about a sidewalk to nowhere? This was the predicament one community north of Tampa, Fla., was facing. After making a 1,500-ft. sidewalk on the back side of a pond, the community couldn't build the accompanying bridges to connect the sidewalk to the rest of the complex. Battling Brazilian Peppertree The housing community of Connerton, Fla., north of Tampa had grand plans for putting in a sidewalk around the back side of the community's pond and then connecting it to the community through boardwalks at each end. Click for more...

FMX28 Bull Hog Mulcher Designed Specifically for Compact Excavators →

Designed for 3.5 to 8-ton compact excavators with hydraulic flows from 12 to 40 gpm, Fecon's FMX28 bull hog mulcher is optimized for those in the 3.5- to 5-ton range. This new mulcher model features 14 flippable knife tools on a bite-limiting split ring rotor to achieve a 28-in. cutting width. Aftermarket carbide tools are available for ground engaging applications. Ideal as an entry level vegetation management tool, the FMX28 can replace workers wielding chainsaws and hand crews, making the technology much safer and more productive, especially when working on slopes. Click for more...

Versatile Skid-Steer Attachment Helps Forestry Technician Beautify Oklahoma State Parks Department →

From towering sand dunes and refreshing lakes to forested retreats and cool caverns, Oklahoma's state parks are ready to whisk adventurers away on great outdoor experiences. Whether lacing up a pair of hiking boots or looking for some relaxing fun in the sun, the scenic beauty of these varied ecoregions and impressive natural resources is sure to provide breathtaking moments. But how exactly do these environments remain so picturesque? Enter Josh Baker, a forestry technician with one of the Oklahoma State Parks Department's regional construction crews. Click for more...

New Diamond Mowers Mulching Heads Designed to Decrease Downtime, Increase Asset Utilization →

Diamond Mowers, a manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching, and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer, and excavator markets, has introduced a pair of new mulching heads specifically for use with midi excavators and tractors, respectively. The excavator drum mulcher DC Pro X and boom drum mulcher are the next innovations to be rolled out in Diamond Mowers' expanding portfolio of mulching attachments, further reinforcing the brand's commitment to innovation and to being a full-service solutions supplier for vegetation management professionals. Click for more...

Fecon FDX36 Disc Mulcher Eradicates Trees to Create Fire Breaks →

Fecon's FDX36 disc mulcher eradicates standing trees and other vegetation to create fire breaks, fire lanes, defensible fire positions and more. Ideal for pairing with 15-ton excavators, the FDX36 weighs 2,965 lbs. and features a 36-in. cutting width. Productivity and versatility are designed in, with 10 knives on the top of the disc, 8 edge knives and 8 single point carbide tools on the disc bottom. Click for more...

Vermeer Expands Line of AX Brush Chippers With AX17 Brush Chipper Model →

Designed for tree care contractors performing high-production arborist work, the Vermeer AX17 brush chipper features an intelligent feed system that includes the exclusive Vermeer SmartFeed and SmartCrush systems. The AX17 is convenient to transport in congested urban areas with its single axle and weight under 10,000 lbs. — even with optional accessories attached. It features a winch boom that can be raised out of the way when not in use and a bottom feed stop bar. Click for more...

Drum Mulcher Proves to Be Lucky Charm for Shamrock Dirt and Forestry →

Best known for its 70-ft. scale model of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, Tenn., also is home to Shamrock Dirt and Forestry LLC, a family-owned and operated business run by President and CEO Patrick Jacobs. Experienced in land clearing, brush cutting, and dirt work, the company also provides demolition, excavation and forestry services for customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and beyond, and built one of Tennessee's premier Motocross facilities. Click for more...

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