Brush Cutters / Mulchers

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...

Loftness Introduces H Series Battle Ax Mulching Attachment for Skid Steers →

Loftness has introduced the H Series to its line of Battle Ax mulching attachments. Designed for high-flow skid steers and compact track loaders with 33 to 62.9 gpm and 50 to 150 hydraulic horsepower, this heavy-duty model adds another level of performance to the Battle Ax design. Available with an 88-in. cutting width, the H Series is powered by a V-Drive variable-displacement piston motor, which automatically shifts the rotor RPM from the highest speed to a lower range for increased torque, as needed. Click for more...

New Mulcher Helps Contractor Stack Deck in His Favor →

Todd Hyatt is familiar with forestry mulchers, having used them on land clearing projects, pasture clearing and around his own property. They tackle brush as well as felled and standing trees, leaving a carpet of mulch in their wake. They are a good "go-to" tool for an aesthetically pleasing project. He also knows that not every job requires the fine grinding that mulchers provide. So, when Hyatt purchased 20 wooded acres in south Louisiana, he wanted an ace in the hole. Click for more...

Cat Mulchers Bring Reliable Performance, Easy Maintenance →

Two new Cat mulchers for tracked and wheeled excavators and forest machines deliver reliable operation in tough forestry applications. With their easy-to-maintain design, these mulchers incorporate a number of safety features to protect both workers and equipment at the job site. With the addition of the new Cat HM3013 and HM5515 models, Caterpillar now offers a mulcher attachment for Cat front-reach machines from 11 to 36 tons (10 to 32.7 t and long-reach front machines from 40 to 52 tons (36.3 to 47.2 t). Click for more...

Mulcher with Depth Control Rotor Helps Ohio Contractor Put the Hammer Down →

Eric Adams puts the soul in sole proprietorship. Whether a project calls for clearing hundreds of trees or a hundred acres of brush, Adams brings the whole Hammer Down team (himself and his Bobcat 770) to tackle the job. Thankfully for Adams he's got the right equipment and support team around him to keep his business running and his customers happy. Nestled in Perry, Ohio, Hammer Down tackles both residential and commercial land clearing and beautification projects. Click for more...

Diamond's Machines Put to Test at Farm-Rite Demo →

Farm-Rite Equipment of Willmar, Minn., and Diamond Mowers teamed up for a demonstration of Diamond products that clear the way for any project. On July 23, customers had the opportunity to view first-hand how Diamond Mowers' machines mow down brush and remove trees at a demo site in Willmar. "This is a great spot to be able to show our customers these products being used in the field," said Dan Ronning, general manager of Farm-Rite equipment. Click for more...

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