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The Best Skid Steer Mulching Attachment

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The Best Skid Steer Mulching Attachment

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to your skid steer, it’s crucial to invest in pieces of equipment that can do it all. That means when you’re working on jobs with tense brush or woods, you need something that can cut through these overgrown areas with ease.

The question is, what attachment can do all this and more? The answer: a skid steer mulching attachment. Forestry mulchers are ideal for maximizing workload efficiency, thanks to their cutting abilities and diverse nature on the job.

A skid steer mulching attachment can handle commercial and residential job sites and is known for cutting through the most challenging brush and growth. However, every skid steer forestry mulcher is different, so it’s essential to consider which features matter most before purchasing.

There is plenty to learn about when it comes to your skid steer forestry mulcher—that’s why Rut Manufacturing is looking into the best skid steer mulching attachment, so you can learn more about this great attachment and pick the one that fits your needs.


 

What Can a Skid Steer Mulching Attachment Do?

A skid steer loader is a diverse piece of equipment that can handle heavy-duty work in no time, but what about a skid steer forestry mulcher? How does this skid steer attachment compare to the work ethic of this machine?

Skid steer forestry mulchers are optimized to achieve maximum power and efficiency so that you can manage various job types with ease. From maintaining medians and roadsides, clearing land, forestry management, and helping land development, a skid steer mulching attachment is capable of streamlining your daily workload in no time.

The moment you hook up a forestry mulcher to your skid steer, you can start removing brush, small branches, sticks, and excess debris from various places without struggling to navigate multiple types of terrain. 

The best part? Forestry mulchers are highly efficient and durable, so you’ll know your investment is going to last for years to come. You can clear a job site in no time because of its multiple blades, high operating speeds, and hydraulic capabilities.

High Flow Skid Steer Mulching Attachment Applications:

  • Vegetation Control
  • Forest Fire Prevention
  • Farmland
  • Right of Ways
  • Clearing Trail and Road Overgrowth
  • Storm Damage and Disaster Clean-up 
  • Clearing Land
  • Site Preparation
  • Lot Clearing

The Annihilator is not recommended for:

  • Urban Environments
  • Suburban Homes Under One Acre of Land

Rather than deal with the additional hassle of extra skid steer attachments, a forestry mulcher can clear pathways, property, and farmland with ease. Coping with setbacks on the job can be difficult. Still, you won’t think twice about the efficiency of your forestry mulcher. Plus, you can transport your attachment to multiple job sites and still see the same results. 

Forestry mulchers are so powerful in their carbide mulching teeth and direct drive system. These features make skid steer mulching attachments incredibly versatile and ideal for maximizing job site productivity. The hardest decision is choosing which type of forestry mulcher is best for your industry.

Skid steer mulching attachments are great for various job sites and industries – but to learn more about other skid steer attachments suited for your workload, take a look at our must-have skid steer attachments.

What Is the Best Skid Steer Mulcher?

Now that we’ve discussed why skid steer forestry mulchers are so helpful, it’s time to find the best forestry skid steer mulching attachment for your industry. Because forestry mulchers are so diverse on the job, we manufacture a few excellent attachments ideal for any job site: the Annihilator and the Gladiator.

The Annihilator Forestry Mulcher

The Annihilator is a great skid steer attachment designed to handle harsh environments and is powered by Bent Axis Piston. The massive weight of this attachment combined with the power and torque of the Bent Axis Piston supplies the energy and momentum needed to mulch trees and brush with ease.

Vegetation management, forest fire-prevention, and other land maintenance are more accessible than ever, thanks to the incredible power of the Annihilator.

Our Annihilator forestry mulcher can cut trees up to 14-inch in diameter. Using a back dragging technique, you can mulch material into the ground, which is more efficient than any mulching mower or mulching head. Nothing is quite as efficient as our forestry disc mulcher when it’s time to get the job done.

The Forestry Disc Mulcher Annihilator for Skid Steers Includes:

  • Carbide-Tipped Mulching Teeth
  • 3/8-inch deck thickness
  • Hydraulic Hoses
  • Quick Couplers
  • Customized motor for optimal performance with your Skid Steer

The most significant advantage of the Annihilator is that we custom build the mulcher specifically for the machine that it will be going on. This customization will allow you to get the most out of your device and your skid steer mulching attachment. You’ve never used heavy brush cutting equipment like this before.

The Gladiator Forestry Brush Cutter 

Besides our fantastic Annihilator, the other powerful forestry brush cutter is the Gladiator. The Gladiator is ideal for disaster clean-up and day-to-day land management and maintenance.

No matter the industry, it’s important to have machinery as durable and hardworking as you are – and nothing is up to the task like our amazing forestry mulcher and brush cutter.

The Gladiator is perfect for managing different growth types, ranging from dense brush to unruly terrain. It can cut any limbs, trees, and brush it crosses. With its 1″ thick blade carrier with carbide-tipped mulching teeth, this machine can process dense brush and vegetation in seconds, eliminating the extra time you usually spend on the job. There’s no need to worry about going back and redoing your work with the Gladiator.

The Gladiator Skid Steer Mulching Attachment Includes:

  • Bent Axis Hydro Leduc Piston Motor (available in high or low flow)
  • Eskridge 132 bearing housing (Standard Flow)
  • Eskridge 252 bearing housing (High Flow)
  • ⅜ inch Deck Thickness
  • 3-Blade System for the 60-inch model
  • 4-Blade System for the 72-inch model
  • Replaceable Skid Shoes
  • Large Pressure Gauge
  • Cuts up to 7 inches in diameter 
  • Carbide-Tipped Mulching Teeth
  • Hydraulic Hoses
  • Quick Couplers
  • Customized Motor for Your Skid Steer
  • 7-8 Week Lead Time
  • 1-Year Warranty 

The Gladiator is compatible with:

  • Skid Steers
  • CTLs 
  • MTLs

The durable carbide-tipped mulching teeth give the Gladiator the ability to process so much vegetation and grind stumps down with ease. You’ll have nothing but clear pathways once you’ve finished. 

The additional vine cutters above the blade carrier protect the driveshaft, so you don’t experience setbacks while you work. We’ve made the composition of this machine truly one of a kind, and with its high flow and low flow options, you’ll find the right size and flow for your skid steer.

Additionally, we utilize a pressure gauge visible to the operator to monitor the forestry brush cutter’s load. This helps the operator run the skid steer mulching attachment at its peak performance and avoid unnecessary damage on the job, so your work stays on target no matter what.

Other Powerful Skid Steer Mulching Attachments

Sometimes, specific jobs call for other incredible attachments to get the job done. In those instances, our Skid Steer Brush Cutter Terminator is precisely what your skid steer needs. It has all the diversity to cut and clear through a variety of spaces, so you’ll never have to worry about fitting your skid steer in those hard-to-reach places.

Suppose you have to remove larger areas or want something with more substantial power. In that case, our Terminator XP is perfect for your everyday job site needs. These high-flow, heavy operating devices are ideal for every job site if you need another machine optimized to manage brush and overgrown areas.

If you’re also interested in upgrading your excavator forestry mulchers, check out our Mini Excavator Disc Mulcher and Brush Eliminator Cutter. Both of these machines can handle anything you throw their way and navigate complex job terrains exceptionally well.

Where to Use A Forestry Skid Steer Mulcher Attachment

If you need a land clearing machine that can tackle all your work quickly, then a skid steer forestry mulcher is the attachment for you. However, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to use your attachment, especially when you’re navigating it for the first time. You can use your forestry mulcher in a variety of places for many tasks, including:

  • Clearing invasive species
  • Removing old brush and limbs
  • Clearing property lines and construction areas
  • Pulling and clearing small trees
  • Maintaining highways
  • Forest fire prevention
  • Construction

If you work on various job sites and need something capable of carrying its weight, then it’s time to add a forestry skid steer mulching attachment to your arsenal of equipment. You’ll never have to think twice about clearing land or managing your job site.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” z_index=”” bg_color_value=”#ededed”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Have you ever wondered how to care for your skid steer mulching attachment? If so, you can get the answers you’ve been waiting for in our Skid Steer Disc Mulcher Annihilator resource. Contact us to learn more about our special equipment once you’re ready to add a forestry mulching attachment to your work lineup.

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