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Equipment Focus: Site prep attachments

Worksaver , Inc.

Worksaver sweep action rock grapple

The SitePro sweep action rock grapple for skid-steer loaders is designed for handling rocks, brush, logs, stumps, debris, scraps and more.

  • Operators can sort large or small rocks and debris with one tool.
  • Model 72 features an overall width of 72 inches while Model 84 offers 84 inches of overall width.
  • Front grapples operate in a sweeping action to pull rocks or debris into the bucket for easy site cleanup, leaving the dirt behind.
  • Grapples work independently of each other to clamp loads that are uneven.
  • Bolt-on side plates can be removed for handling logs and stumps.

    • Bandit Industries

    Bandit forestry mulchers

    Bandit forestry mulchers mount to skid-steer loaders in seconds via quick-attach plate, bringing convenient, cost-effective, easy-to-use land-clearing power to these versatile machines.

    • Model 60FM – 60-inches-wide mulching head; model 72FM – 72-inches-wide mulching head.
    • Easy to operate and maintain.
    • Powered by skid steer’s hydraulic system.
    • Based on the mulching/grinding technology from Bandit’s larger forestry mowers.
    • Mulch brush, undergrowth and small trees directly into the ground.
    • Durable, long-lasting design with replaceable anvil and adjustable push bar.
    • Ideal for lot clearing, right-of-way clearing, forest thinning, trail maintenance.

    John Deere

    John Deere mulching head

    Boasting a heavy-duty design, the MH60C mulching head ensures long-term durability by utilizing oversize 64-mm (2.5-inch) sealed rotor bearings and double carbide-tipped teeth.

  • Heavy-duty push bar helps to topple trees and brush while protecting the carrier from debris.
  • Two-speed hydraulic system enables the MH60C to efficiently utilize available horsepower.
  • Preset pressure levels allow the motor to automatically shift to high displacement, increasing torque by 30 percent to reduce stalling and increase rotor speed recovery.
  • The hydraulic brake stops the rotor in less than 10 seconds, eliminating the “freewheeling” common with other designs.

    • JCB

    JCB brush cutter

    JCB’s standard-duty brush cutter for skid-steer and compact track loaders is available in standard and high-flow models.

  • Designed to clear light to medium density brush and hardwoods up to 4 inches in diameter.
  • Ideal for roadside maintenance, right-of-way clearing and site preparation.
  • Dual pressure relief on the hydraulic motor protects against pressure spikes that could potentially damage the drive system.
  • A pressure gauge indicator comes standard, helping operators prevent overheating.
  • Bi-directional cutting blades allow operators to cut in both directions and reduce maintenance costs.

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