Boost Productivity as You Clear Land Fast With Our Skid Steer Brush Mulchers
Clearing dense brush, saplings, and overgrown vegetation by hand or with a PTO-driven mower can be painfully slow - and costly if you need to rent multiple machines. Eliminate this timesuck by investing in your own skid steer brush mulcher.
These attachments hook directly to your skid steer’s auxiliary hydraulics and can pulverize everything from thick vines to small trees in a single pass. Instead of cutting, hauling, and disposing of material, you leave finely shredded mulch behind, saving time and reducing labor.
We exclusively carry the Baumalight mulcher lineup as this brand is known industry-wide for their fixed-tooth, heavy-duty drums and rock-solid frame construction. These attachments are always backed by our world-class customer service from A to Z.
Whether you need the compact MS348 for smaller skid steers or the high-capacity MS1160 for 100+ HP machines, each model features replaceable carbide teeth, reinforced skid shoes, and sealed bearings to make light work of even the toughest terrain.
These attachments work with most major skid steer brands (Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, etc) and connect via universal quick-attach plates for fast mounting and minimal downtime.
Every brush mulcher in our catalog ships ready to bolt on without any hidden fees or backorders for parts. Your equipment arrives fast since it’s shipping from a US-based warehouse, too. It also comes with a comprehensive warranty against defects, plus lifetime access to our sales engineers who double-check compatibility before you buy.
Don’t work harder. Work smarter with the best selection of brush mulchers for skid steers in the US today, exclusively available at Top Tier Attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Mulchers Hard on Skid Steers?
A well-matched skid steer brush mulcher shouldn’t stress your skid steer beyond its rated hydraulic flow and horsepower. You just need to do your due diligence, or at least get in touch with our team so we can help you navigate this aspect.
We suggest the MS348 on 30-55 HP units, MS548 on 45-75 HP machines, and MS1160 on 100+ HP machines. But, connect with our experts today for a more tailored suggestion.
How Many Horsepower Do You Need For a Skid Steer Forestry Mulcher?
Each Baumalight model has a minimum and maximum horsepower recommendation. Matching horsepower to model will maximize cutting speed while preventing hydraulic overload:
- MS348: 30 HP minimum
- MS548: 45 HP minimum
- MS560: 60 HP minimum
- MS572: 50 HP minimum
- MS960: 75 HP minimum
- MS972: 80 HP minimum
- MS1160: 100 HP minimum
What Skid Steer Brand is Best For Forestry Mulching?
Any reputable skid steer brand with adequate hydraulic flow and lift capacity will work well. We’re fairly neutral as far as brands like Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, and New Holland go. They’re all field-tested with Baumalight mulchers so you can’t go wrong.
How Many Acres Can a Forestry Mulcher Do in a Day?
It’s impossible to say without knowing more about what you’re mulching and how you do it. A 60-HP skid steer with an MS560 mulcher can clear 1-2 acres in 8 hours in typical conditions (mixed brush, small saplings, and light logging debris).
But, a larger machine (90-120 HP) using an MS960 or MS972 may be able to clear 2-3 acres daily. Terrain, vegetation density, and operator experience matter, but Baumalight’s aggressive tooth configuration maximizes material throughput and reduces passes required.
Which is Better, Disc Mulcher or Drum Mulcher?
Disc mulchers have interchangeable carbide teeth on a flat, cutting disc, which helps them cut thick trees and heavy brush in fewer passes.
Drum mulchers implement a rotating barrel with welded teeth for continuous feeding of material. They’re better for consistent brush and small tree removal.
One is not inherently “better” than the other, just better for different scenarios. We carry both and can offer a tailored recommendation based on your job site.
How Big of a Tree Can a Skid Steer Mulcher Handle?
Skid steer brush mulchers are optimized for saplings up to 6-8 inches in diameter. Baumalight’s MS972 and MS1160 can tackle multiple 8-inch trees in succession if the operator feeds material steadily. Anything larger (10 inches and up) may require a stump grinder or forestry cutter.
Why Are Forestry Mulchers So Expensive?
Simply put, you get what you pay for. Each Baumalight brush mulcher has a heavy-gauge steel frame, heat-treated alloy cutting teeth, and dent-resistant rotor drums. These attachments can last thousands of hours under extreme conditions. You’re investing in productivity and peace of mind.
Can a Skid Steer Mulcher Grind Stumps?
Standard brush mulchers shred roots and small stumps, but they won’t remove the entire stump below ground level. Baumalight mulchers can handle surface-level stumps up to 6-8 inches in diameter, leaving a shallow stump remnant that’s easy to remove later. We also carry dedicated stump grinders if needed.