In the skid steer industry, there are a couple types of mulcher. You have both a disc mulcher and a drum mulcher. The drum mulcher is different as the teeth are mounted to a large steel drum, allowing you to push direct down or from the front on your mulcher. The skid steer drum mulcher also allows for a slight below ground cut, making it ideal for land clearing.

A forestry drum mulcher and a brush mulcher are machines used to clear vegetation, but they work slightly differently. Drum Mulcher uses a large, rotating drum with teeth that spins rapidly to chop up trees, branches, and shrubs. On the other hand, brush mulcher uses a set of spinning blades or a rotor to cut through smaller brush, grasses, and lighter vegetation.

This skid steer drum mulcher is built to take on any of your forestry needs as it is forestry-rated. We offer a wide range of sizes, and this mulcher is the smallest. However, it has its place as both a personal use option and when you don't clear trees consistently in your work.

Drum mulchers are highly efficient for land clearing, quickly turning trees and brush into mulch. They offer versatility, compact operation in tight spaces, and eco-friendly mulching that improves soil quality. When paired with a skid steer, they can easily maneuver and handle heavy-duty jobs.

The main difference between a drum mulcher and a disc mulcher is in their cutting mechanism. A drum mulcher uses a rotating drum with sharp teeth to grind up material, offering more torque and power for tough, dense vegetation. A disc mulcher, on the other hand, uses a rotating disc with blades to slice through brush and trees, often providing a cleaner cut for lighter materials. Disc mulchers tend to be less aggressive than drum mulchers.

The lifespan of the teeth on a skid steer forestry drum mulcher can vary based on usage, terrain, and the type of material being mulched. On average, the carbide-faced teeth can last anywhere from 500 to 1,000 hours, but they may need replacement sooner if used on particularly hard or abrasive materials.

The maximum cutting depth of a skid steer drum mulcher typically ranges from 1 inch below grade to 3 inches below grade, depending on the model and the material being mulched. Our mulcher possess the maximum cutting depth of 1 inch below grade.