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Auger Variable Mulchers

Auger Torque, a manufacturer and global provider of earthmoving attachments, has announced the addition of the VM1000 & VM1500 Variable Mulchers to its product portfolio. The variable mulcher range provides the user with the versatility of being mounted on both a skid-steer loader and excavator, whilst also providing a drum drop change feature whilst onsite. The drum drop option gives the user the choice of changing swiftly between fixed tungsten tooth and swinging hammer drum, bringing with it the capability of undertaking numerous applications on site with the one piece of equipment.

Suitable for mounting on both excavators and skid steer loaders, the Variable Mulcher provides a working width of up to 1.5m. Both the VM1000 & VM1500 have the unique feature of being able to change the drum on-site, adapting quickly between parent machines for maximum versatility and flexibility on the job, without costly downtime, says Auger. The ability to attach a skid-steer frame and excavator hitch at the same time, along with a removable pressure gauge and push bar allows for easy adaptation between parent machines when out on site. The fixed tungsten teeth drum gives a robust blunt cutting edge for grinding through thick timber up to 250mm diameter, hedges and branches. The swinging hammer teeth drum gives a cleaner, more precise cut for dense bushes, smaller trees and even slashing grass.

The VM Mulchers are made from high-grade steel. External grease points, removeable side panels and skid plates allow for easy maintenance and a triple belt drive system will provide even the most demanding operator with the reliability they need to get the job done, reckons the manufacturer. Unique to Auger Torque’s VM Mulcher series and an industry first, is the ability to drop and change the drum out on site allowing for quick change over when there are various types of vegetation to clear, or simply if the operator is not sure what they will be met with out on site. Furthermore, it is possible to have the mulcher set up for skid-steer loaders and excavators simultaneously and clear dense low-level bushes with a skid steer, then mulch whole trees from top to ground level with an excavator.

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