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Bobcat's new Brushcat and log grapple attachments

Bobcat has expanded the company’s attachment range with the launch of two new Brushcat rotary cutter models and a new log grapple attachment for the company’s range of small articulated loaders (SALs). The new Brushcat attachments offer cutting widths of 1,118mm and 1372mm respectively, and are the smallest models in the full line-up of Brushcat rotary cutters, which offers larger models with cutting widths of 1,676mm, 1,829mm or 2,032mm.

Like the new smaller Brushcat attachments, the log grapple is compatible with both the Bobcat L23 and L28 SAL models. The log grapple meets the challenging demands of landscaping and site clearing jobs and is ideal for customers seeking maximum productivity by increasing the versatility of their machines. The log grapple can also be used on the new MT100 mini track loader.

Brushcat attachments
Like the larger models, the two new smaller Brushcat attachments are said to deliver powerful cutting and mulching action in areas of untamed growth and can pass through gates and other narrow entrances to work in areas that are inaccessible to larger machines. They are designed to handle tough brush clearing jobs in a wide variety of applications, such as agriculture, forestry, landscaping, municipalities, parks and recreation areas. The light weight, short deck and oscillation characteristics of these attachments enable the brush cutter to follow ground contours in order to maintain a clean cut, even on slopes.

The new Brushcat attachments feature a high-efficiency, direct-drive motor that maximises hydraulic horsepower for optimal cutting and mulching of tall, thick vegetation in one pass. The high cutting speed and heavy-duty blades maximise momentum to cut and mulch vegetation up to 50mm in diameter.

Log grapple
The new log grapple is said to be ideal for landscaping projects, as it can easily clean up after cutting or trimming trees and bushes. The log grapple attachment also has reinforced tines, which with the heavy-duty teeth provides outstanding grip when managing unwieldy logs and brush. Rope bollards provide an additional anchor point, assisting in stability while at work. For increased operator control, the log grapple comes with an integrated tree pusher, ensuring material falls in the intended direction, allowing the operator to accomplish multiple tasks with the same attachment.

Bobcat reckons operators will also appreciate the efficiency offered by the log grapple’s 1,430mm wide opening and 360-degree rotation for increased productivity and ease of use. The open sides allow for easy clamping of logs and piles of brush, clearing areas – even in confined spaces – more quickly.

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