Clearing a powerline right of way - Rut MFG 28" Disc Mulcher

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[@matthewstenger6150]

Wow, that thing is a beast! Does a really nice job.

[@PathfinderExcavating]

Thank you! It sure solves the brush problem. It goes where a brush hog and tractor can't! Hope all is well Uncle.

[@Fayettepropertysolutions]

I’m really digging this. Haven’t been impressed with most of the other videos of similar sized machines doing the same work. This bobcat seems to eat well

[@PathfinderExcavating]

It does pretty well. The E26 is a bit light in the rear end for this mulcher head. It needs some more counterweight. I'd say an additional 400lbs would be perfect.

[@particularlybad]

My slightly heavier kx033 has the same issue, blade low behind me helps.

[@RutMFG]

Thanks for the review!!

[@PathfinderExcavating]

You're welcome, very happy thus far.

[@workinghardusa]

Cool well done!

[@PathfinderExcavating]

Thank you!

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

You aren't worried about running this mulcher without an enclosed cab?

[@PathfinderExcavating]

It is designed to throw all the material away from you while you use it. I don't recommend using it on an open cab machine, but I have not had any issues. I do wear my forestry helmet and I built a protective cage for the front of the machine since.

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

@@PathfinderExcavating makes sense just wondering because I have a open cab skid steer and wanted to know how your protecting yourself

[@PathfinderExcavating]

A simple expanded metal cage that you can bolt on in front of you. Or a piece of heavy-duty shater proof polymer that's see through would work.

[@EntreprenuerDavis]

@@PathfinderExcavating I’m going to look into that because seems like a decent way to protect myself

[@PathfinderExcavating]

Good luck maybe I'll show what I built in a video so you can get an idea of what mine looks like.

[@princelydeeds]

Neat toy out of curiosity wouldn't a brush cutter be faster and cheaper?

[@PathfinderExcavating]

Definitely cheaper but I wouldn't say faster in this circumstance. A brush cutter on a tractor isn't as efficient and typically bends the brush over and doesn't get the entire stem. This mulcher also works on slopes, which I didn't show in the video but the sides of this old road slope very steeply.

[@AllstarVentures]

Bought the 36” mini mulcher a couple years ago. Heck of a tool ! Running mine on JD50G. Handles it well ! Check on the additional blade carrier for it. You won’t be disappointed. I have a few videos on my channel #rutmanufacturing

[@PathfinderExcavating]

I purchased the blade carrier! Didn't get to use it yet. I'll check out your videos. Thanks for commenting.

[@AllstarVentures]

@@PathfinderExcavating the blade carrier cuts the grassy stuff much better and still cuts the heavy stuff also 👍🏼

[@HTSPgh]

How much does that attachment cost?

[@PathfinderExcavating]

With my military discount, it was right around 6k.

[@orestanhel4665]

What is the hydraulic aux flow on your excavator?

[@PathfinderExcavating]

14.6 GPM

[@Stumpstompers]

How do you put that particular machine in hammer mode?

[@PathfinderExcavating]

For my machine. I just hold the AUX button until both sides of the button turn green. Once that happens, I click the button on the bottom side of the right joystick, and it produces constant flow.