GAME CHANGER! The MTL XC5 Excavator Brush Cutter Is Here!

Picked up a new MTL Attachments XC5 brush cutter for the Kubota U55 mini excavator and this thing is awesome! Lets cut some brush!
#MTL
#XC5

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Pretty nice attachment there. Could definitely make cutting around ponds and such easier

[@idigit4967]

Definitely! Going to cut my impound embankment today.

[@j0917DW]

I’m having summertime flashbacks. I can hear how hot it is there with them damn bugs yapping

[@gc44huffy]

I have a blue diamond and it has the same type of blades. The bolt is flat on two sides to hold it in place while u torque the nut down. Works great.

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Very nice 👍. That’s a fine tool to have makes a definitely good appearance.

[@nickbeam5432]

Nice setup. I for sure would make it a priority to put spacers on that hose carers !

[@idigit4967]

For sure. Gonna try to get it over to my mechanic this week.

[@jdub229r]

Dude, you’re making some pretty stout investments, wishing you much success! It would awesome if you could find a reliable (retired?) part time operator, allowing you to have both pieces of equipment on a single project.

[@idigit4967]

Yeah that would be good, I need to get my dad in this thing and let him run it and get familiar with it, I think he'd be a good candidate for that position!

[@emeyers5984]

Cool new toy! 😉

[@gretchenthom4976]

You're ready for a T-Rex battle!!😂

[@maryruthteeter4969]

way to go rock roll ur doing good bles u

[@keigan9006]

That excavator with the cutter head on it sure did a good job with those tree limbs and brush along the side of the road. A larger head, like the 42" head would only have increased the speed at which you were cutting marginally. I, personally, think you will get a lot of use out of the smaller cutting head.

[@idigit4967]

Yeah I've really like this head, a bigger head may be faster but this one is nice as I can get it into tight areas and the weight isn't too much stress on the machine lifting it high up or extending it far out.

[@larrymccready6778]

That's a cutting machine, nice piece of equipment.

[@mikldude9376]

It is nice to look at your work at the end of the day and feel satisfied you have done a good job, well done sir ..

[@idigit4967]

Thank you!

[@billkendall5129]

I'm thinking if I was running your machine, I would disarm that automatic brake before the day was done. I run a Bobcat with a U S Mower and its a wicked machine.

[@8700I]

Sounds like a giant sawmill running, while that thing is in full swing!! keep up the good content man 😊

[@idigit4967]

Thanks! Yeah it can get a little annoying, in my later vids of this attachment I edit the sound a bit to take that high-pitched whine out of the sound. Thanks for watching! I just did a job today with this cutter, content should be coming in the next day or so!

[@8700I]

@@idigit4967 Personally I love the whine!

[@josianrodriguez1249]

NICE JOB WELL DONE.

[@gloriabradley9104]

Very nice work! 🙂❤️🤗

[@idigit4967]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@samdiamond7642]

I'm just curious do you have a favorite of all it seems like the three blade on your excavator can get a lot more done and get a lot more reach love the videos man keep up the hard work thanks for sharing

[@whotknots]

Is there a reason the hydraulic feed lines supplying whatever equipment is attached to the QD head are not plumbed underneath or on top of the boom rather than facing sideways? It appears they would be better protected from casual impacts if they were mounted in either of those locations even if only on the outer segment and problems like undesirable contact you described would not occur either. I have seen a similar design being used to slash dense roadside brush for bushfire mitigation in Australia but it employed heavy cutters which looked like they used some kind of chain-link system.

[@robertmoore8705]

When would you use the brush cutter compared to a mulcher ?

[@Andy-From-England]

Cool machine good job

[@idigit4967]

Thanks!

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great job and great video. Have a good day.

[@idigit4967]

Thanks, you too!

[@bradleyvanderkolk8947]

That’s sweet dude!

[@idigit4967]

Yeah I've been impressed with it so far.

[@cromaticdragon5079]

Sounded like the brake would engage? Do you have to hold a constant on for flow to the mower or is it locked on or off?

[@maryriser7836]

I need a close up of what you did to keep the hose from rubbing as we are having the same problem with ours.

[@davidsteltenpohl4607]

Great video. My son is thinking of buying the same attachment

[@idigit4967]

Awesome! Its a great attachment, let me know if you have questions!

[@mattlent6031]

I had the same style cutter on mine,different manufacturer,the only thing I will say is,when possible,get closer to the stuff your cutting,don’t leave your boom and dipper fully extended and swing back and forth,that much weight out that far is hard on bushings

[@idigit4967]

Gotcha, thanks for the tips!

[@didymusdaniels]

1/2 inch to 3/4 inch spacers on those hydraulic line should work. have ahd to do the same thing on Cats and Deere

[@wpog8453]

Wow. That's the same blades and blade carrier as a Blue Diamond mini ex/mini skid cutter

[@idigit4967]

From what I've been told, Blue Diamond and MTL are both assembled on the same welding table in the same shop. Only difference is design really.

[@wpog8453]

@@idigit4967 that's interesting. I know exactly where that shop is.

[@AntoniEmanuel7328]

I live in an apartment in London England but I just know I need one of these. Love your videos bud.

[@idigit4967]

Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@stormbear3365]

😂 that comment!

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

Need to get a job like skid steer some thick jungle stuff really test it.

[@leeluchette6049]

Overall, would you choose the brush cutter or mulcher. I'm basically clearing personal property that was neglected for years. Gas well roads, fence lines etc. Just sold skid steer due to not being able to reach over banks and ditch lines. Lee

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Great video 👌

[@idigit4967]

Thanks 👍

[@RSE328]

Wow what a great price point for the 36 model. I’m going to have to seriously look into this. Thanks for the post!

[@idigit4967]

Thanks for watching! Been very impressed with it so far! MTL is as good as it gets for price and their attachments are top quality!

[@celoryating6694]

👍👍👍👍

[@marquittatrent9824]

Its Dunday morning and I'm under the covers hiding from my dog watching a man cut a driveway lol.

[@idigit4967]

I appreciate you watching!

[@tomharrington1393]

👍👍

[@cherylnelson8392]

Seems like you're afraid to use it. Get in there, get it done.

[@KevinBenecke]

Remember, he just got it and doesn't know it's full capability. Even with the excavator he's probably used for years, he has to learn it all over again.

[@jamesdoerfling6343]

Is there a case drain in that cutter?

[@briansutton7764]

It's nice when it devours the brush, no draging...chipping or burning. It saves lots of physical labor. What's the cut capacity? As in diameter.

[@idigit4967]

It rates out at a 5" capacity. If you got any other questions let me know Brian!

[@briansutton7764]

@@idigit4967 I was curious if the smaller cutter could cut bigger materials than the larger cutter? My thinking is, it is easier on the gear box for the smaller cutter cutting larger material. But then again there is momentum involved.

[@robertmoore8705]

How safe would that be without a cab ?

[@wpog8453]

Oh yeah... With the 3rd edge, if you flip one blade upside down, it will cut like a saw kerf. Will cut larger material more efficiently. Cuts just as even in grass.

[@idigit4967]

That's a pretty sweet idea. Thanks!

[@bobwebber8521]

That's going to be a long job. Hope you priced it right.

[@timziegler9358]

You need to offer that opening video to a Hollywood producer for a zombie film. I think I am going to have night mares:) Best wishes

[@idigit4967]

🤣

[@josianrodriguez1249]

NICE BRUSH CUTTER FOR THE ESCAVATORS. GOOD LUCK.

[@shirleyc7175]

👍

[@robertdavis3020]

Your dogs are pretty cute

[@idigit4967]

Thank you Robert!

[@wil45]

👀

[@as3564]

What kind of flow rate you getting on that thing?

[@idigit4967]

The U55 tops out at 20 gal/m. I messed around with the hydraulic settings today on the control panel and set everything to max. For this I was running around 80% throttle so that was probably 16 gal/m or so in this vid.

[@arranmorfeld1991]

No hydraulic relief for it..? Dang..

[@kaiolsen3841]

The irritating noise that the head makes is that the brake you talked about? It was nice when you played the music. It appears to to the job though. I am a recent subscriber but have liked your videos👍👍👍👍

[@idigit4967]

Yeah that noise I believe is the brake, I think what is happening is it senses a drop in pressure when moving the boom and arm at the same time or driving forward because you're taking oil flow away from the head and the brake tries to kick in. I can be annoying. Sorry... 😬

[@wpog8453]

@@idigit4967 it's the remaining inertia in the carrier back feeding pressure into the return when it loses flow. It causes a pressure spike in the motor. The buzz saw sound is the friction between the gears and rollers in the motor under pressure. A very knowledgeable tech told me it would be wise to install an H valve in the lines in front of the motor like some cutters have so that it can free spin without restriction.

[@ronniealston8506]

So how much flow do you need in order for everything to run smoothly all at the same time

[@robertsmitg6884]

Will the kx040-4 run that attachment

[@idigit4967]

Oh definitely! This 36" cutter is perfect for any machine from 3.5-6 tons with aux hydraulics! Let me know if you have any other questions Robert!

[@robertjra]

Amazing machine!! How high can you cut if you are trying to make a perfect line on a hedge??

[@idigit4967]

Not sure how high, maybe 10 or 12 feet probably.

[@robertjra]

@@idigit4967 thank you for the reply! Work with my dad in a landscape company we are growing really fast and want invest in a mini skid steer with attachments for long hedges on residential and golf courses.

[@silverwarrior8294]

Looking at one of these for my 60G Deere, do you price this by the hour or the job? Just wondering what kind of price I could charge for something like this. Thanks.

[@idigit4967]

Depends on the job. The last one I did was by the hour.

[@stevewalsh8716]

What was the rate if you don’t mind me asking

[@lancewilson6448]

You should tie those hydraulic lines up with a bungie cord they are going to get caught and ripped off.

[@mikepetronio927]

How do I find information about the m t l # xc5

[@matt08015]

that attachment will hwlp you in real muddy spots

[@idigit4967]

True

[@ashlinielson2578]

? Why did you not establish where the ditch was and if’s still in good shape before cutting the trees? This machine would be good for finding creeks and ditch’s and cleaning up the sides. Trimming vines off of trees. Trimming hedges like yew that itch like crazy.

[@lancedrivon3697]

Not sure if this was asked but what width is that one?

[@idigit4967]

It's 36"

[@lancedrivon3697]

Perfect thanks! We are getting a u55 today. That brush cutter work good on blackberry bushes?

[@gerryk8644]

Well dammm start cutting something already

[@angelmontenegro3508]

Esta máquina sirve para soplar los árboles d seguro que tienen calor jajajaja

[@scottbehr5690]

alright...Let me know where the shop is...Im going to work for you for free...I just want to cut stufff now...lol

[@williamsmale9877]

get closer to the brush for a deeper cut, the machine elbow lack the cutting depth

[@idigit4967]

👍

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

What would a job like this cost the customer if you don't mine me asking? How many hours would it take too? This is something I'd love to get into and have no idea what to charge.

[@jakebaxa]

What was cost

[@birdhunter2754]

Youll get the hang of it. Your not triming a grape vine. Get in there. Lol or she all grow back. In one yr. 2xs as thick as it is now.

[@Hollywood5453]

Tracks.... set the height and use your tracks!!!!! Geesh .... drive don’t swing

[@idigit4967]

Can't do that unfortunately. The drive motors take priority when you are driving which significantly cuts down on the amount of oil pumped to the cutter. It slows down so much its basically ineffective. Excavators of this size aren't designed to track forward and run an attachment at the same time.

[@donrainier6452]

Drive's me crazy when u don't lock the pump in on position in time this will mess up ur pump and motor

[@idigit4967]

The pump is locked in the on position, its just that when traveling or moving the boom, arm and cutter all at the same time this uses too much oil flow and takes flow away from the cutter itself.

[@mikegriff8372]

Stupid question, the whining when you move the boom? Is that because not enough flow to run cutter and boom? Are you cutting it on and off when you move mini? I am interested in buying a similar system, but just curious about the whining sound.

[@idigit4967]

Good question Mike! The whining is the brake valve in the pump that slows the cutter down when you shut off the flow. Its a safety mechanism in the cutter. What's happening is that when you move the boom, arm and head all at the same time you are taking flow away from the cutter, when the brake valve senses the drop in flow it tries to kick in. I called MTL about this when I got it and it is completely normal. If you have any other questions please let me know. Thanks!

[@mikegriff8372]

@@idigit4967 Thank you for the quick reply. Also thank you for not thinking I was throwing off on your machine. I just heard that and wasn't sure.

[@idigit4967]

@@mikegriff8372 No worries! Let me know if you got other questions!

[@albertcyphers1532]

That mower needs a rotating wrist

[@idigit4967]

That would definitely be cool! Thanks Albert!

[@dontgetoffended9524]

I'm curious why you didn't use the Bush Hager wooden it been a lot faster ??

[@idigit4967]

Not for reaching up high, its not really great at that.

[@dontgetoffended9524]

@@idigit4967 that's true and I'm looking forward to the video of you cutting everything down so he can see the lake 🥰

[@aa999xyz]

Please some time lapse video?

[@idigit4967]

Go towards the end of the vid, its in there too!

[@JustinmWhitman]

Sounds like the hydraulics are struggling some when moving the stick or tracks. Awesome attachment!!

[@idigit4967]

Yeah when you move the boom, arm and cutter all at the same time it uses too much oil and takes flow away from the head.

[@birdhunter2754]

Cut the base off 2 feet back.

[@tuffram2165]

Check out Cotontop3 on KZbin he has tons of videos on a very similar machine making several modifications for different attachments and hydraulic changes.

[@idigit4967]

Yeah he has a great channel, been watching him for awhile

[@tuffram2165]

@@idigit4967 im willing to bet if you reached out to him for some advice he would help you out.

[@ivanorozco9464]

250 rubs, my nickname in high school 😂

[@jjfore0921]

Is that the brake making all that noise?

[@idigit4967]

Yeah it's kinda annoying but a nice safety feature.

[@shironpathirana]

I want to make one as DiY. Somebody willing to assist me!!??

[@vincemckesey5879]

This is not outdoing a Mexican and a machete.

[@Isnt_ThatRight]

WTF

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Nothing takes forever you would have been better off with the Bobcat just going up and down the thing lifting it up and tearing everything away hope you weren't charged that guy by the hour if you were he's paying for that whole attachment not something I'd want to slow.👎👎

[@idigit4967]

Maybe, But it seemed like all that back and forth to move down the edge of the woodline would have taken too long and been alot of unnecessary wear on the undercarriage. But I think it would have worked. Thanks for the feedback!

[@pamherring3015]

Didn’t care for that machine that much. Didn’t seem a clean cut like the others.!

[@annahughes9874]

Hay man u talk to much on some things..