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Auger Torque | Variable Mulchers | Models VM40 & VM60 | Width 40" To 60" Inches | Hydraulic Flow 15 To 25 GPM | For Skid Steer

Auger Torque | Variable Mulchers | Models VM40 & VM60 | Width 40" To 60" Inches | Hydraulic Flow 15 To 25 GPM | For Skid Steer

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  • Models: Auger Torque Variable Mulchers – VM40 & VM60
  • Cutting Width: 40" to 60" – adjustable for different site requirements
  • Hydraulic Flow: 15 to 25 GPM – ensures efficient and consistent mulching performance
  • Machine Compatibility: Designed for skid steers – easy to attach and operate
  • Applications: Ideal for land clearing, vegetation control, site preparation, and landscaping
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Product Description

Auger Torque | Variable Mulchers | Models VM40 & VM60 | Width 40" To 60" Inches | Hydraulic Flow 15 To 25 GPM | For Skid Steer

DESCRIPTION

The Auger Torque VM40 and VM60 Variable Mulchers are engineered for professionals who need serious performance from their excavators and skid steer loaders. Whether you're taking down dense timber or finessing the edges of a hedge, these mulchers adapt instantly to your needs.

Designed to handle everything from heavy-duty vegetation clearance to precise trimming, the VM series features interchangeable cutting drums a robust fixed tungsten tooth drum for thick material, and a swinging hammer tooth drum for finer, more delicate cuts. Swap drums onsite in minutes to suit changing job conditions and maintain peak productivity.

Available in 40-inch (VM40) and 60-inch (VM60) cutting widths, both models are constructed from solid steel, with smart features like removable push bars, drainage holes, and optimized tooth strike patterns. When versatility meets strength, no terrain stands in your way.

Key Features

  • Cutting Width: VM40 – 40", VM60 – 60".
  • Hydraulic Flow: VM40 – 15.85–18.49 GPM, VM60 – 22.4–25.0 GPM.
  • Machine Compatibility: Excavators & Skid Steers (5–15 Tons / 11,000–33,000 lbs).
  • Interchangeable Drums: Fixed tungsten teeth for heavy-duty cutting; swinging hammer teeth for clean mulching.
  • Max Log Diameter: VM40 – 5", VM60 – 10".
  • Drum Speed: 2400 RPM (machine dependent) for fast, efficient mulching.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Frame: Built for rugged conditions with low-profile design for better visibility.
  • Hinged Access Door: Dual locking pins for quick maintenance and performance tuning.
  • Triple Belt System: Smooth power transfer with external greasing points for easy servicing.
  • Removable Push Bar & Pressure Gauge: Easily convert between skid steer and excavator setups.
  • Replaceable Skid Plates: Protect the drum and simplify storage and servicing.
  • Optimized Cutting Teeth: Prevents drum stall and clogging for uninterrupted operation.
  • Drum Construction: Balanced to grade G16 with ½" thick sidewalls for long-term durability.
  • Ideal For: Land clearing, hedge trimming, brush mulching, and vegetation control.
  • Dimensions (VM40): 27.32" H × 49.61" W × 31.57" D | Weight: 882 lbs.
  • Dimensions (VM60): 34.06" H × 72.05" W × 39.45" D | Weight: 1,763.7 lbs.

Detailed Specifications

Feature VM40 VM60
Cutting Width 40 in (1.02 m) 60 in (1.52 m)
Max Log Diameter 5 in 10 in
Oil Flow Range 15.85 – 18.49 GPM 22.4 – 25.0 GPM
Optimum Oil Flow 18.49 GPM 25.0 GPM
Oil Pressure Range 2320 – 2610 PSI 3190 – 3480 PSI
Optimum Oil Pressure 2610 PSI 3480 PSI
Compatible Machine Size 11,023 – 22,046 lbs (5 – 10T) 22,046 – 33,069 lbs (10 – 15T)
Drum Speed 2400 RPM (Machine-dependent) 2400 RPM (Machine-dependent)
Drum Type Options Fixed tungsten / Swinging hammer teeth Fixed tungsten / Swinging hammer teeth
Construction Solid steel with drainage holes Solid steel with drainage holes
Side Plates Removable for easy access Removable for easy access
Push Bar & Pressure Gauge Removable for weight reduction on excavators Removable for weight reduction on excavators
Dimensions (H x W x D) 27.3" x 49.6" x 31.6" 34.1" x 72.1" x 39.5"
Total Weight 882 lbs (400 kg) 1764 lbs (800 kg)

Manuals & Documents

Variable Mulcher Product Information Sheet

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