Product Description
Baumalight MP972 Brush Mulcher | Rotor Width 72" | Up to 165 HP | For PTO On Tractors
DESCRIPTION
Maximize your land clearing with the Baumalight MP972 Fixed Tooth Mulcher for tractors, perfect for tackling heavy brush and small trees. Designed for tractors with 90 - 135 HP and Cat 2 or 3 3PH, this robust mulcher features a direct drive system for efficient power transfer from the engine through a heavy-duty gearbox to the teeth. Choose between Ripper or Planer style teeth: Ripper teeth excel in rocky areas, while Planer teeth offer smoother, more efficient cutting.
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Dual Hydraulic Doors |
Directional Felling Hook |
Replaceable Bolt-In Liner |
Heavy Duty Frame |
Equipped with front and rear cab-controlled hydraulic debris doors
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Built into the pusher bar, the directional felling hook will control wayward limbs
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Save time by easily replacing the AR400 steel wear plates on the MP972
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Completely redesigned for the 900 series Brush Mulcher with T1 alloy tool steel
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Key Features
- Brush Cutting Capacity: Handles large brush and small trees with heavy-duty mulching power
- Tractor Compatibility: Designed for tractors up to 135 HP (engine horsepower)
- PTO Range: Works with 90–155 PTO HP (do not exceed 165 engine HP)
- Hitch Size: Fits Category 2 or 3 three-point hitch setups
- Cutting Style: Equipped with double-tipped teeth for aggressive cutting and extended wear life
- Tooth Part Number: Uses R9000 teeth
- Number of Cutters: 43 cutters for heavy-duty brush clearing
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Rotor Specs:
- Rotor Width: 72"
- Rotor Diameter (tool tips): 18.5" (larger than other models for deeper bite)
- Rotor Shaft Size: 2"
- Rotor Weight (with tools): 1,105 lbs
- Cutting Depth: Adjustable from level to 2" below grade for ground-level clearing
- System Protection: Integrated slip clutch to safeguard gearbox and PTO drive system
- Drive Speed: Operates at 1,000 RPM PTO speed
- Gearbox Spline Size: 1-3/8" standard tractor spline
- Tractor End Spline Size: 1.75" 20-spline for high-power compatibility
- Unit Weight: Approx. 3,200 lbs for maximum stability and performance
- Hydraulic Requirements: Requires 2 hydraulic remotes for operation
- Durability Enhancements: Heavy-duty gearbox, reinforced frame, and large rotor for long lifespan under extreme conditions
MAXIMUM BRUSH CUTTING SIZES
(Brush Diameter in Inches)
900 Series
Model |
Tractor Speed |
RPM |
100 HP |
125 HP |
150 HP |
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| MP972 | Low Gear / Creeper / Hydrostatic | 1800 | 7" 9" 13" |
9" 10" 15" |
10" 12" 17" |
Detailed Specifications
Comparison Chart |
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Feature |
MP330 |
MP348 |
MP360 |
MP560 |
MP572 |
MP972 |
Large Shaft |
| Path Width | 41.75" | 60" | 72" | 75" | 87" | 84" | D002134 |
| Rotor Width | 30" | 48" | 60" | 60" | 72" | 72" | — |
| Maximum Engine HP | 40 | 50 | 55 | 75 | 125 | 135 | 90 - 155 PTO HP |
| Maximum PTO HP | 35 | 40 | 45 | 65 | 115 | 125 | Do not exceed 165 Engine HP |
| Minimum Engine HP | 15 | 25 | 30 | 45 | 50 | 90 | — |
| Cutting Depth | Level | Level | Level | 1.5" Above to 1" Below Grade | 1.5" Above to 1" Below Grade | Level to 2" Below Grade | — |
| Cutting Style | High Speed Teeth | High Speed Teeth | High Speed Teeth | Carbide Tipped Bolt In | Carbide Tipped Bolt In | Double Tipped | — |
| Tooth Part Number | H3000 | H3000 | H3000 | P5000 | P5000 | R9000 | — |
| Number of Cutters | 36 | 60 | 74 | 92 | 112 | 43 | — |
| Rotor Shaft Size | 2" | 2" | 2" | 2" | 2" | 2" | — |
| Rotor Diameter (tool tips) | 15" | 15" | 15" | 15" | 15" | 18.5" | — |
| Rotor Weight (with tools) | 188 lbs | 230 lbs | 315 lbs | 575 lbs | 700 lbs | 1,105 lbs | — |
| Hitch Size | CAT 1 | CAT 1 | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 2 | CAT 2 or 3 | — |
| Quick Hitch Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Drive Speed | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 1,000 | 1,000 | — |
| Drive Speed Options | — | — | — | 540 (Max Engine HP 110) | 540 (Max Engine HP 110) | — | — |
| Gearbox Spline Size | 1-3/8" | 1-3/8" | 1-3/8" | 1-3/8" | 1-3/8" | 1-3/8" | — |
Manuals & Documents
General Warranty Info:
- Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
- The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
- Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
- Please reach out to us for any specific warranty information needed about products and parts you can’t find!
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Shipping
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