Express Steel 5' Standard Duty Brush Cutter | Cutting Width 60" | 9–28 GPM | For Skid Steers
DESCRIPTION
The Express Steel ES45040 60" Standard Brush Cutter is a compact yet powerful land-clearing attachment built for skid steers operating instandard-flow hydraulic systems. Featuring a 2-blade gear box design, this cutter is ideal for clearing brush, fence rows, debris, and small trees up to 4 inches in diameter.
Constructed with a 3/16" steel deck plate, reinforced push bar, and steel runners for terrain adaptability, this cutter is engineered for durability and precision. It includes ¾" hydraulic hoses and ½" ISO flat-faced couplers, and is powered by a 80cc, 100cc & 160 cc motor optimized for machines with 9–28 GPM hydraulic flow. Safety is paramount—machines must be equipped with a ½" polycarbonate shield and not operated with glass or open cabs.
Key Features
SKU Reference: ES45040 — Express Steel’s internal identifier for inventory and ordering.
Cutting Width: 60" wide cutting path for efficient brush and debris removal.
Heavy-Duty Deck: 3/16" steel deck plate with reinforced push bar for rugged performance.
Gear Box Drive: 2-blade gear box system designed for standard-flow hydraulic machines.
Motor Size: 80cc, 100cc & 160 cc motor with greaseable fittings for reliable operation.
Hydraulic Hardware: Includes ¾" hydraulic hoses and ½" ISO flat-faced couplers.
Hydraulic Flow Range: Operates between 9–28 GPM; not compatible with high-flow systems.
Horsepower Range: Suitable for skid steers rated between 40–65 HP.
Machine Size Range: Ideal for skid steers in the 1.5–2.5 ton class.
Mount Compatibility: Universal skid steer quick attach system.
Safety Requirement: Requires ½" polycarbonate shield; not for use with glass or open cab machines.
Delivery Notes: Ships via LTL carrier; on-site unloading equipment required.
American-Made: Manufactured in the USA using premium US steel.
Detailed Specifications
Feature
Specification
Model
ES45040
Manufacturer
Express Steel
Cutting Width
60"
Weight
750 lbs
Dimensions
77" × 64.5" × 21.5"
Deck Plate
3/16" steel with heavy-duty push bar
Motor Size
80cc, 100cc & 160 cc
Blade Configuration
2-blade gear box system
Cut Capacity
Up to 4" diameter
Hydraulic Flow Range
9–28 GPM
Horsepower Range
40–65 HP
Machine Size Range
~1.5–2.5 tons
Mount Type
Universal skid steer quick attach
Safety Requirement
½" polycarbonate shield required
Hardware Included
¾" hydraulic hoses, ½" ISO flat-faced couplers
Country of Origin
USA
Manuals & Documents
General Warranty Info:
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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.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 86 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?
I had a guy from a shop come cut the shafts and hook me up. It went well. I've been using the mulcher and the tractor saw on my two tractors and having fun.
i love it, i'm a little inexperianced with it but i'll learn, i've never messed with chemicals much.
instead of putting it on an atv, i put it on a skid steer
We bought a 6' G3 last year and it worked well. We were missing the handle for seed adjuster on 1st one and they next day aired it. Just ordered an 8 ' model to go with it. Dillon is great to work with. Hope this one works out as well.