Mulchers are skid steer attachments used to shred or shred materials such as brush, limbs and trees. They generally have tough teeth that “cut” and cut through these materials. Mini-reel shredders come in a variety of different sizes and types, so it’s important to do your research before purchasing one to make sure you have the right attachment for your needs.
Shredders are used almost exclusively for floor cleaning purposes and are commonly found working on construction sites, farmland, disaster sites and used for landscaping projects.
How to choose the best miniature shredder for your needs
When it comes to shredders for your skid steer loader, there are many different factors to consider. Read on for a tour of the basics to look for; we’ve also included some of our most helpful tips on how to choose the best shredder for your needs.
First, it’s crucial to find one compatible with your machine’s flow rate. If you are not sure what this means, talk to a sales professional and refer to your mini charger manual.
Crusher type
The first thing to consider is the size and type of shredder you need. There are three main types of miniature crushers: horizontal, vertical and universal. The type of shredder you need will depend on the materials you will be shredding and the application you are using it for.
Horizontal shredders are designed for cutting thick bushes and trees. They have a wide cutting width and can crimp material up to 6 inches in diameter. If you’re looking for a shredder that can handle tough jobs, a horizontal shredder is a good choice.
Upright shredders are designed for lighter jobs like clearing small brush and saplings. They have a smaller cutting width and can quilt material up to 3 inches in diameter. If you’re looking for a shredder that can do lighter work, a vertical shredder is a good choice.
All-purpose shredders are designed for both thick brush and trees, as well as lighter jobs such as clearing small brush and saplings. They have a wide cutting width and can crimp material up to 6 inches in diameter. Universal shredders are a good choice if you need a versatile shredder that can handle a variety of different tasks.
The next thing to consider is the size of the shredder. Crushers come in a variety of different sizes, so it’s important to choose one that’s the right size for your application.
Teeth
The teeth of a shredder are one of the most important parts. The type of tines you need will depend on the material you are mulching. For example, if you’re making a brush, you’ll need different teeth than if you’re making trees. Universal shredders mentioned
Shredders also come with different types of teeth: fixed or replaceable. The fixed teeth are welded to the disc and cannot be removed or replaced. Replaceable tines are bolted to the disc and can be removed and replaced as needed.
If you are making a brush, you will need teeth designed to cut the brush. If you are wetting trees, you will need teeth designed for cutting trees. And if you’re wetting both brush and trees, you’ll need tines designed for both.
Cutting width
The next thing to consider is the shredder’s cutting width. The cutting width is the width of the area that the shredder can cut in a single pass. Shredders come in a variety of different sizes, so it’s important to choose one with the right cutting width for the job at hand.
If you are shredding a large area, you will need a shredder with a large cutting width. If you are shredding a small area, you will need a shredder with a smaller cutting width. And if you’re shredding an area in between, you’ll need a shredder with a medium-sized cutting width.
Cutting depth
The next thing to consider is the depth of cut of the shredder. The depth of cut is the depth of the area that the shredder can cut in a single pass. Mulchers come in a variety of different sizes, so it’s important to choose one with the right cutting depth for the job at hand.
If you are shredding a deeper area, you will need a shredder with a large depth of cut. If you are shredding a shallow area, you will need a shredder with a smaller depth of cut. And if you’re shredding an area in between, you’ll need a shredder with a medium-sized depth of cut.
Horsepower
The next thing to consider is the power of the shredder. Power is the measure of how much power the shredder has. Mulchers come in a variety of different variations, so it’s important to choose one with the right amount of horsepower for the job at hand.
If you are shredding a large area, you will need a shredder with a lot of horsepower. If you are shredding a small area, you will need a shredder with less power. And if you’re shredding an area that’s somewhere in between, you’ll need a shredder with an adequate amount of horsepower.
