2023 Loftness L Series 61

2023 Loftness L Series 61

The Battle Ax horizontal drum mulcher is the latest innovation in vegetation management equipment, and now it’s available for low-flow skid steers up to 9,500 pounds with 15-34.9 GPM. The L Series is optimized for use with reversible Quadco blades to quickly mulch material and reduce it to some of the smallest particle sizes in the industry.

Maximum Efficiency for Vegetation Management Professionals: The new 13.5-inch-diameter Battle Ax rotor features built-in depth gauges that maximize the performance of Quadco blades. The depth gauges function similarly to raker teeth on chain saws to prevent the attachment from engaging too much material at one time. This unique design is more ideal for managing the amount of material being fed into the attachment than competitive ring-style rotors, which many operators find to be overly limiting.

Features may include:

• The Battle Ax rotor includes built-in depth gauges, which function similarly to raker teeth on chain saws to prevent the attachment from engaging too much material at one time. This unique design is more ideal for managing the amount of material being fed into the attachment than competitive ring-style rotors, which many operators find to be overly limiting.

• The Loftness exclusive two-stage cutting chamber is capable of processing material more thoroughly than competitive units by cutting material twice. Not only does this allow faster decomposition, but it also results in a nicer looking end product. The primary shear bar is adjustable, so the clearance can be narrowed or widened depending upon the desired material size and production rate. From here, the partially reduced material passes smoothly to the secondary cutting chamber behind the front bumper, where it’s processed further before being discharged toward the ground.

• Unlike competitive horizontal drum mulchers that use hydraulic doors to help reduce material, the Battle Ax is engineered to process material more completely without a door. Its distinguishing body shape and hitch angle allow the Battle Ax to be rolled back to expose the knives when cutting trees. Tilting the head forward while backing up pulls downed material against the shear bar for more efficient cutting, which produces finer particle sizes. A second recutter bar at the discharge reduces material further and directs it to the ground.

• Two types of Quadco blades are available for superior mulching performance. They can be reversed on site for a fresh cutting edge, effectively doubling their service life.

• The Quadco knives are mounted to the rotor with a single bolt. They can be easily reversed, replaced or removed on the jobsite using a common hex socket.

• This exclusive tooth arrangement ensures single-tooth contact with the work surface at all times while maintaining optimal rotor balance.

• The high-pressure gear motor is a reliable, cost-effective workhorse. It operates at 1750 to 2275 rotor RPM that provides an optimal balance between speed and torque. This system was designed for skid steers up to 9,500 pounds delivering 15-34.9 GPM at up to 4,100 PSI. (Rated up to 70 hydraulic horsepower.).

• Rotor ends are machine turned to mate with close tolerance, machined anti-wrap rings, which minimize debris in the bearing chamber.