Whether you want to clear land for construction or stay ahead of seasonal growth, these essential equipment attachments can help you tackle your work.
BRUSH CUTTER
This versatile utility attachment is designed to handle the core vegetation management challenges, from cutting tall or thick grass, plowing through dense brush, and removing perennial under/overgrowth to clearing sightlines, shooting lanes, and trails.
“Engineered for quick and effective cutting and clearing, a brush cutter is ideal for individuals looking to maintain farmland, ranches, and more,” says Matt Nelson, director of development at Diamond Mowers.
Diamond offers two options, the Brush Cutter Pro and Brush Cutter Pro X. Both attachments are compatible with skid-steer carriers or compact track loaders and feature properly sized hydraulic motors for optimal blade performance and safe handling at all flow levels. Available in 60-, 72-, and 84-in. cutting widths, the Pro X is equipped with three steel blades and a Tri-Hex cutting disc that can slice through 10-in. diameter material. The Pro model delivers the same multi-faceted cutting performance but with specific tailoring for a broader range of applications and carriers. The exclusive oval blade carrier boasts two hardened steel blades that maintain a 72-in. cutting width and effectively slice through grass, brush, branches, and small trees up to 5-in. wide. This easy-to-maneuver attachment also features a lower push bar that can reach under fences.
DISC MULCHER
When clearing and processing unwanted trees and brush in a rural setting, a disc mulcher is a top choice. An essential tool for cutting, shredding, and mulching, this powerful and versatile attachment can be a key ally in maintaining and elevating property health.
Designed for clearing large expanses of land, a disc mulcher’s speed and productivity make it particularly well-suited for meadow and pasture reclamation. It allows the operator the control to avoid mulching grass and natural vegetation around the trees being cleared. And, unlike traditional land-clearing techniques, mulching doesn’t cause disturbance to the soil.
Diamond offers its Disc Mulcher Pro X in two sizes, a 48-in. unit for smaller skid-steers operating in compact spaces, and a 60-in. unit for tackling projects in open, rural areas with a need to clear large areas quickly. Both attachments can slice through trees and brush up to 14 in. thick and shred 6-in. material into a fine mulch.
Conversely, Diamond’s Disc Mulcher Belt Drive Pro X is engineered for contractors and mulching professionals who specialize in land clearing, vegetation and forestry management, and pasture reclamation. It features increased torque to reprocess quickly and efficiently anything in its path without slowing down, recovers twice as fast as other mulchers, and boasts an efficient design that promotes lower hydraulic temperatures for maximum uptime and carrier life.
DRUM MULCHER
A drum mulcher serves various needs from pasture reclamation to mitigating the spread of invasive species. These heavy-duty mulchers get their name from their cylindrical, drum-like shape. They are engineered to shred small trees and brush with a forward spinning motion, making them great for quick brush and undergrowth removal.
“There are two common types of drum mulcher attachments—depth control and open drum,” notes Nelson. “Primarily used for large-scale brush clearing, undergrowth removal, and vegetation management where there is limited ground contact, depth control mulchers excel at taking down trees and large vegetation. Alternately, an open drum mulcher is designed for greater ground interaction. This attachment engages the entire surface of the tool at ground level for larger bites and maximum productivity.”
Historically, open drum models have been known to create a less refined mulch. However, Diamond’s Drum Mulcher OD Pro X offers a hybrid design that fuses the best performance features of depth control and open drum mulchers into one attachment. Strategically engineered to allow for heavy ground engagement, this innovative model features an optimized infeed system that produces a smaller, more uniform, and aesthetically pleasing mulch after the first pass.
STUMP GRINDER
A stump grinder is another essential tool for cleaning up tree stumps left behind after cutting, storms, or fires. This attachment uses a rotating cutting disc to mulch tree stumps into small pieces—an important process for maintaining safety and aesthetics and preventing invasive species from re-sprouting.
The Reflex Stump Grinder is excellent for land clearing and rural grinding applications. It uses the skid-steer’s lift arm to position its heavy-duty wheel in the stump before driving it through the wood with the machine’s wheels or tracks. This easy-to-operate grinder is equipped with a patented cushioning device that protects the wheel from too much pressure, alleviating overload by flexing and keeping the wheel out of harm’s way. Grinding wheels are available in 24- or 26-in. cutting widths and are paired with an appropriately sized motor to match the machine’s hydraulic flow.
Another option is the Miller Stump Grinder, which can cut stumps up to 36-in. in diameter without having to move the carrier. The 26-in., six-way grinding wheel features swing, lift, and telescoping functions that allow operators to process a stump while the loader is parked in one position, reducing the risk of soil or turf damage, and making it ideal for settings where aesthetics are important.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Matt Nelson is director of development for Diamond Mowers. Founded in 2000, Diamond Mowers is a leading manufacturer of mowing, mulching, and brush-cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer, and excavator markets. For more, visit www.diamondmowers.com.