Loftness has introduced its new Battle Ax 10 Series mulching head, specifically engineered for compact excavators weighing 7,000 to 10,000 pounds. This addition completes the company’s comprehensive product range that now covers equipment from small excavators to 88,000-pound machines. The 10 Series maintains the signature Battle Ax performance in a lighter 620-pound package, making professional-grade mulching accessible for right-of-way maintenance, fire prevention, and landscape reclamation projects.
Innovative Cutting Technology in Compact Form
The 10 Series incorporates Loftness’ patented two-stage cutting chamber and depth gauge system that revolutionized mulching efficiency. These features work in tandem to regulate material feed and produce consistent particle sizes, even when processing dense vegetation. The mulcher’s 25-inch cutting width pairs with a 45cc gear motor, requiring just 20-70 hydraulic horsepower – an ideal match for popular compact excavator models.
Customizable Teeth Options Enhance Versatility
Operators can select from three specialized tooth configurations: reversible planer teeth for general use, four-point beaver teeth for woody material, or double-carbide teeth for extreme durability. The single-bolt tooth mounting system allows quick field replacements, while the staggered spiral pattern ensures smooth operation and balanced rotor performance. An optional spade hook attachment further increases functionality for challenging material positioning tasks.
Employee-Owned Company Answers Customer Demand
“We designed the 10 Series in direct response to contractor requests for smaller excavator attachments,” explained Clint Major, Loftness Product Development Coordinator. The Minnesota-based employee-owned manufacturer has leveraged its 40+ years of vegetation management expertise to deliver big-machine performance in a compact package. This release strengthens Loftness’ position as a complete solutions provider across its Battle Ax, disc mulcher, and brush cutter product lines.
Complete Vegetation Management System
Beyond the new 10 Series, Loftness offers an integrated suite of professional land clearing equipment including stump grinders, flail mowers, and hydraulic cooling systems. The company’s full product portfolio addresses vegetation control needs for contractors, municipalities, and agricultural operations – from small landscaping projects to large-scale right-of-way maintenance. This latest addition demonstrates Loftness’ commitment to innovation through equipment that maximizes productivity while minimizing machine requirements.
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