Product Description

Auger Torque | Variable Mulchers | Models VM40 & VM60 | Width 40" To 60" Inches | Hydraulic Flow 15 To 25 GPM | For Skid Steer

DESCRIPTION

The Auger Torque VM40 and VM60 Variable Mulchers are engineered for professionals who need serious performance from their excavators and skid steer loaders. Whether you're taking down dense timber or finessing the edges of a hedge, these mulchers adapt instantly to your needs.

Designed to handle everything from heavy-duty vegetation clearance to precise trimming, the VM series features interchangeable cutting drums a robust fixed tungsten tooth drum for thick material, and a swinging hammer tooth drum for finer, more delicate cuts. Swap drums onsite in minutes to suit changing job conditions and maintain peak productivity.

Available in 40-inch (VM40) and 60-inch (VM60) cutting widths, both models are constructed from solid steel, with smart features like removable push bars, drainage holes, and optimized tooth strike patterns. When versatility meets strength, no terrain stands in your way.

Key Features

• Cutting Width: VM40 – 40", VM60 – 60".
• Hydraulic Flow: VM40 – 15.85–18.49 GPM, VM60 – 22.4–25.0 GPM.
• Machine Compatibility: Excavators & Skid Steers (5–15 Tons / 11,000–33,000 lbs).
• Interchangeable Drums: Fixed tungsten teeth for heavy-duty cutting; swinging hammer teeth for clean mulching.
• Max Log Diameter: VM40 – 5", VM60 – 10".
• Drum Speed: 2400 RPM (machine dependent) for fast, efficient mulching.
• Heavy-Duty Steel Frame: Built for rugged conditions with low-profile design for better visibility.
• Hinged Access Door: Dual locking pins for quick maintenance and performance tuning.
• Triple Belt System: Smooth power transfer with external greasing points for easy servicing.
• Removable Push Bar & Pressure Gauge: Easily convert between skid steer and excavator setups.
• Replaceable Skid Plates: Protect the drum and simplify storage and servicing.
• Optimized Cutting Teeth: Prevents drum stall and clogging for uninterrupted operation.
• Drum Construction: Balanced to grade G16 with ½" thick sidewalls for long-term durability.
• Ideal For: Land clearing, hedge trimming, brush mulching, and vegetation control.
• Dimensions (VM40): 27.32" H × 49.61" W × 31.57" D | Weight: 882 lbs.
• Dimensions (VM60): 34.06" H × 72.05" W × 39.45" D | Weight: 1,763.7 lbs.

Detailed Specifications

Manuals & Documents

Variable Mulcher Product Information Sheet

General Warranty Info:

• Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
• 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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