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480B mulcher and new 4061
mulching head
Last year Tigercat released its next
generation 480B track mulcher
and the brand new Tigercat 4061
mulching head as Tigercat’s
off road industrial product line
continues to expand.
The Tigercat 480B tackles the
toughest terrain with ease and
offers superior durability and high
uptime for large-scale, time-
sensitive right-of-way and site
preparation projects.
With a power rating of 411 kW
(550 hp) at 1,800 rpm, the Tigercat
FPT C13 Tier 4f engine offers quick
load response, low operating costs
and high power density, combined
with excellent fuel economy. Best
of all, Tigercat FPT engines are
backed by Tigercat warranty and
support.
The efficient, responsive closed
loop track drive system delivers
powerful tractive effort and
performance with greater hydraulic
effi ciency in challenging terrain.
The high-lift boom geometry means
high productivity in slopes and
gullies.
The cab interior is quiet and
instrumentation has been placed
to optimize productivity. The
electronic control system interface
uses a high-resolution, 180 mm
(7 in) touch screen. The 480B is
equipped with a comfortable,
heated and cooled seat with
air-ride suspension. Excellent cab
insulation translates to reduced
noise levels so operators can take
full advantage of the Bluetooth®
sound system with hands-free
calling.
4061 MULCHING HEAD
The new mulching head offers
excellent durability and reliability
in a package ideally suited to the
capabilities of the Tigercat 480 and
M726 series mulchers.
The 4061 is manufactured to
Tigercat’s exacting high standards
for robustness and quality. The
housing features reinforced side
covers and abrasion resistant skis.
The housing is optimized with
debris door cylinders mounted
internally for protection and
contains position references to aid
in ski alignment.
Timing belts eliminate belt slip
and provide efficient power transfer
to the rotor, lowering maintenance
time and costs associated with
conventional v-belts.
Service and maintenance are
a snap, maximizing uptime. The
Tigercat designed tooth and holder
system uses a taper lock interface
that requires no torque wrenches,
greatly reducing changeover time.
The teeth are extremely durable
with carbide tips and carbide
inserts for increased life.
Unlike competing mulching
heads, the 4061 wear liner requires
no welding and the rotor does
not need to be removed when
servicing. There are also reversible
and interchangeable shear bars
for quick servicing. In addition, a
tapered housing shields debris
from potential build-up and
easily accessible grease points
make daily servicing even more
convenient.
LAND CLEARING
DETAILS MAKE
THE DIFFERENCE
FAE forestry mulchers and shredders can process
all kinds of vegetation above and below ground.
They can be attached on any 50hp to 500hp tractor.
FAE Group S.p.A. | Zona Produttiva 18 | 38013 Fondo (TN) Italy | Tel. +39 0463 840000 | www.fae-group.com
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