RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher
RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher Overview
Excavator disc mulchers are ideal for deforestation in steep areas (greater than 30%) or where it’s important to break down soil compaction. Its disc design allows for angling while cutting or mulching down trees, brush, and stumps.
However, its secret to superb performance lies in its design, which transfers maximum power to the attachment using only the carrier’s existing hydraulics. With the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher, you can mulch up to 14 inches, depending on the carrier’s hydraulic flow.
Experience the Efficiency of the RDM Series Excavator Forestry Disc Mulchers
Contractors using the RDM series report a 40% increase in productivity for land-clearing and deforestation work.
Key Benefits of the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher
Durability
This disc mulcher is constructed from heavy-duty materials designed to handle tough forestry mulcher applications, from dense brush to heavy trees, while holding up under constant use.
No Extra Power Pack Required
The RDM52EX excavator forestry disc mulcher uses advanced RDM series technology to transfer power directly from your excavator to the mulching disc. This eliminates the need for costly auxiliary power packs.
Operator Visibility and Safety
The mulching head design on the RDM52EX allows operators to clearly see the mulching disc and cutting teeth as they engage material. It helps operators avoid foreign objects and maintain safer operation across challenging forestry job sites.
Productivity
The 52-inch forestry disc on this RDM series excavator mulcher processes trees up to 14 inches in diameter. It efficiently handles brush, shrubs, and stumps, giving operators a powerful rotary disc mulcher that clears land quickly and keeps jobs moving.
Key Features of the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher
The RDM52EX excavator forestry disc mulcher is designed to work with 20–30 ton carriers without requiring modifications to the carrier.
Part of the RDM series, this feature allows operators to dig, move, and reposition material without having to switch the mulching disc. It gives your excavator forestry setup more ways to handle trees, brush, and debris while keeping the disc mulcher on the machine.
Built for serious excavator forestry work, the heavy-duty mounting system is strong enough to pick up and reposition your excavator.
The RDM52EX directs material to the fixed cutting teeth with its 52-inch mulching disc, a direct-drive system, and a reduction shroud that carries inertia through the cut.
Built from Weldox 700 and T-1 steel, this rotary disc mulcher can cut through dense undergrowth and process trees up to 14 inches in diameter, depending on the hydraulic power.
Power runs directly to the heavy-duty bearing box of the disc mulcher, eliminating unnecessary components. This simple, durable system keeps the mulcher equipment running stronger and longer in demanding excavator forestry operations.
Like a vacuum, the reduction shroud pulls material into the cutting teeth of the mulching disc. This design improves production and produces finer mulch.
This hydraulic system efficiently transfers power from the excavator directly to the mulching head, providing consistent torque without needing additional hydraulic systems.
Operators can choose from beaver teeth, carbide thumbnail teeth, or carbide bullet teeth for different forestry jobs, from clearing brush to grinding heavy trees and stumps.
The custom-built bearing box is fully tested before shipping, ensuring the RDM mulcher series delivers dependable performance.
Advanced Forest Equipment is the manufacturer of the original forestry disc mulcher attachments for excavators. As contractors, we build the RDM series for contractors who want to get the job done. With the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher, you can do heavy land-clearing jobs and steep slopes with efficient and reliable mulching.
RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher Specifications
70 to 90 GPM
Up to 6,000 PSI
Bent-axis piston hydraulic motor (European with 1-year warranty); Anti-Cavitation is mounted directly on the hydraulic motor, ensuring better protection and cleaner hose mounting
Oil bath bearing box, synthetic oil, bearings are self-aligning, heat treated 5-inch shaft, Direct Drive System with no pulleys
Made of Weldox 700 T-1 steel (30% stronger than mild steel), 1 1/4 inch thick, 52 inches in diameter
(20) Beaver Teeth, (40) Carbide Thumbnail Teeth, (6) Carbide Bullet Teeth
Manufactured for your mounting system; pin mount or quick coupler
Case Drain Line Required, MIN. 5/8” (Not Included)
Requires 1” hydraulic hose rated for 5,000 PSI. (Hoses are not included)
RDM Series is designed with a built-in a digging spade feature that has replaceable teeth allowing for digging, movement of material, and aiding in movement of the excavator
20 to 30 ton machines
3,400 to 4,500 lbs (Pending Mounting System)
Productive up to 14 inches in diameter, depending on hydraulic flow
Disclaimer – Specifications may change at any time.
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CAT 320C, CAT 320D, CAT 320E, CAT 320F, CAT 323F, CAT 323 NEXT GEN, CAT 325F, CAT 326F, CAT 330F
John Deere 200D, John Deere 200G, John Deere 225
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RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher FAQs
Is the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher Easy to Maintain?
The RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher is easy to maintain due to the following:
- No belts, pulleys, or sheaves that wear out or fail under heavy forestry mulcher workloads.
- Oil-bathed bearings that provide continuous lubrication and cooling for the mulching disc, helping the disc mulcher run smoother and last longer.
- Heat-treated, precision-ground drive shafts that deliver reliable power transfer from the excavator to the forestry disc.
- A rubber safety coupler between the hydraulic motor and bearing box that helps protect the mulching head from damage during tough cutting conditions.
What is Not Included in My RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher?
The RDM52EX excavator forestry disc mulcher is sold as the attachment unit only. The following items are not included with the disc mulcher:
- Optional equipment upgrades
- Hydraulic hoses
- Hydraulic quick couplers
- Freight costs
- Installation or setup costs
What Front Window Protection is Recommended with the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher?
When operating the RDM52EX excavator forestry disc mulcher, proper cab protection is critical. We recommend using an approved polycarbonate front window when running any forestry disc mulcher or mulching head.
For additional protection in demanding excavator forestry applications, operators should also install enhanced safety guarding. If you need help selecting the right protection for your machine, contact us for recommendations.
Are There Any Safety Precautions for the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher?
When running this excavator disc mulcher, follow these key precautions:
- Do not operate this disc mulcher on an open cab excavator.
- Do not run this excavator forestry attachment on a carrier with a tempered glass front window.
- Never operate the mulching disc if anyone is within 300 feet of the machine.
These guidelines help ensure safe operation when clearing trees, shrubs, and stumps with high-powered forestry disc mulchers in demanding field conditions.
Get a Quote for the RDM52EX Excavator Forestry Disc Mulcher
Made for contractors, by contractors, the RDM52EX is designed for efficient and consistent mulching. When you’re ready to increase the productivity of your land-clearing jobs by 40%, the RDM series is here to help you achieve. Get a quote today and start enhancing your performance.