Hydraulic flow is the single most critical factor in matching a mulcher to a skid steer. Too little flow, and the mulcher runs slow, stalls constantly, cuts poorly, and stresses the carrier's hydraulic system. Too much flow — beyond what the mulcher is rated for — can damage the hydraulic mo...
Picking between a drum mulcher and a disc mulcher is one of the bigger decisions you'll make when equipping a skid steer for vegetation work. They both cut trees and brush, but they go about it differently — and that affects mulch quality, cutting speed, how big a tree you can handle, and wh...
A mulcher that doesn't match your skid steer's hydraulic output, weight capacity, or the vegetation you cut will stall, underperform, and wear out prematurely. Picking the right one means looking at your machine first — then matching the attachment to your typical jobs. This guide walks ...
Building a log splitter for a skid steer means getting the hydraulics, structure, and mounting right. A homemade splitter can be a practical project for personal use, but it takes a solid grasp of hydraulic principles, frame strength, and mounting interfaces to make something that's safe and...
When you're turning logs into firewood, the first big decision is whether to go with a standalone splitter or a combined cutter-and-splitter setup. A standalone splitter does one job — splitting pre-cut logs. A cutter-and-splitter or processor attachment combines cutting, splitting, and some...
Log splitters for skid steers come in four main mechanical configurations, and each one handles logs differently. Hydraulic wedge splitters use a cylinder to push a wedge through the wood; inverted splitters do the same but from above; cone and screw designs rotate into the log to split it. The ...
Picking a log splitter for your skid steer comes down to matching three things: your machine's hydraulic output, the size and species of logs you split most, and how much firewood you need to produce. A splitter that's too weak will stall on oak rounds; one that's too big for your ma...
Mounting a stump grinder to a skid steer turns a standard machine into a dedicated stump-removal tool. Unlike walk-behind or self-propelled grinders that require a separate operator and transport, a skid steer attachment uses the machine's lift, tilt, and auxiliary hydraulics to position the...
Hydraulic flow is the single most important spec when pairing a stump grinder with a skid steer. Standard-flow and high-flow attachments are built for different hydraulic output ranges, and picking the wrong one leads to slow grinding, overheating, and early component failure. Knowing how flow a...
Picking the right stump grinder starts with your skid steer's hydraulic output and the size of stumps you grind most often. A unit that's undersized for your machine will grind slowly and frustrate your crew; one that's too large can overload the system and shorten component life. Th...
On loose gravel and fresh soil, a standard land leveler does a fine job. But hard-packed surfaces—the kind you find on older driveways, farm lanes, and construction sites—tend to resist the cutting edge. A land leveler with a scarifier solves that by putting a row of hardened teeth ahead of the ...
Picking the right land leveler for your skid steer comes down to three things: your machine's size, the surfaces you grade most often, and how precise the finish needs to be. An attachment that's too wide for a compact machine will leave uneven strips, while one that's too narrow slo...
