Open Front vs. Closed Front Brush Cutter: What is the Difference?

Table of contents

1. TL;DR
2. Closed Front or Open Front Brush Cutters - What Is the Difference?
3. Different Uses of Open and Closed Front Skid Steer Brush Cutters
4. Which Type of Skid Steer Brush Cutter Should You Use?
5. Frequently Asked Questions

TL;DR

• Closed-front brush cutters utilize a welded steel design and front chain curtain to contain processed material, creating a clean finish ideal for grass and light brush.
• Open-front brush cutters feature exposed front blades designed to tackle dense thickets and small trees aggressively, leaving larger processed debris in the work area.
• Selecting a compatible attachment requires matching the cutter's specification to the skid steer's hydraulic flow rate to prevent performance drops or mechanical failures.
• Selecting an attachment width wider than the loader's wheelbase prevents dangerous debris build-up in front of the tires or tracks.

A skid steer brush cutter is an attachment that helps with cutting down grass or brush. The brush cutter frame is attached to the front of a skid steer loader with the use of hydraulic hoses and couplers that connect to the skid steer's hydraulic system. That powers