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I DA U N I V E R S A L J a n u a r y - Fe b r u a r y 2 0 2 4 33 NUTS AND BOLTS NEWS Bobcat is bringing more versatility to the jobsite with nine new attachments for its lineup of compact construction equipment, tractors and UTVs. "Compact loaders, excavators and other carriers are only as productive as the attachments and imple- ments they power," said Lee Smith, general manager for Bobcat attachments. "Bobcat is continually devel- oping attachments that help our customers expand their jobsite capabilities and accomplish more." e following new products are joining Bobcat's lineup of hundreds of attachment options. Mow, Dig, Mulch & More: Bobcat Launches 9 New Attachments Super-Flow Planers: Mill concrete and asphalt up to 7 inches thick with Bobcat's super-fl ow planers, compatible with the T86 compact track loader and S86 skid steer. Bobcat says the T86 and S86 are the only compact loaders to off er three hydraulic fl ow options in one machine, with super fl ow generating up to 42 gpm and 4,061 psi. e super-fl ow planers are available in 24-inch and 48-inch cutting widths. e company also off ers a 40-inch planer compatible with both super- fl ow and high-fl ow hydraulics. Disc Mulchers: Compatible with a host of Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders, the disc mulcher features a high- velocity disc fi tted with four-point, hardened- steel teeth for powering through tough land clearing applications. It can cut down trees up to 14 inches thick and can turn heavy brush and trees up to 6 inches thick into a bed of mulch. e disc mulcher is available in 48-inch and 60-inch cutting widths. Drum Mulchers: Previously off ered for select compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders, Bobcat has introduced drum mulcher attachments for its 4- to 10-ton excavators. e attachment can mulch heavy brush and trees up to fi ve inches thick, allowing excavator operators to clear trees and overgrowth along steep roadsides, riverbanks and other hard-to-reach areas. Bobcat off ers three models, the 28DMX, 36DMX and 50DMX, with cutting widths of 28, 36 and 50 inches, respectively. e axial piston hydraulic motors optimize rotor speed and torque for maximum productivity in a wide variety of land-clearing applications, Bobcat says. Story continued on page 34