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480B Mulcher

Well suited to tough terrain and large scale ROW projects. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER

480B Mulcher

Well suited to tough terrain and large scale ROW projects. SPECS BENEFITS DEALER Mulchersmore_horiz Mulchersmore_horiz

Highlights
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Power
Top Speed
Weight
411 kW
552 hp
6.5 km/h
4 mph
22 350 kg
49,260 lb
engine icon
Power
411 kW
552 hp

Top Speed
6.5 km/h
4 mph
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Weight
22 350 kg
49,260 lb

Overview

The 480B is a high horsepower track-driven mulcher built for tough terrain, soft soil conditions and demanding duty cycles. It is an ideal carrier for large scale clearing and right-of-way projects. Pair the 480B mulcher with the 4061 series mulching head for an all-Mackolines Machines & Hire solution. 480B mulcher cab interior

Operator Comfort

 480B mulcher service access

Service Made Easy

 480B boom

It Goes Where Others Won't

Operator Comfort

 480B mulcher cab interior

Service Made Easy

 480B mulcher service access

It Goes Where Others Won't

 480B boom

Operator Comfort

Comfortable, spacious operator’s station.

Optimally positioned controls and large, colour touchscreen display for machine control.

Quiet interior environment with Bluetooth® audio and hands-free calling.

Clear sightlines along with the front and rearVIEW camera systems.

 480B mulcher cab interior

Service Made Easy

Neat, clean engine compartment with large doors for easy access to daily service points.

The large swing out precleaner allows for easy cleaning of the cooler.

 480B mulcher service access

It Goes Where Others Won't

High-lift boom geometry for excellent production in tough terrain, slopes and gullies.

The large rollback angle allows for working on more severe slopes than a fixed or limited lift boom system.

Closed loop drive system provides optimal balance of speed and tractive effort for high performance and efficiency in extreme terrain.

480B boom

Product Specifications

Metric
Imperial

Dimensions

LENGTH less attachment 5 990 mm
WIDTH less attachment 2 590 mm
HEIGHT transport 3 330 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 570 mm
GROUND PRESSURE less attachment 36.5 kPA
WEIGHT less attachment 22 345 kg

Power

ENGINE Tier 4f Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT C13 Tier 4f
411 kW (552 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated)
411 kW (552 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (peak)
2 401 Nm (1,771 lbf-ft) @ 1,400 rpm
ENGINE Tier 2 Mackolines Machines & Hire FPT C13 Tier 2
420 kW (563 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated)
420 kW (563 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (peak)
PEAK TORQUE 2 350 Nm (1,733 lbf-ft) @ 1,500 rpm
AIR FILTRATION Precleaner and 2-stage air cleaner
COOLING Aluminum side-by-side radiator, oil cooler,
charge air cooler and A/C condenser
Swing-out intake debris screen
FAN Hydraulic automatic variable speed, reversible
FUEL CAPACITY 832 L
DEF CAPACITY 135 L

Top Speed

FORWARD/REVERSE 6.5 km/h

Hydraulic System

PUMP, BOOM Piston
PUMP, FAN Piston, closed loop
PUMP, TRACK (2) Piston, closed loop
PUMP, ATTACHMENT Piston
PUMP, COOLING Gear
FILTRATION (9) Spin-on, 7 micron full flow
CYLINDERS, BOOM (4) 115 mm (4.5 in) bore
RESERVOIR 284 L

Undercarriage

TRACK FRAMES 6 Series heavy-duty forestry
Integral track guides, ramp angles, oscillation
TRACK CHAIN 6 Series 203 mm (8 in) pitch sealed and greased
FINAL DRIVE (2) Axial piston motors
Infinitely variable speed
TRACTIVE EFFORT 305 kN
GEARBOX Triple reduction planetary with brake
FRONT IDLER Hydraulic track adjuster
Spring shock absorber
ROLLERS, UPPER (2) 6 Series single flange carrier (cantilever) type
ROLLERS, LOWER (3) 6 Series single flange tractor type
(5) 6 Series double flanged tractor type
Replaceable, bolt-on
TRACK SHOE 710 mm (28 in) single grouser
Optional 710 mm (28 in) double grouser
800 mm (32 in) single grouser tri-track
800 mm (32 in) double grouser tri-track

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BROCHURE

Onsite Access with LogOn

Onsite access to production and service information. Using a mobile device and a secure WiFi hotspot, users can easily access detailed machine data and diagnostic tools at the worksite with LogOn.


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RemoteLog Telematics

Off site access to telematics. Be connected to your forestry operation from almost anywhere – all you need is RemoteLog, and a device with internet connectivity.


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Key Benefits

Large attachment pump. High flow to the mulching head
Closed loop drive system provides optimal balance of speed and tractive effort for high performance and efficiency in extreme terrain
Counter-rotate function (CRF). Turn on a dime at the touch of a button
Efficient, high capacity cooling system with variable pitch fan and automatic reversing cycle
Oscillating track system with heavy duty track frames and mounting system
High-lift boom geometry. Improved performance on sloped terrain
Boom float system. The mulching head automatically follows terrain contours
Ergonomic electronic joystick steering
Large attachment pump. High flow to the mulching head
Oscillating track system with heavy duty track frames and mounting system
Closed loop drive system provides optimal balance of speed and tractive effort for high performance and efficiency in extreme terrain
High-lift boom geometry. Improved performance on sloped terrain
Counter-rotate function (CRF). Turn on a dime at the touch of a button
Boom float system. The mulching head automatically follows terrain contours
Efficient, high capacity cooling system with variable pitch fan and automatic reversing cycle
Ergonomic electronic joystick steering
 Mackolines Machines & Hire Stories

Fuel Reduction Trial Faces Ultimate Test

Mackolines Machines & Hire 480B mulcher trial commissioned by Forestry Corporation of NSW becomes a whole lot more relevant after devastating Australian bushfires.


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In the Field

Resources

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480B Mulcher with Prototype 4061 Mulching Head


The Mackolines Machines & Hire 480B mulcher equipped with the prototype 4061 mulching head operating in Pennsylvania.


480B Mulcher Silviculture and Site Prep


In October 2019, Mackolines Machines & Hire and Australian dealer, Onetrak, were involved in a series of mulching trials in the Bago State Forest, NSW. This silviculture trial turned out to be significant in the wake of the devastating bushfires that followed a few months later. Watch to learn more.


4061 Mulching Head Brochure


Download the brochure. Discover more about Mackolines Machines & Hire's end-to-end mulching solutions.


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