A PT on Steroids?

[tracdoc]

Well, I was Googling for info on hand held brush cutters to clear a steep hillside, and I came across this articulated "monster" from Kershaw. It looks so awesome, I had to share it {HERE} and its "little" brother {HERE}

 

[KentT]

Those things are huge. I wonder what size of trees the big one will take down, since they had to build a framework around the cab to keep them from falling on it...

They look to be single-purpose machines, however. Meanwhile a recent post on the Toolcat forum says Bobcat is coming out with a smaller version of the Toolcat, more appropriate for homeowner use.... A Toolcat would be neat, but I don't plan on spending that amount of $$ on the garage, much less on a tool to store in it....

 

[BillG_in_TX]

<font color="red"> "I wonder what size of trees the big one will take down?" </font>

Performance Features: Equipped with twin cutterheads with 9 feet-9 inch (2972 mm) cutting width. <font color="red">Cuts up to 8 inch (203 mm)trees or brush </font>. Equipped with 30,000 lb. (13608 kg) winch, engine warning system, tree guard, and red rear emergency flashing lights.

 

[MossRoad]

Here's a link to a photo I took in January, 2004 of one that I saw near a lake that I go ice fishing at. It was a beast, for sure. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[BillCroasmun]

Yikes, that thing is POWERFUL and HUGE! I can hear my 180 wimpering in the shed from here!

Although 225 HP at 24,500 lbs leaves even the 180 at a better power to weight ratio! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif And the 4xx series is even better!