The brand new Vermeer SC48TX stump cutter gives an answer to entry residential job websites with a slender footprint and low floor strain. However it could nonetheless effectively take away bigger stumps. Powered by a 48-hp (36-kW) 1.7 L Cat diesel engine licensed to Tier 4 Ultimate/Stage V emissions rules, the Vermeer SC48TX can lower as much as 28 in (71.1 cm) above grade and 16 in (40.6 cm) beneath the floor. It encompasses a straight-line slicing width of 65 in (170.2 cm).
“Corporations working this dimension of stump-cutting gear beforehand have been restricted to primarily gas-powered choices. They expressed curiosity in a diesel engine selection as a result of the excessive torque produced will assist them work effectively when slicing beneath grade,” explains Josh Vrieze, senior product supervisor for Vermeer Environmental Gear.
Low-disturbance tracks present optimum traction on delicate, steep, and rocky terrain with low floor strain and improved stability, requiring minimal job prep earlier than and clear up afterward. These retractable tracks rework the machine to solely 35 in (89 cm) for navigating slender job websites and commonplace 36-in (91-cm) gates. As soon as via the gate, the tracks may be prolonged to 49 in (140 cm) for optimum stability.
“The SC48TX stump cutter is agile sufficient for tree care and panorama professionals to get via most gates whereas the tracks permit for elevated flotation,” says Vrieze.
To assist maximize productiveness, the Vermeer SC48TX is outfitted with the unique SmartSweep management system that displays engine load and gives steady suggestions, leading to a easy and constant cutter wheel sweep fee.
The Vermeer Reducing System (VCS) solves many challenges related to conventional slicing techniques. Moderately than utilizing a bolt to safe enamel to the cutter wheel, the VCS has a mounting and retention construction that helps hold enamel from shifting within the pocket and absorbs the shearing power whereas working. As well as, two-sided carbide V-profile cutter enamel assist optimize slicing efficiency and may be flipped to the opposite facet of the cutter wheel for an prolonged put on life.
Vermeer designed the SC48TX with a direct-drive system that transfers most energy to the cutter wheel via a pair of gearboxes. Like different Vermeer stump cutters, the SC48TX is beltless, so customers received’t have to consider changing a belt. A bump begin clutch smooths the transition because the drive system will get in control. An operator presence system will disengage the cutter wheel and produce it to a cease inside seconds if the operator’s palms depart the management.
An non-obligatory full-function distant management permits operation of the stump cutter with out being on the operator’s station, which may maximize visibility.
“The distant can help with navigating tight gate entries,” says Vrieze.
An non-obligatory backfill blade has a rounded decrease edge to attenuate turf harm.
“It saves both guide work or having to carry one other piece of apparatus to do the work. The backfill blade makes this machine very versatile,” says Vrieze.
Along with these choices, Vermeer provides the Vermeer Confidence Plus asset safety program to supply ongoing service and defend the productiveness and worth of the Vermeer SC48TX.
Contact your native Vermeer vendor for extra details about the Vermeer SC48TX stump cutter or go to vermeer.com.
