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480B Mulcher
The 480B mulcher is a 407 kW (546 hp) class carrier best suited to tough terrain and large scale land clearing and right-of-way (ROW) projects. It is well matched to the Tigercat 4061 mulching head for a full Tigercat package.
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Tigercat mulcher carriers offer superior build quality, greater hydraulic efficiency, better operator ergonomics and easier access to components and daily service points than competing mulcher carriers. The result is greater uptime and higher productivity — essential in time-sensitive ROW clearing projects.
The 480B mulcher is built for the toughest terrain, soft soil conditions and the most demanding duty cycles. It is the ideal carrier for large scale clearing and right-of-way projects.
Key Benefits
- Powerful and efficient Tigercat FPT C13 engine
- Efficient, high capacity cooling system with variable pitch fan and automatic reversing cycle
- Large, dedicated attachment pump
- Highly refined closed loop track drive system
- Oscillating track system with heavy duty track frames and mounting system
- Counter-rotate function (CRF) for ‘on a dime’ at the touch of a button
- High-lift boom geometry for improved performance on sloped terrain
- Standard equipped with boom float system – mulching head automatically follows terrain contours
- Ergonomic electronic joystick steering
- Heavy duty steel engine enclosure, exhaust and precleaner guard; no need for a visibility impairing canopy
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Related News
Introducing the 480B mulcher and new 4061 mulching head
Published on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Tigercat releases next generation 480B track mulcher and the brand new Tigercat 4061 mulching head as Tigercat's off road industrial product line continues to expand.
Tigercat Releases Prototype 480 Track Mulcher
Published on: Friday 3rd April 2009
Tigercat has just shipped its prototype 480 track mulcher, the latest offering in the company's growing line of vegetation management equipment.
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BTB 52: Fuel Reduction Trial Faces Ultimate Test
Published on: Monday 13th July 2020
Tigercat 480B mulcher trial commissioned by Forestry Corporation of NSW becomes a whole lot more relevant after devastating Australian bushfires.
BTB 45: CONEXPO 2017 IN LAS VEGAS
Published on: Friday 31st March 2017
Tigercat exhibited its off road industrial products and street cutter on the world stage of CONEXPO – CON/AGG 2017 in March.
BTB 24: 480 MULCHER GOES TO WORK IN ALBERTA OIL PATCH
Published on: Monday 1st March 2010
The first 480 mulcher sold in Canada went to work in late January.
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| LENGTH less attachment | 5 817 mm |
| WIDTH less attachment | 2 590 mm |
| HEIGHT transport | 3 330 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 560 mm |
| GROUND PRESSURE less attachment | 36.5 kPA |
| WEIGHT less attachment | 22 345 kg |
| ENGINE Tier 4f | Tigercat FPT C13 Tier 4f 411 kW (550 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated) 411 kW (550 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (peak) |
| 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 | 850 L |
| DEF CAPACITY Tier 4f | 135 L |
| FORWARD/REVERSE | 6.5 km/h |
| PUMP, BOOM | Piston |
| PUMP, TRACK | (2) Piston, closed loop |
| PUMP, ATTACHMENT | Piston |
| FILTRATION | (9) Spin-on, 7 micron full flow |
| CYLINDERS, BOOM | (4) 115 mm (4.5 in) bore |
| RESERVOIR | 295 L |
| TRACK FRAMES | D6 heavy-duty forestry Integral track guides, ramp angles, oscillation |
| TRACK CHAIN | D6 203 mm (8 in) pitch sealed and greased |
| FINAL DRIVE | (2) Axial piston motors; Infinitely variable speed |
| TRACTIVE EFFORT | 214 kN |
| GEARBOX | Triple reduction planetary with brake |
| FRONT IDLER | Hydraulic track adjuster Spring shock absorber |
| ROLLERS, UPPER | (3) D6 single flange excavator type |
| ROLLERS, LOWER | (3) D6 single flange tractor type (5) D6 double flanged tractor type |
| TRACK SHOE | 800 mm (32 in) single grouser |
| Optional | 800 mm (32 in) double grouser |
| TRACK | Friction disc Automatic spring applied, hydraulic release |
| BATTERY | (2) 12 v |
| ALTERNATOR | 110 amp, 24 v |
| SYSTEM VOLTAGE | 24 v |
| CAB | Fully enclosed, insulated and isolation mounted (2) doors and roof exit Air conditioner heater and pressurizer Polycarbonate front and rear glazing Forward sloping windshield Sliding tempered glass side windows with guards AM/FM CD stereo with Bluetooth® Audio and hands free calling |
| SEAT | Extreme duty air ride, fully adjustable, heated and cooled Armrest mounted joysticks |
| OPERATOR CONTROLS | Electronic for travel/steering/boom, joystick control Electronic travel speed control limiter Cruise control Electronic control system with colour LCD display screen for machine monitoring and function adjustment |
| STANDARD | Back-up alarm Rear camera Hydraulic reservoir hand fill pump Fire extinguisher Air compressor LED service lights LED working lights Fire detection |
| OPTIONAL | Recovery winch Ground level fueling system CB radio Fire suppression Cold weather aids (110 VAC or diesel powered) RemoteLog™ telematics system |
| STANDARD | Tigercat 4061 mulching head Flexible hydraulic system Choice of horizontal drum type mulching attachments requiring up to 358 kW (480 hp) |