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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
- 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
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Innovations
As an engineering focused company, Tigercat is continually innovating in an effort to increase efficiency and productivity. Find out more about Tigercat innovations and key technologies.
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LogOn Telematics
Onsite access to telematics. Using a secure WiFi hot spot, 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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Downloads
See below related files that you can download.
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- 480B mulcher brochure
- 480B Mulcher Brochure – Limited Accessibility (9.99 Mb)
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- 4061 mulching head brochure
- 4061 mulching head brochure – Limited Accessibility (1.81 Mb)
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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 (552 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated) 411 kW (552 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (peak) |
| ENGINE Tier 2 | Tigercat FPT C13 Tier 2 420 kW (563 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated) |
| ENGINE Non-certified | Tigercat FPT C13 Non-certified 420 kW (563 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated) |
| 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 | 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 | LogOn™ local wifi machine monitoring system Back-up alarm Rear camera Hydraulic reservoir hand fill pump Fire extinguisher Air compressor LED service lights LED working lights Fire detection |
| OPTIONAL | RemoteLog™ telematics system Recovery winch Ground level fueling system CB radio Fire suppression Cold weather kit |
| STANDARD | Tigercat 4061 mulching head Flexible hydraulic system Choice of horizontal drum type mulching attachments requiring up to 358 kW (480 hp) |