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Tigercat 480B mulcher

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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Overview

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

Videos

Video: 480B mulcher with prototype 4061 mulching head
The Tigercat 480B mulcher equipped with the prototype 4061 mulching head operating in Pennsylvania. Download in HD
480B Mulcher Silviculture and Site Prep Trial
In October 2019, Tigercat and Australian dealer, Onetrak, were actively involved in a series of mulching trials at the Sugar Pine Walk in the Bago State Forest, NSW. There were two main objectives: a site preparation initiative in a recently harvested area that is marked for the Sugar Pine succession plan and wildling pine and invasive species clearing under an adjacent pine stand. This silviculture and site preparation trial turned out to be significant in the wake of the devastating bushfires that followed a few months later. Watch the video to find out more. Download in HD

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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SPECIFICATIONS

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Dimensions

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

Power

ENGINE Tier 4f Tigercat FPT C13 Tier 4f
411 kW (550 hp) @ 1,800 rpm (rated)
411 kW (550 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

Top Speed

FORWARD/REVERSE 6.5 km/h

Hydraulic System

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

Undercarriage

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

Brakes

TRACK Friction disc
Automatic spring applied, hydraulic release

Electrical

BATTERY (2) 12 v
ALTERNATOR 110 amp, 24 v
SYSTEM VOLTAGE 24 v

Operator's Station

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

Other Equipment

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

Mulching Head

STANDARD Tigercat 4061 mulching head
Flexible hydraulic system
Choice of horizontal drum type mulching attachments requiring up to 358 kW (480 hp)

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