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Safety Advice for Mulching Attachments Mulching heads are excellent tools for managing tough vegetation. Seeing how theseattachments can quickly turn sizable trees into small particles, it’s easy to understand theimportance of safety. As a result, all operators should be fully aware of proper guidelines toprevent injuries, equipment damage and other potential issues. Below are some […]

The Background TreeStory, which grew from a small side gig to a large tree service contractor, found success using Loftness equipment to increase efficiency and safety when managing vegetation along approximately 1,000 miles of right-of-way. Customer Mark Kivisto | TreeStory | Dassel, Minnesota Equipment Battle Ax® S SeriesKwik-Trim The Basics TreeStory has greatly increased efficiency […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon McComas to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Previously serving as Director of Sales, Shannon will now lead the company’s sales and marketing initiatives, focusing on driving growth and expanding Loftness’ presence in key markets. In this new role, Shannon will also share leadership […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh South as its new Chief Executive Officer. Josh brings a wealth of financial and strategic leadership experience to Loftness, having served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer since November 2023. With an extensive background in financial management, cost accounting, and business expansion within the […]

Loftness® introduces its newly redesigned flail mower attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders. Designed to cut grass, weeds and brush up to ¾” in diameter, it offers new knife options and an available floating hitch, plus other improvements for greater performance and durability. The flail mower attachment can be equipped with either duckfoot […]

Loftness® has expanded its line of Battle Ax® mulching heads with the new 10 Series. Featuring a lightweight, yet heavy-duty design, it can be used on smaller excavators ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 pounds in a variety of applications, such as right-of-way vegetation management, site preparation, fire prevention, invasive species removal, landscaping, pasture reclamation, and […]

The Background With plans to build a peaceful cabin, Jason Horning purchased an undeveloped plot of land in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. No stranger to hard work and heavy equipment, he set out to handle the land clearing himself. Customer Jason Horning | Pennsylvania Equipment Battle Ax® – 20 Series The Basics Jason Horning is making […]

Loftness has expanded its line of stump grinder attachments with the 24SG Stump Ax™. Featuring a 24-inch cutting wheel, the new model is designed for use with low-flow skid steers and excavators. Similar to the original Stump Ax for higher flow power units, the 24SG has a rigid mount, allowing operators to work quickly by […]

Loftness now offers a brush cutter attachment for skid steers and compact track loaders. Featuring a combination of beveled blades and carbide teeth, the new Kwik Cut™ is designed to slice through grass, weeds, brush and small trees up to 10 inches in diameter with the ability to grind stumps and brush to ground level. […]

A new Tilt Hitch is available for 20 and 30 Series Battle Ax® excavator mulching heads from Loftness. It allows operators to hydraulically tilt the mulching head on the boom for greater versatility and enhanced productivity on the jobsite. When equipped with the Tilt Hitch, a mulching head can be tilted up to 45 degrees […]