BATTLE AX – H SERIES
Skid Steer / Compact Track Loader
The Loftness Battle Ax H Series isn’t your average mulching head. We made it exceptionally heavy for the most extreme vegetation management applications. So if you’re looking to take your operation to the limit, consider the H Series. Designed for your high-flow skid steer or compact track loader with 33-62.9 GPM and 50-150 hydraulic horsepower. There’s simply no match for its heavy-duty construction, efficient material feeding and consistent material sizing with the exclusive Battle Ax rotor design.
The Battle Ax rotor design uses built-in depth gauges to control cutting depth, like raker teeth on a chainsaw.
Two shear bars allow the Battle Ax to produce a finer mulch with fewer passes. The primary shear bar is adjustable for controlling particle sizes.
The cutting teeth are mounted to the rotor with a single bolt. They can be easily reversed, replaced or removed on the jobsite using a common hex socket.
Choose from three cutting tooth options:
- Quadco planer blades
- Hard-surface Quadco blades
- Standard carbide teeth
The V-Drive uses a variable-displacement piston motor, which automatically shifts the rotor RPM from the highest speed to a lower range for increased torque, as needed. The result is less stalling and a shorter recovery time, helping operators to concentrate on the job instead of power settings and continuous head repositioning. This motor provides a more effective use of power as the head RPM increases under lighter loads, allowing operators to quickly slice through smaller or more flexible growth, as well as when back-dragging material on the ground. As larger trees, trunks and stumps are engaged, the motor increases the drive displacement to increase torque. It is designed for skid steers delivering 33-62.9 GPM at up to 6,000 PSI. (Rated up to 150 hydraulic horsepower.)
The positive drive, cog belt and sprocket design maximizes efficiency and requires less maintenance than other drive types.
Rotor ends are machine turned to mate with close tolerance, machined anti-wrap rings, which minimize debris in the bearing chamber.
To achieve below grade mulching, the skid shoes can be adjusted from 0.5 inches to minus 1.5 inches.
A hydraulic or manually adjustable push bar is available. Constructed with integrated, welded claw hooks, the bar helps push falling trees and brush away from the power unit, while also allowing them to be properly positioned for efficient feeding into the head.
An integrated PSI gauge that monitors the hydraulic load is positioned for easy viewing from the skid steer cab. It helps keep the Battle Ax at the optimum hydraulic load for peak performance throughout an application.
A high-pressure relief valve protects the Battle Ax from pressure spikes at the source. It also includes an anti-cavitation shutdown circuit.
All body components are laser cut from premium strength steel. Also, abrasion resistant steel is used in high-wear areas
Running the entire length of the mulching attachment, steel deflector chains improve safety by reducing flying debris.
The Battle Ax is designed for maximum visibility from the skid steer cab, which increases safety, productivity and efficiency.
The universal mount allows the Battle Ax to be easily used with any brand or model of skid steer or compact track loader. Optional custom mounts are available.


Reversible with ultra-sharp, heat-treated steel knife edges, Quadco blades effortlessly slice through trees and vegetation, as opposed to shredding and tearing. They can be reversed on site for a fresh cutting edge, effectively doubling their service life between sharpening. The depth gauges on the Battle Ax maximize performance of these blades by preventing them from biting into too much material at one time.
Reversible with ultra-sharp, heat-treated steel knife edges, Quadco blades effortlessly slice through trees and vegetation, as opposed to shredding and tearing. They can be reversed on site for a fresh cutting edge, effectively doubling their service life between sharpening. The depth gauges on the Battle Ax maximize performance of these blades by preventing them from biting into too much material at one time.
Carbide cutting teeth are highly durable for withstanding tough operating conditions, such as rocky terrain. The Battle Ax rotor is designed to work well with these teeth, whereas ring-style rotors tend to have difficulty picking up material when using carbides.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model | 88BN |
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Cutting Width | 88" (2.24 m) |
Overall Width | 101.5" (2.6 m) |
Number of Teeth | 44 |
Weight (without mount) | 3,816 LBS (1,713 kg) |
Crated Weight | 3,990 LBS (1,809.8 kg) |
Hydraulic Horsepower Range | 50-150 |
Variable-Displacement Piston Motor | Up to 6,000 PSI - 33-62.9 GPM |
