BR172

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Overall Width: 74.0 in; 1880.0 mm

Cutting Width: 72.0 in; 1829.0 mm

Maximum Cutting Diameter: 3.0 in; 76.0 mm

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Overview

Cat® Brushcutters are used to clear land and overgrowth.

Application

Cat® Brushcutters are used for clearing overgrowth from highway medians, utility easements and for initial land clearing for housing, parks and recreational areas..

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Blades and Blade Carriers

High strength blades deliver high cutting action, durability and also mulch overgrowth. Fully balanced blade carriers prevent unnecessary vibration. Tapered blade carrier allows cutter to ride up over stumps and rocks.

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Long Life Motors and Gears

Long life motors deliver years of high-speed blade performance. Machined and heat treated gears in sealed gearbox provide reliable, durable transfer of torque from motor to blade carrier.

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Motor Protection Guard

Motor protection guard shields motor and gear box from debris. Removing a set of bolts allows this hinged guard to be moved away for easy access to motor and gearbox.

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Galvanized Coil Chains

Galvanized coil chains (7.9 mm [5/16 in] proof) provide debris guarding in the front and rear areas to restrict flying debris and material.

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Heavy-Duty SKids

Heavy-duty skids allow easy movement of the brushcutter through uneven terrain while maintaining stability of the work tool and machine.

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Cat® Brushcutters are used for clearing overgrowth from highway medians, utility easements and for initial land clearing for housing, parks and recreational areas..

High strength blades deliver high cutting action, durability and also mulch overgrowth. Fully balanced blade carriers prevent unnecessary vibration. Tapered blade carrier allows cutter to ride up over stumps and rocks.

Long life motors deliver years of high-speed blade performance. Machined and heat treated gears in sealed gearbox provide reliable, durable transfer of torque from motor to blade carrier.

Motor protection guard shields motor and gear box from debris. Removing a set of bolts allows this hinged guard to be moved away for easy access to motor and gearbox.

Galvanized coil chains (7.9 mm [5/16 in] proof) provide debris guarding in the front and rear areas to restrict flying debris and material.

Heavy-duty skids allow easy movement of the brushcutter through uneven terrain while maintaining stability of the work tool and machine.

Product Specifications for BR172

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Metric

Overall Width	74.0 in 1880.0 mm
Cutting Width	72.0 in 1829.0 mm
Maximum Cutting Diameter	3.0 in 76.0 mm
Required Hydraulics	Standard Flow Standard Flow
Overall Length	85.0 in 2159.0 mm
Overall Height	20.0 in 518.0 mm
Weight	1100.0 lb 499.0 kg
Required Hydraulic Flow	57-80 L/min (15-21 gpm) 57-80 L/min (15-21 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure	150-230 bar (2176-3340 psi) 150-230 bar (2176-3340 psi)
Tip Speed (Depends On Flow)	11,210 - 15,730 fpm 11,210 - 15,730 fpm
Motor Displacement	8.5 in³/rev 140.0 cm³/rev

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Overall Width: 74.0 in; 1880.0 mm
Cutting Width: 72.0 in; 1829.0 mm
Maximum Cutting Diameter: 3.0 in; 76.0 mm

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Cutting Width: 72.0 in; 1829.0 mm
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