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BR117 Brushcutter

Cat® Brushcutters are used to clear land and overgrowth.

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Cat® BR172 Brushcutter and 259D Compact Track Loader in a Landscaping Application
Cat® BR172 Brushcutter and 259D Compact Track Loader in a Landscaping Application
Cat® BR172 Brushcutter in a Landscaping Application
Cat® BR172 Brushcutter in a Landscaping Application

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Cat® Brushcutter Attachments at Work
Cat® Brushcutter Attachment Overview
Cat® Brushcutter Attachment Operating Tips
An Attachment for Every Job – Cat® Work Tool Attachments

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Model shown represents features on all Cat® Brushcutters except where indicated.

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Features

Application

Blades and Blade Carriers

Long Life Motors and Gears

Motor Protection Guard

Galvanized Coil Chains

Heavy-Duty Skids

Details

Specifications

Spec Value
Overall Width 68 in 1727 mm
Cutting Width 66 in 1676 mm
Maximum Cutting Diameter 3 in 76 mm
Required Hydraulics Standard Flow Standard Flow
Overall Length 79 in 2007 mm
Overall Height 21 in 533 mm
Weight 1049.4 lb 476 kg
Optimal 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) 3,130-4,395 mpm (10,270-14,420 fpm) 3,130-4,395 mpm (10,270-14,420 fpm)
Motor Displacement 8.5 in³/rev 140 cm³/rev
Drive Shaft Torque 217-329 N·m (160-243 lb/ft) 217-329 N·m (160-243 lb/ft)

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