FAE SSL/VT 60 Skid Steer Mulcher
Overview
The FAE SSL/VT 60 is a 60-inch mulcher for compact and mid-frame skid steers in FAE's VT (variable transmission) series. FAE Group is an Italian manufacturer with strong North American distribution including Canada. The VT drive system maintains constant drum speed regardless of load variation — particularly useful in dense Canadian brush where material density changes rapidly.
Canada Availability
Best for: compact machine brush mulching
Compare with: Baumalight MP260 60-Inch High-Flow Mulcher for Skid Steers · Baumalight MP260 Skid Steer Brush Mulcher
Key Facts
- Model: FAE SSL/VT 60
- Working width: 60 inches
- Brand: FAE Group
- Type: hydraulic mulcher, variable transmission (VT) drum
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: compact machine brush mulching
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You're processing brush, saplings, and slash in place — drum mulchers handle mixed material up to 6 inches
- Land clearing, pipeline corridor prep, or right-of-way maintenance where material stays on site
- Your machine has the high-flow hydraulics required — drum mulchers typically need 25-35+ GPM
⛔ Skip if…
- Your skid steer is standard-flow — most drum mulchers require high-flow to run efficiently
- Tree diameter exceeds 8 inches regularly — a dedicated forestry mulcher or felling head handles larger material
🔍 Also consider…
- Forestry mulcher for heavier timber and larger diameter material
- Rotary cutter or brush cutter if material size is consistently under 3 inches
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid to large-frame machines (S450–S750 class) are the best fit for this width.
About FAE Group in Canada
FAE Group is an Italian manufacturer of professional-grade forestry and vegetation management mulchers, soil tillers, and road maintenance attachments. FAE products are available through select Canadian dealers and are targeted at professional contractors where production rate and durability justify the premium.
✅ Last checked: March 2026