Loftness BV72 72-Inch Brush Cutter for Skid Steers
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Overview
Loftness's BV72 is a 72-inch brush cutter for skid steers handling tall grass, overgrown brush, and light saplings along rights-of-way and fence lines. The hydraulic direct-drive motor powers the fixed-knife deck. Loftness is a Minnesota manufacturer with Canadian dealer presence through New Holland and Case dealers. Available in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Loftness dealers including New Holland and Case equipment dealers.
Key Facts
- Model: Loftness BV72
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: hydraulic brush cutter / brush hog
- Drive: direct hydraulic motor
- Application: rights-of-way, fence lines, tall brush
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Weight: 600–2000 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: 15–25 GPM
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You're clearing overgrown fields, brush lines, or rights-of-way with vegetation up to 3 inches diameter
- You want a single attachment that handles both heavy brush and coarse grass cutting
- Your acreage management work doesn't justify a dedicated forestry mulcher
⛔ Skip if…
- You need to cut trees or woody material over 4 inches — a brush mulcher handles that range better
- Fine-cut finish quality matters — flail mowers produce a much finer cut with less scatter
🔍 Also consider…
- Flail mower for finer mulching and safer operation near structures
- Forestry mulcher/brush mulcher for material over 4 inches diameter
🔧 Machine Compatibility
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 Loftness in Canada
Loftness is a US manufacturer of vegetation management and grain handling equipment, with a strong reputation for rotary cutters and brush cutters. Their products are available through select Canadian dealers and are well-regarded in agricultural and land management applications.
Care & Maintenance
- Inspect blade tips or flail hammers for wear after each use — dull cutting edges increase engine load and reduce cut quality significantly
- Check all blade bolts for proper torque before every use — loose blades on a high-RPM rotary cutter are a serious safety hazard
- Grease deck spindle bearings after every 8 hours of operation — spindle bearing failure is the most common and expensive rotary cutter repair
- Check the belt drive or hydraulic motor for overheating signs (excessive heat, smell) after extended cutting sessions in dense material
- Remove wrapped material (wire, twine, root) from around the rotor shaft after every use — wrapped material cuts through shaft seals and causes bearing contamination
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/rotary-cutters/loftness-bv72-brush-cutter/
