The M42 Drum Mulcher: Power and Versatility for Modern Forestry

Quadco is expanding its proven mulching lineup with the launch of the new M42 drum mulcher, a 42-inch extreme-duty attachment engineered for demanding forestry and vegetation management applications. Designed for use on 17–24 ton excavators and feller bunchers, the M42 delivers the reliability and productivity that forestry crews expect from Quadco.

With a 42-inch cutting width and drum speeds up to 2,500 rpm, the M42 is built to handle heavy brush, slash, and mid-sized trees efficiently while maintaining a smooth, controlled mulching action.

The M42 is available with multiple Quadco tooth options, including all-steel and carbide teeth. This allows owners and dealers to configure the attachment for maximum performance and durability in everything from softer, mixed woods to abrasive or rocky environments.

A key advantage of the M42 is its built-in universal boom adapter, which gives equipment dealers exceptional flexibility. Pins and sleeves can be swapped out to fit a range of carrier brands, allowing the same mulcher to be adapted across different machines as needs change. This versatility helps dealers increase utilization, simplifies inventory, and ensures customers can put the M42 to work on the equipment they already own.

As part of Quadco’s broader family of forestry attachments and mulchers, the M42 integrates seamlessly into modern, productivity-focused operations. Backed by Quadco’s commitment to complete forestry equipment solutions, the M42 gives contractors and fleet managers a powerful new option for turning tough vegetation into a well-managed, ready-to-regrow landscape.