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Cat

BR117 Brushcutter

Cat® Brushcutters are used to clear land and overgrowth.

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  • Studio Shot
    Studio Shot
  • Front View
    Front View
  • Top View
    Top View
  • Left View
    Left View
  • Rear View
    Rear View
  • Bottom View
    Bottom View
  • Right View
    Right View

Videos

  • Cat® Brushcutter Attachments at Work
  • Cat® Brushcutter Attachment Overview
  • Cat® Brushcutter Attachment Operating Tips
  • Cat® Brushcutter Features and Benefits
  • An Attachment for Every Job - Cat® Work Tool Attachments

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Exterior

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

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Features

Application

Application

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

Application

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

Blades and Blade Carriers

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

Blades and Blade Carriers

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

Long Life Motor and Gears

Long life motor 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.

Long Life Motor and Gears

Long life motor 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

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.

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.
Galvanized Coil Chains

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.

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.
Heavy-Duty Skids

Heavy-Duty Skids

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

Heavy-Duty Skids

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

Lift Restriction Chains

Lift restriction chains limit operating height of the brush cutter to reduce flying debris and blade damage.

Lift Restriction Chains

Lift restriction chains limit operating height of the brush cutter to reduce flying debris and blade damage.

Specifications

  • General
    Spec Value
    Overall Width 68 in
    Cutting Width 66 in
    Maximum Cutting Diameter 3 in
    Required Hydraulics Standard Flow w/o Electrical
    Overall Length 79 in
    Overall Height 21.3 in
    Weight 1018.5 lb
    Optimal Hydraulic Flow 57-87 L/min (15-23 gpm)
    Optimal Hydraulic Pressure 150-230 bar (2176-3340 psi)
    Tip Speed (Depends On Flow) 2910-4442 mpm (9547-14572 fpm)
    Motor Displacement 8.5 in³/rev
    Drive Shaft Torque 217-329 N.m (160-243 lb/ft)