Baumalight MS1160 Forestry Mulcher for Skid Steers – Heavy-Duty 75" Fixed Tooth Mulcher

Take on demanding land clearing, forestry mulching, tree removal, brush clearing, and vegetation management with the Baumalight MS1160 Forestry Mulcher for skid steers and compact track loaders. Available from Skid Steer Store, the MS1160 is a heavy-duty fixed-tooth forestry mulcher engineered to deliver aggressive wood-processing performance from properly matched skid steers.

The MS1160 features a 75-inch mulching path, 60-inch rotor width, and a heavy 19.3-inch diameter rotor equipped with 31 sharpenable P11000 planer teeth. Baumalight combines the planer-tooth rotor with unique performance-boosting mulcher rings licensed by Denis Cimaf to help the attachment process larger woody material efficiently.

Designed for skid steers and compact track loaders weighing at least 7,000 lbs., the MS1160 uses a Universal Skid Steer mount and places its substantial 860-lb rotor close to the carrier for improved weight distribution. A heavy-duty T1 alloy steel frame, adjustable skid shoes, rollback frame geometry, optional variable two-speed motor, large hydraulic pressure gauge, 3/8-inch rear chain curtain, and wire-protection system make the MS1160 a purpose-built attachment for serious commercial land-clearing work.

Baumalight MS1160 Heavy-Duty Forestry Mulcher

The Baumalight MS1160 is designed for operators who want aggressive cutting performance without moving to an excessively wide mulching head. Its 60-inch rotor provides a productive working width while keeping the attachment compact enough for maneuvering through wooded areas, properties, rights-of-way, trails, and other demanding clearing environments.

Common applications include:

• Professional forestry mulching
• Heavy land clearing
• Tree and sapling removal
• Dense brush clearing
• Property development
• Site preparation
• Right-of-way maintenance
• Utility corridor clearing
• Fence-line reclamation
• Trail and access-road clearing
• Agricultural land management
• Pasture reclamation
• Woody vegetation management
• Ground-level and below-grade mulching

75-Inch Mulching Path with a 60-Inch Rotor

The Baumalight MS1160 provides a 75-inch overall mulching path with a 60-inch rotor width. This combination provides substantial clearing capacity while maintaining a narrower rotor than Baumalight's larger 72-inch models.

For contractors working between trees, along trails, through rights-of-way, or on mixed residential and commercial land-clearing projects, the 60-inch rotor can provide an effective balance between maneuverability and production.

19.3-Inch Rotor Diameter

The MS1160 rotor measures approximately 19.3 inches in diameter at the cutting-tool tips.

The large rotor diameter works with the mulcher's heavy rotating mass and planer-tooth configuration to deliver aggressive engagement with brush, limbs, trees, and woody material.

860-Lb Rotor with Cutting Tools Installed

Baumalight lists the MS1160 rotor at approximately 860 lbs. with the cutting tools installed.

A heavy rotor stores rotational energy as it spins, helping the cutting head maintain momentum as material density changes. That stored energy is especially useful when transitioning from lighter brush into larger limbs and trees.

31 P11000 Sharpenable Planer Teeth

The standard Baumalight MS1160 rotor uses 31 P11000 sharpenable planer teeth mounted in fixed holders.

Unlike carbide ripper teeth that emphasize durability in abrasive environments, the P11000 planer-tooth design is optimized for aggressive wood cutting. Baumalight specifically pairs these teeth with the MS1160 to help properly powered skid steers process larger woody material efficiently.

Sharpenable Planer Tooth Design

The P11000 is a sharpenable planer-style cutting tool. Maintaining a sharp cutting edge allows the tooth to slice and shave woody material rather than relying solely on blunt impact.

For contractors primarily working in trees, brush, and above-ground woody material, planer teeth can provide very aggressive cutting performance.

Fixed Tooth Holders

The MS1160 uses a fixed tooth holder configuration. Each P11000 cutting tool is securely positioned around the rotor to create a controlled cutting pattern as the drum rotates.

Optional R9000 Carbide Ripper Teeth

Baumalight also allows MS1160 owners to purchase R9000 carbide ripper teeth separately.

The R9000 teeth can be installed after the standard P11000 teeth are worn and are particularly useful for operators who expect substantial ground contact or work in abrasive conditions.

P11000 vs. R9000 Teeth

The standard P11000 planer teeth are designed to maximize aggressive wood-processing performance. The optional R9000 carbide ripper teeth provide increased durability when working near soil, roots, rocky ground, and other abrasive material.

This gives MS1160 owners the flexibility to change cutting-tool strategy as applications and operating conditions change.

Performance-Boosting Mulcher Rings

One of the defining features of the Baumalight MS1160 is its unique performance-boosting mulcher ring system.

Baumalight states that this mulcher-ring technology is licensed by Denis Cimaf. The rings work in conjunction with the planer-tooth rotor to control material engagement and improve cutting performance.

The system is designed to help the rotor process larger woody material efficiently while making effective use of the skid steer's available hydraulic power.

Bent-Axis Piston Hydraulic Motor

The Baumalight MS1160 is powered by a bent-axis piston hydraulic motor.

Baumalight uses piston motor technology to make effective use of the skid steer's available hydraulic flow and pressure. Correct motor selection is critical to maximizing rotor speed, torque, and cutting performance.

The proper motor should be matched to the machine's auxiliary hydraulic flow in GPM and hydraulic pressure in PSI, rather than selecting a motor based only on engine horsepower.

Contact Skid Steer Store with your skid steer or compact track loader make, model, hydraulic flow, and hydraulic pressure before ordering so the proper Baumalight motor configuration can be confirmed.

Optional Variable Two-Speed Motor

The MS1160 is available with a variable two-speed hydraulic motor option.

Different vegetation creates different rotor demands. Lighter brush can benefit from increased rotor speed, while larger or denser woody material may require additional torque.

The two-speed motor option is designed to help maximize rotor speed and torque as mulching conditions change, giving professional operators greater flexibility across different applications.

Large Hydraulic Pressure Gauge

The Baumalight MS1160 includes a large, easy-to-read hydraulic pressure gauge.

The gauge allows the operator to monitor hydraulic load while mulching and see how close the system is operating to maximum pressure.

This information can help the operator adjust travel speed and material engagement to maintain efficient hydraulic performance and avoid repeatedly overloading the rotor.

Critical Case Drain Requirement

Baumalight lists the case drain as critical on the MS1160.

A properly installed low-pressure case drain allows internal hydraulic motor leakage to return safely to the machine's reservoir. Excessive motor-case pressure can damage hydraulic motor seals.

Before operating the MS1160, verify that your skid steer or compact track loader has a properly configured case drain and that the connection is made correctly.

Heavy-Duty T1 Alloy Steel Frame

The MS1160 frame is constructed using T1 alloy tool steel sheet metal for the strength and durability required in demanding forestry environments.

Forestry mulchers are exposed to impact, vibration, brush, trees, roots, dirt, and debris. The heavy-duty frame provides the structural foundation needed to support the large rotor and hydraulic drive system during professional land-clearing work.

Rollback Frame Design for Felling Standing Trees

Baumalight angles the MS1160 frame so the operator can roll the mulcher back toward the skid steer.

Rolling the attachment back pulls the pusher bar toward the carrier and allows the operator to more fully engage the mulching head with standing vegetation.

This design gives the operator additional control when working with standing trees and allows the mulching head to be used as part of the felling process.

Integrated Pusher Bar

The pusher bar provides a controlled contact point for engaging standing trees, tall brush, and other vegetation before material enters the rotor.

Rather than relying exclusively on the rotating drum to move standing vegetation, the operator can use the pusher bar and carrier movement to position material for processing.

Improved Operator Visibility

The MS1160 mulching head is designed to provide the skid steer operator with better visibility of the active mulching area.

Improved sightlines can help the operator position the attachment more accurately, monitor vegetation entering the rotor, work around obstacles, and make controlled passes through dense material.

Adjustable Skid Shoes

The Baumalight MS1160 uses adjustable skid shoes that allow the operator to change cutting height based on terrain, material, and the desired finished result.

Baumalight lists an operating cutting range from approximately 1.125 inches above grade to 2.375 inches below grade.

Above-Grade Mulching

Operating the rotor above grade can reduce unnecessary soil contact and tooth wear when the primary goal is processing standing trees, brush, and vegetation.

Ground-Level and Below-Grade Mulching

The MS1160 can be configured to work at ground level or approximately 2.375 inches below grade when site conditions allow.

Below-grade operation can help process low stumps, roots, and ground-level woody material. Soil type, rocks, buried debris, hydraulic performance, and tooth choice should all be considered before aggressive ground engagement.

Adjustable Belt Tensioner

The MS1160 uses an adjustable belt-tensioning system designed to maintain the proper drive-belt tension without adding an additional idler wheel that can become another wear component.

Baumalight's system is adjusted by loosening the required mounting bolts and raising the motor mount to increase belt tension.

This straightforward design reduces the number of moving components in the drive system and simplifies routine servicing.

Rotor Positioned Close to the Carrier

Baumalight positions the MS1160 rotor closer to the skid steer or compact track loader to improve weight management.

Moving the 860-lb rotor closer to the attachment plate reduces the leverage that would be created by positioning the same amount of weight farther in front of the machine.

This compact frame geometry helps properly sized carriers manage the mulcher more effectively.

Baumalight specifies a minimum carrier weight of 7,000 lbs. for the MS1160.

3/8-Inch Rear Chain Curtain

The rear of the MS1160 is protected by a heavy 3/8-inch chain curtain.

The chain curtain is designed to allow standing brush to enter the mulching chamber and processed material to exit while providing an important layer of debris containment.

Forestry mulchers can propel wood, stones, and other material considerable distances. Always follow Baumalight's operating instructions and maintain the required exclusion zone around the working machine.

Wire Protection Kit

Old fence wire can cause significant damage to a forestry mulcher if it travels over the end of the rotor and becomes wrapped around the shaft.

The MS1160 includes a wire protection kit designed to help protect the rotor and rotor shaft if wire is encountered during the mulching process.

Operators should still inspect work areas whenever practical and avoid intentionally mulching wire, fencing, cable, or other foreign material.

Baumalight MS1160 Specifications

Common Applications for the Baumalight MS1160

Professional Forestry Mulching

The P11000 planer-tooth rotor, large diameter, and heavy rotating mass make the MS1160 well suited for contractors processing trees, limbs, brush, and dense woody vegetation.

Heavy Land Clearing

Use the MS1160 to reclaim overgrown property, clear wooded areas, remove invasive vegetation, and prepare land for development or agricultural use.

Property Development and Site Preparation

The ability to process standing vegetation and work below grade makes the MS1160 useful for preparing building sites, access areas, future roads, and undeveloped acreage before excavation or grading begins.

Right-of-Way Maintenance

Utility contractors, municipalities, and vegetation-management crews can use the MS1160 to maintain road edges, utility corridors, pipeline routes, transmission areas, and other rights-of-way.

Fence-Line Clearing

The MS1160 can reclaim overgrown fence lines and property boundaries where trees, brush, and woody vegetation have encroached. Baumalight's wire-protection system provides additional rotor protection in areas where old fencing may be encountered.

Agricultural Land Management

Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural contractors can use the MS1160 to reclaim pasture, clear field edges, remove woody growth, maintain access lanes, and manage brush across larger acreage.

Trail and Access-Road Clearing

The 60-inch rotor provides a productive clearing width while remaining manageable in wooded environments where access may be more restricted than on large open land-clearing sites.

P11000 Planer Teeth vs. R9000 Carbide Teeth

One of the biggest advantages of the MS1160 is the ability to tailor the cutting tools to your primary operating environment.

Choose P11000 Teeth for Aggressive Wood Cutting

The standard P11000 sharpenable planer teeth are intended for aggressive cutting through trees, limbs, brush, and woody vegetation. Operators who spend most of their time processing above-ground wood can benefit from the cutting characteristics of the planer-tooth design.

Choose R9000 Teeth for More Ground Contact

Baumalight recommends the optional R9000 carbide ripper teeth for applications involving increased ground contact and abrasive conditions.

If your jobs frequently involve roots, dirt, rocky terrain, and below-grade processing, the carbide option may provide additional durability.

Will the Baumalight MS1160 Fit My Skid Steer?

The MS1160 uses a Universal Skid Steer mounting system, but mounting compatibility is only one part of proper forestry mulcher fitment.

Baumalight specifies a minimum carrier weight of 7,000 lbs. The skid steer or compact track loader must also have sufficient auxiliary hydraulic flow and pressure for the selected motor configuration.

Before ordering, verify:

1. Skid steer or compact track loader make and model
2. Carrier operating weight of at least 7,000 lbs.
3. Auxiliary hydraulic flow in GPM
4. Auxiliary hydraulic pressure in PSI
5. Proper low-pressure case drain connection
6. Universal skid steer quick-attach compatibility
7. Carrier lift capacity and manufacturer attachment recommendations

Contact Skid Steer Store with your machine make, model, hydraulic GPM, and PSI before ordering. Our equipment team can help match the MS1160 motor configuration to your carrier.

Why Buy the Baumalight MS1160 from Skid Steer Store?

A forestry mulcher is one of the most hydraulically demanding attachments you can put on a skid steer. Proper performance depends on correctly matching the mulcher to your machine's weight, hydraulic flow, pressure, case drain, and intended application.

Skid Steer Store specializes in skid steer, compact track loader, mini skid steer, and excavator attachments. Our equipment team can help you evaluate the Baumalight MS1160 before ordering.

• Baumalight forestry mulcher specialists
• Hydraulic motor fitment assistance
• Machine GPM and PSI matching
• Case-drain compatibility assistance
• P11000 and R9000 tooth selection guidance
• Replacement wear-part support
• Factory-direct equipment ordering
• USA-based customer support
• Secure online purchasing
• Manufacturer warranty assistance

Baumalight MS1160 Forestry Mulcher FAQ

What is the Baumalight MS1160?

The Baumalight MS1160 is a heavy-duty fixed-tooth forestry mulcher for skid steers and compact track loaders. It features a 75-inch path, 60-inch rotor, 31 P11000 sharpenable planer teeth, performance-boosting mulcher rings, and a minimum recommended carrier weight of 7,000 lbs.

How wide is the Baumalight MS1160?

The Baumalight MS1160 has a 75-inch overall mulching path and a 60-inch rotor width.

What size skid steer is required for the Baumalight MS1160?

Baumalight specifies a minimum carrier weight of 7,000 lbs. The machine must also have sufficient hydraulic flow and pressure for the selected motor, an appropriate lift capacity, and a properly connected case drain.

What teeth come standard on the MS1160?

The MS1160 comes standard with 31 P11000 sharpenable planer teeth.

Are P11000 teeth sharpenable?

Yes. Baumalight classifies the P11000 as a sharpenable planer tooth, allowing the cutting edge to be maintained as part of normal service.

Can R9000 carbide teeth be used on the Baumalight MS1160?

Yes. Baumalight offers R9000 carbide ripper teeth separately for MS1160 owners who want increased durability in applications involving substantial ground contact or abrasive conditions.

What is the difference between P11000 and R9000 teeth?

P11000 planer teeth emphasize aggressive wood-cutting performance and can be sharpened. R9000 carbide ripper teeth emphasize durability in abrasive applications and are a good option when the mulcher frequently contacts dirt, roots, and ground material.

How many cutters are on the Baumalight MS1160?

The MS1160 uses 31 fixed cutters.

What is the rotor diameter of the Baumalight MS1160?

The MS1160 rotor measures approximately 19.3 inches in diameter at the cutting-tool tips.

How much does the MS1160 rotor weigh?

The MS1160 rotor weighs approximately 860 lbs. with the cutting tools installed.

How much does the Baumalight MS1160 weigh?

Baumalight lists the MS1160 at approximately 2,800 lbs. shipping weight.

How deep can the Baumalight MS1160 mulch?

Baumalight lists an operating cutting range from approximately 1.125 inches above grade to 2.375 inches below grade.

Does the Baumalight MS1160 require a case drain?

Yes. Baumalight lists the case drain as critical for the MS1160. A properly connected low-pressure case drain is required to protect the hydraulic motor.

Are hydraulic couplers included with the Baumalight MS1160?

No. Baumalight lists hydraulic couplers as not included with the MS1160.

What type of hydraulic motor does the MS1160 use?

The Baumalight MS1160 uses a bent-axis piston hydraulic motor. The motor configuration should be matched to the skid steer's hydraulic flow and pressure.

Does the Baumalight MS1160 have a two-speed motor?

A variable two-speed motor is available as an option. The two-speed system is designed to help maximize rotor speed and torque as mulching conditions change.

What are the performance-boosting mulcher rings on the MS1160?

The MS1160 incorporates special mulcher rings designed to work with the planer-tooth rotor and improve cutting performance. Baumalight states that this technology is licensed by Denis Cimaf.

Does the Baumalight MS1160 have adjustable skid shoes?

Yes. The MS1160 includes adjustable skid shoes that allow the operator to change cutting height for different clearing conditions.

Can the Baumalight MS1160 mulch below ground level?

Yes. Baumalight specifies operation down to approximately 2.375 inches below grade when the attachment is properly configured and ground conditions allow.

Can the Baumalight MS1160 be used to fell standing trees?

Yes. Baumalight angles the frame so the operator can roll the mulcher back and use the pusher bar to more fully engage standing material. This design allows the mulching head to assist with felling standing trees.

Does the MS1160 have a hydraulic pressure gauge?

Yes. The MS1160 includes a large hydraulic pressure gauge that allows the operator to monitor system load and see how close the machine is operating to maximum pressure.

Does the Baumalight MS1160 have a wire protection system?

Yes. Baumalight provides a wire protection kit designed to help protect the rotor and shaft if fence wire is encountered during mulching.

What protects against debris on the Baumalight MS1160?

The rear of the MS1160 uses a heavy 3/8-inch chain curtain that allows standing vegetation to enter and processed material to exit while helping contain debris.

What is the MS1160 frame made from?

The heavy-duty frame is constructed using T1 alloy tool steel sheet metal.

How is belt tension adjusted on the MS1160?

The MS1160 uses an adjustable belt-tensioning system without an additional idler wheel. Baumalight's design increases tension by loosening the required mounting hardware and raising the hydraulic motor mount.

Why is the MS1160 rotor positioned close to the carrier?

Positioning the heavy rotor closer to the skid steer improves weight distribution and reduces the leverage created by carrying the same mass farther away from the machine's quick-attach plate.

What is the Baumalight MS1160 used for?

The MS1160 is designed for forestry mulching, heavy land clearing, tree and brush removal, property development, site preparation, right-of-way maintenance, fence-line clearing, agricultural land management, trail clearing, and other demanding vegetation-management applications.

Will the Baumalight MS1160 fit my skid steer?

The MS1160 uses a Universal Skid Steer mount, but the machine should weigh at least 7,000 lbs. and must have the correct hydraulic flow, pressure, case drain, lift capacity, and stability for the selected motor configuration.

How do I choose the right MS1160 motor for my skid steer?

Motor selection should be based on your machine's auxiliary hydraulic flow in GPM and operating pressure in PSI. Contact Skid Steer Store with your skid steer make, model, GPM, and PSI so the appropriate Baumalight motor configuration can be confirmed.

Why buy the Baumalight MS1160 from Skid Steer Store?

Skid Steer Store specializes in hydraulic attachments for skid steers and compact equipment. Our equipment team can help verify carrier weight, hydraulic GPM, PSI, case-drain compatibility, motor selection, tooth configuration, and overall MS1160 fitment before you order.

Order the Baumalight MS1160 Forestry Mulcher from Skid Steer Store

For professional operators who want aggressive planer-tooth cutting performance from a heavy-duty skid steer mulcher, the Baumalight MS1160 Forestry Mulcher combines a 75-inch path, 60-inch rotor, 31 P11000 sharpenable planer teeth, performance-boosting mulcher rings, and an 860-lb rotor in a compact, reinforced frame.

Its T1 steel construction, adjustable skid shoes, rollback frame, pusher bar, large pressure gauge, optional two-speed motor, bent-axis piston motor, critical case-drain system, 3/8-inch chain curtain, adjustable belt tensioner, and wire protection make the MS1160 a strong choice for serious forestry and land-clearing contractors.

Contact Skid Steer Store with your skid steer or compact track loader make, model, auxiliary hydraulic flow in GPM, and hydraulic pressure in PSI before ordering so our team can help confirm the proper Baumalight MS1160 configuration.