About this product
Overview
This Bradco skid steer brush cutter — the Ground Shark Standard Duty (SD) — clears brush and hardwoods up to 4" in diameter on a skid steer quick attach, running on 15–40 GPM of auxiliary hydraulic flow. Available in 60", 72" and 78" cutting widths, weighing 1,120–1,360 lbs. Minimum cutting height is 2". Bradco builds the Ground Shark in four duty grades and cutting capacity is what separates them — match the grade to the largest material you actually cut.
Key Features of the Bradco Skid Steer Brush Cutter
- Direct drive hydraulic motor with bi-directional blades and a low-profile design for easy visibility.
- Three flow bands per width — 15-25, 26-32 and 33-40 GPM — so the same cutting width is matched to your machine's actual output.
- Cuts material up to 4" in diameter — Bradco's published capacity for this grade.
- Requires 15–40 GPM of auxiliary flow, so it is matched to the machine rather than to a size class.
- Bolt-on replaceable skid shoes, so the wear part is a consumable rather than a repair.
- The motor and valve assembly are fully shielded, preventing contact with debris.
- A brush cutter for skid steer work, not a mower. The blades are built to sever standing material, not to trim grass.
Why Choose This Skid Steer Brush Cutter
- The volume grade. For light to medium brush the Standard Duty does the work without paying for capacity you will not use.
- Capacity is the whole decision. A cutter run past its rated diameter stalls, bogs the machine and shortens blade life — the grade exists to prevent that.
- Flow must match, not merely exceed. Too little flow and the cutter never reaches speed; the recommended range is the operating window, not a minimum.
- One attachment, many jobs. Buyers comparing a skid steer brush cutter for sale against a rental usually find the attachment pays for itself within a season of regular clearing.
Bradco Ground Shark Standard Duty (SD) Specifications
Specification Detail Cutting capacity Up to 4" diameter Recommended flow 15–40 GPM Minimum cutting height 2" Cutting widths 60", 72" and 78" cutting widths Weight 1,120–1,360 lbs Mount Skid steer quick attach Drive Direct drive hydraulic motorWhich Ground Shark Grade Do You Need?
Bradco builds four grades of the Ground Shark. They share the mount and the direct-drive layout; what changes is the diameter of material each will cut and the flow it needs to do it.
Grade Cuts up to Recommended flow Min cutting height Widths Standard Duty (SD) 4" 15–25 / 26–32 / 33–40 GPM 2" 60", 72", 78" Heavy Duty (HD) 7" 20–34 GPM 2.5" 66", 72" High Performance (HP) 10" 30–45 GPM 2.5" 72", 84" Extreme Duty (XD) 10" 30–45 GPM 3.25" 72", 78"If you regularly cut larger material, step up: the Heavy Duty Ground Shark is rated to 7", and both the High Performance and Extreme Duty grades reach 10". All four share the same skid steer quick attach.
Which Machines Fit This Skid Steer Brush Cutter?
The Ground Shark Standard Duty (SD) mounts on a standard skid steer quick attach, so fitment is decided by hydraulic flow rather than by machine brand. Your loader must supply 15–40 GPM at the auxiliary circuit.
Machine requirement Specification Auxiliary hydraulic flow 15–40 GPM Mount Skid steer quick attach Attachment weight to allow for 1,120–1,360 lbs Cutting capacity this grade supports Up to 4" diameterCheck your loader's auxiliary flow rating before ordering — it is the specification that decides whether this grade will work. A skid steer with brush cutter fitted is only as effective as the flow behind it. If you are unsure, contact eskidsteer.com at (866) 757-8337. Clearing is usually the first pass, not the last: once the brush is down, the skid steer stump grinder removes the stumps to 12" below grade, and the post driver sets the fence line afterwards.
Ground Shark Standard Duty (SD) Questions, Answered
Which Ground Shark should I buy for saplings and light brush?
The Standard Duty. It is rated to 4 inches, which covers most seasonal overgrowth, fence lines and trail work. Step up only if you regularly cut larger hardwood.
Why are there three flow bands for one width?
Because skid steers vary. Bradco builds the 72" Standard Duty in 15-25, 26-32 and 33-40 GPM versions so the cutter matches your loader rather than the other way round.
What size material will the Standard Duty (SD) cut?
Bradco rates this grade for brush and hardwoods up to 4" in diameter.
How much hydraulic flow does it need?
It requires 15–40 GPM at the auxiliary circuit. Flow below that range means the cutter never reaches working speed.
How do the four Ground Shark grades differ?
By cutting capacity and flow. Standard Duty cuts to 4" on 15-40 GPM, Heavy Duty to 7" on 20-34 GPM, and both High Performance and Extreme Duty to 10" on 30-45 GPM.
Will it fit my skid steer?
It mounts on a standard skid steer quick attach, so the mount is brand-agnostic. What matters is whether your auxiliary circuit supplies the required flow.
Is there a mini skid steer brush cutter in this range?
The Ground Shark grades are built for full-size skid steer loaders and compact track loaders on a standard quick attach. Mini skid steers have lower flow than these cutters need.
Is a used skid steer brush cutter for sale worth considering?
Blades, skid shoes and the motor are the wear items. On a used unit, check blade condition and whether the motor and valve shielding is intact — those are what a new brush cutter skid steer buyers choose is protecting.
What is the difference between a brush cutter attachment and a mower?
A skid steer brush cutter attachment severs standing woody material to a rated diameter. A mower trims grass. The blade design, deck thickness and flow requirement are all different.
How is shipping calculated?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — simply add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge will be displayed before you complete your order.
Ground Shark Standard Duty (SD) Documentation
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