Standout Performance — VIRNIG’s Leading Attachments Now Available In Australia!
VIRNIG has built a reputation in the United States for producing the toughest and most productive skid steer attachments on the market. Now, that same performance is available Down Under.
The V70 Series represents Virnig’s heavy-duty, high-performance line, purpose-built for large-frame skid steers and engineered to tackle commercial-scale clearing, land management, and vegetation control.
VIRNIG has built a reputation in the United States for producing the toughest and most productive skid steer attachments on the market. Now, that same performance is available Down Under.
The V70 Series represents Virnig’s heavy-duty, high-performance line, purpose-built for large-frame skid steers and engineered to tackle commercial-scale clearing, land management, and vegetation control.
Each machine is engineered for a different application. Whether you’re looking for a fine, controlled mulch for residential or firebreak work, or maximum speed and productivity in the bush.
In this article, we’ll break down the features of the Drum Mulcher and the Disc Mulcher, and finally answer the big question: which one is right for you?Â
Virnig V70 Drum Mulcher
The Virnig Drum Mulcher is one of the toughest and most advanced on the market, combining performance, build quality, and ease of use.
- Bigger, Stronger Drum: Virnig uses an 18-inch drum with a 1-inch wall, compared to many competitors who run smaller, thinner drums. This means more momentum, longer life, and less risk of damage.
- Faster Drum Speed: The V70 achieves up to 2,650 RPM, faster than competitors. Combined with a variable displacement piston pump, operators get quicker spin-up and more productive cutting, even in dense vegetation.
- Fuel Savings: In head-to-head tests, Virnig saved around 26% more fuel compared to competitors. A huge difference over a full day’s work.
- Durability & Serviceability: Features like anti-wrap drum plates, enclosed bearings with pressure vents, replaceable AR400 wear liners, and skid shoes make the machine easier to maintain and built for longevity.
- Hydraulic Safety: Built-in features like a spindle oil pressure relief vent and case drain auto relief protect seals and motors—something many competitors don’t offer.
Options Available
- Sizes: 60-inch for maneuverability, 72-inch for faster processing.
- Drum Styles: Smooth drum for faster spin-up or bite control for finer mulch.
- Motors: Fixed or variable displacement (variable being most popular for 30% more torque in heavy material).
- Teeth Styles: Steel planer (fine mulch), carbide planer (durability), or carbide hammer (ground engagement).
The bottom line? The Virnig Drum Mulcher is more versatile and operator-friendly, delivering fuel savings, reliability, and a controlled finish for residential and firebreak work.
V70 Disc Mulcher
Built for speed, aggression, and serious clearing, the Disc Mulcher is designed for high-production environments. If you need to take down big timber and cover ground quickly, this machine will deliver.
- Advanced Drive System: A bent axis variable displacement piston pump with built-in relief valves ensures hydraulic safety, protecting motors and seals to reduce downtime.
- In comparisons, the Virnig Disc Mulcher spun up three times faster than competitors, saving precious seconds every stop and start.
- Tests showed the Virnig Disc Mulcher could clear 5.6 acres per day, compared to 3.4 acres with competitors—a 65% productivity boost.
- Heavy-Duty Build: A fully machined, balanced disc with 44 bolt-on, rotatable four-point steel teeth (or optional carbide teeth). The GR80-grade steel deck includes re-cutter blades, push bar, chute, and deflector—all bolt-on for serviceability.
- Protected Hydraulics: All hoses are routed inside the frame, with guards for the motor and spindle. Plus built-in hydraulic safety features that many competitors lack.
Against brands like Fecon, Diamond, and FAE, the Virnig Disc Mulcher proves to be faster, safer, more productive, and built for long-term use.
Drum VS Disc – Which One Is Right for You?
It all comes down to your application.
- Drum Mulcher – Best for residential areas, roadsides, and firebreaks where debris control and a neat finish are important. Drums produce finer mulch, grind stumps below grade, and keep debris contained. Drum Mulchers are slower and cost more upfront. Mulchers provide the quality finish required in sensitive environments.
- Disc Mulcher: – Best for rural, unrestricted areas with no nearby traffic or housing. Discs are faster, more aggressive, and ideal for clearing large trees and dense scrub. The trade-off? They throw debris further and leave a rougher finish. When speed and production are the priority, nothing beats a disc.
The Bottom Line
Whether you choose the Drum Mulcher for precision or the Disc Mulcher for speed, the Virnig V70 range raises the bar compared to Fecon, Diamond, and FAE.
- Drum Mulchers: Spin faster, save fuel, and include built-in safety features competitors don’t.
- Disc Mulchers: Clear over 60% more acreage per day, spin up faster, and protect hydraulics with advanced relief systems.
For serious land management or forestry operations, many contractors will benefit from having both tools in their fleet, as each shines in different environments. With Virnig, you’re not just buying another attachment—you’re investing in a tougher, smarter tool proven to Outperform The Competition
