Virnig V50 Open Front Rotary Brush Cutter

Virnig V50 Open Front Rotary Brush Cutter

Cuts up to 6″ diameter trees and exposed blades allow faster cutting for a maintained finish.

  • FIVE DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR OPTIONS WITH RELIEF VALVES. EATON® HIGH FLOW MOTORS RATED FOR MAX PRESSURE OF 4100 PSI & SAI® PISTON MOTOR UP TO 4500 PSI
  • HYDRAULIC BRAKING STOPS FLYWHEEL WITHIN 10 SECONDS
  • STANDARD MOTOR GUARD & SPINDLE GUARD
  • ROUNDED FLYWHEEL WITH 3 DOUBLE-SIDED BLADES BOUNCES OFF STUMPS
  • REPLACEABLE FRONT SKID SHOES

DO NOT OPERATE CUTTER WITHOUT A SHATTERPROOF CAB ON LOADER.

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Specifications
ModelRBV66-0RBV72-0RBV78-0RBV84-0
Cut Width66.0 in / 1676 mm72.0 in / 1829 mm78.0 in / 1981 mm84.0 in / 2134 mm
Overall Cutter Width72.0 in / 1829 mm78.0 in / 1981 mm84.0 in / 2134 mm90.0 in / 2286 mm
Overall Height21.4 in / 543 mm
Cutter Depth76.3 in / 1938 mm82.3 in / 2090 mm88.3 in / 2243 mm94.3 in / 2395 mm
Deck Height7.3 in / 185 mm
Push Bar Height20.4 in / 518 mm
Minimum Cut Height2.0 in / 51 mm
Cutting Capacity, Diameter6.0 in / 152 mm
Deck Thickness¹: Top & Side0.25 & 0.25 in / 6.4 & 6.4 mm
Recommended Flow Rate14 - 25 GPM / 53 - 95 L/min / 25 - 42 GPM / 95 - 159 L/min / 33 - 45 GPM / 125 - 170 L/min
Max Operating Pressure3500 PSI / 24.1 MPa / 4100 PSI / 28.3 MPa / 4500 PSI / 31.0 MPa
Approximate Weight²1465 lb / 665 kg1550 lb / 703 kg1625 lb / 737 kg1700 lb / 771 kg
Recommended Loader CapacityGreater than 1500 lb / 680 kg

¹ Deck material is Grade 50 Plate (50,000 PSI / 345 MPa minimum yield strength).
² High Flow motor options add approximately 70 lb / 32 kg to model weight.

Blade Tip Speeds (FPM / m/min)

Standard Flow Models (14–18 GPM / 53–68 L/min)
Model14 GPM Minimum18 GPM Maximum
RBV66-18-O11,400 FPM / 57.91 m/s14,660 FPM / 74.75 m/s
RBV72-18-O12,440 FPM / 63.50 m/s15,995 FPM / 81.57 m/s
RBV78-18-O13,475 FPM / 68.62 m/s17,325 FPM / 87.98 m/s
Standard Flow Models (18–25 GPM / 68–95 L/min)
Model18 GPM Minimum25 GPM Maximum
RBV66-25-O11,585 FPM / 58.81 m/s16,090 FPM / 81.83 m/s
RBV72-25-O12,640 FPM / 64.33 m/s17,555 FPM / 89.15 m/s
RBV78-25-O13,695 FPM / 69.75 m/s19,700 FPM / 99.60 m/s
RBV84-25-O14,750 FPM / 74.77 m/s20,485 FPM / 103.72 m/s
High Flow Models (25–33 GPM / 95–125 L/min)
Model25 GPM Minimum33 GPM Maximum
RBV66-HF33-O12,630 FPM / 64.32 m/s16,670 FPM / 84.93 m/s
RBV72-HF33-O13,775 FPM / 69.86 m/s18,185 FPM / 92.78 m/s
RBV78-HF33-O14,925 FPM / 75.91 m/s19,700 FPM / 99.60 m/s
RBV84-HF33-O16,075 FPM / 81.73 m/s21,220 FPM / 107.85 m/s
High Flow Models (33–42 GPM / 125–159 L/min)
Model33 GPM Minimum42 GPM Maximum
RBV66-HF42-O11,065 FPM / 56.23 m/s14,085 FPM / 71.52 m/s
RBV72-HF42-O12,070 FPM / 61.45 m/s15,365 FPM / 78.28 m/s
RBV78-HF42-O13,080 FPM / 66.64 m/s16,645 FPM / 84.72 m/s
RBV84-HF42-O14,085 FPM / 71.52 m/s17,930 FPM / 91.28 m/s
High Pressure Models (33–45 GPM / 125–170 L/min)
Model33 GPM Minimum45 GPM Maximum
RBV72-HP45-O11,780 FPM / 59.96 m/s16,060 FPM / 81.91 m/s
RBV78-HP45-O12,780 FPM / 64.98 m/s17,395 FPM / 88.58 m/s
RBV84-HP45-O13,775 FPM / 69.86 m/s18,735 FPM / 95.49 m/s

Flow rates are given in gallons per minute (GPM) / litres per minute (L/min), and blade tip speeds are listed in feet per minute (FPM) / meters per second (m/s).

FAQs

The V50 Open Front Rotary Brush Cutter uses double-sided 5” x ⅝” blades that are reversible for longer life.

No, there are no options for casters or a rear roller for the V50 Rotary Brush Cutter with Open Front Deck.

The V50 Open Front Rotary Brush Cutter is designed to rough cut large, dense brush and trees up to 6” in diameter.

  • While both have an open front design, the V60 Open Front Rotary Brush Cutter is designed to cut through heavier material.
  • The V50 Open Front Rotary Brush Cutter’s three-blade flywheel system is lighter than the V60 Rotary Cutter, which also has an additional fourth blade.
  • The V50 Open Front Rotary Rotary Brush Cutter is 300-800 pounds lighter than a V60 Rotary Brush Cutter.

No. Running the flywheel system in reverse will cause the cutter to cut poorly, easily stall, and have minimal torque.

The Rotary Brush Cutter is designed to spin counter-clockwise and takes 7-10 seconds to come to a complete stop. If the flywheel is running in reverse, slow down will be much faster and very loud.

Operating the Rotary Brush Cutter’s flywheel counter-clockwise is essential for proper operation and preventing damage to the cutter’s blades and motor.

The spindle is the most expensive performance component on a skid steer brush cutter. It is responsible for smoothly transferring power from the hydraulic motor to the flywheel and absorbing impact that could damage the hydraulic motor.

High-performance skid steer brush cutters require heavy-duty spindles to ensure reliability and productivity.

Standard pressure relief valves protect the motor and the loader’s hydraulic system from damaging pressure spikes. When the maximum pressure point is reached, the valve opens to prevent pressure from rising any further. This prevents seals or other internal components from breaking due to excessive pressure.

Skid steer brush cutters are capable of throwing debris over 200 feet and can cause serious bodily harm or death if not used with a shatterproof cab.  

For efficient operation, purchase a skid steer brush cutter with a cut width that is wider than the tires or tracks of your loader.

Loader capacity should also be considered. Selecting a skid steer attachment that is too wide will add weight, volume, and surface area, all factors that could affect performance.

Generally, higher GPM is better. Higher GPM provides more torque which prevents the cutter from losing power as easily and allows the cutter to return to cutting speed faster. There may be situations in which this is not true. For more information, contact a DTE Equipment.