The Baumalight MS1160 is a high-performance fixed-tooth mulcher built for operators who need serious cutting power from their skid steer. Designed for machines with a minimum operating weight of 7,000 lbs, the MS1160 features a 75-inch mulching path and the durability, torque, and control required for commercial land clearing, trail development, property maintenance, and vegetation management. With performance-enhancing mulcher rings and a robust bent-axis piston motor, the MS1160 maintains exceptional torque while delivering smooth, consistent material flow through dense brush, saplings, and woody debris.
At the heart of the MS1160 is its fixed-tooth cutting system, equipped with thirty-one sharpenable planer teeth (P11000) that produce a clean, controlled mulch finish. Operators who need more aggressive shredding can also install optional R9000 carbide ripper teeth for below-grade work or rocky conditions. The unit incorporates a heavy-duty T1 alloy steel frame designed for strength, balance, and long-term durability. The mulcher head is angled to allow operators to fully engage the head when felling small standing trees, and a large, easy-to-read pressure gauge makes it simple to monitor hydraulic performance in real time.
The MS1160 is engineered with practical operator-focused features that enhance control and workflow efficiency. A roll-back pusher bar helps guide material into the rotor, while adjustable skid shoes provide consistent cutting height and optimal ground contact. An adjustable belt tensioner maintains correct belt pressure without the need for an idler wheel, reducing maintenance points and improving belt longevity. The unit can also be configured with a two-speed motor option, allowing operators to switch between rotor speed and torque depending on the vegetation type and job demands.
To protect both the machine and the surrounding environment, the MS1160 incorporates a 3/8-inch rear chain curtain that prevents material from escaping the cutting chamber during mulching. A removable shear bar sits near the rotor to prevent wire, fencing, or stray debris from wrapping around the shaft—an important safeguard for skid steer operators working near farms, fence lines, or developed properties.
Durable, efficient, and built for the demands of daily commercial use, the Baumalight MS1160 gives contractors and landowners the power of a full-scale forestry mulcher in a refined, skid-steer-ready package. Whether you’re clearing thick brush, reclaiming overgrown land, or handling mixed vegetation at scale, the MS1160 delivers the torque, control, and reliability you expect from Baumalight’s professional mulching lineup.
