Operating the Bobcat T86 Mulcher

What happens here

The presenter provides a detailed overview of the Bobcat T86 forestry mulcher. He highlights the machine's features, including its powerful engine (105 horsepower), various flow settings (low flow, high flow, and super flow, up to 4,111 PSI), and a two-speed (actually three-speed, including a 'snail' speed management mode for mulching) hydrostatic drive system. He demonstrates the controls within the cab, explaining the joystick functions for driving (forward, backward, side-to-side) and operating the mulcher's bucket (up, down, tilt left, tilt right). He activates the auxiliary hydraulics and the 'snail' speed management setting on the machine's display, which is crucial for controlling the mulcher's feed rate. A pressure gauge on the mulcher head is shown, indicating that the system will automatically 'trip' or pause if pressure exceeds 4,000 PSI, preventing damage from overloading.

Goal: Understand the features and controls of the forestry mulcher for safe and effective operation.