Ventrac MZ480 Brush Cutter – rugged 48-inch width, heavy-duty spindle and two ½-inch break-away blades, built for private property management, municipalities, land reclamation and commercial brush mowing.
The Ventrac MZ480 Brush Cutter clears thick trails with ease, powering through dense undergrowth and saplings up to 3 inches in diameter with its hinged front gate design.
When mowing steep slopes, the MZ480 delivers reliable cutting performance, with anti-scalp wheels that keep the deck stable and ensure a clean, even cut on challenging terrain.
The MZ480 Brush Cutter is built to take down saplings and thick brush along fence lines, using heavy-duty break-away blades that protect against impact and reduce downtime.
From roadside vegetation to overgrown private properties, the MZ480 Brush Cutter makes cleanup faster with its rear discharge deck and rugged spindle power designed for heavy brush.
In rough mowing conditions, the Ventrac MZ480 slices through heavy brush, saplings, and debris while maintaining a consistent cut height between 3 and 5 inches.
For large commercial land clearing projects such as DOT and right-of-way maintenance, the 48-inch MZ480 deck covers more ground while its hinged front gate feeds dense brush directly into the blades.
Cutting head height adjustable (3-inch / 5-inch), anti-scalp wheels for smooth rough mowing — ideal for contractors, DOT maintenance, trail crews.
Commercial-grade durability & engineered for serious overgrowth — the MZ480 excels in brush mowing, slope mowing, sapling takedown for land management professionals.
Compact 48-inch deck, 550 lb weight, rear discharge mower, designed for tight access without sacrificing cutting power or durability.
Take down the toughest overgrowth with the Ventrac MZ480 Brush Cutter, designed for serious brush mowing. Using centrifugal force, its heavy-duty spindle drives two 0.5” thick break-away blades, delivering unmatched cutting performance. A hinged front gate allows dense brush—up to 3” in diameter—to feed directly into the blades, making it the most aggressive brush-cutting deck in the Ventrac lineup.
At just 48” wide, it’s the narrowest mower offered, perfect for tight-access areas without sacrificing power. Ideal for estate management, commercial use, land reclamation, municipalities, and DOT applications, the MZ480 is built to handle the toughest jobs with ease.
Simple Start | MZ480
In this video, Andrew introduces the MZ480 Brush Cutter—Ventrac’s toughest mowing deck yet—engineered to power through dense brush, overgrowth, and saplings up to 3 inches thick.
The Brush Cutter is designed for professionals and landowners dealing with thick, unmanaged terrain. The MZ480 fills the gap between the Tough Cut and flail mowers, offering unmatched cutting power and control.
Andrew walks through everything you need to know—from hook-up and setup, to cutting height adjustments, weight transfer recommendations, and how to safely operate and maintain this powerful attachment. You’ll also see the spring-loaded gate system in action—an innovative design that allows clean, controlled cutting of small trees and thick brush without damaging your machine or slowing you down.
Key features include a 48” cutting width, ½” thick blades, a spring-loaded cutting gate, and flip-up maintenance access. Ideal applications for the Brush Cutter include land reclamation, overgrown properties, large brush and sapling removal, and year-round landscape management. If you’re looking to expand your Ventrac arsenal and need something built for the toughest conditions, the MZ480 Brush Cutter is your go-to attachment.
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00:00-01:09 Intro 01:09-01:58 Connecting Attachment 01:58-03:18 Settings 03:18-04:25 Operation 04:25-06:12 Maintenance 06:12-07:00 Pro Tips 07:00-08:17 Companion Attachments & Closing 08:17-08:41 Helpful Charts
Base Specifications
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Model
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Description
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Brush Cutter
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Product Type
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Sku
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39.55119
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Price
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$6,500
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Mower Type
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Rough
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Cutting Width
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48in
121.9cm
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Discharge Type
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Rear
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Number of Blades
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2
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Blade Type
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0.5in Thick Breakaway
1.27cm Thick Breakaway
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Cutting Height Adjustment Type
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Anti Scalp Wheels
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Cut Height Position 1
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3in
7.62cm
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Cut Height Position 2
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5in
12.7cm
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Length
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70in
177.8cm
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Overall Width
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52in
132.1cm
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Height
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20in
50.8cm
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Weight
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550lb
249.5kg
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