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Battle Ax
Tractor Mulching Head
20 Series
Owner's Manual and Parts Book
(Originating w/Serial Number 98-104)
Model Number:
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Date of Purchase:
202361 Rev. A
08.14.23

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  • Page 1 Battle Ax Tractor Mulching Head 20 Series Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 98-104) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: 202361 Rev. A 08.14.23...
  • Page 3 Extreme, Bad Ax Skid Steer, Timber Ax Skid Steer, Stump Ax, BT20, Kwik Cut. All other Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. If any Loftness product is used as rental or leased equipment the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
  • Page 5 ____ Assisted customer with completing / submitting Warranty Registration Form to Loftness by one of the below options. Dealer also needs to submit a copy of this completed PDI to Loftness and maintain the copy in owner’s manual for unit.
  • Page 7 To the Dealer: In order to ensure compatibility / performance of the Loftness attachment and the customer’s power unit, it is IMPERATIVE that this Pre-Delivery Inspection (“PDI”) be completed using the customer’s actual power unit. PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION Dealer: By initialing each line I understand and promise that I have completed the following: ____ Verified the attachment is set up properly for customers power unit.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Battle Ax Tractor 20 Series (Example) ........
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Maintenance General Maintenance ............23 Maintenance Schedule .

  • Page 11: Ordering Code

    The ordering code will consist of two numbers (mulcher size), two letters and two numbers (mulcher type), one letter (cutter type), one letter (PTO) and one or more letter(s) (options). An example for a Battle Ax Tractor 20 Series of this type would be as shown below.
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    The Loftness Battle Ax is an effective, reliable machine used for maintaining grass, weeds, brush and trees. Efficiently cuts and mulches up to 6 in. diameter material.

  • Page 14: Battle Ax Features

    Introduction Battle Ax Features • Downward Rotation Design • Premium Strength Steel Body & Rotor • Cat. I, Adaptable to Cat. II, Free-Link or Quick Hitch • Centered or 16 in. (40.64 cm) Offset to the Right • PTO Driven •...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Be certain all operators are aware of the dangers indicated by safety decals applied to the Battle Ax, and be certain they follow all safety decal instructions. Safety Alert Symbol Contact Loftness for safety decal replacement. This message alert symbol...

  • Page 16: Safety Rules

    Safety Instructions Safety Rules • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the mulcher is running or the key is in the “ON” position in the tractor. Before leaving the operator’s position, These are general safety considerations. Additional disengage power to the mulcher, shut off engine and precautions may be necessary to operate your Battle remove ignition key.

  • Page 17: Hydraulic Safety

    Safety Instructions Safety Rules (Cont’d) • Never check for leaks by using any part of your body to feel for escaping fluid. • Before working under the mulcher, be certain it is WARNING: Contact with high pressure securely blocked! fluids may cause fluid penetration and burn •...

  • Page 18: Safety Decal Locations

    Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read, or missing safety decals on your mulcher. NOTE: This section shows where safety-related decals are applied on the mulcher. For all mulcher decals see “Battle Ax Decals and Signs”...
  • Page 19 Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) Part No. 206502 Part No. N29769 Part No. 200491 Part No. N17014 Part No. 4334 Part No. N68724 Part No. N23507 Part No. N28386 Part No. N17013 Part No. 203264 WARNING SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD. HYDRAULIC LINES.

  • Page 20: Battle Ax Identification

    Safety Instructions Battle Ax Identification Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 21: Set-Up Instructions

    Set-up Instructions Pusher Bar Assembly The Battle Ax is shipped with the pusher bar in an upright position. Depending on your model, follow either the Hydraulic Pusher Model or Fixed Pusher Model instructions to move the pusher bar into operating position.

  • Page 22: Fixed Pusher Models

    Set-up Instructions Pusher Bar Assembly (Cont’d) Fixed Pusher Models Move arm (5) into position so the hole in the lower end The fixed pusher bar can be set into one of five different of the arm aligns with the operation hole (6) of the side operating positions as shown above.

  • Page 23: Installing The Battle Ax To The Tractor

    Set-up Instructions Installing the Battle Ax to the Tractor Category I Hitch Offset The Battle Ax can be attached to any tractor, up to 70 HP, that has a standard A.S.A.E. three-point hitch and operates at the standard 540 RPM PTO speed under normal conditions.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Battle Ax

    Set-up Instructions Installing the Battle Ax to the Tractor Drive Shaft Sizing Procedure (Cont’d) Due to the variation of many different tractor/implement hitch points, the drive shaft must be sized for your Connecting the Battle Ax particular application. Follow the procedure below for shortening the drive shaft.
  • Page 25 Set-up Instructions Installing the Battle Ax to the Tractor (Cont’d) Drive Shaft Sizing Procedure (Cont’d) NOTE: For this step take into consideration that the mulcher may be operated below grade. Raise and lower the mulcher to determine the position which has the shortest distance between gearbox input shaft and PTO shaft.

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Connections

    Set-up Instructions Installing the Battle Ax to the Tractor 15. Using the cut off section of shield as a guide, cut off the same amount of the shaft. (Cont’d) IMPORTANT: Do not cut the steel shafts flush with the Drive Shaft Sizing Procedure (Cont’d) ends of the plastic tubes.

  • Page 27: Checking Rotor Speed

    Set-up Instructions Checking Rotor Speed Cutter Bar Adjustment DANGER: Shut down power from the tractor before removing the belt cover and applying reflective tape to the sheave. Keep the Battle Ax skids on blocks for this procedure. NOTE: The cutter bar can be adjusted back or forward to increase or decrease the distance between the bar and the rotor.
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  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Getting Started Operation Visually inspect the unit before starting the tractor. Check WARNING: Always stop engine and remove for loose or missing parts. Check all bolts for tightness. key before leaving operators seat. For best results, the areas to be mowed should be free of debris such as bottles, metal objects, rocks, wire, etc.

  • Page 30: Containment Door (Optional)

    Operating Instructions Operation (Cont’d) Deflector Door (Optional) Operating Tips The deflector door can either be placed in the closed or open position depending on the material being mulched To reduce rotor jams, approach brush and trees at a or the mulcher application. slow speed.

  • Page 31: Log Moving (Hydraulic Pusher Models Only)

    Operating Instructions Log Moving (Hydraulic Pusher Models Only) Disengage the PTO before moving logs and brush with pusher bars. Raise the mulcher, then extend the pusher cylinders until the push bar extensions are over the log or item being moved. Lower the mulcher and position the log between push bar extensions and the mulcher.
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  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance General Maintenance Lubrication To ensure efficient operation, you should inspect, Grease Points Location lubricate, and make necessary adjustments and repairs at regular intervals. Parts that are starting to show Use a #2 general purpose lithium based grease unless wear should be ordered ahead of time, before a costly noted otherwise.
  • Page 34 Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Grease Points Location (Cont’d) Location: PTO (5 and 6). Every 8 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Right side rotor bearing (1). Every 8 hours of operation. Interval: NOTE: Rotor bearings cannot be damaged by over- greasing. Lubricate the fittings until a small amount of grease is purged from the bearing. Location: Driveline U-Joint (7). Every 8 hours of operation.
  • Page 35 Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Grease Points Location (Cont’d) Location: Containment door hinges (14 and 15). (On models with optional containment door only.) Every 8 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Right side pusher cylinder (8 and 9). (Hydraulic pusher models only.) Every 8 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Left side pusher cylinder (10 and 11). (Hydraulic pusher models only.) Every 8 hours of operation. Interval: Location: Containment door linkage (16, 17, and 18). (On models with optional containment door only.) Every 8 hours of operation.

  • Page 36: Gearbox

    Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Removing Belt Cover Grease Points Location (Cont’d) DANGER: Shut down power from the tractor before removing the belt cover. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Location: Deflector door (19 and 20). (On models with optional deflector door only.) Every 50 hours of operation.

  • Page 37: Removing Bearing Cover

    Maintenance Removing Bearing Cover Removing Drive Shaft Covers DANGER: Shut down power from the tractor DANGER: Shut down power from the tractor before removing the bearing cover. Failure to before removing the drive shaft covers. do so could result in serious injury or death. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 38: Skid Removal/Replacement

    Maintenance Skid Removal/Replacement WARNING: Shut down and lock out power from the tractor before removing skids. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Loosen jam nut (1). Turn adjustment bolt (2) clockwise to increase spring tension. Turn adjustment bolt (2) counterclockwise to decrease spring tension when replacing drive belt.

  • Page 39: Tooth Removal And Installation

    Maintenance Tooth Removal and Installation DANGER: Shut down and lock out power from the tractor before removing teeth. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. To easily access the cutter teeth, place the deflector door into the open position and safely secure with the pins.

  • Page 40: Storage

    Maintenance Tooth Sharpening (Cont’d) Storage End of Season • Clean entire Battle Ax thoroughly. • Clean belt and sheaves, relax the belt tension. See “Belt Adjustment” on page 28. • Lubricate all parts of the mulcher. See “Lubrication” on page 23. •...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive Vibration Broken or missing teeth. Replace teeth. Mud and/or debris wrapped around Clean the Battle Ax. the rotor. Faulty drive line bearing. Replace bearing(s). Faulty rotor bearing. Replace bearing(s). Damage to rotor (includes bent end Consult factory.
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  • Page 43: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 44: Covers, Manual Holder

    Parts Identification Covers, Manual Holder Battle Ax - Tractor OM...
  • Page 45 Parts Identification Covers, Manual Holder QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N26748 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" SER FLG 202381 COVER, BXL 3-PT BEARING 202361 MANUAL, BT20 N38307 BOLT, M12 X 25 MM N16472 WASHER, 1/2 NORDLOCK 4005 BOLT, 3/8" X 1-1/4" GRADE 5 N16470 WASHER, 3/8 NORDLOCK 206448...

  • Page 46: Rotor, Skid Shoes

    Parts Identification Rotor, Skid Shoes For parts breakdown of item 5, Rotor with Beaver Teeth, see page 50. ** For parts breakdown of item 6, Rotor with Planer Teeth, see page 48. For parts breakdown of item 7, Rotor with Double Carbide Teeth, see page 52. †...

  • Page 47: Cutter Bar, Deflector Chains

    Parts Identification Cutter Bar, Deflector Chains QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4042 BOLT, 5/8" X 2"FINE THRD.GR.8 208800 WASHER, 2.00OD X .688ID X .25T 202514 PLATE, BXL 3-PT RECUTTER 61" 4375 PIN, ROLL 3/16" X 1" 4074 WASHER, 2" OD X 1/2" ID X 1/4" N20796 CHAIN, 5/16 DEFLECTOR 7 LINK 209106...

  • Page 48: Hydraulic Pusher Bar Assembly (206499)

    Parts Identification Hydraulic Pusher Bar Assembly (206499) Battle Ax - Tractor OM...
  • Page 49 Parts Identification Hydraulic Pusher Bar Assembly (206499) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202550 PUSHER, 61" BXL 3-PT W/ DECALS N28583 BOLT, 1 X 6" FN TH GR 8 202560 BUSHING, 1.010ID X .719 206521 BAR, SHIP BXL PUSHER W/DECAL 4166 WASHER, 1" LOCK 4490 NUT, 1"-14UNF STANDARD N17023...

  • Page 50: Pusher Bar, Fixed (209158)

    Parts Identification Pusher Bar, Fixed (209158) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202550 PUSHER, 61" BXL 3-PT W/ DECALS 4490 NUT, 1"-14UNF STANDARD 4166 WASHER, 1" LOCK 209112 TUBE, BXL PUSH 29.5 W/ BUSHING N17023 BOLT, 1-14 X 5" GR. 8 FN. THR 202556 BUSHING, 1.5 X 1.01 X 2.75 L Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 51: Deflector Door (202567)

    Parts Identification Deflector Door (202567) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202548 PIN, 1/2" X 4-1/4" PLATED 4393 CLIP, HAIRPIN 5/32" X 2-1/2" 202569 DOOR, BT20 DEFLECTOR W/ DECAL 4341 NUT, 3/4" FINE THREAD GRADE 8 4287 WASHER, 3/4" LOCK N35327 WASHER, FLAT 3/4" SAE 4577 BOLT, 3/4"...

  • Page 52: Containment Door, Hydraulic (209084)

    Parts Identification Containment Door, Hydraulic (209084) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 209091 WELDMENT, CYLINDER HOUSING 4195 BOLT, 3/8" X 1" GRADE 5 N16470 WASHER, 3/8 NORDLOCK 206478 MOUNT, TRUNNION 4054 NUT, LOCK 1/2" TOP 4068 WASHER, 1/2" SAE FLAT 4012 BOLT, 1/2" X 1-1/4" GRADE 5 4038 BOLT, CARRIAGE 1/2"...
  • Page 53 Parts Identification Containment Door, Hydraulic (209084) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N37780 WASHER, NORD-LOCK 1/2" SP 206525 COVER, CYLINDER W/ DECAL 206511 HOSE, 3/8 X 13 -6FJIC -6FJIC N26204 ELBOW, 90 DEG - 6MJIC - 6MOR N24645 VALVE, CROSSPORT RELIEF N16072 BOLT, 1/4"...

  • Page 54: Driveline

    Parts Identification Driveline ** For parts breakdown of item 5 - Gearbox, see page 45. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4346 BOLT, M10 X 25MM GRADE 8.8 4065 WASHER, 3/8 LOCK 4064 WASHER, FLAT 3/8" 8421 SHIELD, TILLER PTO LARGE BELL 8400 GEARBOX, BONDIOLI 2061 1:3.1 N16472...

  • Page 55: Gearbox, Bondioli 2061 1:3.1 (8400)

    Parts Identification Gearbox, Bondioli 2061 1:3.1 (8400) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 8400-04 GASKET, COVER 8400-10 KIT, RING THROUGH SHAFT 8400-17 CAP, HOUSING 8400-08 SNAP-RING, THROUGH SHAFT 8400-12 BEARING, BALL THROUGH SHAFT 8001-07 SNAP-RING, PINION SHAFT INNER 8400-11 BEARING, BALL PINION SHAFT 8001-06 SNAP-RING, PINION SHAFT OUTER 8001-15...

  • Page 56: Belt And Sheaves

    Parts Identification Belt and Sheaves Battle Ax - Tractor OM...
  • Page 57 Parts Identification Belt and Sheaves QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202370 TENSIONER, BELT 3 BAND 5" OD 202371 SLIDE, BELT TIGHT SQ ASSY BXL 202377 BOLT, 5/8" X 2-1/2" GR8 UNC N16473 WASHER, 5/8 NORDLOCK 8409 PULLEY, IDLER 5" OD X 2-1/2" FF N28269 WASHER, HARDENED 5/8 1-3/4OD 202372...

  • Page 58: Rotor Assembly With Quadco Planer Teeth (209161)

    Parts Identification Rotor Assembly with Quadco Planer Teeth (209161) * For parts breakdown of item 12, Rotor (209162), see page 49. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 201358 BOLT, 7/16" X 2" GR 8 FN TH N16471 WASHER, 7/16 NORDLOCK 201356 BEARING, 1-3/4" PILOT ROLLER N13747 BOLT, 5/8"...

  • Page 59: Rotor With Quadco Planer Teeth (209162)

    Parts Identification Rotor with Quadco Planer Teeth (209162) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202322 ROTOR, 61" BA SPIRAL W/O CUTTER 8" 202970 TOOTH, QUADCO PLANER W/MOD TIP N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK N21308 BOLT, 3/4" X 3" FN THRD GR 8 206405 MOUNT, BATTLEAX LIGHT Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 60: Rotor Assembly With Quadco Beaver Teeth (202324)

    Parts Identification Rotor Assembly with Quadco Beaver Teeth (202324) * For parts breakdown of item 12, Rotor (202323), see page 51. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 201358 BOLT, 7/16" X 2" GR 8 FN TH N16471 WASHER, 7/16 NORDLOCK 201356 BEARING, 1-3/4" PILOT ROLLER N13747 BOLT, 5/8"...

  • Page 61: Rotor With Quadco Beaver Teeth (202323)

    Parts Identification Rotor with Quadco Beaver Teeth (202323) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202322 ROTOR, 61" BA SPIRAL W/O CUTTER 8" N156042 TOOTH, SHANKLESS N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK N21308 BOLT, 3/4" X 3" FN THRD GR 8 206405 MOUNT, BATTLEAX LIGHT Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 62: Rotor Assembly With Carbide Teeth (209590)

    Parts Identification Rotor Assembly with Carbide Teeth (209590) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 201358 BOLT, 7/16" X 2" GR 8 FN TH N16471 WASHER, 7/16 NORDLOCK 201356 BEARING, 1-3/4" PILOT ROLLER N13747 BOLT, 5/8" X 1-3/4" FN TH GR 8 N16473 WASHER, 5/8 NORDLOCK 209587 MOUNT, BEARING WELDMENT BT20...

  • Page 63: Rotor With Carbide Teeth (209591)

    Parts Identification Rotor with Carbide Teeth (209591) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 202322 ROTOR, 61" BA SPIRAL W/O CUTTER 8" 209036 TOOTH, CARBIDE BATTLEAX LIGHT N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK N21308 BOLT, 3/4" X 3" FN THRD GR 8 206405 MOUNT, BATTLEAX LIGHT Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 64: Lubrication

    Parts Identification Lubrication QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4304 HOSE, GREASE 1/8" x 15" W/FITTINGS 4471 ELBOW, 1/8" BLK 45 DEG STREET 4304-10 BULKHEAD, FITTING-GREASE HOSE N17007 GREASEZERK, 1/8" NPT N25062 GREASEZERK, 90 DEG 1/8" NPT 4472 ELBOW, 1/8" 90 DEG.STREET N25125 ELBOW, 90 DEG - 4FJIC - 4MJIC 208377...

  • Page 65: Three-Point Hitch

    Parts Identification Three-Point Hitch QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 209105 PLATE, LOWER HITCH ARM 4101 PIN, HITCH CATAGORY #1 206498 PIN, LINCH 7/16 X 1-3/4 209110 BOLT, 1-14 X 2-3/4 FN TH GR 8 209022 WASHER, NORDLOCK 1 SP 209109 NUT, STANDARD 1IN FN TH GR 8 4361 BOLT, U 5/8-11NC X 2-5/8"...

  • Page 66: Pto Driveshaft (209230)

    Parts Identification PTO Driveshaft (209230) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N23478 YOKE, 1-3/8IN 540 RPM ASGE 212278 LOCK, SIZE B COMPLETE 212280 KIT, CROSS AND BEARING COMPL N23481 YOKE, WALT INBOARD 1B N23480 PIN, WALT PTO SPRING 10 X 80 - 212281 TUBE, PROFILE TRACTOR HALF 212276...

  • Page 67: Battle Ax Decals And Signs

    Parts Identification Battle Ax Decals and Signs Part No. N28386 NOTE: All safety related decals are also shown in the Safety Instructions Section along with their location on the mulcher. See “Safety Decal Locations” on page 8. Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing decals on your mulcher.
  • Page 68 Parts Identification Battle Ax Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. 206502 Part No. 203264 Part No. N28010 Part No. N28012 Part No. N23507 Part No. N13517 Part No. 4138 Part No. N17014 Part No. N13721 Part No. N29769 Battle Ax - Tractor OM...
  • Page 69 Parts Identification Battle Ax Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N28576 - (Large) Part No. N28577 - (Small; on Thumb) Part No. N49280 - (Large) Part No. 209449 Battle Ax - Tractor OM...
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  • Page 71: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications DESCRIPTION BATTLE AX TRACTOR 20 SERIES Cutting Width 61 in. (154.9 cm) Operating Capacity 6 in. (15.2 cm) Continuous 8 in. (20.3 cm) Intermittent Gearbox 70 HP Gearbox & Driveline 540 RPM Rotor Bearings 1.75 in. Piloted Double Taper Rotor Tip Diameter 13.5 in.

  • Page 72: Dimensions

    Appendix Dimensions DESCRIPTION BATTLE AX TRACTOR 20 SERIES Cutting Path (A) 61 in. (154.9 cm) Overall Width (B) 77.0 in. (195.6 cm) Overall Depth (C) (without pusher) 33.0 in. (83.9 cm) Overall Height (D) (without pusher) 29.0 in. (73.7 cm)

  • Page 73: Torque Specifications

    Appendix Torque Specifications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts Battle Ax - Tractor OM...

  • Page 74: Metric Hardware And Lock Nuts

    Appendix Torque Specifications (Cont’d) Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Battle Ax - Tractor OM...
  • Page 76 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2023...

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