| Architectural Layout & Operational Design Strategy |
| The high-efficiency Vermeer SC48TX stump cutter delivers premium energy transfer from its heavy-duty CAT turbo diesel engine directly to the cutting disk through a completely beltless Direct-Drive layout. This driveline channels engine torque through a series of robust gearboxes linked together by a main driveshaft with twin double-lip-sealed universal joints, maximizing cutting wheel responsiveness while dropping routine wear and belt tensioning maintenance costs to zero. To navigate tight residential environments, the machine incorporates a hydraulically retractable undercarriage that narrows down to a 35-inch (88.9 cm) profile to pass through gates, expanding outward to 49 inches (124.5 cm) during active cutting operations for extreme stability. The specialized patented Vermeer Cutting System prevents mulch recirculation, simplifies tooth rotation via dual-sided reversible indexing hardware, and utilizes a lockable three-position swing-out operator station that can safely operate in tight intermediate configurations. |
| General Dimensions, Weights & Acoustics |
| Overall Transport Length |
140 in (355.6 cm) |
| Undercarriage Gauge Width (Retracted / Extended) |
35 in (88.9 cm) / 49 in (124.5 cm) |
| Overall Machine Height (Standard / Remote Console) |
76 in (193 cm) / 85 in (215.9 cm) |
| Operating Machine Weight (Engine Option One) |
3750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| Guaranteed Sound Power Level Rating |
107 dB(A) |
| Engine Infrastructure (CAT Turbo Diesel) |
| Make, Model & Emissions Tier Compliance |
Caterpillar C1.7 T4F/Stage V (3-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel) |
| Maximum Gross Output Power |
48 hp (35.8 kw) |
| Maximum Peak Engine Torque Output |
123 ft-lb (166.8 Nm) |
| Fuel Specification Profile |
Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) ONLY |
| Fuel Reservoir Capacity |
14.5 gal (54.9 L) — large volume tank to minimize jobsite refueling stops |
| Maximum Fuel Consumption Rate |
2.9 gph (11 lph) |
| Air Intake Filtration Subsystem |
Dry-type element configuration with built-in restriction indicator, air evacuator valve, and dedicated safety element |
| Lubrication Assembly (Oil Capacity & Rating) |
Spin-on type oil filter; capacity with filter: 5.3 qt (5 L); recommended viscosity: 10W-30 |
| Engine Cooling Loop Subsystem |
Water/antifreeze mixture; total capacity (engine + core radiator): 2.9 gal (11 L); cooling fan diameter: 16.5 in |
| Alternator Charging Capacity |
12V, 85 Amp output |
| Continuous Angle of Inclination Limit |
35 degrees maximum continuous operation range |
| Clutch Disengagement Assembly |
Electric heavy-duty clutch paired with an integrated automated mechanical brake |
| Cutterwheel & Tooth Subsystems (Vermeer Cutting System) |
| Cutterwheel Plate Rotor Diameter |
24 in (61 cm) |
| Cutterwheel Plate Disc Thickness |
1.4 in (3.5 cm) |
| Cutterwheel Operational Running Speed |
1235 rpm |
| Straight Line Cutting Sweep Dimension |
65 in (165.1 cm) [class-leading sweep arc capabilities] |
| Max Cut Clearance Level Above Grade |
28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Max Cut Clearance Level Below Grade |
16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Cutting Tooth & Pocket Structural Matrix |
27 total cutting teeth; 24 double-sided reversible indexing pockets/teeth; 6 heavy-duty structural wear plates |
| Debris Containment Shielding Volume |
Standard steel cutterwheel guard shroud; total chip pile containment capacity: 23 cu ft (0.7 cu m) |
| Mechanical Drivetrain & Lower Gearbox Hardware |
| Lower Angular Gearbox Design |
Straight bevel gearing configuration |
| Lower Gearbox Lubricant & Oil Capacity |
1.6 qt (1.5 L) capacity; filled with premium SAE 75W90 synthetic gear oil |
| Main Driveshaft Universal Couplings |
Dual universal joints (U-joints) fitted with heavy-duty double-lip grease seals |
| Hydraulic Circuit Infrastructure |
| System Pump Type and Configuration |
Tandem gear pump configuration, internally pressure balanced; open-loop type layout |
| Main Hydraulic Output Flow Rate @ Max RPM |
11 gpm (41.6 L/min) |
| Main Circuit Maximum Relief Pressure |
2900 psi (199.9 bar) |
| Hydraulic Fluid Tank Volume & Filtration |
9 gal (34.1 L) tank capacity; full-flow 4-micron filtration on return line; mesh suction strainer |
| Cooling Radiator & Recommended Fluid Type |
Dedicated hydraulic oil cooler radiator; utilizes Vermeer Highpower 68 fluid |
| Track Undercarriage & Ground Mobility Profiles |
| Track Type & Pad Architecture |
Low-disturbance molded rubber tracks for turf protection; 7 in pad width |
| Track Contact Base Length on Ground |
47 in (119.4 cm) |
| Undercarriage Roller Configuration |
7 heavy cast-iron idler rollers per track assembly track frame |
| Ground Drive Speeds (Low / High Range) |
Low Speed: 1.1 mph (1.8 km/h / 100 ft/min); High Speed: 1.5 mph (2.4 km/h / 140 ft/min) |
| Soft Ground Bearing Footprint Pressure |
5.7 psi (39.2 kPa) optimizing flotation across adverse soft marshy terrains |
| Primary Braking Configuration |
Dual heavy-duty parking brakes; spring-applied and hydraulically-released (SAHR) |
| Electrical Control Systems, Telemetry & Advanced Operator Safety |
| SmartSweep™ Sweep Control Optimization |
Next-generation electronic sweep monitoring engine load to provide automated, real-time feedback loop adjustments, maintaining a smooth wheel sweep speed while reducing drivetrain shock loads |
| Soft Start Clutch Gearing Technology |
Provides a specialized 3-stage managed acceleration curve for smooth, non-shock clutch engagement of the 24-inch wheel |
| Capacitive Operator Presence Subsystem |
Boom swing and lift handles integrated with capacitance-sensing layers. Instantly disengages the cutter wheel clutch and brakes it within seconds if hands leave the station. Re-engageable at any engine RPM. |
| Master Vehicle Controller & Cluster Panel |
Danfoss digital master vehicle controller; multi-function display (MFD) reporting total machine hours, real-time fuel gauge levels, engine RPM, active fault codes, and vital operational statuses |
| Electrical Infrastructure & Automation Safety |
12V vehicle system; heavy cold-cranking battery rated at 950 CCA; integrated automated critical shutdown triggers for high engine temperatures or dangerously low oil pressure conditions |
| Operator Vision Protection Shield |
Heavy-duty impact-resistant polycarbonate screen treated with a premium abrasion-resistant hard coat |
| Optional Hydraulic Backfill Blade Assembly (Chip Blade) |
| Backfill Blade Dimensions & Travel Bounds |
Width with retracted tracks: 34 in (86.4 cm); width matching extended tracks: 49 in (124.5 cm) [optional heavy 54 in / 140 cm blade available for high bulk material]. Max blade ground clearance lift: 8.5 in (21.6 cm). Designed with a rounded lower lip edge to minimize lawn scraping. |
| Wireless Full-Function Radio Remote Control Option |
| Radio Remote Control System Parameters |
Wireless hand-held transmitter package with built-in telemetry LCD status feedback screen; operating perimeter range: up to 300 ft (91.4 m). Handheld remote controls: Emergency Stop (E-stop), linear throttle, cutter wheel clutch toggle, boom swing/height control, track creep propel, track widening mode, and travel speed range selections. |
| Asset Protection Programs and Advanced Telematics |
| Vermeer Telematics Fleet Integration |
Optional remote telematics antenna transmitting real-time operational status data to maximize fleet uptime (complimentary basic 3-year data package included) |
| Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program |
Prepaid planned scheduled preventive maintenance program covering factory original parts and extended structural warranty security against unexpected repair costs |
| Special Paint Options |
Custom commercial fleet color matching available per request |
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