Carbide Planer vs Steel Teeth

Under most conditions steel teeth must be re-surfaced every 4 hours of operation. The Mastodon carbide planer has no daily maintenance and last 300 to 500 hours depending on soil type.

How much do the teeth cost?

The Mastodon teeth cost $70.00 per tooth which includes the depth control ramp. By comparison a steel tooth cost about $30.00 however the steel tooth usually lasts 80 hours compared to the 300 to 500 hours on carbide.

Which tooth makes better mulch?

A steel tooth usually has a bite of around 2". While the operator can feed the tooth in more slowly to take a smaller bite, however, that is very difficult to accomplish.The Mastodon has depth control that limits the bite to the mulch quality is much smaller and more consistent. The Mastodon is the clear winner.

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