Caterpillar Attachments has added several new products to its portfolio of solutions for use with Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, and Compact Wheel Loaders, including a Bale Grab work tool and a Cat Silage Defacer.

The Bale Grab work tool features a skid-steer-type interface, and can grasp, carry, and place round or square baled material, without damaging either the wrapper or the bale. It is designed to provide optimum machine stability when loading or carrying baled material. Bales of wheat, hay, and other materials for livestock feed or bedding are transported easily to and from the bale wrapper and when moving and storing the material.

The Cat Silage Defacer is designed to cut and shave large silage bunks, offering producers the ability to improve material retention and ensure more consistent feed quality, leaving a clean surface on the bunk and eliminating large amounts of oxygen penetration that can cause mold.

The Silage Defacer uses a heavy-duty frame to house a front-mounted cutting drum. The drum is driven by a system of dual, hydraulic motors and dual, heavy-duty roller chains to optimize torque and reliability. The drive motors are mounted behind drum and within the frame for protection from damage, and the chains feature cotter-pin master links for extended chain life.