Major Cyclone MJ31-280-SK — Skid Steer Rotary Cutter
Heavy-duty mulcher and shredder — Hood & Company, U.S. authorized Major Equipment representative in the USA since 2019.
Video of the Major Equipment Skid Steer Mower.
The Major Cyclone MJ31-280-SK is a commercial-duty rotary cutter attachment that turns a high-flow skid steer or compact track loader into a serious vegetation management system — with roughly 50% less power than a flail cutter, four rotors delivering a 110-inch (9'2") working width — the widest cut of any skid-steer-compatible unit on the market, and close-spaced rotors that mulch and disperse material evenly with no windrows. Hood & Company is the U.S. authorized supplier for Major Equipment, and is featured on Major USA's own product page as the way to purchase and get support in the United States.
What It Is
The Cyclone MJ31-280-SK is Major Equipment's heavy-duty skid-steer rotary slasher and mulcher, engineered to maximize hydraulic efficiency and withstand daily commercial use while delivering mulch quality similar to a flail mower. The double-chop blade system uses four blades per rotor across four rotors spaced close together, so vegetation is cut, mulched, and dispersed evenly across the full working width. A heavy-duty gearbox driveline delivers steady power transfer to the blade system for consistent cutting performance while reducing vibration and rotor-balancing issues. A full-length rear roller follows ground contours to prevent the unit from grounding out. Deep deck sides ensure all material is processed inside before being evenly dispersed. The fully galvanized body ensures complete corrosion protection and extends the working life of the machine.
Major Equipment, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. operations, has built commercial-duty rotary cutters and crop shredders for the professional agricultural and land-management market. The Cyclone MJ31-280-SK is their skid-steer platform, purpose-built to bring that same commercial-duty cutting performance to any operator running a standard high-flow skid steer or CTL.
Specifications
| Spec | MJ31-280-SK |
|---|---|
| Working width | 9'2" (110") |
| Transport width | 10' |
| Power required | 72 HP minimum; typically runs on 80–120 HP high-flow skid steers or CTLs |
| Hydraulic pump flow rate | 27–35 GPM |
| Cutting height | 2" to 6¾" |
| Number of rotors | 4 |
| Number of blades | 16 (four blades per rotor) |
| Weight | 2,083 lbs |
| Blade tip speed | 14,290 FPM (based on 100cc motor) |
| Deck material | Strenx™ 700 MC high-strength steel |
| Undersole / stump jumper material | Hardox® 450 abrasion-resistant steel |
| Body finish | Fully galvanized (corrosion-resistant) |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Where the Cyclone Performs
The Cyclone MJ31-280-SK is built for commercial and heavy-duty vegetation management tasks that typically defeat lighter skid-steer attachments:
Property maintenance and land clearing
Utility and municipal vegetation control
Solar farms
Trail and fence-line clearing
Storm cleanup and debris management
Orchard grass management (the 9'2" working width suits fruit orchards and vineyards)
Field maintenance
Crop residue management
CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) land management
Cuts dense grass, heavy brush, overgrowth, and storm debris. The 2" to 6¾" cutting-height range lets operators dial in for the conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What machine do I need to run the Cyclone MJ31-280-SK?
A high-flow skid steer or compact track loader delivering 27–35 GPM of hydraulic flow. Major Equipment publishes 72 HP as the minimum power requirement; in commercial practice, most operators run the Cyclone on 80–120 HP skid steers or CTLs. Have your power-unit brand and model ready when you contact Hood & Company for sizing.
How does the Cyclone compare to a flail mower?
Similar mulch quality, but the Cyclone requires roughly 50% less power. It has fewer wearing parts than a flail system, which means lower maintenance and less downtime, and it uses a rotor-based design instead of hammer-flail chains — better suited to commercial rotary-cutter operators moving up from lighter skid-steer brush cutters.
Will the Cyclone leave windrows?
No. Four rotors spaced close together mulch and disperse material evenly across the full 110" width. Instead of pushing debris into rows, the Cyclone leaves an even mulch behind for faster decomposition.
How tough is the build?
The deck is made from Strenx™ 700 MC high-strength steel — lighter than conventional steel without compromising on durability. The undersole disc (stump jumpers) is made from Hardox® 450 abrasion-resistant steel to protect the blade system in rough terrain. The full body is galvanized for complete corrosion protection.
What size material can it handle?
The Cyclone tackles dense grass, heavy brush, overgrowth, and storm debris. Cutting height adjusts from 2" to 6¾" to match the conditions. It is well suited to orchards, vineyards, paddocks, crop stubble, and CRP land in addition to commercial land-clearing work.
What are the transport dimensions and weight?
10' transport width, 9'2" (110") working width. The Cyclone weighs 2,083 lbs.
Who represents Major Equipment in the United States?
Hood & Company is the U.S. authorized supplier for Major Equipment. Based in Springfield, Missouri, Hood has represented specialty agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturers across an 11-state territory since 1986. Major USA's own product page for the Cyclone lists Hood & Company as the way to purchase and get support in the United States.
How do I get pricing or view a demo?
Call Hood & Company at 417-865-2100 or email sales@hoodco.com. Have your power unit (brand and model), state and ZIP code ready and we can talk through pricing, freight, and demo scheduling.
Learn More from Major Equipment USA
Major Equipment publishes a full product brochure, a virtual tour, and a demonstration video for the Cyclone MJ31-280-SK. Hood & Company is featured on their U.S. product page as the authorized supplier.
Product page and specifications: major-usa.com/hydraulic-major-cyclone-skid-steer
Product brochure (PDF): Major-MJ31-280-SK-Brochure_US.pdf
Virtual tour (Kuula 360°): kuula.co/share/collection/7MyXL
Product video (Vimeo): vimeo.com/1191104757
Bill Medel customer story — Medel Orchards: major-usa.com/story/medel-orchards
Call for Pricing and Availability
Ready to talk pricing, freight, or a demo? Call Hood & Company at 417-865-2100 or email sales@hoodco.com. When you contact us, have the following ready and we can move quickly:
Power unit brand and model (skid steer or compact track loader)
Hydraulic flow rating of your power unit (GPM)
State and ZIP code (for freight calculation)
Intended primary use — property maintenance, land clearing, utility, orchard, CRP, etc.
Anticipated timeline
Hood & Company represents Major Equipment across an 11-state territory covering Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, eastern Kansas, and northern Alabama.