Raytree has been one of the most closely watched brands in Minnesota K-BID auctions — and for good reason. The brand made a strong impression in South Dakota auction lots with forestry mulchers, stump grinders, and excavator attachments that drew competitive bidding well above starting prices. Now Raytree has arrived in Minnesota, with a dedicated auction of 34 new 2026 lots through K-BID.com’s West Metro Auction & Equipment affiliate in Loretto, MN.
This auction features the broadest single-brand Raytree lot selection seen at a Minnesota K-BID auction to date — covering nearly every attachment category the brand produces, from drum mulchers and stump grinders to soil conditioners, grader blades, trenchers, and excavator-mount mulchers. All lots are new 2026 units.
This post covers what’s available, what each attachment type is used for, and what Minnesota buyers should know before bidding on any Raytree lot at K-BID.com.
The West Metro Auction & Equipment sale at Loretto, MN includes 34 lots across the Raytree attachment lineup. Here’s a category-by-category look at what’s available:
| Attachment Type | Lots Available | Mount Type | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytree Drum Mulcher — 50” | 3 | Skid steer mount | Brush clearing, timber management, land reclamation |
| Raytree Drum Mulcher — 72” | 1 | Skid steer mount | High-capacity land clearing, commercial mulching operations |
| Raytree Stump Grinder (standard) | 3 | Skid steer mount | Stump removal, site prep, orchard and property clearing |
| Raytree Transverse Stump Grinder | 1 | Skid steer mount | Stump grinding in tighter access areas; transverse cutting head orientation |
| Raytree Brush Cutter — 72” | 2 | Skid steer mount | Vegetation management, right-of-way clearing, pasture work |
| Raytree Articulating Brush Cutter | 1 | Skid steer mount | Slope and ditch work; head angles for terrain contouring |
| Raytree Soil Conditioner | 3 | Skid steer mount | Seedbed prep, lawn renovation, grading finish work |
| Raytree Grader Blade | 2 | Skid steer mount | Driveway grading, site leveling, material spreading |
| Raytree Trencher | 2 | Skid steer mount | Utility trenching, irrigation line installation, drainage work |
| Raytree Auger with 3-Size Bit Set | 2 | Skid steer mount | Post hole drilling, fence installation, utility pole setting |
| Raytree Hydraulic Hammer | 1 | Skid steer mount | Concrete breaking, rock breaking, demolition |
| Raytree Power Rake Dirt Bucket | 1 | Skid steer mount | Fine grading, rock and debris separation, topsoil preparation |
| Raytree Brush Grapple | 2 | Skid steer mount | Brush and debris handling, log and material moving |
| Raytree Post Pounder | 1 | Skid steer mount | Fence post driving, sign post installation |
| Raytree Mulcher — Excavator Mount | 2 | Excavator mount | Land clearing with compact excavator; wooded and brushy terrain |
| 6-Way Dozer Blade / Snow Plow — 8’ | 2 | Skid steer mount | Snow removal, material pushing, grading; 6-way articulation |
All 34 lots are new 2026 units. The auction is hosted by West Metro Auction & Equipment at 200 North Medina Street, Loretto, MN 55357 — with online bidding through K-BID.com.
The Raytree drum mulcher is the attachment category that established Raytree’s reputation in Midwest auction markets. In South Dakota K-BID auction data, Raytree drum mulchers have drawn some of the most competitive bidding of any Chinese-brand attachment category — outperforming Wolverine drum mulchers in head-to-head South Dakota auction comparisons and consistently attracting buyers from the land management, forestry, and agricultural sectors.
This Minnesota auction features both the 50” and 72” drum mulcher models:
Raytree 50” Drum Mulcher (3 lots)
The 50” model is designed for skid steers in the mid-flow hydraulic range. It handles brush, small timber, and dense vegetation, and is well-suited to the mix of wooded lots, overgrown pasture edges, and rural property clearing work common across the Minnesota landscape. Three lots means multiple opportunities to win this model if you’re outbid on the first.
Raytree 72” Drum Mulcher (1 lot)
The 72” is the high-capacity model in Raytree’s drum mulcher lineup. At 72” cutting width, it’s built for high-flow skid steers and compact track loaders running commercial or production-volume land clearing. In South Dakota auction data, comparable Raytree 72” drum mulcher lots have drawn the highest per-attachment prices of any lot in the Raytree category. With only one lot available in this Minnesota auction, expect competitive bidding.
For context on value: name-brand drum mulchers from manufacturers like FAE, Fecon, and Seppi typically retail for $12,000–$25,000 new. Raytree drum mulchers have sold in past Midwest K-BID auctions at a fraction of that retail ceiling — making auction the most accessible path to drum mulcher ownership for Minnesota property owners, contractors, and land managers who don’t need name-brand pricing.
Raytree’s stump grinder lineup is represented in this auction by two distinct configurations across four lots — a strong selection for any Minnesota buyer whose property or job sites include stump removal work.
Standard Raytree Skid Mount Stump Grinder (3 lots)
The standard skid-mount stump grinder is built for conventional stump grinding operations: grinding wheel engages the stump from the front, cutting down and across in controlled passes. Three lots of this model are available, offering Minnesota buyers multiple bidding opportunities at what has historically been one of the most competitive attachment categories in Raytree auction data.
Raytree Transverse Stump Grinder (1 lot)
The transverse configuration orients the grinding head perpendicular to the skid steer’s travel direction. This is a meaningful operational difference for sites with tight access, close-quarter stump locations, or where a forward-facing head creates visibility or reach limitations. One lot only — a specialty model that isn’t common in the auction market.
Minnesota has substantial stump removal demand across residential landscaping, rural property clearing, orchard renovation, and right-of-way maintenance applications. A Raytree stump grinder at auction represents a significantly lower entry point than comparable new retail options from dealers carrying name-brand grinder brands.
Beyond the headline mulcher and stump grinder lots, this auction covers a wide range of skid steer attachment categories that Minnesota buyers actively search for:
72” Brush Cutters (2 lots) and Articulating Brush Cutter (1 lot)
Raytree’s 72” brush cutter handles heavy brush, small saplings, and dense vegetation growth. The standard 72” model is a fixed-head design suited to level terrain; the articulating version tilts to follow slopes and ditches — a useful feature for Minnesota buyers doing right-of-way maintenance, drainage ditch management, or sloped pasture clearing. The articulating brush cutter is a less common auction lot and worth attention from buyers who need terrain-following capability.
Soil Conditioners (3 lots)
Raytree soil conditioners are rotary tiller-style attachments that pulverize soil and separate rocks and debris for seedbed preparation, lawn renovation, and fine grading finish work. Three lots of this model are available — making it one of the most accessible Raytree attachment categories in this auction for Minnesota buyers doing turf prep, landscaping, or agricultural seedbed work.
Grader Blades (2 lots)
Raytree’s skid mount grader blade is a straightforward utility attachment for driveway grading, material spreading, and site leveling. Two lots available.
Trenchers (2 lots)
Skid-mount trenching for utility lines, irrigation, and drainage work. Two lots available at this auction. A practical tool for Minnesota buyers doing rural property development, irrigation installation, or underground utility routing.
Auger with 3-Size Bit Set (2 lots)
Each auger lot includes three bit sizes — useful for buyers who need flexibility across post diameters without purchasing separate bit sets. Two lots available.
Brush Grapple (2 lots)
Raytree’s brush grapple is designed for handling cut brush, logs, and loose debris rather than precision material placement. Two lots make this one of the more accessible specialty attachment categories in this auction.
Power Rake Dirt Bucket (1 lot), Hydraulic Hammer (1 lot), Post Pounder (1 lot)
Single lots in each category — the hydraulic hammer for concrete and rock breaking, the power rake for fine grading and debris separation, and the post pounder for fence and sign installation. All skid-mount, all new 2026 units.
6-Way Dozer Blade / Snow Plow — 8’ (2 lots)
The 6-way blade is one of the most versatile utility attachments in this auction — it functions as a dozer blade for pushing and grading and as a snow plow for winter use. Six-way articulation means the blade angles, tilts, and pitches for directional material control. Two lots available, and with Minnesota winters, both are likely to draw buyer interest from property owners and contractors who run their skid steers year-round.
Excavator-Mount Mulchers (2 lots)
Two lots of Raytree mulcher in excavator-mount configuration. For Minnesota buyers running compact excavators — rather than skid steers — for their land clearing and brush management work, the excavator-mount mulcher extends Raytree’s mulching capability to a different machine class. These are less commonly available in auction than skid steer-mount mulchers — two lots in one auction is a strong selection for this category.
K-BID.com is one of the Upper Midwest’s largest online auction platforms, connecting buyers with auction affiliates across Minnesota and the region. The Raytree Minnesota auction is hosted by West Metro Auction & Equipment at Loretto, MN — one of K-BID’s established Minnesota affiliates. Here’s how the process works for buyers new to K-BID Minnesota auctions:
Where can I buy Raytree skid steer attachments at auction in Minnesota?
K-BID.com is currently hosting a dedicated Raytree attachment auction through its West Metro Auction & Equipment affiliate in Loretto, MN. The auction features 34 lots of new 2026 Raytree skid steer and excavator attachments, including drum mulchers, stump grinders, brush cutters, soil conditioners, trenchers, augers, and more. Search K-BID.com for “Raytree” or browse active Minnesota landscaping equipment auctions to find current lots.
What Raytree attachments are available at the West Metro K-BID auction in Loretto, MN?
The West Metro Auction & Equipment Raytree sale includes 34 new 2026 lots: 50” and 72” drum mulchers, standard and transverse stump grinders, 72” brush cutters, an articulating brush cutter, soil conditioners, grader blades, trenchers, augers with 3-size bit sets, a hydraulic hammer, a power rake dirt bucket, brush grapples, a post pounder, a 6-way dozer blade/snow plow, and excavator-mount mulchers. All lots are listed under Heavy Equipment & Construction — Landscaping Equipment on K-BID.
How does Raytree compare to Wolverine skid steer attachments at auction?
Both brands have appeared consistently in K-BID Midwest auction data. Wolverine has broader lot volume across Minnesota and South Dakota, covering a wide range of attachment categories. Raytree has shown strong per-lot bidding performance in South Dakota auction data, particularly on drum mulchers, where Raytree’s 72” model has drawn higher final prices than comparable Wolverine drum mulcher lots in the same auction cycles. For Minnesota buyers, the Raytree West Metro auction is the first significant dedicated Raytree sale in the state — offering direct access to the brand without competing with South Dakota’s established Raytree buyer pool.
Are Raytree attachments compatible with my skid steer?
Raytree skid-mount attachments in this auction are built for standard universal quick attach plates, which are compatible with most skid steer brands including Bobcat (with standard plate — not Bob-Tach), Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, Kubota, and New Holland. If your machine uses a proprietary quick attach system, an adapter plate may be required. Powered attachments — mulchers, stump grinders, brush cutters — also require sufficient hydraulic flow from your machine. Confirm both the quick attach interface and hydraulic flow specifications before bidding on any Raytree powered attachment lot.
Can I inspect Raytree lots before bidding at the Loretto, MN auction?
Yes. West Metro Auction & Equipment auctions include an inspection window before lots close. Inspection date, time, and address (200 North Medina Street, Loretto, MN 55357) are listed on the auction page at K-BID.com. For any lot over $500 — and especially for mulchers, stump grinders, and other powered attachments — attending the inspection is strongly recommended before placing your maximum bid.
What does a Raytree drum mulcher sell for at auction compared to buying new?
New drum mulchers from name-brand manufacturers like FAE, Fecon, and Seppi typically retail for $12,000–$25,000 depending on cutting width and specification. Raytree drum mulchers have sold in past K-BID Midwest auction cycles at a significant discount to that retail range. Because the Minnesota West Metro Raytree auction is currently active, final prices aren’t available yet — but South Dakota K-BID auction data for comparable Raytree mulcher lots provides a useful reference point for what this category has historically attracted in competitive online bidding. Browse the active lots on K-BID.com to see current bids in real time.