Designed to fit small to midsize carriers, TREEfrogg’s patented tree trimming saws allow landscapers, landowners and DOT’s to perform tree maintenance with machines they already have quickly, safely and economically. Fecon will rebrand the saw attachments as Trim Ex.

“We are excited to add the TREEfrogg trimming saws to the Fecon line. This addition expands the offering to our agricultural, rural and DOT customers, giving them a productivity-enhancing solution for selective tree trimming.”

said Jeff Stanley, Fecon’s senior vice president of product development.

The innovative attachments offer the ideal solution for tackling overhanging tree limbs and other vegetation along easements, right-of-ways, roads, fence rows, paths and other applications. Cutting faster than a chainsaw bar, the Trim Ex 26S saw attachment features a 24-inch carbide-tipped forestry blade that spins at 3,000 rpm and operates with standard flow machines between 10 gpm to 27 gpm with no high flow needed. The operator hydraulically rotates the saw head from the cab as much as 180 degrees to optimize the cutting angle and increase productivity. The boom telescopes to 18 feet total length, which provides a working height of 26 feet. Combined, the high-speed saw, rotating head and telescoping boom allow the operator to make continuous, clean cuts from one machine position.

By eliminating the need for chainsaws, bucket trucks or otherwise expensive, dedicated machinery, the Trim Ex 26S attachment can reduce the often manual labor of tree trimming to a tenth of its cost. The attachment’s low maintenance is another cost-saving factor, as it does not have loose chains or require any bar oil for lubrication. Additionally, no operator components are near the actual cutting apparatus and the assembly allows the operator to trim from a distance safely inside a cab.

A smaller saw attachment, the Trim Ex 18C, can fit on skid steers with a 1,300-pound rated operated capacity. Compact in size, the Trim Ex 18C takes up as little as four inches on the front of an equipment trailer and the boom can be straight, offset to the machine side or folded for transport. The tree trimmer requires 10 gpm auxiliary flow and has a 10-foot forward reach with an 18-foot working height. Fecon also partnered with the founder of TREEfrogg to develop and design a dialectric saw attachment, the Trim Ex 26D, which offers added safety when trimming trees around power lines. It is also lighter in weight than the 26S model.

For over thirty years, Fecon has produced more than 25,000 mulcher heads with a presence in every continent. The acquisition of the TREEfrogg saw attachments complements Fecon’s current line of mulching attachments and extends Fecon’s reputation as a leader in the forestry mulching and vegetation management industry.

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“Our lineup of innovative products reflects just how busy we’ve been this year. We’re excited to show our customers that we’re listening to their feedback and are introducing a great array of new solutions tailored to their needs.”  

said Jeff Stanley, Fecon’s senior vice president of product development.

Fusion is Fecon’s cutting-edge, intelligent control technology that uses state-of-the-art features such as automatic machine calibration, location services and performance tracking to improve mulching performance and productivity. An industry game-changer, Fusion enables customers to optimize the performance of the head on any compatible carrier with a Plug n’ Play design that calibrates the head to the machine at each start up and throughout the day’s operation. The ongoing data analysis empowers customers to make real time data-driven decisions to enhance efficiency and profitability. 

 Fecon’s PTO mulcher will also join the trade show line-up, the first of three PTO mulchers designed for tractors in the 50 to 110 horsepower range. This series of mulchers helps landowners leverage their own equipment for land clearing under utility lines or for energy industry projects, saving time and money. The RK6015P is the mid-size model with a 60-inch working width, featuring a 15-inch rotor and attaches to 50 to 90 horsepower tractors.

Additional Fecon products used in the maintenance of roadsides, power lines and utility installations include the TrimEx series of tree saws (trimmers). The TrimEx 26D, 26S and 18C, designed to fit small to midsize skid steers, compact track loaders and tractors, offer the ability to quickly trim a high volume of trees at elevations from 18 to 26 feet. Each model features a high-speed saw, rotating head and telescoping boom to allow the operator to make continuous, clean cuts from one machine position for faster, more efficient clearance.  

Another new product at the trade show will be Fecon’s Disc Hawk forestry attachment, which launched earlier this year. Rounding out the lineup will be the FTX150-2 mulching tractor with the Bull Hog 85SS high flow skid steer mulching attachment, the FMX28 and FMX36 excavator mulching heads, the roof-mounted hydraulic cooler accessory and the compact STUMPEX stump grinder attachment. 

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With dealership locations in Birmingham, AL, Boynton Beach, FL, Buford, GA, Clearwater, FL, Ft. Myers, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Marietta, GA, Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, Pensacola, FL, and Savannah, GA, Vermeer Southeast offer new and used equipment for sale, as well as rental, parts sales, and full-service capabilities.

“Fecon’s forestry mulching tractors and attachments are well built and have a great reputation in the industry. They are a great complement to our product offering,”

said Mark Miller, Vermeer Southeast Vice President of Sales.

Source: Fecon

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Fecon introduces the Blackhawk knife-tool mulching head, which quickly and efficiently shreds standing vegetation and processes material on the ground.  Designed specifically as a knife tool mulcher, every aspect of the Blackhawk, including rotor diameter and size, the ratio of knives to the rotor, cutting chamber, even the hydraulic lines, contribute to maximizing its production capacity. Ideal for skid steer and compact tracked loaders with hydraulic flows of 27 to 45gpm, this new mulcher features 30 knife tools and has a 76” cutting width.  It is an excellent tool for clearing brush and vegetation, shredding material in woodland urban interface zones, clearing rights-of-way, lot clearing and clean-up, site preparation, and more.

This optimized rotor can aggressively shred standing vegetation as well as process materials already on the ground.  The ability to process already felled materials creates a more aesthetically appealing end-product and eliminates partially processed material being left behind.  Because the Blackhawk efficiently channels material through its cutting cycle, there is minimal draw on the engine, resulting in significantly improved fuel efficiency.  Should a rotor stall occur, the unit will immediately recover when extricated from the stall-causing material and be ready to re-engage. Most of the finely chipped material is broadcast forward of the rotor to minimize the re-processing of already shredded material, further enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness.

Hydraulic lines have been completely redesigned for better flow through the mulcher.  Elimination of 90-degree bends reduces heat buildup in the hydraulic fluid, which allows longer run times and longer service of hydraulic components.  Each Blackhawk mulcher can be fine-tuned to the specific hydraulic output of its carrier.  Adjusting hydraulic displacement of the motor to match hydraulic flow supplied boosts the rotor performance and efficiency.

Bolt-in wear parts to enhance the economy of the Blackhawk.  Rugged construction includes a 5/16” thick HS steel cutting chamber with AR steel replaceable wear parts.

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