Fecon Mulcher-First Project

Mowingman · Feb 12, 2008

Here are a few photos of the first tract of land I cleared with the Fecon FTX140 mulcher. It was 30 acres of VERY DENSE brush and trees. I only avaraged 2 acres/day. However, considering the thick conditions, that might not be too bad.
All in all, this Fecon is a pretty amazing machine and I really enjoy operating it.
Jeff

Oops, photos not showing up

Mowingman · Feb 12, 2008

I think my photos are too large. Oh well, we tried.
Jeff

sharkfin12us · Feb 14, 2008

Mowingman said:
I think my photos are too large. Oh well, we tried.
Jeff

There is software you can download free to make pictures smaller i will ask my wife what the name of that software is and what size you can make it so it can work she i asleep at moment

gr8scott72 · Feb 14, 2008

sharkfin12us said:
There is software you can download free to make pictures smaller i will ask my wife what the name of that software is and what size you can make it so it can work she i asleep at moment

Or just get a free photobucket account and upload your pictures there then post the link in the thread so it shows up inbetween the img html tag like this:

jawssaws · Feb 14, 2008

Do you like the Fecon?

Mowingman · Feb 14, 2008

jawssaws said:
Do you like the Fecon?[/QUOTE

Yes, it is a great machine. I really enjoy operating it. About the only negative thing I can say about it, is that it is hard to get in and out of the cab. This FTX 140 works great for anything up to 6" or 8". It will shred larger stuff, but it is very slow and ineffecient with larger trees. I actually try to limit it to 6" and down. I have a tree service come in and drop anything with an 8" trunk, and larger. They cut off all the limbs and haul off the trunk section. Then I mulch all the limbs. This really reduces the hauloff volume.
Clearing rate has averaged 2 acres/day in VERY HEAVY brush and large trees. On lighter brush with smaller trees, I am averaging 4 acres/day.
The cab is very tight, and even in severe dust conditions, only a little gets in the cab during a full days work.
So far, after one month, I have not yet broken a hydraulic hose or fitting. This machine is really taking heavy abuse in the conditions we are using it in. So far, so good.
Jeff