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Fecon Inc.’s SH280 Stump Hog stump grinder for thecompany’s FTX128 track carrier brings big performance androbust construction to the job when powered by the 60-gpm/4,600-psi high flow of the FTX128. The SH280 deliv-ers impressive torque and wheel speed of 1,000 rpm througha large displacement direct drive 227cc hydraulic motor andthe large 28.75 in. (73 cm) diameter wheel is swept from sideto side with the ergonomic control of the FTX128 joystick.The dedicated auxiliary low flow of the tractor powers thesweep function so no performance is taken from the highflow power to the wheel, according to the manufacturer. This powerful combination enables operators to be more

productive, moving quickly from stump to stump in the quietand comfortable enclosed FTX128 cab. Working from theenclosed cab also means working comfortably in the ambientheat or cold, or when rain might otherwise stop work entire-ly. The SH280 stump hog is a complementary extension to

the growing number of approved attachments that makeFTX128 owners more versatile. The SH280 is a high per-formance solution for stumps after mulching with Fecon’sBH85SD-4 mulching attachment or felling trees with thecompany’s FBSD1500 bunching shear.For more information, call 800/528-3113 or visit

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SH280 Stump Hog for Fecon’s FTX128Boasts Wheel Speed

Fecon Inc.’s SH280 Stump Hog stump grinder deliversimpressive torque and wheel speed of 1,000 rpmthrough a large displacement direct drive 227cchydraulic motor and the large 28.75 in. (73 cm) diam-eter wheel is swept from side to side with the ergonom-ic control of the FTX128 joystick.

FAE was founded in 1989 by four professionals who had a pas-sion for heavy forestry mulching heads. By 1996, that passion hadled FAE to design and produce the very first heavy-duty skid steerforestry mulcher. When FAE introduced the first skid steer forestry mulcher,many people were skeptical of the idea at first because skid steersand track loaders, at that time, had limited flow. FAE, however, wasable to design the machine and rotor in such a way that themulcher would operate aggressively even with limited flow. “The rotor that we [FAE] originally designed reflects the sameexact concept of today's rotor,” says Giorgio Carera, CEO of FAEUSA. “The strategy was to have only one tooth contacting thematerial and/or the ground at all times. In this way, less power wasrequired, fuel consumption would be less, and stress on thehydraulic system would also be reduced.” The result? A great idea and a great mulching head thatworked very well and was very productive for the time! Throughthe years, FAE continued updating the product to stay ahead ofcompanies that tried replicating the FAE mulching head. Today,after 20 years, FAE proudly continues producing the mostadvanced mulching head on the market. “This is the most intelligently designed and highest productivemulching head a customer can find on the market,” says Carera.

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The mulching heads have the unique FAE PATENTED smooth rotor systemfeaturing:• an enclosed door cylinder;• heavy-duty standard equipment mulching door;• adjustable skids;• heavy-duty adjustable guide frame with heavy duty guide pins;• pressure gauges;• variable torque motor;• heavy poly chain belt; • Hardox counter knives to help achieve finer product; and• the “FAE smooth rotor system” with multiple tooth options. The mulching head is available in 53-inch, 63-inch and 72-inch workingwidths and works best with a minimum 34 GPM. “We have customers who have run our mulching heads year-round for almosta decade and they still enjoy experiencing minimal downtime and very limitedmaintenance,” says Carera. “It is very interesting and rewarding when you hearcustomers use the term ‘FAE’ when referring to forestry mulchers, in general. FAEnot only has created name brand recognition, but also has set standards in themulching industry to the point where mulchers are synonymous with FAE.” The company remains a pioneer in the manufacturing of heavy-duty forestrymulchers and is considered the worldwide leader in the industry. Today, afternearly 28 years in business, FAE has a worldwide presence with six branches,including FAE USA, located in Flowery Branch, GA.