Fecon RTF 230

[tonyoz]

I just wish I was 20yrs younger. All this new equipment coming onto the market has me :drool:

Happy New Year everyone, hope next year is even better than this one for you all.
Cheers Tony:drink:

 

[yellowdogsvc]

Tony.. my wife says you are only as old as you feel. I'm only 45 and some days I feel 25 and others I feel a lot older! The smell of new equipment and the piece of mind of a warranty makes me wish I was 20 years younger knowing what I know now and sitting in a fancy new machine...so I get what you are saying. Funny thing was, 20 years ago I had a fancy new machine with a 3 year warranty and it was still in the shop all the time along with my truck!!! That aged me probably more than anything.. having to make excuses. I finally ended up owning two identical machines so that if one was down, the other was up. I was busier then than I am now and I could justify that. I do think the newer machines are becoming more reliable especially for the market we are in. You are in a bigger class but the basics are the same...it's rough work on machinery. I think the OEM's are figuring that into the design/maintenance formula and the machines are lasting longer.

 

[tonyoz]

Tony.. my wife says you are only as old as you feel. I'm only 45 and some days I feel 25 and others I feel a lot older! The smell of new equipment and the piece of mind of a warranty makes me wish I was 20 years younger knowing what I know now and sitting in a fancy new machine...so I get what you are saying. Funny thing was, 20 years ago I had a fancy new machine with a 3 year warranty and it was still in the shop all the time along with my truck!!! That aged me probably more than anything.. having to make excuses. I finally ended up owning two identical machines so that if one was down, the other was up. I was busier then than I am now and I could justify that. I do think the newer machines are becoming more reliable especially for the market we are in. You are in a bigger class but the basics are the same...it's rough work on machinery. I think the OEM's are figuring that into the design/maintenance formula and the machines are lasting longer.

I've been told that I'm as young as the woman I feel and that still puts me on the wrong side of 60. I'm with you on the reliability of machinery. Quite a few years ago our government pulled in all firearms and is now difficult to get a licence which has worked in some peoples favour otherwise there may have been blood spilt. Anyway I am slowly getting over it but still have my moments. In regards to the new machinery coming into the market I see great opportunities for the younger folk to do things a whole lot smarter.

 

[Marek]

Marek:
We have been running and testing the Fecon RTF230 for the past year. The Tractor is made in France shipped to our factory in Lebanon, Ohio where we add the Fecon Bull Hog Mulching head, plus other changes for the American market. We will be doing high temperature testing in January and the unit will be available for demonstration shortly after that testing is complete. Feel free to contact me for further information.
Frank Plotts
SE Region Manager
FECON
513=429-9383

Frank
How are you guys doing high temperature testing in January in Ohio ? How proven are these carriers ? Has this unit been out in Europe for a while ? How hard would it be to get parts and service on this unit once its out in the field ? Lets face it the heads are close to bullet proof but the carriers all develop problems. How does Fecon handle their service on a carrier like this ? Our Fecon dealer here are great people to deal with on parts, but they are a small dealership and doubt they would know the first thing about a dedicated carrier . When will this unit be on display ?

 

[mulchguy]

Marek:
The testing is being done in S. Florida. There are about 100 of these running in Europe with different configurations of attachments. We have the rights to build the unit in the US, parts and service is what we have done since 1992, we work with local dealers and support them with our field service people in Ohio. We think this unit fills a nitch, it can support various hydraulic attachments, mulching heads being one but also a rear boom type mower. I'm not sure where you are located? We will have the unit at various shows throughout the year, however we will be doing demoes as well. Call me or email me at fplotts@fecon.com .
Frank Plotts
Fecon
513-429-9383

 

[harwest]

France. Chaptrack

 

[GreensForestryMulching]

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=10494061

For anyone looking to purchase one that needs a little work. Someone appears to lost their job after hauling this one or taking it down the road. Also looks to come with CEM36.

 

[Marek]

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=10494061

For anyone looking to purchase one that needs a little work. Someone appears to lost their job after hauling this one or taking it down the road. Also looks to come with CEM36.

As long as the engine and pumps are ok it really doesn't seem like a bad price !

Frank
What part of South Florida is the unit in ? We will be in south FL in Feb, would like to see it in person.

 

[yellowdogsvc]

No offense but the testing should be done in Central/South Texas, on cedar, in the summer. That will show you the strengths/weaknesses of a machine. If it can mulch in the thick cedars and rock without getting hot or catching on fire, then you know it will work anywhere. I think we have some of the toughest mulching conditions anywhere in Central Texas especially in the summer.

 

[Nativewolf]

France. Chaptrack

What the heck is he grinding? Rocks? Concrete?