Fecon FTX 148-L

[Landwise]

Robbie,

I have the 3 blade setup on my 080, and maybe i am expecting too much....
Don't get me wrong, I like my Rockhound, but I need more. I do not feel that I can be efficient in anything over 2-3 inches.

I was actually one of the first people in the country to run a G2 Loftness head, and just ordered a G2 with Planar carbides for my TL150. Loftness let me have a prototype G2 for 6 months to give them feedback before they released it. It kicks the G1's &#*$........

The Timber Axe is also a protoype, and is only 32" wide. I'll let you know on the 19th or 20th how it works.

Sorry to be off topic, but it does kinda flow, right!

PS

I'm in NC

 

[Gamma]

MAKA, or anybody. Looking for info, pics specs, price?. Any help appreciated there is room in the stable for one more. Also been looking at 140 HP supertrak/cat hybrid. thanks guys

So where can I see this Fecon FTX 148-L? I've looked at the Fecon website and didn't see any mention of it.

Doing a Google search for it results in just one link... straight back to this very message thread.

 

[DirtyWorks]

Gamma try this---> Lumbermen Online - Forest Industry Equipment, Publication, Auctions, News, & Business Directory
Landwise wecome to tbn I am seriously considering the 080. Any info and all opinions appreciated! What is the flow @ the head? when tracking do you loose alot? I am leaning toward the 24" brown bronto, so I am looking forward to your test of the new ax. pics 2! How powerful is it with a bucket. Am looking at 24" steel tracks instead of the rubber.

 

[cbturf]

I actually had the chance to run the FTX-148 prototype in KY. It has tracks similar to the Gyrotrac and the BH-74 head. The cutter is on loader arms like a skid steer. When you stop the head the recovery is instant...yes instant less than a couple of seconds. The cab is larger and quiet as a coffin. The grinder has a radio and you can hear it! Don't know what kind of engine was in it but I like my deere in the 140. My dealer said they should be available in March for $180ish. From what i saw in my 20 minute demo this machine is awesome!!! I am working in some pretty steep and rocky hills and think that this type of track may be better than the steel tracks on my FTX-140. Good to see you guys again. I have not caught up completely but construction has STOPPED dead around here.

 

[Gamma]

So does anyone have any pix of this Fecon FTX 148-L or even know who actually makes it for Fecon yet?

 

[cbturf]

The specs for the 148 appeared on the Fecon website today. Problem is they put a picture of the 140...go figure.

 

[undercutter]

FECON Introduces the FTX148-L Track Carrier

LEBANON, OH (January 31, 2008) - Fecon, Inc. is proud to announce the FTX148L Track Carrier. The FTX148-L is an ergonomically designed purpose-built combination of size and performance for mulching professionals and improving land.

Equipped with a powerful Caterpillar® C4.4 Engine, Fecon Power Management and The Bull Hog® Mulcher, the FTX148L offers almost twice the performance of a typical skid steer while being only slightly larger in size for tight work spaces and transporting needs. Features include a large cab with side door entry, different undercarriage options and the advantage of loader arms with reach and versatility to run more attachments such as Tree Shears, Grapples or Stump Grinders.

The FTX148 weight is roughly 16,300 lbs. with the Bull Hog® BH85 Mulcher and is perfect for R.O.W. clearing, site prep, firebreaks, forestry applications, orchard clean-up and removal, prairie and wetland restoration, agricultural preparation, land development, mulching brush, branches, slash, stumps and Vegetation Management.

For more information on Fecon's new FTX148-L Track Carrier or other Fecon products, call 800-528-3113 or visit Fecon Incorporated - Fecon.com or e-mail sales@fecon.com/email

 

[Gamma]

Well, I got in contact with Fecon yesterday and they are going to mail me some information on the new 148-L machine. If it has any pictures with it I'll scan them into my computer and then post them here on the forum.

It amazes me that Fecon can come out with a new machine and not release any pictures of it at all, anywhere. Even on their own website they use what appears to be a picture of a FTX-140 machine in place of the 148-L. What's up with them?

 

[Gamma]

Fecon e-mailed me a brochure on their new FTX-148L machine.

Does anyone know who it is that actually makes the 148 for Fecon?

 

[ScottAR]

Rayco? Just a guess...