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Can anyone tell me what the bolt length is on a fecon mulcher. I Have looked on the Lyn Hendricks site tells me they are 5/8 x 3 1/4 but the bolt I require is 3/4 x?

Anyone here own or operate a RT120? What's your opinion?

Any tips on cleaning up the Lexen screen on a forestry mulcher. Mine is pitted with stones, scratches form timber and a little murky.

I've just had to repair the second track drive. Now these dam things have the motor integrated into the planetary hub so the complete unit has to be removed for repair. What lets go is the spline on the end of the rotating group sending debris through the hydraulic system. Don't you just love...

Can anyone here answer my question that posted in Ag Tractors and Machinery section on this web board? Cheers

I'm considering putting dual wheels on my Ford Versatile 276 mk 2. I all ready have the wheels and spacers but don't want to fit the spacers because it will make it to wide for transporting and would have to hire a pilot vehicle. So is it possible by changing the wheel centres around to get...

I'm posting this on behalf of a very good client who is wanting info on a Bobcat FRC60 forestry mulcher which is going to auction. Info required, who makes them, there performance and running costs. If he buys it will be going on a T870 which has the forestry package. I want to read the good...

Thursday's office and site. Who would want to work in the big smoke? :laughing:

Can anyone tell me what the cutter pump is in a C100, make and model? Cheers

Early December one of the hub's failed. It was the drive spline in the hub. These hub's are manufactured by Nabtesco in Japan and are used on many excavators including Kobelco, Yanmar to name a few so basically most parts are off the shelf(Nabtesco GM9). There is one difference though with the...

I have just purchased this tractor and need some info. 1; Is there any lift pump on the fuel system? If I don't use the prime pump the engine will start then stop, then I work the prime pump until it gets hard then crank the engine, fires up straight away and keeps running. I don't loosen the...

I've had a leak on the hydraulic tank on the C140 for a while and it's been a PIA trying to find it until today. It's been letting moisture in so it above the oil level. This is how I found it, using an old truck inner tube I cut the rubber around the valve, drilled the holes and fitted it to...

I have got a problem with the C140. In low travel speed setting there is no engine throttle response, in high travel speed setting the throttle works fine. Switching from high to low also cuts the engine to an idle. There no error codes showing. ANY IDEAS????????????????

I have been looking for a bidirectional tractor for a while and came across this tractor. It's X government unit with around 4000hrs all light work. I don't know very much about them except that they came out of the old Versatile stable and went on to New Holland. So are there any pointers or...

Today I had to mulch some dead hardwood logs that were away to big and hard for the mulcher to handle. Necessity being the mother of invention I decided to have a crack at them with the stumpgrinder. I knew that grinding them end on wasn't an option because the logs roll around to much so I...

The turbo lunched it self on Monday and when I was taking it off I found the rubber hose connection from the aircleaner had split right beside the hose clamp. Note to self CHECK HOSE CONNECTION MORE OFTEN. :shocked:

I have just been told that Vermeer is developing a new forestry mulcher and that it's being trailed somewhere in Canada. Anyone else heard this rumour?:fishing:

I am over the failures of the track gear on my c140 I'm looking at upgrading it. Any else done this and what gear did you use? PM me if you wish.

Anyone had any seat time on one of these machines? Your thoughts good or bad in particular as an owner. Cheers Tony

With all the repowering going on I figure one of these engines in an industrial configuration would have to be a no brainer in the smaller type forestry mulcher. Can anyone Stateside give us the headsup if Cummins are going to develop it this way?:drool:

I did this job 2 weeks ago. The vegetation was so thick the new owner and I had no idea there had been earthworks done years back. Thank goodness I was working hourly.:laughing:

For those of you who may be interested, got this photo from a local Cat dealer

Can anyone tell me what the track tension on a PT100g should be and how to measure it? Cheers Tony

Please see thread in Land Clearing Forum. Cheers Tony

I am looking for a Ditch Witch RT115 quad track, bare machine only, No front or rear attachments. Anyone who has one or knows of one with low hours and in good condition please PM me. Cheers Tony

Came across this warning device today.Looks like a real good idea for business doing ROW clearing, working near live wires,:thumbsup: proxyvolt.com.au

Whats the fuel consumption of your C140/FTX140 per hour? Looking for an average under all conditions and not in $ but gallons or litres. Cheers Tony

A number of years ago I worked with a Canadian guy who had his own custom made ear plugs. I have since lost contact with him, however I would like to find were I can find the name of the company who makes these plugs. Can anyone in Canada or the States help? Cheers Tony

Snow removal in the South Island high country NZ this week Spectacular footage Train plowing through deep snow Arthurs Pass - YouTube :thumbsup:

I have a White LT145 Hydromatic and I would like to check the transmission oil level. Now 2 questions. Where do I check the level? What oil is used?

I know it's not landclearing but it's about mowing trees- well kinda.:D He built it himself. Also you might want to watch some of his other vidoes, he goes into some great places.:thumbsup:Tree - Shelter belt Trimming, Hororata, Canterbury, New Zealand - YouTube

After seeing what Mulcherguy has done to a C87 has inspired me to start this thread. For a long time now I have thought that there has to be a better machine than what I currently have with better power, better parts availability at better prices, better built and better to service and repair...

This product may help owners of rubber tracked machines Trackgrip at Fieldays 2010 - YouTube

Has anyone had a problem with the cutterpump on these machines and what was the diagnosis? Yesterday I got a bad rattle and lost flow and pressure in mine.:mur:

I am trying to track down a Canadian landclearing company who have set up business in Queensland, Australia. Over here the business name is Greenfield Developments but have no contact details. I am trying to contact them for business reasons only so any info would be greatly appreciated. :thumbsup:

Anyone got a set of Rayco rippers they want to sell? Please PM me the details.

Has anyone got a recoil rod that goes through the spring behind the idler on a Rayco C140 that may be surplus to requirments? At the moment I can only purchase the complete spring assembly $345 plus frieght $130 plus tax, dam dear for 1 bolt.:(

The hydraulic oil restriction light came on 2 days ago in the C140. I refered to the manual which says to pull the plugs on each filter senser to locate which filter is blocked which I have done but the light remains on,(only when the engine is running).:(:( Question, has anyone else had this...

Here is some video footage of a huge clearing job in the South West Pacific. The old home aint the same:shocked ‪Driving around the christchurch red zone pt1 1-8-2011‬‏ - YouTube ::shocked:

Question,how do you guys in the States deal with Mesquite? Mow it,bulldose & burn?

Has anyone here owned or operated a RT400 or FTX440.Your thoughts good, bad or indifferent would be much appreciated Cheers Tony

I have been asked to price a job were the client wants to run the mulch into the ground.The area is mostly sand with sandstone and soft shale outcropes.I have 2 Fecon rotors 1 with single teeth the other with doubles,both are the old stile. Is there any aftermarket teeth which would be OK to use?

Ok i'll this one off. Just for a bit of fun post pics or vids of your best stuck:laughing:

Merry Christmas to everyone and to the contractors on this forum,next year may the trees be bigger,thicker and softer.:drink::drink:

I have a Rayco stump grinder that goes on my C140. I have a real big problem with dirt getting into the cutter wheel bearing on the nondriven side.I have built a cover to go over the end of the shaft but that hasn't worked. Question. Has anyone else had the same problem and what did you do to...