Fecon introduced the Blackhawk knife-tool mulching head, which quickly and efficiently shreds standing vegetation and processes material on the ground.

It was designed specifically as a knife tool mulcher. Every aspect of the Blackhawk, including rotor diameter and size, ratio of knives to rotor, cutting chamber and the hydraulic lines, contribute to maximizing its production capacity, according to the company.

Ideal for skid-steer and compact tracked loaders with hydraulic flows of 27 to 45 gpm, the mulcher features 30 knife tools and has a 76-inch cutting width. It is suited for clearing brush and vegetation, shredding material in woodland urban interface zones, clearing rights-of-way, lot clearing and cleanup, site preparation and more.

This optimized rotor can aggressively shred standing vegetation as well as process materials already on the ground. There is minimal draw on the engine, the company said, because of the Blackhawk’s efficient cutting cycle. Should a rotor stall occur, the unit will immediately recover when extricated from the stall-causing material and be ready to reengage. Most of the finely chipped material is broadcast forward of the rotor to minimize the reprocessing of already-shredded material.

Hydraulic lines have been redesigned for better flow through the mulcher. Elimination of 90-degree bends reduces heat buildup in the hydraulic fluid, which allows longer run times and longer service of hydraulic components. Each Blackhawk mulcher can be fine-tuned to the specific hydraulic output of its carrier. Adjusting hydraulic displacement of the motor to match hydraulic flow supplied boosts the rotor performance and efficiency.

Bolt-in wear parts enhance the economy of the Blackhawk. Rugged construction includes 5/16-inch-thick, high-speed steel cutting chamber with abrasion-resistant steel replaceable wear parts.