Werk-Brau has introduced its FHX66 Defender Forestry Mulcher, designed specifically for standard-flow skid steers and track loaders. This robust attachment efficiently processes vegetation up to 10 inches in diameter while operating on just 17 gpm hydraulic flow at 3,350 psi. The mulcher’s 54-inch cutting width provides superior coverage compared to similar-sized competitors, making it ideal for right-of-way maintenance, wildfire prevention zones, and property clearing projects.
Advanced Cutting Technology
At the heart of the FHX66 lies a 12¾-inch diameter alloy steel drum fitted with 36 Quadco Quad Tooth cutter knives. These 2-inch, one-piece knives feature four rotatable cutting edges for extended service life and easy replacement. The system incorporates an abrasion-resistant liner and high-strength cogged carbon timing belt to maximize power transfer and operational efficiency. An electronically balanced drum with serviceable hubs ensures smooth, vibration-free performance year after year.
Enhanced Productivity Features
The FHX66 includes an adjustable brush bumper that actively guides material into the cutting path, optimizing mulching efficiency. While capable of intermittently processing 10-inch material, the unit maintains continuous operation on 6-inch diameter vegetation. The design’s wider-than-average cutting width allows contractors to complete jobs faster with fewer passes, significantly boosting productivity on clearing projects.
Safety and Compatibility Considerations
Werk-Brau specifies that operating machines must be equipped with ½-inch Lexan glass or equivalent protection, along with falling object guards. These requirements reflect the serious nature of forestry mulching operations and the company’s commitment to safe equipment use. The FHX66 joins Werk-Brau’s growing lineup of vegetation management attachments, which now includes products from their recent partnership with Valley Tool Manufacturing.
Complete Solutions Through Strategic Partnership
Through its collaboration with Valley Tool, Werk-Brau now offers the full FHX series, including the larger 78-inch FHX86 model, along with BrushHound mulchers and RockHound landscape rakes. This partnership combines Valley Tool’s manufacturing expertise with Werk-Brau’s nationwide dealer network, providing customers with single-source convenience for purchasing and servicing professional-grade land clearing attachments. The FHX66 represents another step in Werk-Brau’s mission to deliver high-performance solutions for the vegetation management industry.
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