@@sccolbert with the fecon I will buy it will be backed by Vermeer service department. That is key. I have never seen an ASV dealer I would buy from. Fecon yellow is a little more “yellow” than cat but still a construction yellow.
@@TheTreeShop Thanks man! Did Vermeer buy Fecon? I've had a 135 on order for over 6 months, but my local ASV dealer still can't say when it will get here...
I enjoy watching your videos, I have a question, in a work day what is the diesel consumption of a CAT 259 vs FECO 135 VRT (gallons/hour) INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!!
@@TheTreeShop In the video you mulch an acre in 80 minutos with the FECON 135 VRT,,, how long will it take you to make that same acre with the cat 259?
@@TheTreeShop I believe it. The MTL undercarriage delivers a much nicer ride. I do think 155 horse @ 44 GPM AND 6k psi will recover better than the 135 at 50 gpm. Could be completely wrong but that’s what my hydraulic experience would see at face value. Be happy to watch a comparison either way!!
Lamtrac hydros bog down when head gets into big wood and then stalls or makes it difficult to move and recover. 135 does not. Also the MTL undercarriage with air ride seat of a 135 feels exactly the same as a CAT CTL undercarriage with air ride seat. The lamtrac cab I’m sure beats any skid steer frame though.
It is still interesting to me that there are parts of Florida where pine trees still exist. Ultimately is is always faster to destroy trees than it takes to grow them. I guess development and beetles have not taken over the whole state yet. What I hate about Allen key bolts get clogged up with debris and have to be chiseled out. Good point about that machine being more suitable for mulching and not being loaded with debris after.
I suggest you get in an airplane and fly over Florida. There are trees everywhere including (mostly) pines. Tree farming is a huge business in the state and there are large tracts of land now planted in pines that previously were used for farming and fruit. There may be some net loss of coverage but as a pilot in Florida I can assure you there are still a LOT of pine trees.
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Just between you and me... I've seen videos that claim it's a waste of money, to go for more than the 120, from ASV. 135 was a big let down, compared to the 120. Your show, your call. With nearly 50 extra hp over your 259, I have no doubt it is better. But is it worth the cost?
I know what video your talking about and the jump from a 120 to a 135 is half of the jump from a 299 to a 135. Everyone I have personally spoken to from all over the world who has it loves it. It’s time for the mulching community to stop bashing ASV
The FAE BL4/SSL with sonic is definitely something to consider. That being said I’d still go with the Blackhawk. It hits so much harder than the fae. Idk where you are mulching but if you’re in the southeast like me I’d pick the fecon. Fecon also just redid their parts system and ordering whatver you need is super easy and fast.
From what I have seen in your videos, you tackle brush-clearing jobs that range from grasses to small trees. Have you considered purchasing one machine that will cut 10 inch trees to grass? It is faster, more reliable, and is more cost effective.
I’m really confused on your question. The only machine that can cut 10 inch trees and everything in between down to grass is a forestry mulcher… which is what I run. I’m not sure if you mean a fully dedicated machine or something else entirely but a dedicated machine new is pushing up on $500k and used typically come with a nightmare of problems. With the equipment we are in right now we are very mobile and can go to any project. Once we go bigger it will have to start being more of a judgement call to pick which machine to bring.
I would of liked to see you drop some bigger trees. Great job though. I like it.
I wouldn’t think twice hitting a 20 in oak with the 135. It is a angry unit for sure!
Great video guys! It's always fun seeing the 135 at work. Excited to see that custom Tree Shop edition!
We are very happy to start moving all of our equipment towards fecon.
What does Fecon add to the 135 that you don't get with the ASV?
And what is Fecon yellow?
@@sccolbert with the fecon I will buy it will be backed by Vermeer service department. That is key. I have never seen an ASV dealer I would buy from.
Fecon yellow is a little more “yellow” than cat but still a construction yellow.
@@TheTreeShop Thanks man! Did Vermeer buy Fecon? I've had a 135 on order for over 6 months, but my local ASV dealer still can't say when it will get here...
With the GoPro looks like you are playing a video game , points for every tree lol Great machine .
The Fecon135 looks like a beast ... How I would like to own that machine !!!
I enjoy watching your videos, I have a question, in a work day what is the diesel consumption of a CAT 259 vs FECO 135 VRT (gallons/hour) INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!!
A lot to a little. Don’t know exact numbers but the 135 guzzles fuel
@@TheTreeShop In the video you mulch an acre in 80 minutos with the FECON 135 VRT,,, how long will it take you to make that same acre with the cat 259?
@@RAFAELGROCHA 259 ($100k) would complete an acre in 5-6 hours. 299 ($165k) does it in 3.5-5 hours and the 135 ($225k) does it in 1.5-2.
@@TheTreeShop thanks for your answer, have a great day!!
It’s a unit that’s for sure! Would love to see it go up against the Lamtrac
I’ll work on making that happen 🤙🏻 that’s actually a much better competition than against a 299
If you’re talking about a 6160, that 135 will have its work cut out for it.
Yea I think that’s the model 155 Hp vs 135. From what I hear the hp difference is made up in handling and production
@@TheTreeShop I believe it. The MTL undercarriage delivers a much nicer ride. I do think 155 horse @ 44 GPM AND 6k psi will recover better than the 135 at 50 gpm.
Could be completely wrong but that’s what my hydraulic experience would see at face value.
Be happy to watch a comparison either way!!
Lamtrac hydros bog down when head gets into big wood and then stalls or makes it difficult to move and recover. 135 does not.
Also the MTL undercarriage with air ride seat of a 135 feels exactly the same as a CAT CTL undercarriage with air ride seat.
The lamtrac cab I’m sure beats any skid steer frame though.
It is still interesting to me that there are parts of Florida where pine trees still exist. Ultimately is is always faster to destroy trees than it takes to grow them. I guess development and beetles have not taken over the whole state yet. What I hate about Allen key bolts get clogged up with debris and have to be chiseled out. Good point about that machine being more suitable for mulching and not being loaded with debris after.
I suggest you get in an airplane and fly over Florida. There are trees everywhere including (mostly) pines. Tree farming is a huge business in the state and there are large tracts of land now planted in pines that previously were used for farming and fruit. There may be some net loss of coverage but as a pilot in Florida I can assure you there are still a LOT of pine trees.
@@m.turnerbillingsley4471 From Palm Beach county south the only place you still find pines is in protected natural areas.
Now thats a work horse time saver as well!
What tool do you use there to let you know we’re the property line is at
HuntWise Pro
I wanna start what you’re doing in Australia. How’s ya get started ?
Learn value adding skills. How to operate, how to sell, how to diagnose and fix equipment, how to schedule, manage operations, payroll, taxes, insurance.
Takes roughly $150,000-$250,000 just to get started.
Just between you and me... I've seen videos that claim it's a waste of money, to go for more than the 120, from ASV. 135 was a big let down, compared to the 120. Your show, your call. With nearly 50 extra hp over your 259, I have no doubt it is better. But is it worth the cost?
I know what video your talking about and the jump from a 120 to a 135 is half of the jump from a 299 to a 135.
Everyone I have personally spoken to from all over the world who has it loves it.
It’s time for the mulching community to stop bashing ASV
Nice job. I’m trying to decide between the Fecon Blackhawk DCR or the FAE BL4.
The FAE BL4/SSL with sonic is definitely something to consider. That being said I’d still go with the Blackhawk. It hits so much harder than the fae. Idk where you are mulching but if you’re in the southeast like me I’d pick the fecon. Fecon also just redid their parts system and ordering whatver you need is super easy and fast.
Wooow that thing is a beast
From what I have seen in your videos, you tackle brush-clearing jobs that range from grasses to small trees. Have you considered purchasing one machine that will cut 10 inch trees to grass? It is faster, more reliable, and is more cost effective.
I’m really confused on your question. The only machine that can cut 10 inch trees and everything in between down to grass is a forestry mulcher… which is what I run. I’m
not sure if you mean a fully dedicated machine or something else entirely but a dedicated machine new is pushing up on $500k and used typically come with a nightmare of problems. With the equipment we are in right now we are very mobile and can go to any project. Once we go bigger it will have to start being more of a judgement call to pick which machine to bring.
Jeremy was right you have a good job
Do you do work in Port Charlotte just bought a double lot. Let me know. Thanks.
Yes we do. You should give Lacey a call at 386-843-5266 during business hours and she can get you an estimate.
what a machine!!
Saludos ases trabajos en Montura ranch..
Be Careful with regen and mulching causing a fire Hazzard... Walking home sucks..
Yup. Thankfully I have only had to do the walk of shame once. Thinking about deleting them soon.
Florida...... The world's largest HOA
Fun Fact: Rotunda West is the country’s largest HOA over in Charlotte County
@@TheTreeShop wow
WOW THAT IS NICE MACHINE FECON CAN DO A LOT BETTER JOB THAN THE 135 WILL DO
New toy
Soon 🫣🥳
What’s wrong with that girl’s voice?
Absolutely nothing.