{"product_id":"werk-brau-brush-hound-fx-defender-mulcher-model-fx26-fx36-fx46-width-26-46-15-70-gpm-4-34-tons-for-excavator","title":"Werk-Brau Brush Hound FX Defender Mulcher | Model FX26, FX36 \u0026 FX46 | Width 26–46\" | 15–70 GPM | 4–34 Tons | For Excavator","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow To Request A Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e***Online pricing not available, Please request a quote:***\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Get A Quote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rippingitoutdoors.com\/pages\/contact-us-page\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e to make sure you are getting the best unit possible. These machines are complex so let us help you get exactly what you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 2: (quickest response times)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 1. Add the item to your cart\u003cbr\u003eStep 2. Checkout or Click on the Chat button box that is at the bottom right of your screen\u003cbr\u003eStep 3. Please tell us any info you think we would need to know\u003cbr\u003eStep 4. Relax, our team is processing your request and an expert will be in touch to get you exactly what you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWerk-Brau Brush Hound FX Defender Mulcher | Model FX26, FX36 \u0026amp; FX46 | Width 26–46\" | 15–70 GPM | 4–34 Tons | For Excavator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1080\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OP4Q9MkMgcI\" title=\"Features and Benefits: Brushhound Excavator Mulcher\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWerk-Brau Brush Hound FX Defender Excavator Mulcher\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers powerful, efficient vegetation management for compact, mini, and mid-sized excavators. Engineered for \u003cstrong\u003eforestry, land clearing, right-of-way maintenance, logging cleanup, property maintenance, and wildfire defensible-space preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e, the FX Series combines rugged construction with efficient hydraulic performance. Available in \u003cstrong\u003eFX26, FX36, and FX46 models\u003c\/strong\u003e, cutting widths range from \u003cstrong\u003e26\" to 46\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hydraulic flow requirements from \u003cstrong\u003e15–70 GPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the model, the mulchers can process vegetation and woody material up to \u003cstrong\u003e6\", 8\", or 10\" in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Features including \u003cstrong\u003eQuadco QUAD TOOTH® cutter knives, hydraulic direct drive, electronically balanced cutter drums, and heavy-duty frames\u003c\/strong\u003e provide dependable cutting performance and simplified maintenance. Built in the USA, the FX Defender Series is designed for demanding vegetation-clearing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Excavator Mulching\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for compact, mini, and mid-sized excavators, the FX Defender Series provides efficient vegetation management for forestry, land clearing, right-of-way clearing, logging cleanup, and property maintenance applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Model Options\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose from the FX26, FX36, or FX46 to match excavator size, hydraulic flow, cutting width, and material capacity. Cutting widths range from 26\" to 46\", providing flexibility across different job requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Capacity Brush Cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e Process demanding vegetation with cutting capacities of up to 6\" on the FX26, 8\" on the FX36, and 10\" on the FX46, making the series suitable for heavy brush, vines, grasses, trees, and woody debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient Direct Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e The hydraulic direct-drive system transfers power efficiently to the cutter drum while maximizing available torque. The design also reduces maintenance requirements compared with belt-driven mulching systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuadco QUAD TOOTH® Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable one-piece steel alloy cutter knives are designed for demanding mulching work. Depending on the model, knives can be rotated through multiple positions to help simplify service and extend usable cutting life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronically Balanced Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX Defender features an electronically balanced cutter drum designed for smooth operation and reduced vibration, supporting consistent performance during extended vegetation-clearing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e A rugged single-piece frame and abrasion-resistant components are engineered to withstand demanding forestry, land-clearing, and vegetation-management environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Excavator Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX26 is engineered for compact and mini excavators in the 4–8 ton range, requiring only 15 GPM hydraulic flow for operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Sized Excavator Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX36 is designed for excavators in the 8–16 ton range, with a 25–54 GPM hydraulic flow requirement and an 8\" cutting capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance FX46\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX46 supports larger excavators from approximately 12.5–34 tons, requiring 35–70 GPM hydraulic flow and providing a cutting capacity of up to 10\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-Strength Thumb Saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX36 incorporates a serrated thumb saddle designed to work with an excavator thumb, helping operators grab, position, and remove debris or obstacles during clearing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Cutter Drum Design\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX36 uses a 12.75\" cutter drum with 3\/4\" thickness, providing a robust cutting platform for demanding vegetation and woody-material applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Tooth Options\u003c\/strong\u003e The Defender platform supports multiple cutter-tooth configurations, allowing users to select equipment suited to their specific vegetation management and mulching requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Hydraulic Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e The FX36 includes 100\" hydraulic hoses and flat-face couplers, providing convenient connection to compatible excavator auxiliary hydraulic systems. Case drain is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA-Built Forestry Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e Built in the USA, the FX Defender Series combines durable construction, efficient hydraulic power, and service-friendly design for professional vegetation management and land-clearing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX26 Defender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX36 Defender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFX46 Defender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWerk-Brau \/ BrushHound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWerk-Brau \/ BrushHound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWerk-Brau \/ 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