STANDARD ON EVERY NEW BLACKHAWK.
The Blackhawk mulching head now comes built with the X Lock tooling interface as standard. No upgrades needed. No special ordering. Every Blackhawk ships ready to run with a tool system engineered to save time, reduce torque, and hold up in the hardest conditions.
425 down to 120 ft/lbs
Standard on Blackhawk. Torque drops from 425 to 120 ft/lbs using basic hand tools rather than hard to find / expensive tools
1 bolt. 1 nut.
One bolt. One nut. Every Blackhawk. We use common, off the shelve hardware rather than custom hardware.
100% of field testers
100% of Blackhawk field testers reported better performance.
WHY THE X
LOCK IS BETTER.
THE NUMBERS
The redesigned foot delivers stronger weld penetration and long-term structural strength. Stronger mating surfaces extend tool life. And the simplified design means less time wrenching and more time on the job.
Simple Service
One bolt. No bushings. Basic hand tools.
Longer Tool Life
Stronger interface means less premature wear.
Less downtime
Faster tool swaps mean you stay productive.
Easy ordering
Unified naming makes stocking & reordering simple.
BlackHawk ROTOR. TESTED IN THE FIELD.
[ Formerly DCR ]
XDC DEPTH CONTROL
Viking AXE®
KNIFE
Viking SWORD®
KNIFE-STANDARD
LESS MAINTENANCE. MORE UPTIME.
“We didn’t have any problems with the these tools. They were easier to replace and the head performed much better.”
Mike Evans | Owner
Evans Right of Way Clearing Inc.
Evans Right of Way Clearing Inc.
X LOCK VS. FGT
FEATURE
FGT
X LOCK
TORQUE REQUIRED
425 Ft/Lbs
120 Ft/Lbs
BUSHINGS
Required
None
TOOL CHANGE
Multiple steps
Single bolt and nut
SPECIAL TOOLS
Yes
No
WELD INTEGRITY
Standard
Improved foot design
Frequently asked questions
Will this work with my current Fecon machine?
X Lock is standard on all new Fecon mulchers. Contact your dealer to confirm compatibility with your specific model.
