cbi’s newest grinder CBI unveiled its newest Magnum Force Series grinder, the Shingle Pro XL 406, in late March 2011. Because shingle grinding is one of the toughest applications a machine can do, the Shingle Pro XL 406 design features also make it ideally suited for high]volume reprocessing of all types of material into a small uniform end product. This includes wood and bark reground into high-quality mulch, pellet feedstock, or pulverized fuel, or other feedstock such as waste material regrinding into kiln fuel. Designed for single-pass processing to a finished end product, the Shingle Pro XL 406 is big, strong, and productive. It offers high throughput and low cost per unit volume of feedstock.It comes with a powerful CAT C27, 1050-hp electric start engine; a unique hog box design, which allows the upper hog box and bonnet assembly to hydraulically lift to expose the rotor and grates for safer and easier maintenance; a heavy-duty reinforced housing with replaceable wear liners; a rugged forged rotor with heavy-duty hammers and tips that are easy and cost effective to maintain; an integrated water spray system designed to control dust in the grinding chamber, which also doubles as a colour injection system for mulch processing; a completely enclosed discharge conveyor for added dust Control; and a unique engine cooling system that prevents radiator clogging. The optional CBI Magnum Overband Magnet features an extra-strong permanent magnet enclosed in a special stainless steel frame, which allows for effective removal of metal.Www.cbi-inc.com, 603-382-0556 FecOn intrOduces mulcher Fecon introduces the FTX600 as its new mulching machine. This tractor brings an excellent combination of cutting performance, track power, ground pressure, and serviceability.Equipped with a 600-hp Cummins QSX15 engine, the FTX600 delivers 210 gallons of hydraulic flow to the variable speed mulching head and solid power to the hydrostatic all-steel oscillating undercarriage. Fitted with either the Fecon BH300 or BH350 Bull Hog, the FTX600 can achieve 98- inch cutting height and 32-inch below grade, giving the operator unparalleled range of motion. Fecon’s Power Management system optimizes torque and rotor speed, allowing the FTX600 to tackle the toughest material, the roughest terrain, and the most demanding schedules. With 5.9-psi ground pressure, this tractor offers less ground disturbance and a lighter footprint than many in the 600-hp class. The FTX600 boasts a spacious, comfortable cab with outstanding visibility through 45 square-feet of Lexan windows.Coupled with large compartment doors, tilting cab, and efficient component layout, the FTX600 allows for easy maintenance and serviceability. The FTX600 is ideal for a wide range of applications, including pipeline and power line right of way clearing, largescale vegetation management, and site preparation. Designed for durability and built for performance, the FTX600 is an excellent choice for the most demanding land clearing applications. Www.fecon.com