FAE Adds Compact Road Planer for 2- to 4-Ton Mini Excavators

Mini excavator with hydraulic attachment operated by worker in safety gear at industrial facility

FAE is expanding its line of road planer attachments for excavators with the new RPL/HY/Mini.

Designed for 2- to 4-ton mini excavators, the attachment mills the road’s surface with specialized teeth. The optimized tooth layout increases performance and reduces vibrations, the company says.

The RPL/HY/Mini prepares road surfaces for a new layer of asphalt or concrete. It can also simplify excavation operations.

It can mill to a depth of 3.5 inches and has a working width of 10 inches, allowing it to fit in tight spaces.

The head comes standard with a wide-stroke self-leveling system that enables proper head alignment during operation on uneven surfaces, while manual working depth adjustment provides operators with greater flexibility and control.

Two tooth options are available: the standard R/44/A for asphalt or the optional R/44/C for concrete.

Additional standard features include:

  • Direct-drive transmission
  • 250-cc hydraulic orbital motor
  • Anti-shock block valve with relief and anticavitation valves
  • Enclosed, dust-resistant machine body
  • Fittings for hydraulic connections

The RPL/HY/Mini joins FAE’s RPL/EX for 8- to 14-ton excavators and the RPL/HY for 5- to 8-ton ton excavators.

FAE RPL/HY/Mini Road Planer Attachment Specs

  • Flow rate: 8-13 gpm
  • Pressure: 2,200-3,350 psi
  • Working width: 10 in
  • Total width: 17 in
  • Weight: 529 lb
  • Rotor diameter: 18.1 in
  • Working depth: 3.5 in
  • Number of picks type R/44/A: 26
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