{"id":4473,"date":"2025-02-18T08:56:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T07:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forestpioneer.es\/producto\/rcu55\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:27:09","slug":"rcu55","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/forestpioneer.es\/en\/product\/rcu55\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote-Controlled Tracked Carrier \u2013 FAE RCU 55"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\">Engineering and Design: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Compact Safety and Robustness.<br \/>Drawing from FAE\u2019s extensive experience with PT-series carriers and Demining systems, the RCU 55 features a heavy-duty steel chassis with all critical components fully integrated and protected. A standout feature is its independent hydraulic variable track system, allowing the width to expand from 1,450 mm to 1,750 mm to maximize stability on steep side slopes. The automatic track tensioning system ensures the rubber tracks are always optimized for the toughest conditions without the need for constant manual intervention.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\">Performance and Power:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> Intelligent Power from Kohler &amp; Danfoss.<br \/>The RCU 55 is powered by a 56 hp REHLKO (Kohler) KDI 1903 turbo aftercooler engine, fully compliant with Stage V emission standards. Its dual-circuit hydrostatic transmission utilizes independent 28 cc Danfoss pumps for travel and a dedicated 28 cc pump for the attachment, optimizing flow to the mulcher. Thanks to the integrated Load Control system and electro-hydraulic management, the machine automatically prioritizes the attachment\u2019s workload, preventing the engine from stalling during sudden surges in material density.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/>Technology and Control: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Precision at a Distance.<br \/>Full operational control is managed through a professional ergonomic remote control equipped with a 4.3&#8243; LCD screen (or 3.5&#8243; depending on configuration), allowing real-time monitoring of all vehicle and attachment parameters. Additionally, the FAE mobile app enables operational oversight and scheduled maintenance management directly from a smartphone. The system is completed by a self-cleaning radiator with a proportional reversible fan, essential for maintaining peak cooling performance in environments with high levels of airborne debris.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/>Fleet Compatibility:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> The RCU 55 is a multi-purpose platform compatible with various specialized FAE heads:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">BL1\/RCU 55-125: Forestry mulcher with Bite Limiter technology for vegetation up to 12 cm in diameter.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">PML\/RCU 55-150: High-efficiency flail mulcher for grass and brush up to 5 cm in diameter.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">SCL\/RCU 55: Stump grinder capable of milling roots down to 45 cm deep.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Hydraulic Requirement: Closed-loop circuit with a flow rate of 75 L\/min and 290 bar maximum pressure.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\">Custom Configuration: Do you need a specific setup or attachment? <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Contact us for personalized technical advice.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><font face=\"Poppins, Arial\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px\"><b>FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/b><\/span><\/font><b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br \/><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">1. What advantage do the high-profile rubber tracks offer?<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">They ensure exceptional traction on slippery terrain or in dense vegetation, minimizing soil damage and allowing smooth travel speeds of up to 8 km\/h.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">2. How does it ensure stability on such steep slopes?<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> The RCU 55 uses a hydraulic variable track system that widens the undercarriage to 1,750 mm, lowering the center of gravity and allowing safe operation on gradients of up to 55\u00b0.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">3. What is the Load Control system in this model? <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">It is an intelligent management system that automatically adjusts travel speed to maintain the attachment at optimal RPMs, preventing the engine from losing power during heavy-duty tasks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">4. Is it difficult to manage the maintenance of a remote-controlled vehicle?<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> Not at all. The FAE mobile app allows for real-time parameter monitoring and scheduled maintenance alerts, while the reversible radiator keeps the cooling system clean automatically.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\"><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">5. What is included with the purchase of the equipment?<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"> Along with the user manual and full parts book, a 1-day technical training session for the operator is included, as well as a factory warranty of 1,500 hours or one year.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: Poppins, Arial\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-weight: bold\">Maximum operational efficiency for high-performance clearing on extreme 55\u00b0 gradients.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The FAE RCU 55 is a 56 hp compact remote-controlled carrier, engineered for maximum efficiency in hard-to-access areas and extreme slopes of up to 55\u00b0. Weighing 2,220 kg and featuring a high-profile rubber track system, this unit ensures superior traction and minimal ground pressure. 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