# FAE Hosts Summer Demonstration in South Carolina - **Published:** 2026-08-12 - **Edition:** Midwest - **Source:** Construction Equipment Guide - **Authors:** CEG - **URL:** https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/fae-hosts-summer-demonstration-in-south-carolina/71988 - **Tags:** Dobbs Equipment, Events, FAE, Mulchers ## Summary FAE held its summer regional demonstration July 15-16, 2026, in Belton, S.C. Guests were provided with in-depth product walks, demonstrations and hands-on training. ## Article [FAE](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/fae-equipment-for-sale/) held its summer regional demonstration at the farm and hunting property of singer-songwriter Edwin McCain July 15-16, 2026, in Belton, S.C. McCain has been a spokesperson for FAE products for many years and is a customer. McCain shared his experiences with the crowd on maintaining his properties and vegetation control throughout the two-day event. ![](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/900x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-2.jpg) CEG photo On both days, guests were provided with in-depth product walk arounds; live mulching demos from professional operators; hands-on operator seat time; application discussions; and more. Dealer, contractor and manufacturer networking provided endless opportunities for everyone to share their knowledge of the entire FAE product line. Chris Wilkes of [Dobbs Equipment Company](https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/dealers/dobbs-equipment/1944), the newest exclusive dealer of the FAE PT Track Carrier line in the Georgia-Florida-South Carolina market attended the event. ![](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/900x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-13.jpg) CEG photo "FAE does a great job," he said. "The quality, the engineering, the workmanship behind the FAE brand reminds me so much of what we see and experience in the John Deere and Wirtgen products we already represent." ## Photos ![At the lodge of the demo site property (L-R) are singer-songwriter, Edwin McCain; Scott Utzman, Takeuchi; Giorgio Carera, FAE USA; and Andrew Summerlin, also of Takeuchi.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-1.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![(L-R): Graham Corbin and Harrison Corbin of Corbin Land Management, Spartanburg, S.C.; Kemp Hooper, Dobbs Equipment; and Giorgio Carera, FAE USA watch the machine demos.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-10.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Spectacular catered breakfasts and lunches were served under the big tent in the rolling hills of the picturesque farmlands of South Carolina.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-11.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Static displays and demos of skid steer-mounted forestry mulchers and rotary cutters were available for walk-around presentations before live demonstrations in the woods.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-12.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![To ensure an FAE owner gets the absolute most out of the teeth on their mulching machines, FAE product specialist Jon Rakestraw shows the ease of resharpening the teeth on a mulcher attachment.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-13.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![FAE’s Adrian Majka demonstrates the ease of paring a skid steer or compact track loader with an FAE mulching head through an app on a cell phone.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-14.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![(L-R): FAE’s Tom DuRant; Jason Miller and Steven Johnson of WAR Outdoor Services, Vidalia, Ga.; and Giorgio Carera, FAE USA, recap their day of activities on the final day of the demo.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-15.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![A John Deere 335 P-Tier compact track loader equipped with an FAE UML/SSL forestry mulching head with carbide teeth does some final deep mulching for creating corridors.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-16.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Four-wheelers transported attendees into the woods to operate their machines of choice.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-2.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Fellow South Carolinian’s Edwin McCain (L) and Dobbs Equipment’s Chris Wilkes enjoy some coffee and conversation before the demo gets under way.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-3.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![On day two, an operator clears some major brush and trees while trying out an FAE PT-200 tracked carrier.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-4.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![(L-R): Chris Wilkes and Julio Vargas of Dobbs Equipment, met with Tom DuRant, PT line product specialist of FAE. Dobbs Equipment is the newest exclusive dealer of the FAE PT Track Carrier line for Georgia-Florida-South Carolina.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-5.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![FAE USA’s Tyler Raines cranks up the remote-control FAE RCU-75 for a demo on the steep slopes of the property.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-6.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Josh Maddix, a Tennessee Valley Equipment representative, rips up some underbrush operating a Wacker Neuson ST31 CTL with DML/SSL/VT FAE forestry head attachment.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-7.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![(L-R): Kell Cleeland, James River Equipment; Corey Church, Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation, Asheville, N.C.; and Chad Florian of FAE discussed the various products being demonstrated.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-8.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Tents for shade, water and snacks were scattered throughout the woods to keep everyone cool and hydrated during the hot days.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-71988-MNSW-ATT-FAE-DEMO-7-26-9.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo*