Products > Astec > Trenchers & Plows > Astec RT60 Walk Behind

Benefits and Features

Features

  • 13 hp walk-behind trencher
  • Compact size (31.5" wide)
  • Unit balanced for easy maneuverability
  • Color-coded user friendly controls
  • Digging chain operator presence control
  • Hydrostatic drive & hydraulic boom lift
  • 12 months parts & labor warranty coverage 

Engine

  • Honda (13 hp) single cylinder air-cooled gas
  • Electronic ignition allows one-pull rope start
  • Two-stage air cleaner
  • Excellent reliability with 2-year engine warranty
  • Engine shroud is removable to allow complete access to engine

Propulsion System

  • Hydrostatic propulsion system has infinite speed
  • Operating speeds 0-1.5 mph forward & 0-0.8 mph rearward
  • Bi-directional control without clutching or shifting
  • Friction on creep control maintains speed
  • Hydro pump supplies flow to motor on transmission
  • Differential provides drive to both axles, yet maneuverability is maintained
  • Transmission is completely sealed & gears run in oil
  • Pump drive belt engagement allows easy engine starts

Hydraulic system

  • Hydraulic flow is supplied by hydrostat charge pump
  • Boom lift has hydraulic lock to hold boom position
  • Boom lift control is on operator console
  • Hydraulic filter installed to purify oil during operation

Electrical system

  • Ignition switch to stop engine
  • Neutral switch for safe starts
  • Propulsion and trencher drives have to be in neutral to start
  • Low oil level alert system to protect engine

Trencher attachment

  • Trencher is an integral part of chassis
  • Weight of engine stabilizes trencher while digging
  • Engine torque is transmitted to trencher planetary drive by a power-band belt
  • Over-center belt protects drive components from trenching shock loads
  • Chain Drive is connected to operator presence bar for operator safety
  • Trencher boom lengths of 24 and 36" dig depth available

 

Please contact Astec Underground at
9600 Corporate Park Drive | Loudon, TN 37774-5584
Phone (865) 408-2100 | Toll Free (800) 527-6020 | Fax (865) 458-8575

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