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Benefits and Features

Features

  • Kubota engine - high horsepower in small machine
  • 4-wheel drive
  • Dual hydrostatic drives
  • Easy and simple to operate
  • Control layout commonality
  • Flat operator's platform
  • Pivoting operator's seat for operator comfort
  • Similar electrical, hydraulic, and hydrostatic systems
  • Similar components and maintenance requirements
  • Attachments to complete underground installations
  • Limited daily service requirements
  • Warranty coverage and flexible warranty protection plans

Engine

  • Kubota v1505-b engine
  • 4-cylinder diesel 91.4 cid engine
  • Water cooled durability (3300 rpm)
  • 37 hp gross (33.5 hp net) fuel efficient engine
  • Oil pan allows 30 degree tilt angle before oil starvation
  • 100 hour oil change interval
  • Coolant recovery bottle -- deletes hazard of radiator cap removal
  • Dual stage air cleaner is equipped with dust evacuator (Primary filter and Safety filter)
  • Warning light for plugged filter
  • 2 year - 1000 hour engine warranty
  • Lift-off side panels provide easy access to engine

Dual Hydrostat system

  • Efficient Tandem hydrostatic transmission direct-driven
  • Direct controlled to provide operator feel of operating load
  • Propulsion system allows infinitely variable speeds within range
  • Hydrostat provides equal speeds in both forward and reverse
  • Directional changes forward to reverse without clutching or shifting
  • Hydrostatic drive provides hvdro-dynamic braking feature
  • Attachment drive allows speed changes for maximum power
  • Provides versatility to power various attachments
  • Eliminates belts, clutches, chains, shafts, and sprockets
  • Ground and attachment speed balance to attain maximum production

Propulsion System

  • Hydrostatic pump connected to efficient piston motor
  • Motor drives enclosed mechanical transmission
  • Speed ranges from 0 to 4.1 mph in transport (with large tires)
  • Drive shafts connect transmission to front and rear axles
  • Full float axles carry only torsional load - not machine weight
  • Limited slip differentials proportion torque to axles
  • Constant velocity U-joints provide smooth power flow to wheels in tight turns
  • Front axle oscillates 20 degrees to allow wheels to stay in contact with ground in uneven terrain
  • Propulsion speed is controlled by foot pedal or crowd control lever located on right hand console
  • Foot pedal overrides crowd control setting with resume feature
  • Tires available:
    • 26xl2xl2, 8 pr heavy duty
    • 29xl2xl5, 8 pr heavy duty

Brakes

  • Hydro-dynamic braking occurs while engine is running
  • Emergency / parking brake is foot actuated hand lever release
  • Brake exceeds SAE qualifications for an emergency brake
  • Disc brake is located and protected within chassis
  • Disc and caliper are mounted on motor input shaft to maximize brake performance

Steering System

  • 2-wheel steering is standard; 4-wheel is optional
  • Front wheels are controlled with steering wheel
  • Most machine direction is controlled with front wheel steering
  • Rear wheels are positioned by control lever on right hand console
  • Indicator on right hand console shows rear wheel position
  • A hydraulic lock-check maintains rear wheel setting
  • Steering cylinders mounted behind axles for protection
  • Front wheel steer provides a 25' outer diameter turning circle
  • Coordinated front and rear steer provides a tight 14' outer diameter turn circle
  • Coordinated steer allows smallest trench arc with least undercut
  • Rear steering allows operator to back a unit precisely into position
  • Crab steer is useful in countering side-slip on slopes, increased blade angle for backfilling, gaining additional plow offset, etc.

Hydraulic system

  • Tandem hydraulic gear pump driven off rear of hydrostat pumps:
    • One section for steering flow (6.5 gpm)
    • One section provides flow to accessory circuit (8.2 gpm)
  • Combined flow of 14.7 gpm for hydraulic PTO, hydrabore, or backhoe
  • Hydraulic controls are located within easy reach of operator
  • Controls generally located on righthand console
  • Backfill blade control has all functions in one lever
  • Hydraulic oil cooler maintains optimum operating temperature
  • Hydrostatic filter (2 micron) purifies oil during operation
  • Hydraulic couplers installed to allow quick and easy troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic manifold at rear makes attachment installation easy

Electrical system

  • 12 volt system
  • 30 amp alternator
  • 1.4 kw starter
  • Warning lights and analog gauges monitor systems
  • Engine block heater for cold weather optional
  • Electrical accessory power for lights, etc., optional
  • Seat interlock system

Tool Carrier Chassis Design

  • Unitized main frame absorbs shock loads from the most demanding applications
  • Protects the driveline components from obstructions and damage
  • Power train components can be removed individually
  • Mounting plate provides attachment installation flexibility
  • Removable panels allow easy access to all components on unit

Attachment options

  • Direct drive trencher attachment hydrostatic drive
  • Low-speed - high-torque motor drives the trencher head shaft
  • Light weight attachment, for average soil conditions
  • Trencher speed is infinitely variable for changing soil conditions
  • Trencher chain line is reversible to dislodge from obstruction
  • Drive motor and auger pivots with boom: • Down when trenching to clean spoil away from trench; • Up high in transport for good approach angle
  • Single open auger for spoil removal
  • Offset bracket positions trencher to outside edge of tires
  • Heavy duty trencher attachment with patented planetary chain drive
  • Hydrostatically driven by fixed- displacement piston motor
  • Trencher speed is infinitely variable for changing soil conditions
  • Trencher chain line is reversible to dislodge from obstruction
  • Flywheel mounted to motor stores energy to power through tough spots and to protect hvdrostat from shock loads
  • Torsion shaft between the flywheel and planetary drive absorbs chain line shock loads to reduce stress on drive components
  • Dual open-end augers move spoil to both sides of trench

Trencher Attachment Features

  • Trencher chain drive split-sprocket makes replacement very easy
  • Sprocket and heavy duty rock booms with end rollers available
  • Trench boom lengths to attain 4' and 5' dig depth
  • Cutting width set-ups to trench 6" to 16" ditches
  • 70K chains anti-back flex are available
  • Cup teeth, Shark teeth or rock and frost, mixed cutters and h-plate with rock and frost are available
  • Grease cylinder on boom-ends makes chain line adjustment easy
  • Personnel safety restraint bar is standard
  • Mechanical crumber attachment option is available

P75 vibratory cable plow capable of installations 24" deep

  • Plow design features self-adjusting plow blade pitch for varying soils
  • Plow shaker speed can be varied 0-2000 vibrations per minute
  • Counter-rotating weights inside gearbox generate plow vibration
  • Isolation mounts in plow frame minimize vibration transmission into the unit
  • Plow has hydraulic lift and power down to force blade into ground
  • Plow also has hydraulic swing to position plow and to assist with unit steering while plowing
  • "Float" position in plow swing allows plow to trail unit
  • Plow skid shoes are standard to minimize restoration
  • Blade installation is quick and easy with the 2-pin mount design
  • Blades with fixed or floating chutes are available
  • Blades with bullets for pulling in semi rigid materials are also available
  • Sod cutter attachment to cut through trash is available

Heavy duty 4-way backfill blade attachment (62” wide)

  • Single lever controls lift and angle functions
  • Float positron in lift allows blade to follow ground contours
  • Adjustable skid shoes on rear of blade reduces scalping
  • Blade Sift height (15.5") allows 21 degree approach angle
  • Backfill blade swings 35 degrees right or left
  • Blade angle to ground remains same during swing
  • Blade will cut 11.9" below grade
  • Blade offsets 10.4" outside edge of tire when angled
  • Blade has weld-on replaceable cutting edge
  • Blade angle guides have shim adjustment to allow for wear
  • Spill guard is available to increase blade capacity

Heavy duty six-way backfill blade attachment

  • Single lever controls lift, angle, and tilt functions
  • Float position in lift allows blade to follow ground contours
  • Adjustable skid shoes on rear of blade reduces scalping
  • Blade lift height (15.5") allows 21 degree approach angle
  • Backfill blade swings 40 degrees right or left
  • Backfill blade angles 8 degrees up and down (16 degrees total)
  • Blade angle to ground remains same during swing
  • Blade will cut 11.9" below grade
  • Blade offsets 10.4" outside edge of tire when angled
  • Blade has weld-on replaceable cutting edge
  • Blade angle guides have shim adjustment to allow for wear
  • Spill guard is available to increase blade capacity

D100 backhoe attachment for service repairs or starter holes

  • Equipped with smooth operating 2-lever wobble stick controls
  • Front mounted backhoe with digging depth to 5'9" and 8'8" reach
  • Outrigger-type stabilizers provide machine stability
  • Boom transport locks hold boom in position when not in use
  • Swing-away walkway provides: • Easy access to backhoe from operator's platform; • Unobstructed access to engine for service
  • Operator's seat tips to prevent moisture collection
  • An emergency engine stop switch is located beside operator's seat
  • Standard heavy duty buckets are available in widths of 12-24"
  • Bell hole type buckets are available in widths of 12-18"
  • Backhoe buckets are equipped with replaceable teeth
  • Reel carrier available for front mounting to carry reels
  • Accepts reels up to 300 lbs with a maximum of 24" width
  • Maximum reel diameter of 36"
  • Counter weight bar incorporated into reel carrier mounting
  • Reel carrier mounts with or without backfill blade
  • Cable guides are available to direct cable from reel carrier to plow blade chute

Hydra-borer for horizontal boring under obstructions

  • Hydraulic drive into gear reduction box
  • Stem rotation (276 rpm) is bi-directional (268 ft lbs torque max.)
  • Positioned to bore forward or rearward of machine
  • Mounting positions hydrabore in transport or operating position
  • Drill stems (10' length) and variety of bits / compactors / reamers to bore up to 6" diameter holes
  • Guide posts and level guide are available for safe operation

Accessories

  • Hydraulic PTO to power hand tools or other hydraulic equipment
  • Electrical accessory kit for work lights or electric accessories
  • Front counterweights for balancing machine

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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