Benefits and Features

Features

• 99 hp Astec turbo engine
• 4-wheel steering
• 4-speed ranges
• Dual hydrostatic drives
• Easy & simple to operate
• Control layout commonality
• Isolated operators platform
• Pivoting operator's seat for operator comfort
• Electrical, hydraulic, and hydrostatic systems
• Common components and maintenance requirements
• Attachments to complete underground installations
• Limited service requirements
• Base warranty coverage and flexible warranty plans

Engine

• Cummins 4T-390 engine
• 4-cylinder turbo-charged 239 CID diesel
• Water cooled durability (2200 rpm - best in industry
• 99 hp gross fuel efficient engine
• Oil pan allows 45 degree tilt angle before oil starvation
• 250 hour oil change interval
• Coolant recovery bottle - deletes hazard of radiator cap removal
• Dual stage air cleaner is equipped with dust evacuator
  • Primary filter
  • Safety filter
• Warning light for plugged filter
• 2 year -- 2000 hour engine warranty
• Lift-off side panels provides easy access to engine

Dual Hydrostatic System

• Efficient hydrostatic transmission
• Servo controlled to provide low control lever efforts
• Propulsion system allows infinitely variable speeds within gears
• Directional changes forward to reverse without clutching or shifting
• Hydrostatic drive provides hydro-dynamic braking feature
• Heavy duty attachment drive permits hydrostatic flexibility
• Provides versatility to power various attachments
• Eliminates belts, clutches, chains. shafts. and sprockets
• Allows coordinating ground and attachment speeds to achieve maximum productivity

Propulsion system

• Finger tip speed selection
• "On-the-fly" shifting between speeds
• Hydrostatic pump connected to a 2-speed motor
• Motor drives 2-speed power shift transmission
• Combination of 4 operating speeds to match machine use and conditions (10.5 mph in transport)
• Planetary axles with hydraulic-engaged locking differentials
• Constant velocity u-joints provide smooth power flow to wheels in tight turns
• Final reduction located at wheels to unload remainder of drive train
• Small axle center-section leaves excellent ground clearance (14.5")
• 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 righthand console
• Foot pedal over crowd control setting with resume feature
• Tires available:
  • 38x18x20, 12 pr heavy duty

Brakes

• Hvdro-dynamic braking occurs while engine is running
• Spring-Applied, Hydraulically-Released Emergency / Parking brake is hand actuated with switch on front dash panel
• Brake exceeds SAE qualifications for an emergency brake
• Multi-Disc brake assembly is located and protected within transmission

Steering System

• 4-wheel steering is standard
• Front wheels are controlled with steering wheel
• Most machine direction is controlled with front wheel steering
• Rear wheels are positioned by control lever on righthand console
• Indicator on righthand console shows rear wheel position
• A hydraulic lock-check maintains rear wheel setting
• Steering cylinders mounted above axles for protection
• 4 wheel steer provides a 21 ft outside turning radius
• Coordinated front and rear steer provides a tight 21.5' outer diameter 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 off-set. etc.

Hydraulic System

• Tandem hydraulic pump driven by timing gears on front of engine
  • One section for steering flow
  • One section provides flow of accessory circuit
• Combined flow of 19 gpm for hydraulic PTO, hydraborer, or backhoe
• Hydraulic controls are located within easy reach of operator
• Controls generally located on righthand console
• Backfill blade control has all six functions in one control
• Hydraulic oil cooler maintains optimum operating temperature
• Hydraulic filters (2) to purify oil during operation
• Hydraulic couplers installed to allow quick and easy testing
• Hydraulic manifold at rear makes attachment installation easy

Electrical System

• 12 volt system
• 65 amp alternator
• 2.5 kw starter
• Warning lights and analog gauges monitor systems
• Dual battery optional
• Engine block heater for cold weather optional
• Electric controlled ether start kit 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
• Powertrain components can be removed individually
• Mounting plate provides attachment installation flexibility
• Removable access panels to allow easy access all areas of unit
• Iso-mounted operator's platform for operator comfort

Attachment Options

• Trencher attachment with patented planetary chain drive
• Hydrostatically driven with 2-speed motor
  • Low speed for medium to difficult conditions
  • High speed for sandy or sticky soils
• Trencher speed is infinitely variable within range and reversible to dislodge chainline
• Flywheel mounted to motor stores energy to power through tough spots and to protect hydrostat from shock loads
• Torsion shaft between the flywheel and planetary drive absorbs chainline shock loads to reduce stress on drive components
• Trencher chain drive spIit-sprocket makes replacement very easy
• Sprocket & heavy duty rock booms with large end rollers
• Trench boom lengths to attain 4', 5', 6" and 7' dig depth
• Cutting width set to trench 6" to 18" ditches
• Heavy Duty A.B.F. 3.03 Chain
• Cup teeth, Shark teeth, rock & frost, mixed cutters, and h-plate with rock and frost are available
• Grease cylinder on boom-ends makes chainline adjustment easy
• Dual open augers with double pitch flighting move spoil to both sides of trench
• Personnel safety restraint bar is standard
• Mechanical and hydraulic crumber attachment options available
• Off-set bracket positions trencher to outside edge of tires

P95 vibratory cable plow capable of installations 36" deep

• Parallelogram lift linkage maintains blade / chute angle while lifted out of ground to minimize potential for cable damage
• Plow linkage allows loading unit without removing blade
• Latch locks plow in transport position for safety
• Blade vibration can be varied 0-1800 vibrations per minute
• Counter-rotating weights inside gearbox generate plow vibration
• Plow has hydraulic power lift, swing, and blade steer
• Float feature in lift allows plow to follow ground contours
• Plow has power-down feature to force blade into ground
• Hydraulic s allows plow positioning and float allows free-swing
• Hydraulic blade steer will rudder blade to guide plow position
• Blade steer used with boom and swing in float is normal operation
• Maximum blade offset is 32.2" from centerline
• 12" inside tire (outside edge) with wheels straight
• 18" outside of tires with wheels crabbed
• Plow skid shoes are standard with 2 position settings
• Shoes mounted in narrow position allows plowing close to obstructions and reduces restoration
• Shoes mounted in wide position allows trash to clear from blade
• Blade mount has top pin cradle to allow easy blade installation
• Blade installation is quick and easy with exclusive mount design
• Blades with fixed or floating chutes are available
• Also blades with bullets for pulling in semi-rigid materials

Quad bracket allows trencher / plow combination option

• One machine to complete installations
• Selector valve directs hydrostat pump flow to attachment
• Trencher limited to 5' boom length
• Quad reversing kit to mount plow on righthand side
• 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
• Blade lift height (16") allows 20 degree approach angle
• Backfill blade swings 35 degrees right or left
• Backfill blade angles 12 degrees up and down (24 degrees total)
• Blade angle to ground remains same during swing
• Blade will cut 3" below grade
• Blade off-sets 8.5" outside edge of tire when angled
• Blade has weld-on replaceable cutting edge
• Spill guard is available to increase blade capacity

762 over-center backhoe attachment

• Equipped with 2-lever wobble stick controls
• Front mounted backhoe with digging depth to 9' 4" and 13' 7" reach
• Outrigger-type stabilizers provide machine stability with boom at side
• Boom locks into over-center transport position for secure retention & to improve center of gravity to increase machine stability
• Swing lock pin holds backhoe position when not in use
• There are no transport chains to hook or remove after use
• Walkway allows easy access to backhoe from operators platform
• Operator’s seat tips to prevent moisture collection
• An emergency engine stop switch is located beside operator’s seat
• A throttle besides the operator’s seat is available as an option
• Buckets (13", 18", and 24") have two link mounting positions:
  • Power position for maximum bucket breakout force
  • Straight wall position with maximum bucket rotation
• Backhoe buckets are equipped with replaceable teeth

Reel carrier available to mount on front of machine

• Accepts reels up to 2500 lbs with maximum of 56" width
• Maximum reel diameter of 80" (60" with backfill blade)
• 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 (289 rpm) is bi-directional (268 ft lbs torque)
• 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

• Sun shade
• Hydraulic PTO to power hand tools or other hydraulic equipment
• Front counter weights for balancing machine
• Ground drive auto crowd to maximize productivity and reduce operator stress