Benefits and Features

Features

• Kubota engine - high horsepower in a small machine
• 4-wheel steering
• 2-speed ranges
• Dual hydrostatic drives
• Easy & simple to operate
• Control layout commonality
• Flat operator's 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
• Warranty coverage and flexible warranty plans

Engine

• Kubota v2203-idi-b engine
• 4-cylinder 134 CID diesel engine
• Water cooled durability (3000 rpm)
• 49.8 hp gross (42.4 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
  • Safety filter
• Warning light for plugged filter
• 2 year -- 1000 hour engine warranty
• Service access door for daily service
• Lift-off side panels provides easy access to engine

Dual Hydrostatic System

• Efficient hydrostatic transmission direct-driven
• Servo controlled to provide low control lever efforts
• Propulsion system allows infinitely variable speeds within ranges
• Directional changes forward to reverse without clutching or shifting
• Hydrostatic drive provides hydro-dynamic braking feature
• Attachment drive hydrostatic flexibility - power control for conditions
• Provides versatility to power various attachments
• Eliminates belts, clutches, chains. shafts. and sprockets
• Ground and attachment speed adjustable to achieve maximum production

Propulsion System

• Hydrostatic pump connected to efficient piston motor
• Motor drives 2-speed mechanical transmission
• Work and transport ranges (5.7 mph in transport)
• Drive shafts connect transmission to front and rear axles
• Planetary axles with torque proportioning limited slip differentials
• Constant velocity u-joints provide smooth power flow to wheels in tight turns
• Final reduction located at wheels
• Small axle center-section leaves excellent ground clearance (12")
• 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:  
  • 31x15.5x15, 8 ply heavy duty

Brakes

• Hvdro-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 brakes are mounted on motor input shaft to maximize brake performance

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
• Front wheel steer provides a 30.5" outer diameter circle
• Coordinated front and rear steer provides a tight 19' 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 offset. 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 kw starter
• Warning lights and analog gauges monitor systems
• Engine block heater for cold weather optional
• Engine oil heater option available
• 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

Attachment Options

• Heavy Duty Trencher attachment with patented planetary chain drive
• Hydrostatically driven by fixed displacement motor
• Trencher speed is infinitely variable for changing soil conditions
• Trencher chainline is reversible to dislodge from obstruction
• Flywheel mounted to motor stores energy to power through tough spots and to protect hydrostat from shock loads
• Torsion drive shaft between the flywheel and planetary drive absorbs chainline shock loads to reduce stress on drive components
• Dual open-end augers move spoil to both sides of trench

Direct drive trencher attachment hydrostatically driven

• Light weight attachment for average soil conditions
• Trencher speed is infinitely variable for changing soil conditions
• Trencher chainline 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-end auger for spoil removal

Trencher Attachments Feature:

• Trencher chain drive split-sprocket makes replacement very easy
• Sprocket and heavy duty rock booms with large end rollers
• Trench boom lengths to attain 4' and 5' dig depth
• Cutting width setups to trench 6" to 16" ditches
• 70 K chains ABF are available
• Cup teeth, Shark teeth and rock & frost, mixed cutters, and h-plate with rock and frost are available
• Grease cylinder on boom-ends makes chainline adjustment easy
• Personnel safety restraint bar is standard
• Mechanical crumber attachment option is available
• Off-set bracket positions trencher to outside edge of tires

P85 vibratory cable plow capable of installations 24" 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 0-2000 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 swing 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" from centerline
• 1" outside edge of tires with wheels straight
• 15" 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 allows trencher / plow combination option

• One machine to complete installations
• Selector valve directs hydrostat pump flow to attachment
• Trencher limited to 4' boom length with 70 K chain and teeth
• P75 plow is incorporated into quad frame
• Plow has hydraulic lift, swing, and down pressure
• Plow swing has "float" position to minimize operator attention
• 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 (11") allows 20 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 9" below grade
• Blade off-sets 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

• Equipped with 2-lever wobble stick controls
• Front mounted backhoe with digging depth to 5' 6' and 8' 8" reach
• Outrigger-type stabilizers provide machine stability with boom at side
• Boom transport locks hold boom in position when not in 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
• Standard heavy duty buckets are available in widths of 12-24"
• Bellhole type buckets are available in widths of 12-18"
• Backhoe buckets are equipped with replaceable teeth

HD125 over-center backhoe attachment

• Equipped with 2-lever wobble stick controls
• Front mounted backhoe with digging depth to 7' 3" and 11' 5" 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 operator's platform
• Operator's seat tips to prevent moisture collection
• An emergency engine stop switch is located beside operator's seat
• Single bucket pin mount provides superior bucket rotation for straight-wall digging and high digging force
• Heavy duty buckets are available in widths of 12-24"
• Backhoe buckets are equipped with replaceable teeth

Reel carrier available to mount on front of machine

• Accepts reels up to 1000 lbs with maximum of 42" width
• Maximum reel diameter of 60" (48" 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 (276 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

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