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Astec RT160 Specifications

BASIC SPECS

  • Honda GX670 twin-cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
  • Engine oil cooler
  • Air-cooled with remote air cleaner
  • 12-volt electric start, throttle, choke, fuel shutoff, oil alert
    Gross horsepower: 24 hp (18 Kw) @ 3,600 RPM
  • Fuel tank capacity 5 gal (18.93 L)
  • Filter type Single, in-line
  • Ground drive Hydrostatic
  • Tires 23 x10.5x12 rear
  • 13x5x12 front
  • Trencher drive Hydraulic motor directly connected to trencher head shaft
  • Steering (hydraulic) 23˚ turning angle
  • Hydraulic oil cooler
  • Automatic parking brake Spring-applied with tow capability
  • Heavy-duty boom with 7-in (178 mm) tail roller with sealed bearing
  • Heavy-duty boom pivots
  • Boom is equipped with a grease fitting for easy chain adjustment and quick service.
  • Transmission
  • Hydrostatic pump to independent motor at each wheel.
  • Closed loop system with flow divider provides positive flow to both wheels, eliminating need for differential lock.
  • Variable speeds (forward/reverse).
  • Single joystick control for F-N-R and creep control

GROUND TRAVEL SPEEDS

  • Maximum speed forward 1.7 mph (2.74 kph)
  • Maximum speed reverse 1 mph (1.6 kph)

BASIC MACHINE DIMENSIONS

  1. Transport height (48-in boom fully raised) 62 in (1,575 mm)
  2. Wheelbase 36.5 in (927 mm)
  3. Overall length 74 in (1,879 mm)
  4. Height to top of controls 47 in (1,194 mm)
  5. Overall width with standard tires 44 in (1,117.6 mm)
  6. Height boom pivot to ground 11.5 in (292 mm)
  7. Boom travel, up 45 degrees
  8. Boom travel, down 60 degrees
  9. Trench maximum depth 48 in (1,219 mm)
  10. Overall width
    w/ Standard tires (23x10.5x12) 44 in (1,118 mm)
    w/Optional tires (23x6x12) 36 in (914 m)
    w/ Dual tires (23x6x12) 50 in (1,270 mm)
  11. Dig depth up to 24, 30, 36, 42, or 48 in
    (610, 762, 914, 1,067 or 1,219 mm)
  12. Trench widths 4 to 8 in (102 to 203 mm)

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT

  • Total 1,530 lbs (698 kg)
  • NOTE:
    Weight includes 36-in (914 mm) boom with 6-in (152 mm) wide chain, without wheel weights.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Hydra-Borer System l Dual Wheels
  • Wheel Weights l Broom Attachment
  • Snow Blower Attachment l Rake Attachment
  • EarthPro Ground Engaging Systems Digging Chain

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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