72 - 1200 NG
Horizontal Earth Boring Machine

The 72-1200 NG is the next generation of horizontal earth boring machines that now offers the highly productive Rack & Pinion system; a patented rack-and-pinion drive, for rapidly pulling the boring machine back to it's starting position on the track, without dogging or winching. No more handling of greasy frayed cable or wire rope knots. The Rack & Pinion system is ready to go full time just push the lever and you're there. Clean. Quick. Safe

 

Mechanical Features

  • Caterpillar® C7 ACERT, Tier III, 250 HP (186 kW) water-cooled diesel with electric start
  • 1,200,000 lbs (540 Tonnes) of Maximum Thrust
  • Eaton Fuller FS-6406A Transmission 
  • Maximum Torque 200,641 ft-lb (271,868 Nm)
  • Working range 24 to 84 inch (610 to 2282 mm) casing diameter

Next Generation Design Benefits

  • Increased ability to pull auger, steering rods, and push product
  • Increased visibility to the master pusher
  • Low Centerline and Wide Stance provide increased stability
  • Hydraulically assisted clutch is easier and more comfortable to operate
  • No Hook Rollers, machine locks safely to the track
  • Ergonomic operating button allows for feathering the rotation and slow turn of the shaft for easy auger installation
  • Emergency shutdown switch at the operator's station as well as an operator presence tethered switch. 
  • Vivid graphics guide safe and proper machine operation
  • Update gauge system includes the improved engine tachometer, engine warning light, & hydraulic thrust pressure reading
  • The Quik Split© frame design, allows the machine to be separated into sections to accommodate lighter and fasters lifts into and out of the bore pit, and aids the operator in being able to facilitate better and safer machine positioning 

Also, Features Quik Tran technology: What is Quik Tran? Quik Tran is the fast return system, made available exclusively from American Augers, as it provides up to 10,000 lbs of push/pull at high speed, and there will be no dogging or winching during retract, as the Quik Tran system engages directly to the machine track. The benefit of Quik Tran will be easier and faster machine operation in challenging work climates or conditions.

Accessories

American Augers supplies a full range of Product Tooling, including auger sections, dirt and rock cutting heads, or Accessories including hex adaptors, casing and saddle adapters, and various other components to compliment your auger boring product. Please also contact us for Parts Sales or Technical Support

Performance Specifications

Product Literature

Operators Manual

For additional equipment and tooling please view the following options:

84/96-1800 NG    60-1200 NG    48/54 900 NG    42-600 NG    36-600 NG    36/42  440 NG    24/30 150   

Vandalism Shield    Extension Track    Disc Cutter Head    Dutch Level    Casing/Saddle Adapter   

B-500   B-114    Product Tooling  

 

 

This page was last updated on Mon Nov 10, 2008.

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