Next Generation

Highly Productive Rack & Pinion pulls the machine back to its starting point on the track quickly - no dogging or winching

Mechanical Features

  • DEUTZ TCD914LO6 174 HP (130 kW) Tier III Diesel Engine 
  • 900,000 lbs. (408 Tonnes) of Maximum Thrust
  • 5 Speed Transmission
  • Maximum Output Torque: 136,551 ft-lbs. (185,089 Nm)
  • Working Range: 24 to 54 inch (610 to 1,372 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 a operator presence tethered switch. 
  • Vivid graphics guide safe and proper machine operation
  • Updated 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 

Technology Spotlight: Quik Tran®

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. (4,536 kg) 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 and Support

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

For additional equipment and tooling please view the following options:

84/96-1800 NG    72-1200 NG    60-1200 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 Tue Jul 19, 2011.

Please contact American Augers, Incorporated at
135 US Route 42 · P.O. Box 814 West Salem, Ohio 44287 USA
USA Toll Free: 800-324-4930 Tel: 419-869-7107 Fax: 419-869-7727

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