The Eagle 5500 are high production, low maintenance Bucket Wheel Trenchers. The Eagle Foundation Trenchers are the most cost effective way to increase profitability. The trencher digging wheel is mechanically driven for the maximum transfer of horsepower, all other machine functions are hydraulic. All controls are well marked and positioned for ease of operation and optimum operator visibility.
G&Z is committed to producing high production, low maintenance trenchers. Eagle Trenchers are the most cost effective way to increase the profitability of your job. The Eagle 5500 are excellent choices for a wide variety of applications, such as foundations, utilities, irrigation and fiber optic installations in friable soils.
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Eagle 5500
- Depth / Width Capability: Maximum Depth 5' (1.52m) Maximum Width 12" (305mm)
Key Features
- Hydraulic Crumb Shoe
- Hydraulic Wheel Lift and Tilt
- Bridge Type Boom Frame
- Dozer Blade with Stake Pockets
- Berm Scrapers
- Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) Not shown in photos
- Back-Up Alarm
Popular Options
- Narrow Bucket Wheel Kit to maintain 12" (305mm) trench full depth
- Carbide Teeth
- Utility Buckets
- Cable Laying Attachment
- Irrigation Buckets
- 15" – 24" (381mm – 610mm) Side Cutter Sets
Specifications
- Engine: John Deere 4045HF285, Tier 3 water cooled diesel engine
- Engine H.P.: 115 HP (86 kW) @ 2400 RPM, Intermittent Rating
- Fuel Capacity: 37 Gallon (140 L) consumption approximately 6.32 gph (23.9 L/hr)
- Digging Depth: 60" (1524 mm)
- Digging Width: 12" (305mm) for bottom 12" (305mm) of trench, then 14" (356mm) from that point up(2)
- Buckets: 14 each, ?" (16mm) Mild Steel, formed
- Teeth: Hensley X156 with roll pin
- Conveyor: Reversible Hydraulic Drive for either right or left discharge, 24" (610mm) wide x 7' (2133mm) long center to center with belt skirting rated @ 1000 fpm (305 M/min)
- Undercarriage: D-3 size Crawlers, 5 rollers, Salt Chain w/ Split Master Link, Rock Guards
- Approximate Weight: 24,500 lbs (11,113 kg)
