G&Z produces the highest production, lowest maintenance Bucket Wheel Trenchers available on the market today. Combining years of field and manufacturing experience and utilization of the latest technology makes Eagle Trenchers the most cost effective way to increase profitability.
Depending on the canal cross section, the Eagle 6300 can excavate and trim the entire canal cross section in a single pass. Powered by a 250 HP (168 kW) Diesel engine, the Eagle 6300 Trapezoidal Trencher is rugged enough for the toughest jobs. All machine functions are electric over hydraulic and all controls are well marked and positioned for ease of operation, safety and optimum operator visibility. The 6300 is self-moving for ease of moving around canal obstructions.
Optional Features
- Laser Elevation and Steering Kit giving Trencher grade, cross slope, and steering control reference from a Laser beam(s). No grade wire required. Grade wire required in curves for steering.
- Night Lighting System.
- Grade Stakes and Wire.
- Export Preparation Kit including removable (bolt-on) fenders and Control Cabin allows containerization of 6300 Trencher, including digging wheel.
- Air-conditioned and heated Operator Control Cabin.
- Hydraulically moveable front counterweight.
- Pipeline Trencher Kit.
- For larger canals and high production capability see our higher horsepower 7300 Trencher.
Specifications
- Engine: Caterpillar C7 ACERT Diesel Engine Tier 3 / Stage IIIA Diesel Engine.
- Engine H.P.: Intermittent Horsepower @ 2100 RPM, 250 bhp/186 kW, Continuous Horsepower @ 2100 RPM, 215 bhp/160kW
- Fuel Tank: 175 U.S. Gallons (662 L) with lockable filler breather capacity for over 12 hours of uninterrupted operation.
- Fuel Consumption: 14 U.S. Gallons (53 L) per hour (approx.)
- Canal Slopes Possible: 1:1 & 1¼:1 as ordered
- Minimum Bottom Width: 12” (305 mm)
- Maximum Bottom Width: 4’ (1219 mm)
- Minimum Digging Depth: 1’ (305 mm)
- Maximum Digging Depth: 3'-6" (1,067 mm)
- Buckets: Maximum bucket of 40” (1,016mm) wide
- Speed: Working speed approx. 2 - 20 fpm (0.6 – 6.1 Mpm) and Travel speed approx. 0 - 93 fpm (0 - 28.3 Mpm).
- Operating Weight (Approx.): 55,000 (24,887 k
