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ET5500 Wheel Trencher

ET5500 Wheel Trencher - max. 5 ft. (1.52m) deep x 24 in. (610mm) wide

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Standard Features:

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  • Engine: US EPA Tier 4f / EU Stage V compliant, Direct Injection, Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA), In-line 4 Cylinder CAT C3.6 Diesel Engine, approx. 134 bhp (100 bkW) at 2100 rpm “C” Rating

  • Digging Drive: Robust axial piston, high-torque, low-speed hydraulic motor mounted directly to the No. 1 Head Shaft

  • Undercarriage: G&Z D3 size Crawlers Tracks, rock guards, high reduction planetary gear box with 14 in. (355mm) triple grousers x approx. 6 ft.-6 in. (1981mm) long c to c

  • Conveyor: Reversible Hydraulic Drive for either right or left discharge, 24 in. (610mm) wide x approx. 8 ft. (2431mm) long, rated @ 1000 fpm (305 M/min).  Includes Hydraulic Conveyor Shift for adjustable discharge.

  • Crumbshoe: Hydraulic Roll-up type

  • Digging Wheel: Dual wheel lift cylinders and dual tilt cylinders located on Bridge Type Boom Frame with 5/8 in. Hardox© digging Wheel Rims with cast and heat treated Rim Segments and matched Split sprocket, three heavy-duty adjustable Wheel Trucks and enclosed Stay Rod.

  • Operator Controls: G&Z EGON machine control system with intuitively organized Switches / Joy Sticks labeled with ISO symbols, and LCD Touchscreen User Interface, High Resolution / Anti-glare Color Screen, Ambient Light Sensor controlled Backlighting, and CAN RS-232 or USB interfaces for diagnostics and downloading software updates.

  • Filter Monitoring System

  • Relocatable E-stops provided for each corner of the machine.

  • Anti-Vandalism Locks & Guards

  • Air Ride and adjustable Operator Seat

  • Optional Air Conditioned and Heat Control Cabin

  • Approx. Weight 26,000 lbs (11,765 kgs)

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