Model 246-FD
-Digs 7 feet 0 inches (2.1M) deep; up to 24 inches (61CM) wide
- Internal irrigation line feed from reel on the trencher
- Sand and/or gravel fill bin makes digging, bedding
and laying of pipe a continuous operation
 
 
 
 
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight - Standard Unit less accessories32,000 pounds (14515 kgs)
Ground Bearing Pressure8.9PSI (.63KG/CM2) with 18 inch pads

5.7 PSI (.40KG/CM2) with 28 1/2 inch pads

Power Unit212 cu. in. diesel (turbo charged)

DD 4-53T

Horsepower 185 HP (138KW).......@2500RPM
TransmissionsWheel Transmission

Helical gear unit with high-torque capacity.

5 digging wheel speeds plus one reverse speed.

2.0-16RPM forward.

Crawler Drive Vari-Crowd Hydrostatic Drive- 2 speed transmission with Hi-Lo range for a total of four ranges forward or reverse:

      1-Lo, variable to 4 FPM (1.2M/Min)

      1-Hi, variable to 45 FPM (13.7M/Min.)

      2-Lo, variable to 22 FPM (6.7M/Min.)

      2-Hi, variable to 243 FPM (74.1M/Min.)                 

               2.8 MPH (4.5KM/HR)

ClutchMain clutch

        13 inch (330MM) single plate.

        Single level controls all operations.

Digging Clutch

         8 Inch (203 MM) two plate, adjustable to           load requirements.

CrawlersCrawler Track

         18 inch (457MM) wide rolled section          grousers bolt to reinforced drop-forged          rails, joined with bushed 1 and 1/2 inch          (38.1MM) induction hardened pins.

Sprockets...wide spaced alloy steel teeth drive on both ends of pins.

8 lower track rollers. 1000 hour lube service. Anit-friction bearings, sprockets and idles.

Crawler Differential

         Hypoid unit

         Alloy steel heat-treated shafts

Hydraulic Brakes18 inches (457MM) hydraulic disc steer brakes Independent control for each track
Main FrameAll welded, high-grade steel box type girder frame.
BoomSingle reinforced high tensile steel weldment
Boom Slide Bar Hinge Greater flexibility for digging curves.
TrucksFront & Rear Upper Truck.

Adjustable for variable widths.

Split wheels for easy replacement and adjustment.

Lower Truck

Steel weldment body.

Double tapered roller bearing mounted wheels.

Double lip seals for 100 HR. lube.

Bolt-on wheel rims for easy replacement -10 inch (254 MM) diameter.

Stay Rods

Front & rear tubular-compression mounted. Extra heavy duty.

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
Hydraulic Boom Hoist Transmission2 high-torque, hydraulic motors for raising and lowering front and rear independently.
Hydraulic PumpsConveyor drive from direct mounted piston pump for variable belt speed and conveyor shift

Separate pumps for independent control of hydraulic boom hoist.

Crawler Drive Pump - variable, displacement over center axial piston pump.

Wheel Drive Pump - variable displacement over center axial piston pump.

Hydraulic Valves Valves equipped with integral direct acting cartridge relief valves. Factory set and sealed.
Hydraulic ReserviorCapacity - 60 Gallons (227L)

Equipped with high-capacity return line filter, charge pump, suction filter.

Oil CoolerHigh-capacity, air-to-oil hydraulic oil cooler
DIGGING WHEEL
Digging Wheel RimsOne-piece, high-tensile 3/4 inch (19.1MM)thick steel.

Drilled for 15 bucket mounting.

Large heat-treated alloy steel segments

welded to rims.

 

Rear Rock GuardProtects bucket backs and lower trucks.
Buckets & Bucket Backs15 flush, contour mounted 3/4 inch(19.1MM) thick high tensile steel buckets.

ROTO teeth with holders bolted to buckets.

ConveyorExclusive "V" conveyor with 24 inch (610MM) wide belt.

Vulcanized "V" guide

Hydraulic conveyor shift and speed control from operator's position.

Conveyor Drive Patented planetary gear drives with externally mounted hydraulic motors at each end.

No chains or sprockets.

Discharge Speed 200-1050 FPM (61-320M/Min.)

Speed and direction independently controlled.

Digging Wheel Drive Shaft

One piece 2-15/16 inch (74.6MM) diameter.

Heat-treated alloy steel on sealed bearings.

Drop-forged hubs keyed to shaft accommodate heat treated alloy steel split drive sprockets.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTGravel Hopper

DD-4-53

102HP (76.1KW) @ 2000RPM

Carbide Tech

18 inch (457 MM) smooth weld on track shoes.

28 and 1/2 inch Grouser Pads.

Hydraulic crumbing shoe.

Hydraulic track adjusters.

For difficult or unusual digging conditions, alternate tooth patterns available.

Enclosed cab

Laser, depth/grade control

Please Consult With Factory For Additional Options.

NOTE: In accordance with varying material situations, and the Company's policy of constant product improvement, these specifications are subject to change without notice and without incurring responsibility to units previously sold.

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