Model 8700
 
- Digs 7 feet 0 inches (2.1M) deep; up to 36 inches (91.4CM) wide.
- Vari-Crowd hydrostatic transmission for infinitely variable crawl speeds.
- Available in dirt and rock versions to handle the most difficult digging conditions.
 
 
 
 
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight Standard Unit less accessories..42,440 pounds (19250kgs.).
Ground Bearing Pressure11.9 PSI (.84kgs./CM2)
Power UnitCaterpillar 3304-T

150 HP (112KW) @ 2150 RPM

Wheel Speeds3.0 RPM to 17.7 RPM
Crawler DriveVari-Crowd infinitely variable from Zero to 129 FPM (39.3M/Min.).
Main Clutch14 inch (355.6MM) two plate.
Digging Clutch10 inch (254MM) three plate.
Crawlers18 inch (457MM) rolled section.
Steering Brakes18 inch (457MM) hydraulic disc brakes.
Main FrameBox girder type high tensile welded steel.
BoomTruss type high tensile welded steel.
Upper Trucks4 inch (101MM) diameter alloy steel shaft on self-aligning bearings.

10 inch (254MM) diameter split wheels.

Lower TrucksDouble lower truck with 5 inch (127MM) tapered roller bearings with metal face seals.

Lower trucks bodies changeable for various cuts without changing stay rods.

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
Crawler DriveClosed loop variable displacement axial piston pump & motor.
Boom HoistsVane type pumps with road machinery style cylinders.
Conveyor DriveVariable displacement axial piston equipment with internal motor drives.
Reservoir60 gallon (227L)
Oil CoolerHigh-capacity, air-to-oil type cooler.
Hydraulic SystemFully enclosed pressurized system to prevent pump cavitation with cartridge relief valve for all circuits.
DIGGING WHEEL
Digging WheelOne piece high tensile 1 1/4 inch (31.75MM) thick steel drilled for 15 or 18 bucket pattern.

Extra large heat-treated alloy steel drive segments.

Buckets and Cutter BarsAvailable with either 15 or 18 1 1/4 inch (31.75MM) round buckets or 54 cutter bars with carbide tipped teeth.
Conveyor DrivePatented planetary gear drives with internally mounted motors at each end.

No chains or sprockets.

Hydraulic shift & infinitely variable speed control to 1000 FPM (305 M/Min.).

Drive Shaft4 inch (101.6MM) heat-treated alloy steel on sealed bearings with drop-forged hubs to accommodate heat-treated, alloy steel split drive sprockets.
Digging DifferentialHeavy duty hypoid gearing.

Alloy steel, heat-treated shafts.

Cabs and ControlsFully enclosed, air conditioned steel cab with 360 degree visibility through tinted glass. (optional)

All controls remotely located within easy reach of operator.

All instrumentation & pressure gauges attractively located with a single composite panel.

Fully adjustable operator's seat with sound deadening insulation throughout (with cab).

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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