The PTX40 walk-beside plow/trencher from Vermeer features an optional forward-mounted trencher and boring attachment designed for irrigation and utility installations.
“Fiber-to-the-premise is a booming industry right now as businesses demand and transfer larger quantities of data, and consumers are demanding more bandwidth and speed to watch videos, sporting events and TV shows and transfer data on their mobile devices,” says Jon Kuyers, senior global product manager, underground, Vermeer.
“The PTX40 offers the industry a compact, walk-beside machine that has the versatility to plow or trench in fiber lines and is a great fit for contractors working in congested commercial and residential areas.”
The service plow is 84.8 inches long and has a minimum width of 40.2 inches. Center-articulated, it oscillates at the point of articulation for maneuverability and performance on uneven terrain and narrow spaces. It has a 9-gallon hydraulic tank, 11-gallon hydraulic system and 1.3-gallon cooling system.
Powered by a 46.8 hp Kubota WG 1605 gasoline engine with a 12- gallon fuel tank, the plow has a maximum cutting depth of 24 inches, while the trencher has a maximum depth of 42 inches and can cut a trench 4 to 6 inches wide.
The optional bore attachment has a maximum torque of 620 ft-lbs. Planetary axles reduce stress and torque on the drivetrain.
Traction options include narrow-width 23- by 10.5-inch tires (2.4 mph transport speed and maximum creep speed of 127 fpm), 26- by 12-inch tires (2.7 mph transport speed and 143 fpm creep speed) as well as dual tires for lower ground pressure. An electronic control allows for creep speed setting.
A wireless remote enables the operator to plow and transport from up to 30 feet away for greater flexibility. When trenching, a 30-inch tether connects the plow and remote.
Hydraulic, engine oil and air filter maintenance can be performed without removing any shielding.
641/628-3141; www.vermeer.com
