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Tellus trailer mounted vacuum excavation truck system

Tellus model number: TUT-6500

Cab/Chassis:       

               

Class 6 (Ford F650 or International 4300 or Equivalent) 

GVWR maximum 26,000 lbs

Final TEIR 4 Engine

Automatic transmission

                                               

Vacuum System Engine: 

   

John Deere 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine

Maximum Torque:  218 lbs.-ft. @ 1400 RPM

Engine Cooling:  Integrated liquid cooling system

Emissions standard: “Interim TEIR 4”

Power transmission: Electric clutches to direct belt drives

                                          

Compressed Air System:   

Rotary screw compressor

Operating pressure: 150 PSIG (200 PSIG Optional)

Flow rate @ std. operating pressure:  175 CFM

Filtered & Lubricated 100 PSIG for Pneumatic Tools

 

                                          

Vacuum System:    

         

Rotary lobe blower

Maximum flow rate:  1,200 SCFM

Maximum vacuum:  20” Hg.

Operating vacuum:  15” Hg.

Digging Hose Size: 4” 

High Pressure Water:  

      

Plunger type high pressure water pump

Maximum flow rate: 4.0 GPM (U.S.)

Standard operating pressure:  1500 PSIG

Maximum operating pressure: 4,000 PSIG

Filtration System: 

Pulse type self-cleaning 1 micron cartridge filter 

Proprietary system never requires cleaning

Maximum flow rate:  1,100 SCFM

Maximum vacuum:  22” Hg.

                                                                           

   

                                                                 

Integral System Fuel Tank:    

Diesel fuel only, 58 gal. Capacity (with gauge)

Electrical System:        

            

12 volt DC (120 Volt, 5500 Watt Optional)

Murphy Safety System:

  

Automatic shut-down for:  

  • Low engine oil pressure

  • High engine coolant temp.

  • High compressor oil temp.

  • High compressor air pressure

Modes of Operation:       

 

Mode #1:  Equipped with a holding tank 

Mode #2:  Remote excavating up to 200 feet from unit 

Spoils tanks:          

          

300 gallon tank with hydraulic hoist

350 gallon tank with hydraulic hoist (optional)

 

Standard equipment: 

     

Cross-body tool box 36” x 18” x 84” long w/3 compartments

(4) Under-deck lockable tool boxes 36” x 18” x 18”deep

                                         

 

Optional Equipment:   

   

Heated water system to prevent freezing.

Hose support extension arm (to support digging hose)

Heated spoils tank for operating conditions below 30 degrees F

Automatic Dump Valve to permit digging 200 ft. from unit             

   

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