The 84/96-1800 NG is the largest horizontal earth boring machine available on the market today thats next generation design offers the highly productive Rack & Pinion system; a patented rack-and-pinion drive, for rapidly pulling the boring machine back to it”s starting position on the track, without dogging or winching. No more handling of greasy frayed cable or wire rope knots. The Rack & Pinion system is ready to go full time just push the lever and you”re there. Clean. Quick. Safe The main advantage of the 84/96-1800 NG is that it will allow contractors to perform larger diameter installation projects at a much lower cost because before the 84/96-1800 NG these projects were only possible with costly micro-tunneling machines
Mechanical Features Next Generation Design Benefits The Quik Split frame design, allows the machine to be separated into sections to accommodate lighter and fasters lifts into and out of the bore pit, and aids the operator in being able to facilitate better and safer machine positioning Technology Spotlight: Quik Tran® Features Quik Tran technology: What is Quik Tran? Quik Tran is the fast return system, made available exclusively from American Augers, as it provides up to 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg) of push/pull at high speed, and there will be no dogging or winching during retract, as the Quik Tran system engages directly to the machine track. The benefit of Quik Tran will be easier and faster machine operation in challenging work climates or conditions
