Vermeer - CT718 - Compost Turner Specifications

Home > Equipment > Compost Turners > CT718 CT718 Specs General Dimensions and WeightsMaximum Width (Operation) 27.7' 8.4 mMaximum Length (Operation) 14' 4.3 mMaximum Height (Operations) 19' 5.8 mMaximum Width (Transport) 27.7' 8.4 mMaximum Length (Transport) 9.5" 24.1 cmMaximum Height (Transport) 13.5' 4.1 mWeight 44000 lbs 19958.1 kgCapacity5,000 tons/hr (4530 metrictons/hr)EngineMake and Model Caterpillar C15 Tier 3Number of Cylinders 6Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 540 hp 402.7 kwTorque (Maximum) 1817 ft-lb 2463.5 NmFuel Tank Capacity 155 gal 586.7 LMax Fuel Consumption 29 gph 109.8 lphFuel Type DieselAir CleanerDry-type, dual element withservice indicatorOil FilterSpin-on Caterpillar advancedefficiency engine oil filterRecommended OilCaterpillar DEO-ULS (DieselEngine Oil-Ultralow Sulfur)multigrade SAE 15W-40 Oil Volume with Filter 43.9 qt 41.5 LMaximum Angle of ContinuousOperation30 degCooling MediumCaterpillar Extended LifeCoolant (ELC) or acommercial extended lifecoolant that meets theCaterpillar EC-1 specificationCoolant Capacity (Engine andRadiator)18 gal 68.1 LAir to Boil Temperature 117 degAlternator 145 AmpFanFlexxaire 40" (101.6 cm)diameter, auto reversingClutch TypePT Tech HPTO14FX,microprocessor controlled, wethydrualic clutchClutch Drive EngagementMicroprocessor based clutchcontroller uses a series ofpulsed signals to engage drumHydraulic SystemTank capacity 61 gal 230.9 LRecommended Hydraulic FluidISO 68 (or Vermeerequivalent)Filtration MethodReturn filter and suctionstrainerClutch Hydraulic FluidCapacity15 gal 56.8 LRecommended ClutchHydraulic FluidMobile 424 (or Vermeerequivalent)Electrical SystemSystem Voltage12V, with three heavy-dutybatteries that have a total of2850 ccaSystem ProtectionPrimary disconnect and fusiblelinks FrameMainframeConstructed of 8" x 6" x .4"(20.3 cm x 15.2 cm x 1 cm)and 6" x 6" x .25" (15.2 cm x15.2 cm x .6 cm) steel tubewith continuous weldingOperating Height AdjustmentOperating Height AdjustmentThe machine's operatingheight is adjusted on eachfront wheel with independentlyoperated hydraulic cylindersand on the rear wheels with apair of jointly operatedhydraulic cylinders from 0 " to18 " (0 to 45.7 cm) aboveground.Ground DriveGround Drive TypeStandard 4-wheel drivesystemTire size48L x 32.00-10, twelve plyfloatation deep-tread tractiontiresProcessing TunnelWindrow Height 7' 2.1 mWindrow Width 18' 5.5 mTunnel LiningFully lined 0.25 " (0.6 cm) steelplateRubber Skirting Curtains(thickness)0.4" 1 cmDrumDrum Cylinder0.75 " (1.9 cm) thick, 18 ' (5.5m) in length and 16 " (40.6 cm)in diameterDrum Diameter (includingflails)44" 111.8 cmDrum Shaft Diameter 6" 15.2 cmDouble Roller Main DrumBearings6" 15.2 cm Copyright © 2010-2014. Vermeer Corporation. All Rights Reserved. www.vermeer.comNumber of Flails 102Flail Dimensions.75 " x 4 " x 11.625 " (1.9 cm x10.2 cm x 29.5 cm)CabWidth 64" 162.6 cmRetraction 13" 33 cmControl StationDisplay Type LCD and LED indicator lightsGaugesMurphy Powerview withmonitors - engine RPM,coolant temperature, oilpressure, volts, engine hours,fuel level, engine load andengine fault codesControlsIgnition switch, throttle control,drum engagement, fanreverse, frame heightadjustment, work lights, drumspeed, operator presence seatswitch, 12-volt accessoryoutlet, auto ground speedcontrol, dome light, signal hornand dual joy sticksLoad ControllerDesigned to respond tochanges in drum speed,slowing the machine's forwardrate of travel if it encountersloads greater than the setpoint, without input from theoperatorOptional EquipmentTwo-Wheel Drive SystemMaximum speed of 2.5 mph (4k/hr)