NEWS RELEASE

West Salem, Ohio – With more than 37 years of auger boring equipment manufacturing experience, American Augers is excited to provide its customers the newly released 36-600 NG Horizontal Earth Boring Machine.

The standard features of the 36-600 NG includes: DEUTZ F6L914 114 HP (85 kW) turbo diesel engine, Spicer 5 Speed Constant Mesh Transmission, 129,158 ft lb (175,139 Nm) of maximum rotary torque, and working range of 12 to 36 inch (305 to 914 mm) casing diameter.

This next generation machine incorporates the Quik Tran™ fast return system, made available exclusively from American Augers, as it provides up to 10,000 lbs of push/pull at high speed, and the Quik Split™ design feature that allows the machine to be separated into sections for faster and easier lifts into and out of the working pit.

36-600 NG operators will also enjoy the increased ability to pull auger, steering rods, and push product, improved visibility to the master pusher, low centerline and wide stance that provides substantial machine stability, hydraulically assisted clutch with a dry-power assisted actuator that is easier and more comfortable to operate, ergonomically designed operating controls that allows for improved feathering of the rotation and slow turn of the shaft for easy auger installation, updated gauge system that includes the improved engine tachometer, engine warning light, & hydraulic thrust pressure reading, as well as all of the other factory direct support and innovative amenities that only American Augers can provide for its equipment.

Contact:    Rob Foster: Marketing Manager