NEWS RELEASE

West Salem, Ohio – American Augers continues to stretch its lead, as an industry leading auger boring manufacturing and technology with the introduction of the 84/96-1800 NG, which is the biggest and most powerful horizontal auger boring machine available on the market today.

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.

The standard model is designed with a 300 HP (223 kW) Caterpillar C-7 Tier III Diesel Engine, and a 10-Speed Eaton FRO112106 Transmission. These features allow the machine to excel with 1,800,000 lbs (816 Tonnes) of maximum thrust, and 272,236 ft-lb (369,103 Nm)  of maximum torque. The 84/96-1800 is also equipped with a 6” (152.4 mm) hex, and has a working range of 24 – 96 inches (610 – 2,438 mm).

Some of the innovative features that users will experience is that the 84/96-1800 NG's master track is actually a three section assembly consisting of one 8 ft (2.4 m) section that contains the 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) backplate, and two additional 8 ft (2.4 m) sections that will need to be combined before the machine is utilized. The extension tracks of the machine also measure 8 ft (2.4 m) in length, but American Augers knows that this length reduction will benefit operators, as an aid to them for ease of managing the tracks length during transport, more efficient handling of the overall track weight, and being able to more efficiently set the tracks in the working pit.

The next generation design benefit of the machine also incorporates the Quik Tran™ fast return system, made available exclusively from American Augers, as it provides up to 20,000 lbs of push/pull at high speed, and the Quik Split™ frame design that allows the machine to be separated into sections for faster and easier lifts into and out of the working pit.

84/96-1800 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. (click for more details)

Contact:    Rob Foster: Marketing Manager