UTILITIES INSTALLATION
PTX44
The ride-on, centre-articulated PTX44 is designed for installing fibre optic, electrical, gas and irrigation services. It’s a versatile machine that meets the needs of underground utility contractors, municipalities and landscaping professionals.
Powered by a 46.8 hp (34.9 kW) Kubota water-cooled gasoline engine, the PTX44 has 88.7 ft-lb (120.2 Nm) of torque to plow, trench or bore.
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- features a dedicated plow [24” (60.9 cm) maximum installation depth] with the option to utilise a forward-mounted trencher [42” (106.7 cm) maximum trenching depth and 6” (15.2 cm) maximum trenching width] and/or bore attachment.
- Electronic controls allow the operator to preset the creep speed to optimise performance on longer distance installations, enhancing productivity while helping to reduce operator fatigue.
- The operator’s station is located at the centre of the service plow directly above the machine’s articulation point, providing excellent visibility of the work area.
- Access to hydraulic and engine oil filters does not require removal of any shielding, making service and preventive maintenance more efficient.