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Tellus Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavation System

Tellus model number: TUT-2001 

TRAILER:                    

             

12 foot long, double axle

GVWR maximum 10,000 lbs.

Braking system, 12 volt electric (hydraulic optional)

 

ENGINE:            

                    

John Deere 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine

Maximum Torque:  218 lbs.-ft. @ 1400 RPM

Engine Cooling:  Integrated liquid cooling system

Emissions standard: “Interim TEIR 4”

Power transmission: Electric clutches to direct belt drives

                                 

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM:   

Rotary screw compressor

Operating pressure: 150 PSIG (200 PSIG Optional)

Flow rate @ std. operating pressure:  175 CFM

Filtered & Lubricated: 100 PSIG for Pneumatic Tools

                           

VACUUM PROVIDER:       

       

Rotary lobe blower

Maximum flow rate:  1,200 SCFM

Maximum vacuum:  20” Hg.

Operating vacuum:  15” Hg.

HIGH PRESSURE WATER:    

     

Plunger type high pressure water pump

Maximum flow rate: 4.0 GPM (U.S.)

Standard operating pressure:  1500 PSIG

Maximum operating pressure: 4,000 PSIG

                                     

FILTRATION STYSTEM: 

Pulse type self-cleaning 1 micron cartridge filters

Proprietary system never requires cleaning

Digging Hose Size: 4” 

Maximum flow rate:  1,200 SCFM

Maximum vacuum:  22 “ Hg.

INTEGRAL SYSTEM FUEL TANK:    

Diesel fuel only, 58 gal. Capacity

                 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM               

 

12 volt DC (120 Volt, 5500 Watts Optional)

 

MURPHY SAFETY SYSTEM:  

 

Automatic shut-down for:  

  • Low engine oil pressure

  • High engine coolant temp.

  • High compressor oil temp.

  • High compressor air pressure

MODES OF OPERATION:        

 

Mode #1:  Excavating directly below dump valve

Mode #2:  Equipped with a holding tank 

Mode #3:  Remote excavating up to 200 feet from unit 

 

SPOILS TANK:                      

 

200 gallon tank with hydraulic hoist (optional)

                                         

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:      

 

Cross-body tool box 36” x 18” x 84” long w/3 compartments

                                                                                    

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:      

 

Heated water system to prevent freezing.

Hose support extension arm (to support digging hose)

Heated spoils tank for operating conditions below 30 degrees F             

         

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