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Tellus trailer mounted vacuum excavation truck system

Tellus model number: TUT-5500

CAB/CHASSIS: 

                      

Class 5 (Ford F550 or Dodge 5500 or equivalent)

GVWR maximum 19,500 lbs.

Final TEIR 4 Engine

Automatic transmission

Four wheel drive available

VACUUM SYSTEM 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                                              

Maximum operating pressure: 150 PSIG (200 PSIG Optional)                                                        

Flow rate @ std. operating pressure:  175 CFM                                     

Filtered & Lubricated: 100 PSIG for Pneumatic Tools

 

                                          

VACUUM SYSTEM: 

             

Rotary lobe blower                                              

Maximum flow rate:  1,200 SCFM                                              

Maximum vacuum:  20” Hg.                                              

Operating vacuum:  15” Hg.

Digging Hose Size: 4” 

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

                                                                 

 

                                                                 

 

INTEGRAL SYSTEM FUEL TANK:    

Diesel fuel only, 58 gal. Capacity (with gauge)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:  

                  

12 volt DC (120 Volt, 5500 Watt 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:  Equipped with a holding tank 

Mode #2:  Remote excavating up to 200 feet from unit 

SPOILS TANK:

                    

300 gallon tank with hydraulic hoist

350 gallon tank with hydraulic hoist (optional)

 

STANDARD EQUIPMENT:  

    

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

(4) Under-deck lockable tool boxes 36” x 18” x 18”deep

                                         

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:     

 

Heated water system

Hose support extension arm (to support digging hose)

Heated spoils tank for operating conditions below 30 degrees F

Automatic Dump Valve to permit digging 200 ft. from unit             

FILTRATION SYSTEM: 

Pulse type self-cleaning 1 micron cartridge filter

Proprietary system never requires cleaning

Maximum flow rate:  1,200 SCFM

Maximum vacuum:  22” Hg.

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