Aeromaster PT-170X
The Aeromaster PT-170X pull-type compost windrow turner is designed for large compost sites producing over 30,000 tons of finished compost per season.
The decision on what size Compost Turner to purchase is often based on limited area constraints in which the customers can achieve their volume objectives in a smaller than ideal area for their compost site. Another deciding factor of the size of the turner that is chosen is based on labor limitation and the maximum number of tons to the minimum amount of labor goals.
Lastly, one of the main reasons for purchasing the larger turners are, that a truck hauling the feedstocks to compost can back and unload while driving forward forming a windrow and then turner can go through with a minimum amount of loader work to form up the windrows before they can turn the compost windrows the first time.
Its innovative design allows the operator to aerate, blend, and add water & inoculants in a single pass.
The rugged PT-170X is built from a simple design using heavy duty components to maximize machine life while minimizing required maintenance. The drum has a belt drive driven by a PTO driveline to cushion the metal fatigue allowing for a much longer use with little to no wear to the drivetrain.
Driveline safety is provided by an auto trip PTO driveline that disengages if it encounters excess stress. When the drive train stops turning, the clutch resets, and turning can restart immediately.
The retractable drum hydraulically lifts out of the windrow in seconds at any time to allow inspection of the windrow inside profile or exit the windrow for any reason. When switched to the transport position, the PT-170 is ready to be pulled down the road to the next location.
| Heavy Duty Hood Construction | • 12 gauge steel sheet metal • 3/8” thick, 6”x 6” tubular steel frame • Right-handed hood for operator convenience |
| Drum | • 18” outside diameter - 1” thick drum wall, 174” long |
| Drum Action | • Variable Speed drum, operator control from cab with PTO RPM • Thorough blending and aeration of compost materials • Drum action peaks windrow without shields or curtains Retractable Drum and Hood |
| Retractable Drum and Hood | • Two heavy-duty hydraulic rams lift drum and hood vertically above the windrow in seconds; operator controlled from tractor cab |
| Hood Height Control | • Hydraulically controlled from tractor cab; on-the-go up-or-down 6.5 feet |
| Windrow Size | • 6.5’ high, 14.5’ wide • Volume = 1.8 cubic yard per linear foot |
| Tines | • 80 outer, 6 center tines, + 2 extra outer & 1 extra center - 1/2” thick X 10.75” long, 4 bolts & reversible • Made from abrasion resistant steel with hard faced edge in wear areas |
| Power Unit | • 1,000 RPM tractor power take off (PTO) |
| Tractor Speed Requirements | • 0.3 mph at rated PTO speed (26 feet per minute) |
| Recommended Tractor Specs | • 150 horsepower, 3 sets of remote hydraulic outlets |
| Power Transmission | • An intermediate shaft transmits power from the front PTO drive line to the rear PTO drive line |
| Gearbox to Drum Transmission | • Heavy duty PTO shaft • Gearbox reduces drum speed to 345 rpm (variable with throttle speed) |
| Watering System/Slurry and Inoculant Transmission | • Two water manifolds containing five (5) spray nozzles, each are mounted to ensure even application to each particle as it passes over the drum • Each manifold has an independent ON/OFF valve, optionally controlled from the tractor cab • Nozzle inserts in sizes 40, 60, 80, 120 included • 3” Camlock connection to water source • Aeromaster Water Trailers also available |
| Heavy duty front hitch construction | • Long Front Hitch 7” X 7” X 1/2” tubular steel frame Short Second Front Hitch 7” X 7” X 1/2” tubular steel frame |
| Work Mode Tires Transport Mode Tires | • 480/80R30 162A8 ALLIANCE 15X30 5/8" PLATE 10BOLT 20K LB Hub • 16.5L-16.1 14 ply farm implement tires (NHS) |
| Machine Weight | • 20000 lbs. with transport option |
| Dimensions – Working Position | • Length: 23 feet 6 inches • Width: 26 feet 6 inches • Height:10 feet 7 inch (Hood in lowest position) • Height: 17 feet 1 inches (Hood in highest position) |
| Dimensions – Transport Position | • Length: 43 feet 6 inches • Width: 10 feet 7 inches(Can be broken down for Trailer Transport) • Height: 10 feet 7 inch |
| Safety Features | • Auto Trip drive line protection • Hydraulic rams safety device provides protection from hood movement in the case of hose or connector leak or break. |
| Tractor Requirements | 110-150 PTO HP, PTO 1,000 PRM, 3 Hydraulic Sets |
| Transmission: | IVT, CVT, Creeper Gear |