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Backhus A38 Compost Turner

At a glance data:

Windrows:
Width: up to 12’ 5” | Height: up to 6’ 2” | Capacity: 2,000 yd3/hr
Drum:
55” - reversible under load
Drive:
Cummins X12 | 400hp, Tier V2, 198g diesel
Transport Dimensions:
Weight: 45,000lbs | Depth: 9’ 8” | Width: 28’ 6” | Height: 11’ 2”

Overview

Used on Product Detail Page: Ditch the loader and upgrade to a BACKHUS® A38 - the world’s best entry-level compost turner for professional composters.This highly engineered machine allows your operation to get into larger scale composting for a very reasonable investment. The BACKHUS A38 features a comfortable panoramic cabin and lets you easily turn compost windrows up to 12′ wide and 6′ tall.The highly efficient A38 requires less horsepower which results in significant fuel savings, and its controls are simple and intuitive for operators.Innovative, efficient, and reliable, the BACKHUS A38 compost turner proves that stepping up doesn’t always require a huge investment.

Category:
Compost Turner

Brand:
Ecoverse

General Specifications

Windrows:
Width: up to 12’ 5” | Height: up to 6’ 2” | Capacity: 2,000 yd3/hr
Drum:
55” - reversible under load
Drive:
Cummins X12 | 400hp, Tier V2, 198g diesel
Transport Dimensions:
Weight: 45,000lbs | Depth: 9’ 8” | Width: 28’ 6” | Height: 11’ 2”

Standard Equipment

windrow capacity

  • Windrow Width: Up to 12' 5"
  • Windrow Height: Up to 6' 2"
  • Processing Capacity: 2,000 yd³/hr

drum

  • Drum Diameter: 39.5"
  • Drum Notes: Reversible under load

drive system

  • Engine: Cummins F3.8
  • Power Output: 156 hp
  • Emissions: Tier V2 compliant
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 79 gallons (diesel)

transport dimensions

  • Weight: 14,100 lbs
  • Transport Depth: 7' 5"
  • Transport Width: 18' 5"
  • Transport Height: 8' 6"

working dimensions

  • Working Depth: 13' 11"
  • Working Width: 13' 1"
  • Working Height: 14' 3"

Optional Equipment