Backhus 17-seriesBackhus 17-series

Facts:

  • World's most commonly used turner series
  • Comfortable and easily accessible panoramic cabin
  • Easy access for routine maintenance and service
  • Long list of standard features
  • Outstanding performance for professional application

BACKHUS 17-series

The choice of composting pros. Small fuel consumption and large turning capacities. The largest variety of options allow individual solutions for each customer. No matter what window width you choose, BACKHUS' low maintenance and great efficiency continue to set industry standards.

17-series 17.43 17.50 17.55 17.60
working data            
heap width up to BAuf m [ft] 4.3 [14] 5.0 [16] 5.5 [18] 6.0 [20]
heap heigh up to   m [ft] 2.1 [6.9] 2.4 [7.9] 2.5 [8.2] 2.6 [8.5]
heap cross section at 45 deg   m2 [yd2] 4.6 [5.5] 6.2 [7.4] 7.5 [9.0] 8.9 [10.6]
turning capacity up to   m3/h [yd3/h] 2 800 [3 700] 3 600 [4 700] 4 000 [5 200] 4 600 [6 000]
forward feed speed   m/min [ft/min] 0-60 [0-200] 0-50 [0-160] 0-40 [0-130]
dimensions work            
clearance width BD mm [ft] 3 740 [12.3] 4 440 [14.6] 4 940 [16.2] 5 440 [17.8]
clearance height HD mm [ft] 1 900 [6.2] 2 200 [7.2] 2 300 [7.5] 2 400 [7.9]
length   mm [ft] 5 150 [16.9]
width BA mm [ft] 4 700 [15.4] 5 400 [17.7] 5 900 [19.4] 6 400 [21.0]
height HA mm [ft] 4 250 [13.9] 4 550 [14.9] 4 650 [15.3] 4 750 [15.6]
dimensions transport            
length   mm [ft] 2 550 [8.4]
width BT mm [ft] 6 600 [21.6] 7 550 [24.8] 8 050 [26.4] 8 550 [28.1]
height HT mm [ft] 3 100 [10.2]
ground clearance max. HF mm [inch] 450 [18] 350 [13.8]
engine            
engine     Cummins QSB;
6.76 lt;
6 cylinder		 Cummins QSC;
8.30 lt; 6 cylinder		 Cummins QSL;
8.90 lt;
6 cylinder
power   kW [HP] 153 [205] 209 [280] 242 [325]
weight approx.   kg [lbs] 9 000 [19,900] 10 800 [23,800] 11 800 [26,000] 12 500 [27,600]