CT612 COMPOST TURNER

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides technical specifications and features of the Vermeer CT612 Compost Turner, highlighting its design, functionality, and operational capabilities.

Key Features:

Aggressive Flails: Designed to ensure effective aeration and mixing, which shortens the composting cycle and increases site throughput.
Convenient Towing: An optional low-speed transport kit facilitates easy conversion between work and transport modes using tow-tractor hydraulics and simple tools.
Heavy-Duty Frame: Constructed with structural steel tubing and steel plate to enhance rigidity and prolong the life of bearings and drum shafts.
Containment Curtains: Rubber curtains help keep material contained within the windrow, minimizing the spread of debris.
Precise Control: Features independently controlled lift cylinders for thorough aeration of the compost pile.
Ease of Maintenance: All grease points are accessible from ground level for easy maintenance.

Specifications:

General Dimensions: Max operational width of 19.4' (5.9 m), height of 7.7' (2.4 m), weight of 8780 lb (3982.5 kg), and tongue weight of 3360 lb (1524.1 kg).
Capacity: 1500 tons/hr (1361 metric tons/hr), dependent on tractor horsepower.
Frame: Mainframe constructed of 4" x 3" x 3/16" tubing, hitch frame of 6" x 3" x .25" tube, and 7-gauge sheet metal.
Ground Drive: Tire size of 12.5 L – 16 14-ply tubeless, rim size of 10" x 16", and max speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/h).
Driveline: PTO shaft rated at 217 hp (161 kW) at 1000 rpm, right angle gearbox at 1000 rpm with a max of 175 hp (131 kW).
Drum: Diameter of 35" (88.9 cm), length of 142.8" (362.7 cm), with 68 flails each measuring .5" x 4" x 12".
Processing Tunnel: Windrow width of 12' (3.7 m) and height of 6' (1.8 m).

Additional Information: Vermeer reserves the right to make changes to the design and specifications without notice. The equipment may display optional accessories or components. For more details, contact a local Vermeer dealer.

Catalog excerpts

COMPOST TURNER AGGRESSIVE FLAILS. The aggressive Vermeer flails ensure aeration and mixing. When properly aerated, the composting cycle is considerably shortened and site throughput is increased. CONTAINMENT CURTAINS. Rubber containment curtains draped over the front and back help keep material in the windrow, reducing the quantity and distance of thrown objects. CONVENIENT TOWING. An optional low-speed transport kit makes converting between work and transport modes quicker and easier using tow-tractor hydraulics and simple hand tools. PRECISE CONTROL. Equipped with independently controlled lift cylinders for thorough aeration of the compost pile. HEAVY-DUTY FRAME. Constructed of four members of 4" x 3" x 3/16" (10.2 cm x 7.6 cm x .5 cm) structural steel tubing and steel plate. Heavy-duty frame adds rigidity to the unit to help prolong the life of bearings and drum shafts. EASE OF MAINTENANCE. All grease points are accessible from ground level.

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CT612 COMPOST TURNER GENERAL DIMENSIONS Drum diameter (including flails): 35" (88.9 cm) Capacity: 500 tons/hr (1361 metric tons/hr dependent upon 1 tractor hp) DRIVELINE PTO shaft: Weasler-rated 217 hp (161 kW) at 1000 rpm Right angle gearbox: 1000 rpm [175 hp (131 kW) max] Mainframe: Four cross frames constructed of 4" x 3" x 3/16" Shaft coupler: 80 – 2 roller chain coupler Hitch frame: 6" x 3" x .25" (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x .6 cm) tube Driveline bearings: 1 – 15/16" (2.4 cm) ball bearing Sheet metal: gauge 7 GROUND DRIVE Tire size: 12.5 L – 16 14-ply tubeless Rim size: 10" x 16" (25.4 cm x 40.6...

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