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2024 Eco Verse Backhus A50 Compost Turner
The BACKHUS® A50 and A55 compost turners are the pinnacle of compost turning technology and can take your operation to the next level.The BACKHUS A50 can turn 5,200 yards per hour and easily handle windrows up to 16’ wide and 11’ tall, while the A55 can turn up to 5,900 yards per hour and handle windrows up to 18’ wide and 8’ tall.
Powerful and intelligent. That’s why the BACKHUS A50 and A55 are some of the best-selling compost turners in North America.
Standard features include a high-torque drum, Cummins diesel power plant, hydraulic tailgate, large track clears, reversing cooling fan, self-diagnostic CAN bus control system, and a 360-degree elevating cabin.
Features may include:
EASY ACCESS- All critical components and functions of the machine are easily accessible for routine maintenance and service.
INTUITIVE CONTROLS- Control operating speed and steering with one hand, and access critical functions via “top hat” push buttons on the intuitive joystick control.
PANORAMIC CABIN- The panoramic cabin and rearview camera provide clear visibility of the turning environment.
EFFICIENT ENGINE- BACKHUS makes the most efficient turners in the industry, and the standard diesel engine with turbocharger allows for maximum power.
HYDRAULIC TAILGATE- This operator-controlled feature manipulates the throwing of material and allows for the shaping of windrows or help with mixing.
POWERFUL DRIVETRAIN- The robust hydraulics system ensures the drum and drive handle the toughest material environments.
TRACK CLEARERS/PLOWS- Operating independently of the frame and drum position, the clearers are very easily controlled to provide toe-to-toe windrow placement. The one-touch ‘float’ feature maintains constant contact with the pad.
ARMORED DRUM TOOLS- The drum tools are coated with an abrasion-resistant material for maximum tool life.