CT718 Compost Turner
The CT718 compost turner sets new standards for efficiency, productivity and ease of operation.
- Enhanced operator experience sets the standard for ease of operation
- Have visibility of the windrow from all directions
- An industrial design provides confidence in your investment
- Self-propelled ground drive options to fit your operation
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Aggressive flails and drums
Shorten the composting cycle and increase throughput with aggressive Vermeer flails and drums that help provide proper aeration.
Flexxaire fan pitch
Reduce horsepower consumption — Flexxaire fan pitch automatically reads the engine temperature and adjusts itself as needed.
Rear curtain
Control windrow material deflection with rear curtain that can be lowered from the cab and strapped down for easier machine transport.
Reduced space requirements
Reduce the space required between the windrows with narrow tires, and the auto-height adjust feature allows for user-automated adjustment of drum height from the cab.
Side- and rear-view cameras
Improve operator visibility with side- and rear-view cameras.
Updated controls display and panel
Read all control gauges at a glance with a new controls display style and full instrument panel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
| Clutch Drive Engagement | Microprocessor based clutch controller uses a series of pulsed signals to engage drum |
| Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation | 30 deg |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type, dual element with service indicator |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 40 qt |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Recommended Oil | Caterpillar DEO-ULS (Diesel Engine Oil-Ultralow Sulfur) multigrade SAE 10W-40 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 540 hp |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 200 gal |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 18 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 29 gph |
| Clutch Type | PT Tech HPTO14FX, microprocessor controlled, wet hydraulic clutch |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Oil Filter | Spin-on CAT advanced efficiency engine oil filter |
| Cooling Medium | Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC) or a commercial extended life coolant that meets the Caterpillar EC-1 specification |
| Air to Boil Temperature | 128 deg |
| Fan | Flexxaire 40" (101.6 cm) diameter, auto reversing, variable pitch |
| Torque (Maximum) | 1817 ft-lb |
| Make and Model | CAT C15 TIER 4 Final |
| Alternator | 250 Amp |
Hydraulic System
| Filtration Method | Return filters and suction strainers |
| Number of Coolers | 1 - HYD / 1 – CLUTCH |
| Tank capacity | 40 gal |
| Recommended Hydraulic Fluid | ISO 68 (or Vermeer equivalent) |
Ground Drive
| Maximum Speed | 5 mph |
| Ground Drive Type | Independent two-wheel drive short track system with 2 rear wheel casters |
| Ground Pressure | 24.1 psi |
| Maximum Length - Transport | 32 ft |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 12.5 ft |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 11.2 ft |
| Weight | 56000 lbs |
| Track Size | 66" (167.6 cm) |
Electrical System
| System Protection | Primary disconnect and fusible links |
| System Voltage | 24V, with two heavy duty batteries that have a total of 2800 CCA |
Processing Tunnel
| Windrow Height | 7 ft |
| Windrow Width | 18 ft |
Cab
| Features | 7" Color Display showing engine and machine information along with fault and diagnostic codes. Ignition switch, throttle control, drum engagement, fan reverse, frame height adjustment, work lights, drum speed, operator presence seat switch, 12-volt accessory outlet, auto ground speed control, dome light, signal horn, cab slide, rear platform raise, spray bar, auto machine height, finger switches for machine height, fan reverse, AM/FM/WB/Bluetooth radio, USB port, Color backup camera system with 3 cameras (LH,RH,and Rear), HVAC. Independent two wheel drive system with 2 rear wheel casters. Climate Control, High Back Seat, Cushion Trainer Seat |
Ground Drive - Tracks
| Ground Drive Type | Full track |
| Ground Pressure | 18 psi |
| Maximum Length - Transport | 25.8 ft |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 12.5 ft |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 11.9 ft |
| Speed - Maximum | 3.4 mph |
| Weight | 57000 lbs |
| Track Size | 138" (350.5 cm) |
Ground Drive - Rubber Tire
| Ground Drive Type | Independent four wheel drive system |
| Ground Pressure | 25.3 psi |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 12.5 ft |
| Maximum Length - Transport | 25 ft |
| Transport Width | 11.9 ft |
| Tire size | 21L-24 16-ply agricultural |
| Maximum Speed | 5 mph |
| Weight | 46500 lbs |
Ground Drive - Rubber Tire Option Two
| Ground Drive Type | Independent two-wheel drive short track system with 2 rear wheel casters |
| Ground Pressure | 24.1 psi |
| Maximum Length - Transport | 32 ft |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 12.5 ft |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 11.2 ft |
| Tire size | 21L-24 16-ply agricultural |
| Weight | 53000 lbs |
| Maximum Speed | 5 mph |
SEE IT IN ACTION
