Akkerman operator‐controlled Haul Units transport spoil from the conveyor to the dirt bucket, along the track in the tunnel to the launch shaft for soil disposal.
Our Haul units are electrically driven, propel forward and reverse, and equipped with regenerative disc brakes.
Haul Units are available in two sizes in standard and extended lengths to complement our family of TBM models and dirt buckets. Two track gauge widths are available for efficient spoil transportation on all pipe jacking projects.
The largest capacity Haul Unit can be configured to trolley tandem dirt buckets on the large‐diameter projects.
Features:
- Haul Unit/Muck Cart systems for 36‐in.+ minimum ID tunnel sizes
- Removable battery pack to keep spare to minimize downtime
- Regenerative motor braking
- Inching control for precise propulsion
- Front and rear lights with flashing blue beacon
1548 Haul Unit
524 Haul Unit
Specifications
Electric Haul Units
| Model | Tunnel ID / Track Gage | Voltage / Speed | Dry Weight / Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 HU | 36 in + 11.13 in | 24Vdc 0-4 mph | 950 lbs 8,200 lbs |
| 1548 HU | 60 in + 20 in | 48Vdc 0-8 mph | 4,800 lbs 20,000 lbs |
Dirt Buckets
| Model | Tunnel ID | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB-360 | 36 in + | 0.8 yd3 | 430 lbs |
| DB-420 | 42 in + | 1.1 yd3 | 500 lbs |
| DB-480 | 48 in + | 1.5 yd3 | 550 lbs |
| DB-540 | 54 in + | 1.8 yd3 | 700 lbs |
| DB-540X | 54 in + | 2.7 yd3 | 1160 lbs |
| DB-600 | 60 in + | 2.2 yd3 | 830 lbs |
| DB-600X | 60 in + | 3.3 yd3 | 1540 lbs |
| DB-720X | 72 in + | 4.5 yd3 | 2000 lbs |
| DB-780X | 78 in + | 5.0 yd3 | 2350 lbs |
- Custom dirt bucket sizes available upon request
Testimonials
I have been working in the underground construction for the past 40 years. In the last 25 years I’ve been involved with all kinds of tunneling operations. Hand mine tunnels using jacking equipment, wood box tunnels dug by hand. But my favorite type of tunneling is MTBM’s. I have been working with and around Akkerman tunnel machines from 120” wheeled machines all the way down to the 48” SC tunnel machine. We’ve done successful runs in ranges from 200’ to 800’ with no problems. In all my years of tunneling we have never had a failure of equipment to cause us any down time. When we have had issues with mechanical parts or service needed Akkerman can usually get you the parts pretty quickly and technicians can get on a plane and help you out also. The team at Akkerman is always ready to answer any questions or problems you may have. They can help you decide on what equipment might work best for your particular job needs. I’ve also been involved with the GBM equipment we have run 32” PCH installing 30” Hobas pipe and also 44” PCH installing 42” Hobas pipe. We have had great success with GBM runs up to 500’ in length. Our last purchase was a new 5200 series jacking frame and 60” series 2 MTBM. We chose Akkerman for this equipment for our past experience and the fact they are made in the USA and can service us quickly. It truly has been great working with Akkerman.
