Electric Muck Haul Systems

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 tunnels with 36‑in.+ minimum ID.
  • Removable battery pack allows keeping spares to minimize downtime.
  • Regenerative motor braking.
  • Inching control for precise propulsion.
  • Front and rear lights with flashing blue beacon.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Electric Haul Units

ModelTunnel ID / Track GageVoltage / SpeedDry Weight / Capacity
524 HU36-in. + 11.13-in.24Vdc 0-4 mph950 lbs. 8,200 lbs.
1548 HU60-in. + 20-in.48Vdc 0-8 mph4,800 lbs. 20,000 lbs.

Dirt Buckets

ModelTunnel IDCapacityWeight
DB-36036 in +0.8 yd³430 lbs.
DB-42042 in +1.1 yd³500 lbs.
DB-48048 in +1.5 yd³550 lbs.
DB-54054 in +1.8 yd³700 lbs.
DB-540X54 in +2.7 yd³1160 lbs.
DB-60060 in +2.2 yd³830 lbs.
DB-600X60 in +3.3 yd³1540 lbs.
DB-720X72 in +4.5 yd³2000 lbs.
DB-780X78 in +5.0 yd³2350 lbs.

Custom dirt bucket sizes available upon request.

Testimonials

Capitol Tunneling was awarded a Sub-Contract from E.S. Wagner on ODOT Project 277 (18) in Toledo Ohio in 2018 and patterning with Team Akkerman was vital to the project’s success. The installation consisted of 2600 feet of 66″ casing utilizing the Akkerman 540 series 2 TBM, the 5200 Pipe Jacking unit, and a wide range of support equipment. Not only did the equipment outperform our expectations, the technical support went above and beyond from the start. From onsite training at Akkerman’s facilities in Minnesota, to the project site training by expert field technicians, they provided support and expertise from set up to completion. Thank You Team Akkerman for making our project a success and for thoroughly educating our team members while providing world class equipment. Your commitment to excellence allowed us to complete the project the way Capitol Tunneling Inc. expects all project to be completed…On Line…On Grade…and On time

E. Kyle Lucus, President/CEO
Capitol Tunneling, Inc