2024 Vermeer® Trenchers, Plows, Rockwheels PTX42

2024 Vermeer® Trenchers, Plows, Rockwheels PTX42

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2024 Vermeer® Trenchers, Plows, Rockwheels PTX42

2024 Vermeer® Trenchers, Plows, Rockwheels PTX42

2024 Vermeer® Trenchers, Plows, Rockwheels PTX42

The Vermeer PTX lineup is more versatile with the PTX42 walk-beside plow/trencher.

The PTX42 joins the PTX40 and PTX44 as another option for installing fiber optic, electrical, gas, water and irrigation services for underground utility contractors, municipalities and landscaping professionals. The PTX42 offers walk-beside, pivoting hand controls, allowing operation from either side of the machine to help enable operators with precise handling. With a variety of versatile attachments, three traction options and other recognizable, reliable features included across the PTX lineup, the PTX42 is designed to give operators more options and help maximize productivity for plowing and trenching applications. Vermeer has you covered with utility versatility!

Features may include:

Fuel up
  • The PTX42 has a 12 gal (45.4 L) fuel tank that offers longer operation time between refills to keep your operation moving forward efficiently.
Hands-on control
  • The PTX42 plow/trencher offers walk-beside hand controls that pivot from side to side of the machine for convenient operation and to maneuver around potential obstacles or congested spaces on a jobsite. The control placement can help minimize operator reach and maintain operator comfort.
Attachments for the job
  • The PTX42 has a variety of versatile attachment options, including a backhoe, trencher, plow, porta bore and two reel carriers. Select the right attachment that best fits the needs of your operation and jobsite.
Set your speed
  • The electronic control allows for convenient setting of the creep speed to help optimize performance on longer distance installations, allowing productivity while helping to reduce operator fatigue, whether trenching or plowing.
Stay on track
  • For varying ground conditions, choose from tires or tracks - the PTX42 offers a 23 in (58.4 cm) foam-filled tire option, while the slightly larger 26 in (66 cm) air-filled tires can help with traction. A 23 in (58.4 cm) dual air-filled tire option offers stability and lower ground pressure, and a track option is well-suited for uneven terrain.
Convenient service
  • Perform routine maintenance, and service the machine with convenient access to service point without the removal of hood shielding.

Suspension

Suspension Front / Rear Axle Type: Planetary

Brakes

Brake System Type Hydrostatic
Parking Brake Type: Drum

Battery

Battery CCA Rating: 950 | Group Class: 31

Electric

Electrical System Voltage: 12 V

Operational

Operating Speed Maximum forward transport (high): 3.9 km/h | Maximum forward creep (high): 3.9 km/h | Maximum forward creep (low): 38.7 m/min | Maximum reverse creep (low): 38.7 m/min

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump Auxiliary Pump: 39.4 L/min | Attachment pump: 90.8 L/min | Ground drive pump capacity: 126.1 L/min
Ground Pressure (basic tractor only) .4 bar | Auxiliary pump relief: 172.4 bar | Ground drive pump relief 199.9 bar:
Maximum Pressure Auxiliary pump relief: 172.4 bar | Attachment pump relief: 199.9 bar

Dimensions

Dimensions Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires): 32 deg / 32 deg / 37 deg | Angle of approach (basic tractor, tracks): 81 deg | Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires, Front and Rear Steer): 5.6 m / 6.1 m / 5.8 m | Outside turning diameter (tracks, front and rear steer): 18.8 ft
Wheelbase (Centerline of Axles): 121.9 cm
Ground Clearance 16.3 cm / 16.3 cm / 20.1 cm | (tracks): 17.5 cm
Track Length Contact: 36.6 cm
Track Width 27.9 cm
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires): 215.4 cm / 215.4 cm / 215.4 cm | (basic tractor, tracks): 236 cm
Width (basic tractor, rubber tires): 113 cm / 158.5 cm / 122.9 cm | (basic tractor, tracks): 117.1 cm | Tread with Rubber Tires (Centerline to Centerline): 77 cm / 91.4 cm / 99.1 cm | Tread with Rubber Tracks (Centerline to Centerline): 82 cm
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires): 135.6 cm / 135.6 cm / 139.4 cm | (basic tractor, tracks): 136.9 cm

Capacities

Axle Capacity, Front (static, per axle): 6713.2 kg
Fuel Capacity 45.4 L
Hydraulic Capacity 34.1 L | System: 41.6 L
Cooling System 4.7 L

Weights

Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires): 1469.6 kg / 1446.1 kg / 1333.6 kg | basic tractor, tracks): 1741.8 kg

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