Octopus
The 'Octopus' Concrete Sleeper Handler range has been designed to simplify and speed up the safe laying of concrete sleepers for rail and tram networks.
First designed in 2003 to meet a niche market it has proved itself as a reliable performer and has contributed to many hundreds of kilometres of new rail track. The Octopus can be fitted with a 70 deg slew ring though it is recommended that this attachment be used with a Tilt Rotating Head for maximum efficiency and manoeuvrability. |
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4 Sleeper Octopus
The Octopus - 4 Concrete Sleeper Handler can be used with a minimum 12 ton excavator. Specifications Weight (Tare):900 kg Height: 1.0 metre Width: 3.0 metres Length: 2.4 metres Maximum Hydraulic Working Pressure Clamping Cylinders: Max:2000psi Min:1250psi Working Load Limit: 1600kg (4 x 400kg concrete sleepers) Note: Not to exceed the WLL of the excavator/boom the Octopus is fitted to. Weight (Gross): 2300kg |
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6 Sleeper Octopus
This model has proven to be the most popular. Able to lift and lay 6 sleepers it suits the mid range size of excavators above 16 ton. It is recommended that this attachment be used with a Tilt Rotating Head (or equivalent) for maximum efficiency and manoeuvrability Specifications: Weight (Tare): 1500kg Height
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is fitted to. Weight (Gross): 3900kg Maximum Hydraulic Working Pressure: Clamping Cylinders: Max: 2000psi Min: 1250psi Extension Cylinders: Cross Line Relief Valve MUST be set to: Max: 500psi Min: 400psi |
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8 Sleeper Octopus
Lifting and laying 8 sleepers at a time your choice of this specialist piece of equipment is an investment in the most cost effective method of laying high volumes of concrete sleepers accurately while minimising manual handling inputs. It is recommended that the series III Octopus attachment be used with a minimum 30 ton excavator fitted with a tilt rotating head for maximum efficiency and manoeuvrability Specifications: Weight (Tare): 2700kg Height:
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Weight (Gross): 5900kg Maximum Hydraulic Working Pressure: Clamping Cylinders: Max: 2000psi Min: 1250psi Extension Cylinders: (Cross Line Relief Valve MUST be set to:) Max: 500psi Min: 400psi |
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