Extend Manufacturing Launches Line of Towable Mini-Excavators

Extend Manufacturing, Weston, Wis., has introduced a new line of TMX towable mini-excavators that the company says offer a powerful excavating solution for a wide variety of markets.

Unlike conventional mini-excavators, TMX units eliminate tracks by using zero-turn technology common on lawn mowers, according to Extend Manufacturing. This enables access to tight locations and allows work on well-established lawns or greens by eliminating the potential for turf damage. The drive tires are designed for muddy terrain. The wheel motors feature an orbital motor with tapered roller bearings on the output shaft to offer durability for challenging loads, the company says. The TMX units can be hooked behind a standard 0.5-ton pick-up truck, van or light-duty tow vehicle.

Weighing 2,941 pounds, the TMX features an 8-foot digging depth. With a 6,600-pound digging force, the TMX unit offers a minimum of 21 percent more digging force than similar competitive excavators, according to the company. The unit features a 7-foot-2-inch loading height with a swing radius of 140 degrees.

The TMX has a 72-inch, four-way blade system for backfilling and grading after excavation work is complete. The blade features 21 degrees of tilt. A fully hydrostatic drive provides ease of operation and ample power for the backhoe and blade, the company adds.

An auxiliary hydraulic tool circuit, which has the ability to power hundreds of hydraulic tools, including jackhammers, pumps and saws, is available. An electronic control circuit reduces the amount of hydraulic hose needed and enhances efficiency, the company says.

TMX towable mini-excavators are available in either gas or diesel models. The gasoline model features a 20-horsepower Kohler command engine, while the diesel version is powered by a 21.5-horsepower Kubota diesel engine.

More information is available at www.tmx-excavator.com.