The machine is a Tiger type equipped with an HDD platform with drums on the machine. To allow movement of the hydraulic and mud hoses in the different working radii, the drums are installed in series and are aligned with the cathead.
The SC-135 Tiger is equipped with a 708kW Caterpillar C27 engine, and the machine features automatic and independent control of the radiator fans and optimised air flows. This should allow operations in extreme temperatures and severe work cycles, says Soilmec.
Reliability is ensured by the double hydraulic system, with lines dedicated respectively to the excavation module and the base machine using high-pressure filters, dedicated to each return line.
As with other Soilmec equipment, safety, ergonomics and accessibility were among the cornerstones in the design of the SC-135 Tiger. A system with eight cameras optimises safety around the machine.
Weighing in at more than 200tonnes, the SC-135 has been designed along modular lines. This means that a single load transport weight can be brought down to 45tonnes for ease of transport.
The SC-135 Tiger is also available with the new Soilmec SH-35 excavation module. With an operating weight of 30-38tonnes, the SH-35 is assembled on a frame that allows for a wide range of panel thicknesses, from 650-1500mm. It benefits from a new mud pump, hydraulic compensators with improved flow rate and new hydraulic fittings connecting the motors.
