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Sell Your MachinesWed December 04, 2013
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Lake Erie Portable Screeners will feature its rugged and highly portable Pitbull 2300 screener at booth 50059 during ConExpo-ConAGG. The compact and highly portable machine gives landscapers, contractors and municipalities durability and high outputs with a wide range of materials such as topsoil, mulch, gravel and asphalt, according to the manufacturer.
Lake Erie Portable Screeners developed the Pitbull 2300, which is available in both diesel and electric-powered models, with simple operation, maintenance and transport in mind. The machine incorporates several unique features, most notably full hydraulic operation, tubular frame construction, a Torflex axle and a reversible shaker at the top of the list. These set it apart for mid-size screening projects.
The company manufactures Pitbull 2300 frames with structural tube steel. The tubular construction reduces noise and vibration, which in turn minimizes the risk of cracks and structural failures that are common in machines with C-channel construction. The screener incorporates heavy-duty materials throughout, all the stress points are fully gusseted and both stress points and attachment points are 100 percent welded with high-strength steel. The result is a machine with a curb weight of 13,440 lbs. (6,096 kg).
The Pitbull 2300’s 20-ft. (6 m) long stacking conveyor adjusts hydraulically from heights of 6 ft. 8 in. up to 13 ft. (2 to 3.9 m) to feed material directly into a tri-axle or dump truck. It allows users to create larger stockpiles, which increases efficiency by reducing the number of times equipment needs to be moved. These attributes, combined with the ability to place the machine at the point of excavation, minimize spillage and dramatically reduce cycle times and haulage costs typically associated with loading and unloading material when using stationary plants.
With the machine’s legal width of 8 ft. 4 ½ in. (2.5 m) and standard pintle hitch or optional gooseneck towing package, the Pitbull 2300 is easy to move from site to site, as well. A 10K Torflex axle with oil bath hubs provides a cushioning effect so the unit tows smoothly and stress to the tow vehicle is reduced. Upon arrival, users can quickly and easily lower the unit to operating position with the hydraulic system, eliminated pressure on the axle, tires or wheels during screening. The hydraulic system raises the machine back to towing position with the flip of a lever. The machine also features heavy-duty suspension, electric breaks and trailer lights for safe and legal travel.
The Pitbull 2300 screener is equipped with a loading apron that accepts up to three yards of material at a time. With its low dump height of 8 ft. 4½ in., users do not need loading ramps; they can fill the hopper using typical construction equipment like skid steers, backhoes, loaders or excavators.
The portable screener also includes an upper and lower screening deck, each with more than 41 sq. ft. (3.8 sq m) of screening area. The upper and lower decks are equipped with two sections of screening media on each deck. The company offers optional punch plate or finger decks for the top deck in addition to a wide range of screen sizes for processing all types of materials. Operators can quickly and easily change screens by loosening tension bolts that hold each one in place. The screeners also can be equipped with optional upper and lower discharge chutes to allow for up to three different sizes of screened materials.
In addition to the adjustable stacking conveyor, the Pitbull 2300 features a hydraulically driven transfer conveyor that moves screened material from the hopper to the stacking conveyor. Hydraulic motors on the conveyors provide continuous flow of power to achieve production rates up to 100 yds. (76.4 cu m) per hour of clean, saleable material. Because the conveyors are hydraulic rather than chain- or belt-driven like many competing models, the Pitbull 2300 eliminates the risk of power loss and downtime due to broken chains or belts.
The unit’s power plant is equipped with a 47-hp (35 kW) Yanmar diesel engine that complies with 2008 EPA Tier IV and EU Stage IIIA emissions standards. The engine compartment features large doors at the top and bottom that open wide for easy maintenance and repair access. The company also offers a 60 hp (44.7 kW), 480V AC electrical package for applications in confined or enclosed spaces like tunnels, mines and indoor projects.
For more information, call 888/448-2486 or visit www.pitbullscreeners.com.
This story also appears on Construction Equipment Guide.