Star Tractor Ltd.

1500 NE Loop 820

Fort Woth, TX 76106

817-441-2888

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Excavator Mounted Electromagnet

Custom Installation by Star Tractor Ltd.

Caterpillar 320CL Excavator with a 10 kW Electromagnet

project completed: October 2009

 

PROJECT SCOPE

  • Install PTO driven auxiliary hydraulic system and calibrate to maintain sufficient flow to 10kW generator

  • Fabricate all mounting hardware and modify excavator car body to accept generator, control box, and other related items

  • Install operator controls

  • Design & fabricate yoke to accept 48" magnet

  • Calibrate power supply and timing circuit for optimal performance of magnet

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Control Box Built Into Excavator's Existing Tool Box Magnet Attached to Yoke Additional View of Machine
Additional View of Machine Jewell 48LM Magnet Control Panel Inside Cab
Front of Control Box Side of Control Box - Power Adjustment Inside of Control Box
Auxiliary Hydraulic System Pump Mounted to Excavator Main Hydraulic Pump 10 Kilowatt Generator