Heritage Series BWT-1424H Bullwheel Tensioner
The new Heritage Series BTW-1424H bullwheel tensioner, features two 42 in. diameter 5 groove bullwheels with a maximum tensioning capacity of 4,000 lbs. The Safe Shield™ with Ocu-view enclosure reduces eye strain for maximized visibility and protection. Still the same sturdy bullwheel tensioner you’ve come to know and trust, with capability to accommodate all 795 conductors in a more economical package.
Key Features
CAPABILITY
Precision bullwheel tensioner, with reel carrier and controlled conductor payout in a single piece of equipment.
TENSIONING CAPACITY
Tensioning capacity of 4,000 lbs.
REEL CAPACITY
Integrated reel carrier accommodates reels up to 84″ OD x 52” W and 8,000 lbs.
BULLWHEELS
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Tensioning Capability
4,000 lbs.
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Maximum Line Speed
Pulling: 4 mph
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Reel Stand Capacity
8000 lbs, 84 in. x 52 in.
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Tension Brake
Aluminum bronze, 27.75 in. Manual hydraulic.
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Bullwheels:
Nominal Diameter: 42 in.
Bullwheel Count: 2
Bullwheel Groove Count: 5 per
Bullwheel Groove Radius: 0.6 in.
Groove Lining: Polyurethane
Bottom of Groove: 40.73 in. dia. -
Payout Brake:
16 in. caliper disc
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Operator Enclosure:
Safe-Zone open air cab

All Specifications
Heritage Series BWT-1424H Bullwheel Tensioner
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Tensioning Capcity
4,000 lbs.
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Maximum Line Speed
Pulling: 4 mph
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Reel Stand Capacity
8000 lbs, 84 in. x 52 in.
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Tension Brake
Aluminum bronze, 27.75 in. Manual hydraulic.
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Bullwheels:
Nominal Diameter: 42 in.
Bullwheel Count: 2
Bullwheel Groove Count: 5 per
Bullwheel Groove Radius: 0.6 in.
Groove Lining: Polyurethane
Bottom of Groove: 40.73 in. dia. -
TOperator’s Safety Enclosure
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Safe-Zone® Cab open air operator enclosure
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Frame Construction
Steel tubing, continuous-weld
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Length
(Overall, Nom.) 20.42 ft.
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Width
(Overall, Nom.) 8.31 ft.
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Height
(Overall, Nom.) 9.31 ft.
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Weight*
5,600 lbs.
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GVWR
14,000 lbs.
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Suspension
Leaf-spring
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Axle Configuration
Tandem
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Wheel Configuration & Tires
Single, 235/70R 17.5
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Brakes
(Trailer) Electric, with break-away safety switch
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Towing Attachment
3 in. adjustable pintle eye, with two safety chains and hooks
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Rear (R/L) Jacks
Drop & Pin style manual jack (2)
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Front/Nose Jacks
Manual 2-speed crank jack
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Lights / Navigation
US DOT, LED, 12 VDC
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Grounding
3/4 in. dia. Copper-clad Steel ground loops (4)
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Wheel Chocks
Standard
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Color
S+R White
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Safety Chains
2 ea., with hooks