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T-1608 Bullwheel Tensioner

ONE CONDUCTOR 8,000 LBS. 60 IN. BULLWHEEL TENSIONER

The Sherman+Reilly^® Revolution Series T-1608 Bullwheel Tensioner is built with a single pair of 60 in. 5-groove bullwheels (2 total) and a max tensioning capacity of 8,000 lb. Each bullwheel has its own planetary gearbox and hydraulic motor with spring-applied hydraulic release brake. A precision, microprocessor-controlled motor drive enables inching, even under maximum load.

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Key Features

CAPABILITY

A set of 60 in. 5-groove bullwheels capable of tensioning and pullback up to 8,000 lbs. Low-tension mode allows for fiber optic tensioning. Canted bullwheels for T2 conductor.

DRUM

Hydraulically controls one reel stand.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Direct drive hydraulic motor and bullwheel. Open center hydraulic configuration, optimized for low-force tensioning.

OPERATOR’S STATION

Features a Safe-Zone® Cab for the safety and comfort of the operator with a floor to ceiling polycarbonate front window for excellent visibility and protection. The cab includes climate control, an adjustable ergonomic seat, and all required electronic controls and gauges.

Specifications

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Tensioning Capacity

Min. 600 lbs., max: 8,000 lbs.
Maximum Line Speed

4 mph
Controls

Digital with real-time tension monitoring and recording
Drive System

Direct Drive: hydraulic motor, bullwheel
Drive System Engine

Hydraulic with Webasto Arctic Pack
Bullwheels

Core Diameter: 60 in.
Count: 2 Groove
Count: 5 Groove Radius: 1 in.
Groove Lining: Polyurethane
Bottom of Groove: 57.75 in. dia.
Tension Brake

Hydraulic, motor-driven
Brake Control

Automatic, per operator setting
Engine

72 Hp, Water-Cooled, Deutz TD2.9 L4, T4 Final
Hydraulic Fluid

ISO Grade 32
Hydraulic Reservoir

20 gallon
Fuel Capacity

13.7 gallon
Fail-Safe Brake

Spring-applied, released by hydraulic pressure
Fairlead Rollers

(1) Front and (1) Rear
Operator’s Safety Enclosure

Safe-Zone® Cab, fully-enclosed / single door

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OPTIONS

Solar Battery Charger
Air Brakes

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Tensioning Capacity

Min. 600 lbs., max: 8,000 lbs.
Maximum Line Speed

4 mph
Controls

Digital with real-time tension monitoring and recording
Drive System

Direct Drive: hydraulic motor, bullwheel
Drive System Engine

Hydraulic with Webasto Arctic Pack
Bullwheels

Core Diameter: 60 in. Count: 2 Groove Count: 5 Groove Radius: 1 in. Groove Lining: Polyurethane Bottom of Groove: 57.75 in. dia.
Tension Brake

Hydraulic, motor-driven
Brake Control

Automatic, per operator setting
Engine

72 Hp, Water-Cooled, Deutz TD2.9 L4, T4 Final
Hydraulic Fluid

ISO Grade 32
Hydraulic Reservoir

20 gallon
Fuel Capacity

13.7 gallon
Fail-Safe Brake

Spring-applied, released by hydraulic pressure
Fairlead Rollers

(1) Front and (1) Rear
Operator’s Safety Enclosure

Safe-Zone® Cab, fully-enclosed / single door
Frame Construction

Steel tubing
Length

(Overall, Nom.) 22 ft.
Width

(Overall, Nom.) 8 ft., 3 in.
Height

(Overall, Nom.) 11 ft., 3 in.
Weight*

15,000 lbs.
GVWR

17,500 lbs.
Suspension

Leaf-spring

Axle Configuration

Tandem
Wheel Configuration & Tires

Single, 245/70R17.5
Brakes

(Trailer) Electric, with break-away switch
Towing Attachment

3 in. pintle eye, with two safety chains and hooks
Tie Downs

(4) 5/8 in. dia. Steel D-Strings
Tie Off Points

(2) at rear 12,000 lbs.
Battery

Split 12/24 VDC
Grounding

3/4 in. dia. Copper-clad Steel ground loops (4)
Wheel Chocks

Standard
Fire Extinguisher

ABC
Color

S+R White
Safety Chains

2 ea., with hooks
Front/Tongue Jacks

Hydraulic, with shoe
Corner Stability Jacks

2 Hydraulic, vertical cylinder type, with shoe
Electrical System

24VDC
Lights, Navigation

USDOT, LED, 12 VDC
Lights, Work Site

Cab top floods
Deck Cover

Non-Slip surface
Synchronized Tensioning

Up to 3 machines
PLC Machine Control

CANbus Technology
Data Logging

Removable / Replaceable Memory Card
Reel Hydraulic Circuits

(2) front and back

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T-1608 Bullwheel Tensioner

Key Features

CAPABILITY

DRUM

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

OPERATOR’S STATION

Specifications

Tensioning Capacity

Maximum Line Speed

Controls

Drive System

Drive System Engine

Bullwheels

Tension Brake

Brake Control

Engine

Hydraulic Fluid

Hydraulic Reservoir

Fuel Capacity

Fail-Safe Brake

Fairlead Rollers

Operator’s Safety Enclosure

OPTIONS

All Specifications

T-1608 Bullwheel Tensioner

Tensioning Capacity

Maximum Line Speed

Controls

Drive System

Drive System Engine

Bullwheels

Tension Brake

Brake Control

Engine

Hydraulic Fluid

Hydraulic Reservoir

Fuel Capacity

Fail-Safe Brake

Fairlead Rollers

Operator’s Safety Enclosure

Frame Construction

Length

Width

Height

Weight*

GVWR

Suspension

Axle Configuration

Wheel Configuration & Tires

Brakes

Towing Attachment

Tie Downs

Tie Off Points

Battery

Grounding

Wheel Chocks

Fire Extinguisher

Color

Safety Chains

Front/Tongue Jacks

Corner Stability Jacks

Electrical System

Lights, Navigation

Lights, Work Site

Deck Cover

Synchronized Tensioning

PLC Machine Control

Data Logging

Reel Hydraulic Circuits

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