FAE has introduced the PT550 tracked carrier for construction sites. Serving as a replacement for the PT475, this machine is designed for jobs in large, wooded areas and along oil and gas pipelines.
Capable of working on large areas of soft, uneven or swampy ground, the vehicle can handle longitudinal slopes up to 45° and transverse slopes up to 32°. The tracked carrier offers a low ground pressure of 13 psi.
This new vehicle has many updated features, from design changes to technological upgrades, starting with the redesigned cab. The PT550’s Cat. 2 ROPS/FOPS/OPS approved cab has a new configuration and an integrated cabin pressurization system. Cab features include large Lexan glass windows, ergonomic joysticks, a pneumatic seat, a large 10-in. touch screen display to control all operating functions, a 360° camera system and display and a heated and refrigerated compartment with cup holder.
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Engine and Performance
The Caterpillar C13B six-cylinder engine in the FAE PT550 offers strength, reliability and global support. Equipped with a turbocharger with after cooler, the Tier 4 Final/Stage V engine delivers 536 hp. The combined diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) provides compliance with Tier 4 Final/Stage V. The PT550 is also available with a Tier 3/Stage III A engine for emission-free markets, rated at 475 hp. The large 12.5-liter displacement and the electronically controlled proportional and reversible fan cooling system, designed specifically for the FAE PT550, support performance for heavy jobs and in tropical climates.
The FAE PT550’s heavy-duty undercarriage is designed to provide performance and reliability. The lubricated track chains last longer than conventional chains and provide a smooth ride. When combined with the reliable dozer-type rollers and oscillating undercarriage technology, the PT550 offers grip. There are two roller guard options to adapt to different environments. The conventional geometry means a low center of gravity and contact between the chain and the drive wheel, two fundamental elements that provide performance, even on slopes. The FAE PT550 wheelbase also extends the load distribution area, which means lower specific pressure against the ground. The undercarriage frames are designed to withstand stresses and support maintenance.
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Technology
The PT550 can be equipped with a forestry mulcher or a multitask head to crush stone and till soil. Each machine features Active Power Management technology, which combines the Floating System function with the Load Control function, allowing the head to follow along the ground and manage power during operation. Combined with the 300/U/SONIC and 500/U/SONIC forestry mulchers, FAE’s Sonic technology enables the head to work at maximum capacity at all times. Sonic technology adjusts the torque in real time according to the force required.
