The CT718 compost turner sets new standards for efficiency, productivity and ease of operation.

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The CT718 compost turner sets new standards for efficiency, productivity and ease of operation. Operator comfort and efficiency have been enhanced — including new controls, an easy-to-read control display, along with side and rearview cameras. Plus the main frame with a lower machine height for better transportability.

The CT718 compost turner sets new standards for efficiency, productivity and ease of operation.

The CT718 compost turner sets new standards for efficiency, productivity and ease of operation. Operator comfort and efficiency have been enhanced — including new controls, an easy-to-read control display, along with side and rearview cameras. Plus the main frame with a lower machine height for better transportability.

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Features & Benefits

Updated controls display and panel

Read all control gauges at a glance with a new controls display style and full instrument panel.

Flexxaire fan pitch

Reduce horsepower consumption — Flexxaire fan pitch automatically reads the engine temperature and adjusts itself as needed.

Reduced space requirements

Reduce the space required between the windrows with narrow tires, and the auto-height adjust feature allows for user-automated adjustment of drum height from the cab.

Side- and rear-view cameras

Improve operator visibility with side- and rear-view cameras.

Rear curtain

Control windrow material deflection with rear curtain that can be lowered from the cab and strapped down for easier machine transport.

Aggressive flails and drums

Shorten the composting cycle and increase throughput with aggressive Vermeer flails and drums that help provide proper aeration.

Specifications

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  • Engine

    • Make and Model CAT C15 TIER 4 Final
    • Number of Cylinders 6
    • Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 540 hp 402.7 kw
    • Torque (Maximum) 1817 ft-lb 2463.5 Nm
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 200 gal 757.1 L
    • Max Fuel Consumption 29 gph 109.8 lph
    • Fuel Type Diesel
    • Air Cleaner Dry-type, dual element with service indicator
    • Oil Filter Spin-on CAT advanced efficiency engine oil filter
    • Recommended Oil Caterpillar DEO-ULS (Diesel Engine Oil-Ultralow Sulfur) multigrade SAE 10W-40
    • Oil Volume with Filter 40 qt 37.9 L
    • Maximum Angle of Continuous Operation 30 deg
    • Cooling Medium Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC) or a commercial extended life coolant that meets the Caterpillar EC-1 specification
    • Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 18 gal 68.1 L
    • Air to Boil Temperature 128 deg
    • Alternator 250 Amp
    • Fan Flexxaire 40" (101.6 cm) diameter, auto reversing, variable pitch
    • Clutch Type PT Tech HPTO14FX, microprocessor controlled, wet hydraulic clutch
    • Clutch Drive Engagement Microprocessor based clutch controller uses a series of pulsed signals to engage drum
  • Hydraulic System

  • Electrical System

  • Ground Drive

  • Ground Drive - Tracks

  • Ground Drive - Rubber Tire

  • Ground Drive - Rubber Tire Option Two

  • Processing Tunnel

  • Cab

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