ETC-1607-1 - Trench Chain Excavator

The excavator is reliable, high capacity and manoeuvrable machine for digging out of right-angled trench in a wide range of ground, cutting of road asphalt, hard and frozen ground during laying and repairing of cable- and pipe-lines of any purpose in road-works as well as for filling and covering of trench and grading.

ETC-1607-1 means:
  • universal bulldozer;
  • high capacity;
  • different trench width;
  • high pass- and manoeuvrability;
  • smooth regulation of cutting speed;
  • ability to work in frozen and hard ground, including asphalt;
  • comfortable operator compartment with ventilation and heating;
  • 4-speed working chain gear with reverse movement.

ETC-1607-1 is a trench chain excavator based on 'Belarus' MTZ-800/900 tractor, and is a modification of earlier models of the machine: ETC-165 and ETC-165A. The excavator frame allows to attach changeable equipment for cutting of frozen, asphalt and rock ground. This allows to use the excavator in any season and in any place where other machines cannot work.

The excavator can move and work on 10° surface and cross fall of 5°. Trench width depends on changeable cutting chain. The chain is up and down with hydraulic cylinder. Waste screw conveyer puts spoil bank on both sides of the trench.

The trench bottom is cleaned with a cleaning device. The excavator is equipped with an universal bulldozer allowing to fill the trench by one along-trench bypass. (by order - Front Loader 1607-650). Hydraulic reducing gear box gives smooth speed change depending on ground condition and a kind of trench.

High passability and effective operation in town and country environment are provided by positive-locking differential and driving fore axle. The excavator is very reliable and easy to operate. Different equipment is installed upon customer's request.

General Specification:

Model of excavator ETC-1607-1
Base tractor “BELARUS”
MTZ-82; 820; 920
Engine (diesel):
model D-243
Power, kW(hp) 60 (81)


Road speed, km/h 2,4 - 34,3
Weight, kg 6250 / 6700
Dimensions, mm 7200 x 2290 x 2280


Trench cutting equipment:
Trench, m
depth, max 1,6
maximum width 0,2; 0,27; 0,4
Chain movement control hydro-mechanical
Cutting speed, m/h 20 - 800
Chain speed, m/s 0,83 - 2,14



Universal bulldozer for filling and covering of trench and grading. Controlled (up-down, turning, warping) by operator from the cab.

Specification:
  • Blade width, mm 2240
  • Blade height, mm 600
  • Blade turn angle ± 45°
  • Blade warp angle ± 10°

Work chains for natural ground
  • with sickle-shaped cutters (Full size preview)
  • with straight cutters (Full size preview)

Bar cutting chain 0165-740000.000
It is designated for cutting trench and groove in asphalt road surface, frozen and soft-rock ground. The chain has changeable carbide-tipped cutting tools. Can be effectively used in laying out and repairing of cable- and pipelines.

Specification:    
  • depth, m (max)     1,3
  • width, m     0,14

Alligator-type cutting chain 1607-760000.000
Designed for ETC-165A and ETC-1607 excavators, and significantly expand machines' capacity in cutting and digging trench in frozen and hard ground (including asphalt and soft-rock). The chain has changeable carbide-tipped cutting tools.

Specification:    
  • depth, m (max)     1,1; 1,3; 1,6
  • width, m     0,25

Asphalt cutter 3401-010000.000
The cutter is designated for cutting asphalt road cover, frozen and hard ground. Two cuts are made simultaneously. The cutter successfully used in laying out and repairing of cable- and pipe-lines. Preserved ballast basement allows the asphalt surface recovery afterward.

Specification:    
  • depth, m (max)     0,27
  • slot width, m     0,04
  • distance between cutters, m     0,38 - 0,83
  • Cutter diameter, m     0,9