A38 Compost Turner
The Ideal Entry Level Turner.
Ditch the loader and upgrade to a BACKHUS® A38 - the world’s best entry-level compost turner for professional composters.
This highly engineered machine allows your operation to get into larger scale composting for a very reasonable investment. The BACKHUS A38 features a comfortable panoramic cabin and lets you easily turn compost windrows up to 12′ wide and 6′ tall.
The highly efficient A38 requires less horsepower which results in significant fuel savings, and its controls are simple and intuitive for operators.
Innovative, efficient, and reliable, the BACKHUS A38 compost turner proves that stepping up doesn’t always require a huge investment.
Product Features
Easy Access
All critical components and functions of the machine are easily accessible for routine maintenance and service.
INTUITIVE CONTROLS
Control operating speed and steering with one hand, and access critical functions via “top hat” push buttons on the intuitive joystick control.
PANORAMIC CABIN
The panoramic cabin and rearview camera provide clear visibility of the turning environment.
EFFICIENT ENGINE
BACKHUS makes the most efficient turners in the industry, and the standard diesel engine with turbocharger allows for maximum power.
HYDRAULIC TAILGATE
This operator-controlled feature manipulates the throwing of material and allows for the shaping of windrows or help with mixing.
POWERFUL DRIVETRAIN
The robust hydraulics system ensures the drum and drive handle the toughest material environments.
TRACK CLEARERS/PLOWS
Operating independently of the frame and drum position, the clearers are very easily controlled to provide toe-to-toe windrow placement. The one-touch ‘float’ feature maintains constant contact with the pad.
ARMORED DRUM TOOLS
The drum tools are coated with an abrasion-resistant material for maximum tool life.
A38 Compost Turner Demonstration
Interested in the BACKHUS A38 Compost Turner? Contact us to arrange an on-site demonstration at your facility, running your material, to see just how good it is!
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