A50 and A55 Compost Turner
The Next Level is Waiting. And Affordable!
High-Capacity Turning for Demanding Operations.
The BACKHUS® A50 and A55 are built for composters who need serious throughput. Both machines handle large windrows with efficiency and precision, making them a popular choice for high-volume commercial and municipal composting operations across North America.
The A50 processes over 5,200 cubic yards per hour and handles windrows up to 16 feet wide and 11 feet tall. The A55 steps that up to 5,900 cubic yards per hour with windrow capacity up to 18 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Both models come standard with a high-torque drum, Cummins diesel power plant, hydraulic tailgate, large track cleats, reversing cooling fan, self-diagnostic CAN bus control system, and a 360-degree elevating cabin.
Together, these features deliver the power, control, and reliability that large-scale composting demands.
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.
A50 and A55 Compost Turner Demonstration
Interested in the BACKHUS A50 or A55 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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