A50 and A55 Compost Turner
The Next Level is Waiting. And Affordable!
The BACKHUS® A50 and A55 compost turners are the pinnacle of compost turning technology and can take your operation to the next level.
The BACKHUS A50 can turn 5,200 yards per hour and easily handle windrows up to 16’ wide and 11’ tall, while the A55 can turn up to 5,900 yards per hour and handle windrows up to 18’ wide and 8’ tall.
Powerful and intelligent. That’s why the BACKHUS A50 and A55 are some of the best-selling compost turners in North America.
Standard features include a high-torque drum, Cummins diesel power plant, hydraulic tailgate, large track clears, reversing cooling fan, self-diagnostic CAN bus control system, and a 360-degree elevating cabin.
Try one and you’ll want to make an A50 or A55 compost turner the cornerstone of your operation.
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!
Case Studies
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