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TERRA HYDROCRACK HC 600

Rod Burster 60 tons

60 tons of full power

    The TERRA-HYDROCRACK HC 600 is one of the most productive Rod Burster for the replacement of old pipes Ø 50 - 350 mm made of cast iron, ductile, steel, clay ware or plastic. With a maximum pulling force of 60 tonnes at 235 bar new pipes up to ø 350 mm can be replaced over a length of 150 m. The pulling speed lays by industry leading 225 m/h. Powered by a proven 49 HP strong PERKINS Diesel engine it operates always at maximum performance.

60 tons of full power
60 tons of full power


Available as a short or comfort version

    The Rod Burster is available as a short or comfort version. With a weight of 720 kg the short version is much lighter than the comfort version (1.470 kg). Nevertheless it offers the same power and productivity. With the comfort version the operator can sit in the machine during operation. He is protected by a trench box. No extra shoring is needed for the working pit. The adaptable trench box allows a fast and safe operation according to the safety precaution laws. The rods can easily be taken out of the magazin bellow the operator’s seat.

Available as a short or comfort version
Available as a short or comfort version


Pipe pulling into the pit

    The new pipes can be easily pulled into the machine and the working pit, because the hydraulic cylinder can be moved to the rear end of the machine (patented). The rod burster must not be moved backwards.

Pipe pulling into the pit
Pipe pulling into the pit


High quality rods

    The rods are easy to handle. They follow the old pipe with a minimum bending radius of 17 m.

High quality rods
High quality rods


Dismountable trench box

    The adaptable trench box for the comfort version allows a fast and safe operation according to the safety precaution laws. No extra shoring is needed. This saves time and money.

Dismountable trench box
Dismountable trench box


Foot automatic AFC

    The foot automatic AFC allows a one-man operation. This is fast and easy. With the remote control the hydraulic pressure and volume can be adjusted automatically to the required speed.

Foot automatic AFC
Foot automatic AFC


Automatic clamping system

    The automatic clamping system guarantees a secure and reliable contact to the rods. The direction can easily be changed.

Automatic clamping system
Automatic clamping system


Perkins Power Pack

    The HC 600 is equipped with a proven 49 HP strong PERKINS Diesel engine. The engine speed can be adjusted in all positions between idle and maximum. The power pack can easily be lifted with a mini-excavator on the yellow lifting devices or by using a forklift. A control panel with potentiometer and indicators for Diesel and hydraulic oil level. Hydraulic pressure and hydraulic volume are adjusted automatically to the required power and the maximum power of the Diesel engine.

Perkins Power Pack
Perkins Power Pack


Operational Diagram

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Technical Data

Technical Data

The drill axle is just 0.3 m / 1 ft above the ground.

Technical specifications can be changed without previous notice.
Pulling force
60 tons (600 kN)
132.000 lbs/ 66 US tons
Engine power
49 PS (36 kW)
49 HP (36 kW)
Pressure
235 bar
3.400 psi
Pulling speed
225 m/h
750 ft/h
Rods, length
1.0 m
3.3 ft
Rods, diameter
ø 47 mm
ø 1.85"
Rods, weight
13 kg
28.6 lbs
Dimensions (power pack)
1.8 x 0.8 x 1.45 m
0.55 x 0.25 x 0.43 ft
Dimensions, L x W x H (machine)
3.1 x 0.80 x 1.25 m (with trench box)
9.9 x 2.6 x 4.1 ft (with trench box)
Pulling length*
150 m
500 ft
Weigth (power pack)
860 kg
1.890 lbs
Weight (machine)
1'470 kg
3.250 lbs


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