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The new BCS 185 cutter system features the turnable HDS 90-T hose drum system.
Compact cutter can ‘cut the corners’
01 July 2023
Four decades since it launched its first cutter on the market, German foundation engineering specialist Bauer Maschinen has unveiled its new BCS 185 cutter system, which is specially optimised for trench cutting.
This latest model of Bauer Cutter Systems (BCS) can cut trenches up to a depth of 90 m. In addition, the special design of the BCS systems combines proven technology with a vast variety of other useful features as well as the necessary modularity for today’s ever stricter transport requirements, says the company.
The new cutter system offers high productivity and economic operation, easy and safe handling of the equipment, long life expectancy and lasting value, as well as easy transport and rigging.
The system consists of the base carrier MT 185 with hose drum system HDS 90 and a trench cutter BC 35 (or optionally all other models) from the long established portfolio. The solid design offers high stability and comprehensive health, safety and environment (HSE) features, including a rear-view camera, integrated service platforms and ergonomic, highly comfortable cab layout.
“Operators used to our Bauer MC models are sure to feel at home quickly, since the inner workings of the cab are identical to the Bauer duty-cycle cranes,” explains Leonhard Weixler, Head of the Diaphragm Wall Division at Bauer Maschinen. “A variety of electronic assistance systems (integrated into the latest version of the Bauer B-Tronic system) supports the operator effectively and increases productivity at the same time. The MT 185 is equipped with a fuel-efficient, powerful Volvo engine, which complies to all different emissions standards worldwide.”
The BCS 185 is also available with the Bauer Turning Device, which allows this cutter to work in extremely confined construction sites and still be able to ‘cut the corners’.
“This is making the difference in today’s cutter operations,” remarks Weixler. “It allows the cutter to be twisted within a range of -50 to +95 degrees from its normal position to reach every corner in the excavation pit without a problem. Together with the overall compact dimensions of the BCS 185, the range of efficient cutter applications under restricted space conditions is further enhanced.”
Also noteworthy is the arrangement of the hose drums in the boom, thanks to which the cutter system delivers a highly streamlined impression overall. The 30-tonne winch was specifically designed for use in the mid-sized range. With the maximum hook load of 43 tonnes, the BCS 185 can be equipped with a wide range of Bauer cutters, allowing trench widths of up to 1,500 mm.
“This makes the system as a whole even more attractive: the Bauer cutter system is not subject to crane permit regulations, hence any requirements for the operators are eliminated,” he points out.
The new cutter system has already started operation in the South of China, where it was shipped early last month and assembled in a record time of only 22 hours. The first unit in Europe will soon travel to the French city of Toulouse.
