Mastenbroek delivers its first 2021 17/17 trencher
Mastenbroek, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers has supplied its first 2021 17/17 trencher. The compact rock trencher was delivered to French trencher rental specialists TP Milhaud last month. It is the 11th Mastenbroek trencher to be bought by TP Milhaud, but the first to feature a Stage V compliant engine alongside a redesigned ergonomic cabin and a new 2.5m swing-out conveyor designed for European highways.
Mastenbroek, the UK-based designer and manufacturer of self-propelled trenchers has supplied its first 2021 17/17 trencher.
The compact rock trencher was delivered to French trencher rental specialists TP Milhaud last month. It is the 11th Mastenbroek trencher to be bought by TP Milhaud, but the first to feature a Stage V compliant engine alongside a redesigned ergonomic cabin and a new 2.5m swing-out conveyor designed for European highways.
“We’ve worked incredibly hard on the new 17/17 trencher, which offers 268 horsepower and a cutting depth of 1.4 metres,” says Christopher Pett, Mastenbroek’s general manager. “As well as introducing the cleanest ever engine to be found in a Mastenbroek trencher, we have worked closely with our customers involved in utility contracting to offer them a machine that is easily transported and incredibly comfortable to operate.”
As well as the Deutz Construction TCD 7.8 L6, water-cooled six-cylinder inline engine, the 2021 17/17 is easily transported thanks to the redesigned 2.5m swing-out conveyor, which retracts the forward discharge conveyor system to be within a 2.5m transport width.
Drivers of the 2021 17/17 will find the new cabin more comfortable as Mastenbroek has positioned the machine’s monitoring displays overhead which makes them easier to see during operation. The ROP’s certified cabin sees the controls for the trench unit and tracks mounted to the air suspension seat. Heating and air conditioning also come as standard.
TP Milhaud owner Patrick Peres says: “The fact that we have 11 Mastenbroek trenchers shows how effective and reliable they are. We receive excellent support and customer service from the team at Mastenbroek, and this new 17/17 model will be a valuable addition to our fleet. Our customers are working in very challenging conditions – narrow streets in old towns and villages. As the 17/17 has a compact size and yet offers powerful trenching capabilities will make it ideal for these situations.”
The order was secured by Paul Goncalves who works for Mastenbroek’s French dealer Socodima. “The Mastenbroek range has always been popular with our customers, and the trenchers are known for their superior build quality, ease of use and effectiveness. We are sure that this will be the first of many new 17/17 machines to be put to use across Europe as its size, ease of transportation and operation, fills a niche perfectly.”
Introduced in 1993, the 17/17 is a compact and powerful rock trencher, which will off-set trenches left and right and discharges material to either side or into a truck via a front swing conveyor. Mastenbroek has designed the machine for use on single carriageways and narrow streets, typical of many European towns and villages. A steerable undercarriage enables curved trench lines, and the track lift allows the machine to straddle raised pedestrian walkways.
Mastenbroek manufactured its first trencher in 1977, since then the company has grown into a globally respected name in trenching, machine automation through its partnership with Trimble®, subsea cutting technology, ground stabilisation and groundwater control.
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