SX-960 / 960 SV

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The largest in the line-up, the SX-960 can handle pipe sizes from 36" and up and has a maximum lifting capacity of 200,000 lbs. This model is the first built in the Superior pipelayer line-up and has been the pipelayer of choice for many major contractors accross the pipeline industry.

Specifications

Compressor Engine
Engine Model

C-13 ACERT

Displacement

12.5 L – 762.8 cu in

Featured
Operating Weight

61,000 kg / 134,500 lbs

Maximum Lifting Capacity

96,000 kg / 211,200 lbs

Net Flywheel Power

440 HP – 324 kW

Hook
Hook Speed

0-16 m / min / 0-52 ft / min

Sideboom
Wire Rope Diameter

19 mm – 3/4 in

Engine
Engine Model

C-13 ACERT

Net Flywheel Power

440 HP – 324 kW

Governed Speed

2,200 rpm

Displacement

12.5 L – 762.8 cu in

Hydraulic System
Main Pumps

(Bosch-Rexroth) 4 independent variable pumps

Service Pumps

1 Tandem Gear Type

Hydraulic Winch
Brakes

(4) integrated negative control

Final Drive

Compact hydrostatic drive unit, three-stage planetary gear

Boom Capacity 16 mm - 5/8 in

105 m – 344 ft

Drum Diameter - Boom

390 mm / 15.3 in

Drum Diameter - Hook

390 mm / 15.3 in

Drum Length - Boom

14.1 inches / 360 mm

Drum Length - Hook

360 mm / 14.1 in

Flange Diameter - Boom

530 mm / 20.8 in

Flange Diameter - Hook

590 mm/23.2 in

Hook Capacity 16 mm - 5/8 in

136 m – 446 ft

Hook Speed

0-16 m / min / 0-52 ft / min

Wire Rope Installed - Hook

120 m – 394 ft

Working Pressure

320 bar – 4642 psi

Transmission
Brakes

(4) integrated negative control

Final Drives

Epicyclodial oil soaked

Trans Max Speed, -2 speed (SV)

5.3 km/h – 3.3 mph

Controls
Controls Type

Twin Pilot Operated

Safety Controls

Emergency shut-off

Boom
Boom Optional

9.1 m – 30 ft welded box square section

Wire Rope Diameter

19 mm – 3/4 in

Part Boom Line

5

Part Load Line

8

Adjustable Counterweights
Total Weight Extendable

13,500 kg – 29,700 lb

Track Frame
Standard Shoes Width

91.4 cm – 36 in

Gauge

1.95 m – 6.3 ft, 2.6 m – 8.5 ft

Ground Pressure

.83 kg/sq cm – 12 PSI

Number Of Bottom Rollers

9+9

Number Of Carrying Rollers

2+2

Fluid Capacities
Fuel Tank

720 L – 190 U.S. gal

Hydraulic System Circuit

345 L – 91 U.S. gal

Cooling System

65 L – 17.2 U.S. gal

Engine Oil

34 L – 9 U.S. gal

Final Drive Each

12 L – 3.4 U.S. gal

Electric System
Operating Voltage

24 V

Supplied Batteries

2

Starter Capacity

7.5 Kw

Alternator

55 A

Hydraulic Winches
Hook Speed

0-16 m / min / 0-52 ft / min

Hydraulic Tank
Hydraulic Tank Max Capacity

125 liters – 33 U.S. gal

Filter
Filter Maximum Capacity

500 liters/min – 132 U.S. gal/min

Features

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Pipelayer

Transmission

Transmission Pilot Levers

Assist the operator in making precise pin-point maneuvers for coupling pipe.

Anti tipping

Anti-tipping

Monitors different lifting operations to avoid dangerous tilting.

Boom

Boom Kick-out

Prevents the boom from bending by excessive upward travel.

Anti two block

Anti-two Block

Prevents the top and bottom blocks from touching.

Free-fall System

Emergency feature: when the button is engaged, the load free-falls all the way to the ground.

Joystick

Single Joystick Control

Controls both the line and the boom with a single joystick, greatly simplifying operation.

Gallery

Accessories

ROPS

Roll Over Protection Structure
SUPERIOR Manufacturing designs and manufactures Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS) for 561/571/572/583/594 model pipelayers. We have an 
understanding of our customer’s needs and applications, producing ROPS that are fully engineered and tested to meet various codes and standards. 
Our engineering department is fully integrated with our capabilities including:

  • CADD – Computer Aided Design and Drafting modeling software
  • FEA – Finite Element Analysis stress and deflection software
  • Specification and functional development

Features Include:

  • Easy access for operators
  • Operator protection in the event of a roll over
  • No modifications to frame of draw works
  • Installation mounts are welded on
  • ROPS can also be installed on dozers converted to pipelayers, including Midwestern.

Roli-cradles

Roli-cradle

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