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.
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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Transmission Pilot Levers
Assist the operator in making precise pin-point maneuvers for coupling pipe.
Anti-tipping
Monitors different lifting operations to avoid dangerous tilting.
Boom Kick-out
Prevents the boom from bending by excessive upward travel.
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.
Single Joystick Control
Controls both the line and the boom with a single joystick, greatly simplifying operation.
Gallery
Accessories
ROPS
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
Model
Pipe Range
Weight
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