Altec DB37

Articulation	-6 to 75°
Auger Diameter	18 in (45.7 cm)
Cargo Capacity	3,000 lb (1,360 kg)
Cargo Deck	34 x 45 x 39 in (86.4 x 114.3 x 99 cm)
Digger Radius	10.5 ft (3.2 m) - 19.5 ft (6 m)
Engine	Kubota D902-E Diesel, 21.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	6 gal (22.7 L)
Ground Contact Pressure	5.4 psi (.37 bar)
Hydraulic Pump	16.5 GPM
Max Digging Motor Torque	2,000 lb-ft (2,712 N-m)
Maximum Drive Slope	15° front to back, 15° side to side
Maximum Horizontal Reach	30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Maximum Lift Capacity	3,800 lb (1,724 kg)
Maximum Sheave Height	36.7 ft (11.2 m), 44.6 ft (13.6 m) with optional jib
Maximum Travel Speed	100 ft/min (1.8 k/hr) high speed
Minimum Digging Depth	7 ft (2.1 m)
Minimum Stowed Unit Length	18 ft (5.5 m)
Minimum Stowed Unit Width	34.5 in (87.6 cm)
Rotation	Continuous
Stowed Travel Height	6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Track Drive	2-speed, piston motor
Track Extension	Tracks extend outward 9 in each side (18 in total)
Track Length	78 in (198 cm)
Unit Weight	8,900 lb (4,037 kg)
Winch Line Pull	5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Winch Rope Spec	90 ft (24.7 m), 1/2” minimum tensile 22,500 lb (10,206 kg)

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