Michael Byrne Manufacturing is now offering the compact powerful H24-117. The H24-117 like all of our machines is designed for the severest duty imaginable. This machine puts out 117,810 Lbs. of thrust and 8,021 Ft-Lbs. of torque. It also has a variable speed control for controlling speed of thrust and auger rotation. Base track is only 4 Ft long resulting in great savings of time and money during pit construction.

Our planetary gearbox is specifically designed for boring machines. Handling the severest shock loads, surpassing any of our competitor models. Also included to protect gearbox is a thrust-bearing package protecting the complete drive train. Also included is a winch to re-track machine from front of pit to rear. Push block is spring loaded for foot operation and easy return of push block pins. 

The power unit supplies the boring unit with 40 Gpm at 3,500 Psi to auger drive. And a second pump supplies 20 Gpm to thrust cylinders and winch. It is powered by a 125 Hp water-cooled diesel. Power unit is easily hooked up in just a few minutes with quick-disconnect lines and can be used for other hydraulic tools and equpiment. 

Our tracks are connected together by heavy duty quick-disconnect track connectors.  Michael Byrne designed heavy box constructed frames, for severe conditions to keep proper alignment for successful bores. This machine is a split base design for easy lifting in and out of pits. 

All machine gauges and warning lights are in operator’s view of sight for easy operation.