Yanmar engines pack a punch

Published on: 05/06/2015

Yanmar engines are packing a punch in a new Tracked Post Driver, designed and built by Protech Machinery, a British owned company based in Gloucestershire. The self-propelled, one man machine is ideal for use on steep, wet ground where a conventional tractor unit would not reach.

The P22 Tracked Post Driver is fitted with a Yanmar 4TNV88 DS power pack with additional equipment being supplied by Barrus including a throttle cable, control panel and extension wiring.

The machine was originally built as a prototype last year and after testing and application approval, a total of 24 Yanmar engines have now been supplied by Barrus. The machine is ideal for use by farmers, smallholders and contractors who have a requirement for reliable, durable equipment at an affordable price.

Standard features of the machine include a 300kg hammer weight, 800mm telescopic side shift and a 1000mm telescopic mast extension. Designed to save labour, time and fuel, the unit is also towable and has low ground pressure for all year round operation. There is also a rock spike attachment that makes it easy to punch holes in the hardest of grounds.

“We chose the Yanmar engine for its smooth and quiet operation, fuel economy and that it was available fully built up as a power pack,” comments Steve Craddock, Director, Protech Machinery Ltd

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