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Apex - Model XB20 -Straw Blower
For landscaping, construction, erosion control, land reclamation, and more, the XB20 is setting the standard in heavy duty, commercial straw blowers — delivering up to 20 tons of straw per hour and featuring one of the highest material capacities in the industry.
The XB20 straw blower`s innovative adjustable discharge head provides flexibility and reach with its 40 degrees of vertical elevation paired with nearly 360 degrees of horizontal rotation — so you can reach every inch of the job site with ease and precision.
The ball bearing mount on the discharge head provides smooth, easy operation to apply straw in almost any direction.
The XB20 straw spreader`s variable speed, hydraulic conveyor chain includes variable speed control for enhanced performance and handling of both 2-string and 3-string rectangular bales of straw or hay. The included tray has both adjustable elevation and extension to meet the bed of just about any truck or supply vehicle to make loading simple.
A truly flexible workhorse, the XB20 straw blowing machine comes standard with two equalized water tanks with 115-gallon total capacity, which means you can apply straw while reducing dust for one easy, seamless process.
The 5 GPM pump features adjustable flow control at the operator station, and includes 4 wide-spray nozzles that deliver 360 degree dust suppression at the job site for complete, uniform coverage and effective dust control and suppression from your straw blowing machine.
Its high torque and rugged design help the XB20 effectively spread straw at a reliable 90-foot discharge distance in still conditions. This distance capacity means you can easily cover large job sites quickly, and with a small team of people for the most efficient commercial straw blowing available.
Designed to be both comfortable and intuitive to use, the XB20`s operator station has a control panel that displays all the necessary information such as digital engine information, throttle, engine engagement, horn, and full discharge head control. Its centrally-located power feed and clutch lever mean you have everything you need to operate the straw blower at arms reach.
An adjustable padded seat with folding arm rests and seat belt comes standard for comfort, efficiency, and to help maintain the safety of the operator.
Service and support are important to you and to us. With APEX you will work directly with the factory and receive dedicated after-sales support for parts and technical guidance
- Engine: Yanmar 72hp (53.7kW) 4TNV98CT-NVT turbo-charged diesel engine.
- Engine Safety System: Self-diagnosing engine control with automatic low oil pressure,high water temperature, automatic derate, and shut-off alerts.
- Capacity: Discharges an average of 20 straw tons per hour.
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 Gallon (75 L)
- Drive: Tough power band belt drives the blower fan, and hydraulically-driven, variable speed control comes standard on the feed chute roll and chain.
- Flail: 8 removable beater chains quickly disperses straw from the 13 cu ft. (368 L) chamber and can handle both 2-string or 3-string rectangular bales.
- Blower: Over 185 mph (298 kph), 6-blade blower includes a dynamically-balanced, 30” (76 cm) diameter fan.
- Feed Tray: Hydraulic, variable speed conveyor chain comes with adjustable elevation and extension to match a variety of vehicles.
- Discharge Head: Innovative ball bearing and gas spring counter balance mounted chute delivers 40 degrees of vertical elevation and 359 degrees of horizontal rotation.
- Range: Delivers straw up to 90 ft (27.4 m) under average conditions.
- Dust Suppression: Apply 115 gallons of water at 5 GPM using 4 wide-spray nozzles and our dual tank system with intuitive flow-control mounted at the operators finger tips to easily suppress dust over large areas.
- Operator Station: Easy-to-adjust, padded seat comes with folding armrests for optimal operator comfort and flexibility. An easy-to-read operator control panel displays crucial engine information digitally so the operator can monitor throttle, engine start/stop, horn, and full discharge chute control. The centrally-located power feed control and clutch lever is also within easy reach for added safety and security.
- Operator Safety: The feed tray is designed with easy-access emergency shutdown buttons and all access doors include safety interlock switches.
- Lights: DOT-compliant highway lights and flashing warning lights
- Brakes: Electric brakes include a breakaway switch for optimal safety.
- Axle: Durable 6,000 lb (2,760 kg) tandem rubber torsion axles
- Tires: ST22/90D16 load range E tires
- Hitch: Heavy-duty tow eye
- Weight: 4,760 lbs (3,584 kg)
- Length: 16’ (4.9 m)
- Width: 7’ 10” (2.4 m)
- Height: 8’ 4” (2.6 m)