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Trenching

Simex offers a range of products for trenching for utilities installation, such as fiber optic networks, pipelines or conduits. Specifically, Simex offers a full range of wheel saws used successfully for laying fiber optic cables.
 
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TF 200

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Recommended excavator weight 2,5-7 ton 5500-15500 lbs
Weight without bracket (1) 300 kg 660 lbs
Drum width (HP) 565 mm 22 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TFC 50

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Width (cutting profile) 370 mm 15 inch
Weight (1) 90 kg 200 lbs
Recommended excavator weight (2) 1,2-3,0 ton 2640-6600 lbs
(1) Without mounting bracket to boom.
(2) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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T 200

Features mechanical side shift
 
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Trench width 25-30-40-50 mm 1-1,2-1,6-2 inch
Trench depth 200 mm 8 inch
Operating weight with standard wheel (1) 270 kg 600 lbs
Required oil flow 35-75 l/min 9-20 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RW 150

Specifically designed for slots and narrow trenches on hard and compact surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, for fiber optic cable installation.

Possibility to be mounted on mini-excavator.

 
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Trench width 25-30-40-50 mm 1-1.2-1.6-2.1 inch
Trench depth 100-125-150 mm 4-5-6 inch
Operating weight (1) 190 kg 420 lbs
Required oil flow 30-65 l/min 8-17 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 400

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Recommended excavator weight 6-12 ton 13000-26500 lbs
Weight without bracket (1) 470 kg 1050 lbs
Drum width (HP) 625 mm 25 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TFC 100

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Width (cutting profile) 480-430 mm 19-17 inch
Weight (1) 170 kg 374 lbs
Recommended excavator weight (2) 2,5-4,5 ton 5600-9900 lbs
(1) Without mounting bracket to boom.
(2) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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T 300

Features hydraulic side shift and trench clearing device
 
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Trench width 25-30-50-80 mm 1-1,2-1,6-3,2 inch
Trench depth 300 mm 12 inch
Operating weight with standard wheel (1) 665 kg 1460 lbs
Required oil flow 60-115 l/min 16-30 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RWE 20

RWE 20
RWE 20
Recommended excavator weight (1) 2,5-5 ton 5500-11000 lbs
Depth 200 mm 8 inch
Required oil flow 30-75 l/min 8-20 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RW 350

Available for skid steer loader and excavator, it's specifically designed micro and mini-trenches on hard and compact surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, mainly for fiber optic cable installation.

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Trench width 25-30-40-50-80 mm 1-1,2-1,6-2-3,2 inch
Trench depth 250-300-350 mm 10-12-14 inch
Operating weight (1) 940 (2) - 1030 (3) kg 2072 (2) - 2250 (3) lbs
Required oil flow 90-130 l/min 24-34 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment

(2) With a 25 mm wheel saw width.
(3) With a 80 mm wheel saw width.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 650

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Recommended excavator weight (1) 9-16 ton 19800-35200 lbs
Weight without bracket 650 kg 1430 lbs
Drum width (HP) 700 mm 28 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TFC 400

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Width (cutting profile) 480-430 mm 19-17 inch
Weight (1) 400 kg 8800 lbs
Recommended excavator weight (2) 6-10 ton 13000-22000 lbs
(1) Without mounting bracket to boom.
(2) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TA 300

Ideal for laying fiber optics, fitted with hydraulic lateral tilt allowing  wheel saw to stay vertical in any condition, even when the prime mover is not parallel to the road surface. Also available with conveyor belt.
 
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Trench width 25-30-50-80 mm 1-1,2-1,6-3,2 inch
Trench depth 300 mm 12 inch
Operating weight with standard wheel (1) 845 kg 1860 lbs
Required oil flow 60-115 l/min 16-30 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RWE 30

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Recommended excavator weight (1) 5-10 ton 11000-22000 lbs
Depth 300 mm 12 inch
Required oil flow 60-120 l/min 16-32 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 850

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Recommended excavator weight (1) 14-22 ton 30800-48500 lbs
Weight without bracket 1100 kg 2420 lbs
Drum width (HP) 800 mm 32 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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T 450

Features hydraulic depth adjustment, hydraulic side shift and trench clearing device. Possibility of side discharge of material. Set up for installation of aspiration and conveyor belt.
 
 
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Trench width 50-80-100-130-160-200 mm 1,6-3,2-4-5-6,3-8 inch
Trench depth 150-450 mm 6-17 inch
Operating weight with standard wheel (1) 1115 kg 2450 lbs
Required oil flow 100-160 l/min 27-42 gpm
1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RW 500

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Trench width 50-80-100-120 mm 2-3-4-5 inch
Trench depth 250-500 mm 10-20 inch
Operating weight (1) 1275-1340 kg 2800-2950 lbs
Required oil flow 100-160 l/min 27-43 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RWE 35

Specifically designed for mini and micro-trenching on hard and compact surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, for fiber optic cable installation.

Available also for skid steer mounting with the addition of the hydraulic side shift​.
RWE 35
RWE 35
Recommended excavator weight (1) 5-10 ton 11000-22000 lbs
Width 25-30-40-50-80 mm  1-1,2-1,6-2-3,2 inch 
Depth 250-300-350 mm 10-12-14 inch
Operating weight 700 (2)(3) - 790 (2)(4) kg  1540 (2)(3) - 1740 (2)(4) lbs
Required oil flow 90-130 l/min 24-34 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

(2) Without mounting bracket attaching to prime mover.
(3) With a 25 mm wheel saw width.
(4) With a 80 mm wheel saw width.

​Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 1100

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Recommended excavator weight 20-34 ton 44000-80000 lbs
Weight without bracket (1) 1340 kg 2950 lbs
Drum width (HP) 850 mm 34 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RWA 500

Features hydraulic lateral tilt: maintains wheel saw vertical in any condition. Allows milling near curbs with the wheel saw in vertical position even when the prime mover is not parallel to the road surface, compensating for a difference in level up to 200mm.
 
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Trench width 50-80-100-120 mm 2-3-4-5 inch
Trench depth 250-500 mm 10-20 inch
Operating weight (1) 1275-1340 kg 2800-2950 lbs
Required oil flow 100-160 l/min 27-43 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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RWE 50

Segmented wheel: Disk with removable, interchangeable segments allows quick variation of the trench width while maintaining the same base wheel.
 
 
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Recommended excavator weight (1) 14-18 ton 28000-39800 lbs
Depth 300-500 mm 12-20 inch
Required oil flow 100-160 l/min 26-42 gpm
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 2100

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Recommended excavator weight 28-45 ton 61700-99000 lbs
Weight without bracket (1) 2380 kg 5240 lbs
Drum width (HP) 950 mm 38 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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T 600

Hydraulic depth adjustment, hydraulic side shift, trench clearing device,  side discharge of material. Set up for installation of aspiration and conveyor belt.
 
 
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Trench width 80-100-130-160-200 mm 3,2-4-5-6,3-8 inch
Trench depth 200-600 mm 8-24 inch
Operating weight with standard wheel (1) 1340 kg 2950 lbs
Required oil flow 110-170 l/min 29-45 gpm
1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 2500

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Recommended excavator weight 40-55 ton 88000-121000 lbs
Weight without bracket(1) 2700 kg 5950 lbs
Drum width (HP) 1000 mm 40 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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TF 3100

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Recommended excavator weight 50-70 ton 110000-154000 lbs
Weight without bracket (1) 2940 kg 6470 lbs
Drum width (HP) 1250 mm 50 inch
(1) User is responsible for ensuring that the equipment meets the excavator’s specifications and weight requirements.

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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T 800

Compared to the other models of the T range, the T 800 is fitted with an integrated motor in the wheel that enters the trench and goes down to a depth of 800mm without excessively increasing the wheel diameter. The T 800 is also the only one that can work in reverse.
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Trench width 250 mm 10 inch
Trench depth 450-800 mm 17-31 inch
Operating weight with standard wheel (1) 1430 kg 3150 lbs
Required oil flow 110-170 l/min 29-50 gpm
1) User is responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the prime mover suit the weight and specifications of the attachment

Simex does not accept responsibility or liability for the information provided. Technical modifications may vary without prior notice.
These are the standard features, for custom solutions contact us.
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