Cuts Inc Attachment Perfect for Runway Repairs
Published: 27/9
The SS4200HF diamond-blade saw attachment from Cuts Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn., is compatible with many brands of compact track loaders. Weighing 980 lb (444.5kg), the attachment’s 42-in (1,067mm) diamond blade cuts up to 18 in (457mm) deep and .25-in (6.35mm) wide. The diamond-tipped blade of the skid steer attachment requires an external water source to keep the blade from becoming overheated during operation.
The attachment itself is 66 in (1,676mm) long, 52 in (1,321mm) high, and 50.25 in (1,276mm) wide, with a flow capacity of 20-30 gpm (70.7-113.5 lpm). Four wheels located on the bottom of the unit, which provide extra stability, can be lifted and not used if necessary. The top half of the blade housing can be lifted for storage or shipping.
The skid steer saw attachment demonstrated its capabilities during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery (RADR) Technology Integration Experiment. Conducted in August 2017, the experiment compared lighter and leaner equipment, materials and methods for small crater repairs on an airport runway to those used in the traditional crater repair process. While traditional crater repair equipment and materials are highly capable, they are large, expensive, and logistically challenging.
According to Matt Jay Hephner, President and Senior Estimator at Cuts Inc., skid steer use was at the center of this testing. The SS3600 and SS4200 concrete saw attachments from Cuts Inc. were chosen to compete against conventional concrete cutting tools. Testing criteria was for overall weight of the equipment, compactness for storage, daily maintenance, ease of use, and, most importantly, speed.
The SS3600 saw attachment yielded cut speeds of 1.41–1.64 ft/min (43-50 cm/min), cutting 15-18 in (382-457 mm) deep through 8,500 psi concrete.
