Construction

Tin Bin

Attachment
Perform controlled vacuum excavation directly from your excavator to safely work around underground utilities and buried obstructions while minimizing disturbance to the surrounding environment.

overview

The BTE Tin Bin enables vacuum excavation using a standard excavator, eliminating the need for a dedicated vacuum truck. Designed for work around sensitive underground utilities and obstructions, the attachment allows operators to safely expose buried infrastructure while minimizing disturbance to the surrounding environment. A rotating nozzle helps break up compacted material, while the self-contained vacuum system collects debris and controls dust during excavation. With quick connection to compatible excavators, the Tin Bin provides an efficient solution for utility exposure and precision e

Features

  • Rotating nozzle helps break up compacted soil during excavation
  • Self-contained vacuum system with collection bin and dust suppression
  • Designed for vacuum excavation around sensitive underground utilities
  • Quick connection allows fast deployment on compatible excavators
  • Eliminates the need for a dedicated vacuum truck

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Vacuum Excavation from an Excavator

Allows crews to perform vacuum excavation directly from the excavator without requiring a separate vacuum truck.

Controlled Material Removal

Rotating nozzle helps break up compacted material for more efficient excavation.

Self-Contained Collection

Integrated vacuum system collects material while minimizing dust and disturbance to the surrounding environment.

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At-a-Glance

SPECSUSMetric
Hydraulic Flow Required31.7 GPM120 L/min
Hydraulic Pressure4,061 PSI280 bar
Rotator Hydraulic Requirement10.5 GPM @ 1,740 PSI40 L/min @ 120 bar
SPECSUSMetric
Tin Bin TC2
Length8.2 ft2,499 mm
Width4.8 ft1,463 mm
Height6.8 ft2,072 mm
Weight2,700 lb1,224 kg
Tin Bin TC2 EVO
Length8.2 ft2,499 mm
Width4.8 ft1,463 mm
Height5.8 ft1,767 mm
Weight2,550 lb1,156 kg

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