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BADGER 670 HYDRO-SCOPIC
telescoping boom EXCAVATOR
Better efficiency and higher profits

One machine does the work of many
You’ll get more hard work from one Hydro-Scopic than from any other machine in your fleet because a wide variety of easily changed attachments allow an amazing range of construction and maintenance tasks. Beyond its use as a precision excavator, Hydro-Scopic can stand in for backhoes, trenchers, graders and loaders. It can even be used for lifting objects of three tons and more.

Speed and coordination get digging jobs done fast
Only when you’ve seen Hydro-Scopic operate can you fully appreciate how its rapid, versatile actions pay big dividends in total yards moved per hour.

Imagine the productivity of an excavator that provides five working functions: the boom hoists and telescopes, the excavator swings and the bucket tilts and curls. All these operations can occur simultaneously, even while the carrier is in motion, under full control from the excavator cab.

New operators will quickly master these rapid, coordinated movements while experienced hands exploit Hydro-Scopic’s extreme flexibility to make quick work of production digging and loading.

FEATURES

Unique abilities no other type of excavator can match
More than handling the production work that other excavators can, however, Hydro-Scopic handles precision grading and finishing. And, Hydro-Scopic typically completes an entire task with no need for final shoveling by hand.

Other machines can’t match Hydro-Scopic’s abilities to work in tight spaces and around obstructions. Culverts, posts and powerlines pose little problem for Hydro-Scopic. With its precise controls and sensitive feel, Hydro-Scopic even works with great accuracy under water to clear or enlarge running ditches or to dig in flooded excavation sites.

The one excavator to have
Consider its many features and uses. You’ll agree that Hydro-Scopic is the most versatile type of excavator and over a thousand satisfied users will confirm that Hydro-Scopic heads the list for reliable productivity.

For minimum transit time
For most construction and maintenance projects, the 6 x 4 Hydro-Scopics have the traction you’ll need to get to the jobsite. Or, choose the sure-footed 6 x 6 version to venture even further off-road. No matter which truck-mounted unit you select, you’ll get the convenience of unlimited highway mobility, plus the time and cost savings of eliminating an extra truck needed to transport most other types of excavators.

Full-featured hydraulic remote drive
At the jobsite, the upperstructure engine powers the carrier using a hydraulic motor attached to the carrier’s transmission. From the upperstructure, the operator can control carrier speed, direction and braking.

Extra heavy-duty Badger carriers
Truck-mounted Hydro-Scopics are built on a heavily reinforced, wide-flange ‘I’ beam frame designed specifically for these excavators. Cross members are integrally welded and distribute working loads equally. The swing-bearing mounting structure is welded integrally to the frame adding to its strength.

Trouble-free fluid power system
The sealed reservoir has a built-in filter and a visual sight glass. An oil filter condition light is provided in the cab. All cylinders have precision-honed barrels and chrome-plated rods and use bolt-on heads for simplified maintenance. Relief and cushion valves are provided throughout the hydraulic system.

Precision-machined gear-drive turntable
A hydraulic motor provides 360° of continuous rotation on a ball-bearing turntable. For long life and smooth operation, the mating surfaces are precision-machined to very fine tolerances using a computer-controlled boring mill.

Exclusive wrist-action bucket
Our exclusive boom-tip hydraulic swivel holds its angle firmly for grading or contouring. It provides 180° of bucket tilt - 90° each way from horizontal - and is fully sealed against dirt and corrosion.

Rugged precision boom
Hydro-Scopic’s exclusive rectangular, fast-cycling boom holds accurate grade extended or retracted. Since the boom itself never pivots, maximum boom strength is maintained regardless of the bucket angle. Boom sections are continuously welded for strength and telescope on adjustable, heavy-duty rollers with aluminum-bronze bushings. Due to the square cross section with rollers at each corner, digging loads are always supported by at least two rollers no matter what the bucket angle.

Retracting railroad guide wheels
With its optional railroad guide wheels, Hydro-Scopic is an excellent tool for maintaining a railroad right-of-way and it gains this added use with no loss of flexibility to perform other tasks. The guide-wheel mechanism is hydraulically operated and is welded securely to a special, heavy-duty truck frame.

Works easily in confined areas
With the boom fully lowered, Hydro-Scopic works to within a few feet of the carrier. And, with its shorter tail swing, Hydro-Scopic works in areas where other excavators can’t. When used for ditching, Hydro-Scopic will let traffic flow, even on narrow roads.

	Super heavy-duty carriers

	6 x 4 and 6 x 6 drivetrains available

	Legal for unrestricted highway travel

	Hydraulically assisted power steering

	Isolation-mounted cab with sound deadening

	Tinted, safety-glass windows

	Sound-insulated engine compartment

	10-speed transmission

	14-leaf front suspension with snubbers and spring stops

	Cast-steel equalizer beams

	Rear-wheel brakes, spring set and pneumatically released

SPECIFICATIONS OF MODEL 670 TELESCOPING BOOM EXCAVATOR

670 Carrier Engine
Cummins QSB6.7-240-Tier 3, turbo-charged, charge-air cooled, 6-cylinder, 4-cycle, liquid-cooled, isolation mounted diesel engine. 250 peak hp (186kw) @ 2,300 rpm, 728 lbs-ft. peak torque (987Nm) @ 1,500 rpm, 409 cid (6.7L), 4.21" bore x 4.88" stroke (107mm x 124mm), 18.0:1 compression ratio. Two-stage dry-type air cleaner. Spin-on coolant, fuel/water separator and combination full flow/bypass lube filters. 12-volt DC, 100 amp alternator with integral solid-state regulator. Electronically controlled fuel pump. Exhaust gas particulate filter is not required.
Battery: One SAE 12-volt DC, 1,150 CCA @ 0° F (-22° C).
Radiator: Fin and flat tube type radiator with silicone coolant and heater hoses. Brazed aluminum charge-air cooler.
Fuel Tank: 50-gal. (189L) fuel tank with in-line filter.

Optional Carrier Engine
Cummins QSC-280, turbo-charged, charge-air cooled, 6-cylinder, 4-cycle, liquid-cooled, isolation-mounted diesel engine. 300 peak hp (224kw) @ 2,000 rpm; peak torque 1,000 lbs.-ft. (1,356Nm) @ 1,500 rpm; 504.5 cid (8.3L)

Carrier Air System
13.2 cfm (374CL) compressor. Bendix AD-9 desiccant type air dryer with heated automatic ejector valve, spin-on cartridge.

Transmission
Eaton Fuller RT8908LL manual, 10 speeds forward, 3 reverse with Spicer 14" (356mm) diameter two-disc hydraulic clutch. Air operated countershaft brake and multi-mesh gearing.
Transfer Case: Fabco TC170 with cab-controlled front axle disconnect.

Axles
6 x 4 Front: Rockwell FF-942: 13,200 lb (5,987kg) rated capacity.
6 x 6 Front: Eaton SS-180-S: 16,000 lb. (7,257kg) rated capacity with 4.88:1.00 ratio.
Rear: Eaton 405 tandem: 40,000 lb (18,144kg) rated capacity. Cab-controlled inter-axle and differential lock with 4.88:1.00 ratio.
Optional Rear Axle: Eaton 461 tandem: 46,000 lb. (20,865kg) rated capacity.

Steering
Integral hydraulic power steering.

Drive Line
Spicer 1710 series needle bearing universal joints.

Suspension
Front: Two 14-leaf springs 41.50" x 3" (105cm x 7.6cm) with mechanical stops.
Rear: Hendrickson cast steel equalizer beams with 54" (137cm) axle center, 8" (20cm) oscillation.

Brakes
Independent front and rear service brake system incorporates spring set emergency and air applied ervice and parking brakes with automatic slack adjusters on both rear axles.
6 x 4 Front: Rockwell CamMaster
16.5" x 5" (41.9cm x 12.7cm).
6 x 6 Front: Eaton Standard Service Cam
16.5" x 5" (41.9cm x 12.7cm).
Rear: Eaton Extended Service Cam
16.5" x 7" (41.9cm x 17.8cm).

Wheels
6 x 4 Front and Rear: Disc
6 x 6 Front and Rear: Disc

Tires
6 x 4 and 6 x 6: 11R-22.5 (G) 14 PR front and dual rear highway tread.
Option: 385/65R 22.5 (J) 18PR front highway tread.
Option: 11R-22.5 (G) 14 PR dual rear traction tread.

Frame
Reinforced wide-flange “I” beams 12" x 35 lbs/ft (31cm x 52kg/m), fully welded crossmembers. Bolt-on front bumper.

Carrier Cab
All-weather steel cab, isolation-mounted, acoustic-lined, with Bostrom T-bar seat, seat belt, tinted safety glass windows with adjustable side windows, ventilator in cowl, 2-speed electric windshield wiper with washer, fire extinguisher, sun visor, heat and defroster fans and interior light.

Carrier Controls
Individual foot pedals hydraulically actuate the clutch and mechanically actuate the dual air brake valve and engine throttle. One manual transmission shift lever with air-operated range selector.

Carrier Standard Equipment
Sealed halogen high/low beam headlights, with high beam indicator. Turn signals, clearance lights, tail lights, back-up lights, stop lights, and 4-way hazard lights. 3-light identification cluster front and rear. Cab interior light. West Coast and convex mirrors. Tow hooks, front and rear. Dual electric horns. Dual electric travel alarms, signal remote control movement, and reverse movement. Key-operated ignition/start. Lighted gauges for engine oil pressure and coolant temperature, voltage, fuel lever, speedometer, odometer, tachometer, hour meter and dual air pressure. Audio-visual alarm system monitors: low coolant level, high coolant temperature and low engine oil pressure. Low air pressure warning light. Push-pull air valve for emergency/parking brakes with flashing indicator light.

Carrier Options
Spark arrestor. Vandalism covers. Hydraulic stabilizers, controls in upper cab. Maintenance-free battery. Air- ride seat. Air conditioning.

Upperstructure Engine
Cummins QSB-4.5-Tier 3, turbo-charged, 4-cylinder, 4-cycle liquid-cooled, isolation–mounted diesel engine. 160 peak hp (119kw) @ 2,200 rpm, 460 lbs.-ft. peak torque (624Nm) @ 1,500 rpm, 275 cid (4.5L), 4.21" bore x 4.88" stroke (107mm x 124mm), 17.2:1 compression ratio. Two-stage dry-type air cleaner. Spin-on lube filter, fuel filter / water separator. Electronically controlled fuel pump. 12 volt DC, 105 amp alternator with integral solid-state regulator.
Battery: One SAE 12 volt DC 1,150 CCA A 0 deg. F(-22° C).
Radiator: Fin and flat tube type radiator with box type shroud. Brazed aluminum charge-air cooler.
Fuel Tank: 50-gal. (189L) fuel tank with in-line filter.

Upperstructure Air System
8.5 cfm (241CL) compressor. Bendix AD-9 desiccant type air dryer with heated automatic ejector valve, spin-on cartridge.

Hydraulic System, Variable Flow
Two tandem-section gear-type, one single-section gear-type hydraulic pumps. Pumps mounted to engine by gear box, 11" (28cm) single plate clutch for cold weather starting. Cross pressure sensing unloading valves in both tandem pumps provide variable flow output for horsepower summation: minimum 106 gpm (401L/min), maximum 124 gpm (470L/min) @ 2,200
rpm, 100° F (38° C) oil temperature. Manual pump unload selector valve.

Hydraulic System, Fixed Flow
Three-section triple gear-type hydraulic pump direct flange mounted to engine. Maximum 121 gpm (460L/min) @ 2,200 rpm and 100° F (38° C) oil temperature.
Six double-acting cylinders: Two boom hoist: 5" ID (127mm), 2.5 (63mm) rod, 40.87" (1,038mm) stroke, seal aligning bearing in rod end. One tool: 5" ID (127mm), 2.5" (63mm) rod, 18.09" (460mm) stroke, self-aligning in housing end. Two axle lockouts: 3" ID (76mm), 1.25" (32mm) rod, 5" (127mm) stroke. One 44 hp (33kw) hydraulic swing motor, dual staging relief valves and oil-cooled automatic swing/parking break. One 80 hp (60kw) hydraulic remote travel motor. One cylinder-type rotary actuator 6" ID (152mm), 180° rotation.

Hydraulic Remote Control
Carrier powered by upperstructure engine through hydraulic motor and PTO attached to transmission. Toggle air valve to select remote control located in carrier cab. Propel, steering pedals located in upperstructure cab.

Swing
Speed: 8 rpm, 0° 90° 2.7 seconds

Upperstructure Cab
All weather, isolation-mounted, acoustic-lined steel cab with tinted safety glass windows and skylight. Heater, defroster fan, fire extinguisher, 3-way adjustable cushioned seat. Front window self-stores in cab. Sliding rear window. Swing-open side door, manual holder and interior light.

Upperstructure Control
Uppersturcture digging control: two hydraulic joystick controllers with adjustable pedestals for tool-hoist and swing telescope functions and electrical rocker switch for boom tilt function. Carrier remote travel control: one hydraulic heel-toe pedal for propel functions, one rocker pedal for steering. All controls are dead-man type: when released, machine movements automatically stop. Electrical rocker switch for dual electric horns. Push-pull
air valve for emergency brakes.

Upperstructure Options
Vandalism protection package: metal window covers, locks for upperstructure access doors, storage rack (or Lexan windows less storage rack). Tachometer/hour meter. Engine coolant filter. Pump cavitation warning light. Strobe or rotating-beacon and indicator. Light package: two boom-mounted and two framemounted
halogen work lights, two tail lights on upper shroud.
Electric 2-speed windshield wiper with washer. Electric heating element hydraulic reservoir. Kwik-change bucket adapter. Seat belts. Air conditioning.

Buckets and Attachments
Buckets fabricated of steel plate with T-1 steel cutting edges and wear strips, hardened steel bushings in ears, replaceable tooth points with flex pins on excavating buckets.
Ditching Buckets: 60" (152cm), 66" (168cm), 72" (183cm).
Excavating Buckets: 24" (61cm), 30" (76cm), 36" (91cm), 42" (107cm), 48" (122cm).
Specialty Buckets: 42" (107cm) pavement removal bucket.
Boom Extensions: 4' (1.2m), 6' (1.8m), 8' (2.4m), 12' (3.7m), material (uploading).
Attachments: 8' (2.4m) grading blade, single-tooth ripper, brush mower, grapple, magnet, hammer and auger attachments also available.

Operating Weights
Approximate working weight of carrier and upperstructure, including 36" (91cm) excavating bucket and full fuel tanks.
6 x 4: 45,500 lbs. (20,638kg).
6 x 6: 47,700 lbs. (21,636kg).

Download 670 Hydro-Scopic Specifications PDF (112k)

Carrier shown with 36" (91cm)
excavating bucket

Badger 670 Hydro-Scopic Truck Mounted Excavator shown with 36" excavating bucket

Badger 670 Telescoping Boom Excavator, shown with 36" excavating bucket

	Description	6 x 4 Carrier	6 x 6 Carrier
A	Maximum Reach	30'6" (9.3m)	30' 6" (9.3m)
	Surface reach	30' 2" (9.2m)	30'0" (9.1m)
	Digging depth	22'3" (6.8m)	21'8" (6.6m)
B	Loading Height, boom extended	16'4" (5.0m)	16'10" (5.1m)
C	Loading height, boom retracted	10'4" (3.2m)	10'10" (3.3m)
D	Bucket pivot angle	168°	168°
E1	Attachment pivot point full range, boom extended	26'4" (8.1m)	26'4" (8.1m)
E2	Attachment pivot point, full range, boom retracted	14'4" (4.4m)	14'4" (4.4m)
F1	Minimum surface reach, cleanup, bucket level at ground line, boom retracted	12'4" (3.8m)	12'0" (3.7m)
F2	Minimum surface reach, digging	8'6" (2.7m)	7'4" (2.2m)
G	8' (2.4m) of level bottom	20'11" (6.4m)	20'5" (6.2m)
H	Maximum working height	15'11" (4.9m)	17'4" (5.3m)
J	Tail swing	8'3" (2.5m)	8'3" (2.5m)
K1	Upperstructure ground clearance	4'2" (1.3m)	4'8" (1.4m)
K2	Carrier ground clearance	8.7" (22.0cm)	8.7" (22.0cm)
L	Bucket tilt (90 degrees each way)	180° total	180° total
M	Wheel base	171" (4.3m)	171" (4.3m)
Boom telescoping action		12'0" (3.7m)	12'0" (3.7m)
Swing		continuous	continuous
Digging range		270°	270°
Dumping Range		360°	360°
Boom Raise and Lower
	Above horizontal	30°	30°
	Below horizontal	90°	90°
	Total arc	120°	120°

Rated bucket tangential force:
	Ditching bucket (60")	6 x 4 and 6 x 6	14,950 lb. (66.5kN)
	Ditching bucket (66")	6 x 4 and 6 x 6	15,850 lb. (70.5kN)
Telescope crowd force:		6 x 4 and 6 x 6	13,250 lb. (58.9kN)

rated lifting capacity - over side, on tires - POUNDS (KG)
Load Point Heighteight			Minimum Load Radiusad Radius					10'	(3.0m)	15'	(4.6m)	20'	(6.1m)	25'	(7.6m)	Maximum Load Radius
Above Ground Level	15.0'	4.6m								6910	3134	4560	2068			3070	1392	@	24.7'	7.5m
	10.0'	3.0m	10610	4813	@	14.0'	4.3m			9490	4305	5730	2599	3620	1642	3260	1479	@	26.2'	7.9m
	9.0'	2.7m	10190	4622	@	14.4'	4.4m			9460	4291	5740	2604	3700	1678	3280	1488	@	26.3'	8.0m
	5.0'	1.5m	9230	4187	@	14.8'	4.5m			9060	4110	5550	2517	3610	1637	3180	1442	@	26.6'	8.1m
Ground Level			9350	4241	@	13.5'	4.1m			8270	3751	5240	2377	3430	1556	3200	1452	@	25.9'	7.9m
Below Ground Level	-5.0'	1.5m	9430	4277	@	8.8'	2.7m	8860	4019	6560	2976	4640	2105			3420	1551	@	24.1'	7.3m
	-10.0'	3.0m	10630	4822	@	6.1'	1.9m	7250	3289	5260	2386	3820	1733			3610	1637	@	20.8'	6.3m
	-15.0'	4.6m	10640	4826	@	6.1'	1.9m	6320	2867							4360	1978	@	14.9'	4.5m
RATED LIFTING CAPACITY – OVER REAR, ON TIRES – POUNDS (kg)
Load Point Heighteight			Minimum Load Radiusad Radius					10'	(3.0m)	15'	(4.6m)	20'	(6.1m)	25'	(7.6m)	Maximum Load Radius
Above Ground Level	15.0'	4.6m								6910	3134	4560	2068			3070	1392	@	24.7'	7.5m
	10.0'	3.0m	10610	4813	@	14.0'	4.3m			9490	4305	5730	2599	3620	1642	3260	1479	@	26.2'	7.9m
	9.0'	2.7m	10370	4704	@	14.4'	4.4m			9760	4427	5860	2658	3700	1678	3280	1488	@	26.3'	8.0m
	5.0'	1.5m	9520	4318	@	14.8'	4.5m			9360	4246	6000	2722	3830	1737	3360	1524	@	26.6'	8.1m
Ground Level			9350	4241	@	13.5'	4.1m			8270	3751	5480	2486	3630	1647	3360	1524	@	25.9'	7.9m
Below Ground Level	-5.0'	1.5m	9430	4277	@	8.8'	2.7m	8860	4019	6560	2976	4640	2105			3420	1551	@	24.1'	7.3m
	-10.0'	3.0m	10630	4822	@	6.1'	1.9m	7250	3289	5260	2386	3820	1733			3610	1637	@	20.8'	6.3m
	-15.0'	4.6m	10640	4826	@	6.1'	1.9m	6320	2867							4360	1978	@	14.9'	4.5m

**Boom is level at this point

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Badger 670 Illustration, side view. Truck mounted excavator.

Badger 670 Illustration, front view. Telescoping boom precision excavator

First Class Construction

The Hydro-Scopics are quality built. T-1 steel is used in areas of stress, continuous welds, proven components and especially precision assembly.

Instead of shimming our gear-drive turntable, we machine the surfaces to very fine tolerances. We precision align-bore all of the boom pivot and hoist cylinder pins. Numbers and charts don’t show these differences, but you’ll see them with more years of trouble-free operation.

TRansportation Data		6 x 4 Carrier	6 x 6 Carrier
N	Overall height (boom in rack)
	with 36" bucket	12'1" (3.7m)	12'7" (3.8m)
	without bucket	11'2" (3.4m)	11'8" (3.6m)
O	Overall width	8'0" (2.4m)	8'0" (2.4m)
P	Overall length (without bucket)	26'6" (8.1m)	26'6" (8.1m)

Travel Speeds 6 x 4 or 6 x 6 Carrier with C8.3-210 Engine, 2400 rpm, 4.88:1 Axle Ratio, 10.00-20 Traction Tires
	Forward										Reverse
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	low	int.	dir.
mph	3.0	4.7	7.1	9.6	13.0	17.5	24.2	32.6	44.5	59.6	2.9	4.5	15.3
kph	4.8	7.6	11.4	15.4	20.9	28.2	38.9	52.5	71.6	95.9	4.7	7.2	24.6


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BADGER 670 HYDRO-SCOPIC telescoping boom EXCAVATOR Better efficiency and higher profits

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS OF MODEL 670 TELESCOPING BOOM EXCAVATOR

Carrier shown with 36" (91cm) excavating bucket

rated lifting capacity - over side, on tires - POUNDS (KG)

RATED LIFTING CAPACITY – OVER REAR, ON TIRES – POUNDS (kg)

BADGER 670 HYDRO-SCOPIC
telescoping boom EXCAVATOR
Better efficiency and higher profits

Carrier shown with 36" (91cm)
excavating bucket