Peterson BTS50/BTS50+ Stand-Alone Blower Unit

Overview

With a Peterson BTS50 Stand-Alone Blower Unit, you can tackle an even wider range of projects, gain productivity, and boost your profitability.

The BTS50 is available in two models, the standard BTS50 is powered by a CAT C7.1 Tier IV engine with 225 hp (167 kW), or the BTS50+, with a CAT 9.3B Tier IV engine with 335 hp (250 kW) for heavy-duty applications such as delivering light aggregate materials.

With the stand-alone power plant, the BTS50 allows you to blow material while moving the truck, which is ideal for jobs that require lots of repositioning. The BTS50’s blower unit is rated at 15 psi (1.03 bar) for typical applications of mulch or compost materials. The BTS50+ has a 20 psi (1.38 bar) blower unit, and is specifically designed for tough-to-blow applications.

Applications

Mulch

Organic mulch is a product that can decompose, providing nutrients to the soil over time. It can be made from a variety of materials, typically organic, but not exclusively.
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Compost

Compost is decomposed organic matter derived from either a single source material or blended for specific application performance. Materials can include garden debris, kitchen scraps, manure or yard and lawn waste.
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Playground Chips

Playground chips/mulch typically have a fibrous consistency, free of twigs, leaves and hazardous materials, no larger than two inches long and have the ability to drain water.
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Downloads

Blower Truck Brochure
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BTS50 Stand-Alone Blower Unit Spec Sheet
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Key Specifications

Dimensions	BTS50	BTS50+
Operating Length	1224 cm	1224 cm
Operating Width	259 cm	259 cm
Operating Height	406 cm	406 cm
Loading Height	389 cm	389 cm
Stand Alone Unit Length	942 cm	942 cm
Frame Length	815 cm	815 cm
Box Length	665 cm	665 cm
Box Width	246 cm	246 cm
Box Height	257 cm	257 cm
Box Volume, Struck	37 m³	37 m3
Box Volume, Typical	34 m3	34 m3
Axle Spacing	137 cm	137 cm
Tool Box	152 cm	152 cm

Dimensions	BTS50	BTS50+
Operating Length	40' 2"	40' 2"
Operating Width	8' 6"	8' 6"
Operating Height	13’ 4”	13’ 4”
Loading Height	12’ 9"	12’ 9"
Stand Alone Unit Length	30' 11"	30' 11"
Frame Length	26' 9"	26' 9"
Box Length	21' 10"	21' 10"
Box Width	8’ 1"	8’ 1"
Box Height	8’ 5"	8’ 5"
Box Volume, Struck	48 yds³	48 yds3
Box Volume, Typical	45 yds³	45 yds3
Axle Spacing	54”	54”
Tool Box	60"	60"

Weight	BTS50	BTS50+
Weight with Typical Options	21 546 kg	22090 kg
Box Only Weight	12 474 kg	13 018 kg

Weight	BTS50	BTS50+
Weight with Typical Options	47,500 lbs	48,700 lbs
Box Only Weight	27,500 lbs	28,700 lbs

Truck Platform	BTS50	BTS50+
Chassis	any Class 8	any Class 8
Standard Chassis	Peterbilt 567	Peterbilt 567
Cab Configuration	Driver Bucket Seat & 2-Person Bench Seat	Driver Bucket Seat & 2-Person Bench Seat

Truck Platform	BTS50	BTS50+
Chassis	any Class 8	any Class 8
Standard Chassis	Peterbilt 567	Peterbilt 567
Cab Configuration	Driver Bucket Seat & 2-Person Bench Seat	Driver Bucket Seat & 2-Person Bench Seat

Power	BTS50	BTS50+
Engine	Caterpillar C7.1 Tier IV 167 kW	Caterpillar C9.3B Tier IV 250 kW
Fuel Tank Capacity	435 L	435 L
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	314 L	314 L
DEF Tank Capacity	65 L	65 L

Power	BTS50	BTS50+
Engine	Caterpillar C7.1 Tier IV 225 hp	Caterpillar C9.3B Tier IV 335 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	115 gal	115 gal
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	83 gal	83 gal
DEF Tank Capacity	17 gal	17 gal

System Controls	BTS50	BTS50+
Peterson Adaptive Feed System	Checkmark	Checkmark
Radio Remote	Checkmark	Checkmark

System Controls	BTS50	BTS50+
Peterson Adaptive Feed System	Checkmark	Checkmark
Radio Remote	Checkmark	Checkmark

Feed System	BTS50+	BTS50+
Floor	Stainless Steel Walking Floor	Stainless Steel Walking Floor
Wear Liners	Hardox 450 Steel	Hardox 450 Steel
Blower System	BTS50+	BTS50+
Blower	Tri-Lobe^®	Tri-Lobe^®
Blowing Pressure	20 psi	1.38 bar
Large Capacity Silencer	Intake and Discharge	Intake and Discharge

Feed System	BTS50	BTS50+
Floor	Aluminum Walking Floor	Stainless Steel Walking Floor
Wear Liners	Aluminum	Hardox 450 Steel
Blower System	BTS50	BTS50+
Blower	Tri-Lobe^®	Tri-Lobe^®
Blowing Pressure	15 psi	20 psi
Large Capacity Silencer	Intake and Discharge	Intake and Discharge

Discharge System	BTS50	BTS50+
Hose Reel	powered, holds up to 98 m	powered, holds up to 98 m
Discharge Hose Length	6 m heavy-duty, 91 m standard	6 m heavy-duty, 91 m standard
Hose Diameter	127 mm, 100 mm	127 mm, 100 mm

Discharge System	BTS50	BTS50+
Hose Reel	powered, holds up to 320 ft	powered, holds up to 320 ft
Discharge Hose Length	20 ft heavy-duty, 300 ft standard	20 ft heavy-duty, 300 ft standard
Hose Diameter	5", 4"	5", 4"

Production	BTS50	BTS50+
Discharge Volume	up to 46 m³ per hour	up to 46 m³ per hour
Material Weight	up to 1245 kg/m³	up to 1601 kg/m³

Actual output may vary due to moisture content, material density and size, support equipment, terrain variables, and hose diameter'

Production	BTS50	BTS50+
Discharge Volume	up to 60 yds³	up to 60 yds³
Material Weight	up to 2,100 lbs/yd³	up to 2,700 lbs/yd³

Actual output may vary due to moisture content, material density and size, support equipment, terrain variables, and hose diameter'

UNITS:

All specifications subject to change without notice.

Features

Easy Maintenance

A series of drive chains keep the auger and tines moving steadily. Bolt on tensioners and centralized greasing provide easy maintenance.
Air Stream Injection System

Evenly distribute seeds or fertilizer directly into the material mix. A tackifier can be added for efficient erosion control applications.
High Capacity Blower

Our high capacity Tri-Lobe blower provides increased airflow and production. Larger five-inch diameter hoses can blow materials that could plug smaller hoses.
Side-Opening End Gate

The side-opening end gate on Peterson blower trucks and stand-alone blower units, provides easy access to the feed system allowing for easier and safer maintenance.