Brown Products B790H-CL Bantam Cable Layer B790H-CL

Description

Brown Products B790H-CL / B795K-CL Bantam Cable Layer

The Brown Products B790H-CL and B795K-CL Bantam Cable Layer is a walk-behind machine engineered specifically for underground cable installation. Built on the BedEdger Bantam frame and powered by a commercial Honda or Kohler engine, the Bantam Cable Layer digs a precise trench at either 5.5 or 7 inches of depth, lays the cable at the bottom of the trench, and covers the trench in a single continuous pass. This integrated process dramatically reduces the labor time and physical effort associated with traditional dig-and-lay cable installation methods.

Purpose-Built Cable Installation

The B790H-CL and B795K-CL were designed to meet the needs of professionals who regularly install underground electrical cable, communications cable, coaxial cable, and similar conductors on residential and commercial properties. The machine’s controlled depth selection of 5.5 or 7 inches places cable at a depth that meets common burial requirements for low-voltage outdoor electrical systems while keeping the installation process fast and clean with minimal surface disruption.

Engine Options

• B790H-CL: Honda at 6.5 HP
• B795K-CL: Kohler at 9.5 HP

Key Features

• Single-pass trench, lay cable, and cover operation
• Precision depth control at 5.5 or 7 inches
• Commercial-grade Honda or Kohler engine options
• Interchangeable tungsten carbide rotor points
• Double belt and pulley drive system
• Fully enclosed rotor for operator safety
• Low-profile Bantam frame for stability on varied terrain
• 145 lb operating weight for practical single-person use
• Maneuverable frame design for work in tight property areas
• Clutch lever for immediate rotor power shutoff
• Minimum turf disturbance for customer-ready results
• 1-year limited warranty: commercial and rental

Performance Specifications

• Installation rate: 10 to 30 feet per minute depending on soil conditions
• Cutting depth: 5.5 or 7 inches
• Machine weight: 145 lbs
• Wheels: Steel with pneumatic tires
• Rotor points: Tungsten carbide
• Drive: Double belt and pulley system
• Shipping method: Motor freight, pre-assembled

Applications

• Low-voltage outdoor electrical cable burial
• Coaxial cable underground installation
• Communications cable burial on residential and commercial properties
• Landscape lighting power cable installation
• Security system perimeter cable burial

Bantam Frame Platform

The B790H-CL and B795K-CL share the BedEdger Bantam frame with the Bantam Mole, BedEdger Bantam, and Drip Irrigation Installer models. This shared platform means that operators familiar with other Bantam series machines will find the Cable Layer immediately intuitive, and that many service parts and accessories are interchangeable across the Bantam product family. The machine ships pre-assembled from the Brown Products factory in Alabama and is covered by a 1-year limited warranty for commercial and rental operations.

Depth Selection and Cable Compatibility

The B790H-CL and B795K-CL offer depth options of 5.5 or 7 inches, which align with common burial depth requirements for low-voltage outdoor electrical systems and landscape lighting circuits. The 7-inch depth option places cable below the frost line in many regions and well below the level of normal lawn aeration and edging operations, protecting buried cable from mechanical damage during routine grounds maintenance. The rotor system creates a consistent, narrow trench profile that allows the covering soil to settle firmly around the cable without the loose-fill voids that can occur with wider-profile manual trenching.

Manufacturing and Warranty

The B790H-CL and B795K-CL are manufactured in Midland City, Alabama, USA. Both models ship pre-assembled via motor freight and are covered by a 1-year limited warranty for commercial and rental use. Brown Products supports the Bantam product line with a nationwide dealer network for replacement rotors, belts, and service parts. The single-nut rotor change design keeps field service time to a minimum, and the belt drive system is designed for straightforward inspection and adjustment without disassembly of major components.

Both models ship pre-assembled from the Brown Products factory in Alabama. They are covered by a 1-year limited warranty for commercial and rental use.