New Paving Equipment Helps Your Bottom Line

You might think after all the new offerings at World of Asphalt 2019 back in February meant original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) would sit back and relax for a while. That’s not the case. More goodies were launched at BAUMA 2019 in Munich and additional updates have hit the marketplace independent of specific tradeshows. For example, Grote Industries Inc., Madison, Indiana, has continued to release light emitting diode (LED) hazard lights for the construction and other industries in answer to power consumption concerns when it comes to the need to increase brightness. Here’s the article Grote prepared, which leads us into this month’s look at paving and pavement maintenance equipment offerings.

Upgrade LED Hazard, Warning Strobe Lights

From Grote

To ensure the visibility and safety of everyone on the road, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) mandates that vehicles such as construction, utility, tow and snowplow trucks are equipped with hazard and warning lights. Whether roof-mounted beacons or directional surface mounted to the vehicle’s body or grill, these flashing strobe lights are to capture the attention of motorists and pedestrians and warn of a potentially hazardous activity or situation.

They’re available in several colors—amber, white and blue—and a variety of pulsating strobe effects. They come in several SAE classes and mounting styles depending on how quickly the vehicle will be moving. As the lighting world continues to transition to LEDs, these hazard and warning lights are now available in low electrical consumption, long life models that exceed traditional halogen or gas-discharge options. Making this move attractive for fleet managers are the plummeting prices of LED technology, which have decreased to the point that many vehicles that require Class 2 lights are instead being outfitted with brighter, Class 1 options given the minimal price differential.

“Today, the entire hazard and warning light industry is undergoing a significant sea change—namely, the industry’s shift to LED technology,” Chris Cammack of Grote Industries said.

“The reason for this migration comes down to three factors: energy efficiency, longer service life and brightness. LEDs consume less power than any other lighting technology on the market and are powered by low voltage, allowing for minimal draw of electrical current from the vehicle’s battery.”
LEDs consume about 25-35 percent of the power of gas-discharge strobe and halogen lights. As a result, LED strobe lights have a service life that is 10 times longer, often lasting 70,000 hours or more, according to the company.

LED quality has continued to improve as well. In the early days of LEDs, they were not bright enough to meet SAE requirements for luminous intensity of hazard and warning lights, measured in candelas. However, technology has advanced and LEDs are now as bright—if not brighter—than the average strobe or halogen light.

“LEDs today are much brighter,” Cammack said. “Today, they are more than bright enough to meet the SAE standard for candela over 100 feet.”

For manufacturers such as Grote, the options are virtually unlimited.

For more information, contact Grote at (800) 628-0809 or info@grote.com.

AMMANN

Of the more than 100 products Ammann Group, Langenthal, Switzerland, had on display at Bauma in April, a new line of soil compactors featured new technological solutions to meet the latest emissions standards, reduce fuel use, and provide data to eliminate unnecessary passes on jobsites. A variable range of frequencies and centrifugal forces provide the required compaction ability and make the machines productive in many applications and on varied materials and compaction thicknesses, according to the manufacturer.

Sustainability efforts center on the new ECOdrop initiative that is being used across the Ammann product line. Among the benefits of ECOdrop are improved machine serviceability and engine efficiency that leads to lower fuel costs. Hydraulic and vibratory components have been optimized to reduce the fluids required to run the system.

“The savings with ECOdrop are substantial,” Vlasta Medek, Global Commercial Compaction, said. “For example, with the ARS 70, fuel consumption dropped 22 percent. The required hydraulic oil dropped by 26 percent and the oil needed in the vibratory system was reduced by 10 percent. Customers therefore can expect a corresponding drop in the costs of fluid acquisition and disposal.”

Standard on the ARS 70 is the Kubota V3307-CR-TE4 diesel engine. The Deutz TCD3.6L4 engine is standard on the ARS 110 and ARS 130; the Deutz TCD4.1L4 is standard on the ARS 150 and ARS 170. The rollers are compact because of the innovative no-rear-axle concept, which positions the engine, coolers, liquid tanks and hydraulic components in the engine compartment. All these new design innovations enable a unique range of new technical advantages—maneuverability chief among them—according to the manufacturer.

Ammann also commemorated its 150th anniversary at Bauma.

For more information, visit www.ammann-group.com.

ASV Holdings Inc.

ASV Holdings Inc., Grand Rapids, Minnesota, introduces its new radial-lift RT-65 Posi-Track® compact track loader for digging and ground engagement work in construction, excavation, landscaping, snow-clearing and rental applications.

The RT-65 boasts industry-leading serviceability so operators can spend less time maintaining the machine and more time on the job. These features include a swing-out radiator, top hood and side doors that allow access to all sides of the engine compartment, including filters and other daily checkpoints.

The RT-65 offers a turbocharged, 67-horsepower, Deutz 2.2-liter diesel engine that produces 184 foot-pounds of torque that the drive motors transfer to ASV’s patented internal-drive sprockets. Internal rollers reduce friction loss in the undercarriage, resulting in maximum power being transferred to the track regardless of drive speed. The Tier 4 Final engine requires no regeneration, exhaust sensors or diesel exhaust fluid.

The RT-65 features a rated operating capacity of 1,925 pounds and a tipping load of 5,500 pounds. It is 66 inches wide and has a 116.5-inch lift height. Standard joystick controls make operation easy and intuitive, while a self-leveling system allows attachments to stay at a set position while lifting, according to the manufacturer.

For more information, call 1-800-205-9913.

Bridgestone Americas Inc.

Bridgestone Americas Inc. (Bridgestone), announced the expansion of its Firestone VersaBuilt All Traction (AT) radial tire line. Designed primarily for loaders and graders, the new Firestone VersaBuilt AT 14.00R24 tire is engineered to provide improved traction, versatility and dependable performance in a variety of environments, helping deliver improved productivity on the jobsite.

The Firestone VersaBuilt AT line is designed for improved traction with increased tire life. All sizes feature a heavy-duty all-steel casing and a SideArmor sidewall that deflects stones and debris to help protect against cuts and punctures. Additionally, a self-cleaning tread pattern allows for more traction in soft and muddy surfaces.

Other key features of the Firestone VersaBuilt AT tire line include: a non-directional pattern to promote even wear over time; a proprietary compound for long wear life and cut-resistance; and an open-shoulder design to provide additional traction.

For more information, visit commercial.firestone.com.

Carlson Paving Products Inc.

Carlson Paving Products Inc., Tacoma, Washington, an Astec Industries Company, unveiled its new wheel paver platform at Bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. The global debut of the CP60 and CP65 wheeled asphalt pavers represented the company’s entry into the international 1.8-m city paver market. “The introduction of the CP60 and CP65 marks a historic milestone for Carlson,” Chris Colwell, president of Carlson, said.

Carlson’s wheeled city paver models specialize in a wide array of paving applications including motorized and non-motorized pathways, urban streets, country lanes and more, according to the manufacturer. With its DEUTZ® engine, available in Stage 4 (US EPA Tier IV) and 3a (US EPA Tier III) engine packages, the CP60 and CP65 deliver laydown rates of up to 250 tons per hour with transport speeds of up to 16 kph.

The EZC34 electrically heated screed has a standard pave width of 1.8 to 3.4 meters. Available in vibratory and tamper bar models, the EZC34 platform can be built out to 4.5 meters with bolt-on extensions.

For more information, visit www.carlsonpavingproducts.com.

CASE

CASE Construction Equipment, Racine, Wisconsin, has introduced the latest additions to its DV Series of vibratory rollers. With models available in both double drum and combination (front drum with rear pneumatic tires) configurations, these rollers are designed to work in a variety of residential and commercial construction applications where the operator may encounter tight quarters, curbs, structures and other obstacles.

They are designed with a high curb clearance and no overhangs. The DV36D has a drum width of 51.2 inches. The DV36D and DV45CD have drum widths of 54.3 inches. The drums can be offset to improve performance during turns. Visibility is improved with excellent sight lines and an adjustable work station that allows the operator to get the best vantage point down to the drums. Each offers 43.5 horsepower.

The DV Series combines a compact size, excellent maneuverability and visibility, with many of the same features found in larger compaction machines, according to the manufacturer. A 43.5 HP Tier 4 Final engine delivers high centrifugal forces and frequencies at lower RPMs, making the machine more fuel efficient, while selectable dual frequencies (2,700/3,420 VPM) further improve productivity and allows operators to dial the machine in to meet the compaction needs of the job.

Operators can also choose between either automatic or manual vibration engagement to meet their preference and to help avoid damage to the asphalt during starts and stops, while the offset tapered drums reduce asphalt tearing during operation around curves. The units come standard with a 50-gallon water tank with a pressurized water system to ensure all-day water supply and consistent water spray to the drum.

DV Series rollers are compatible with the CASE Ace Force Intelligent compaction system. Ace Force also generates reports for applications where exacting specifications and records of compaction performance are required.

For more information, visit CaseCE.com/Compaction.

Dynapac North America

Dynapac North America, Fort Mills, South Carolina, introduced its MF2500CS material feeder product family featuring two new models—the MF2500CS and the MF2500CS with SwingApp. The feeders boast a capacity of up to 4,000 tons per hour (TPH) and are designed to handle a variety of material applications including asphalt, stone and road base material. It averages less than two and a half gallons her hour of fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer.

The Dynapac MF2500CS feeder features a high performance conveyor belt system designed to empty a standard 35-ton truckload in 35 seconds. The feeder is 8-feet, 4-inches wide. It has a maximum transport mass of 22 tons. It’s also available with SwingApp functionality, which can transform the unit to an offset feeder by swinging the conveyor belt up to 55 degrees in either direction, and can be mounted in less than two hours, according to the manufacturer.

Dynapac’s Clearview platform can raise the operator station 3 feet with the touch of a button. The operator platform on each side of the feeder also allows for swing-out functionality and can pivot 90 degrees. The controls of the MF2500 feeders are intuitive. It’s fully automated through the integration of auto distance control and auto feed to the paver. The multifunction joystick integrates main drive and SwingApp functions to put full control at the operator’s fingertips. The Dynapac Truck assist system improves communication between the feeder operator and truck drivers.

The MF2500CS models are powered primarily by a Cummins® QSB 6.7-C225 diesel engine and can reach operating speeds of over 80 feet per minute and a transport speed of 2.5 miles per hour.

For more information, visit www.dynapac.us.

HAMM

One of HAMM’s highlights at World of Asphalt 2019 was its tandem roller DV+ 90i VV-S, a model from Series DV+. These pivot-steered tandem rollers are available in two weight categories (7.7 tons and 9.9 tons). All of the eight models come with split vibration drums as a standard feature. Brand new on the market are the new models offered by Hamm with a split oscillation drum. They combine the benefits of oscillation with the added value of a split drum.

The pivot-steered rollers of the DV+ series are available as tandem roller with double vibration, as tandem roller with one vibration and one oscillation drum, or as combi roller. They feature intelligent drive control plus pivot steering with four steering modes and large turning angles.

New in the DV+ series are models with split oscillation drum: DV+ 70i VS-OS and DV+ 90i VS-OS. They combine the benefits of oscillation with the added value of a split drum.

Developed and patented by Hamm, this premium solution is the only one of its kind on the market. A separate, mechanically-independent oscillation unit operates in each half of the split oscillation drums. An integrated control mechanism adjusts the rotational speeds of each half of the drum to match one another. The synchronization is done electro-hydraulically. Because the system reacts quickly and precisely, synchronous vibration in each of the two drum halves is guaranteed in any situation, according to the manufacturer.

This reduces the danger of cracks in or displacement of the asphalt.

Refueling breaks interrupt the compaction process. To avoid them, Hamm has equipped the DV+ series tandem rollers with large water and fuel tanks. Filling is user-friendly because the water can be replenished centrally from the ground via a pressurized supply of at least 14.7 psi (1 bar) as a standard feature. Because the tanks are linked together via communicating pipework, they are filled simultaneously. Connection to a hydrant is also an option. Alternatively, water can be gravity-fed from above in the traditional way via one of the four filling spouts on the top. Replenishment of diesel and hydraulic fluid is also conveniently arranged: both can be carried out from ground level.

Despite the extensive machine functions, operation of the DV+ has been made intuitive. The key to this is the innovative Easy Drive operating concept, developed by Hamm in collaboration with universities and experts in ergonomics, as well as roller drivers from different countries. At the heart of the operating concept is an ergonomically optimized operator platform with many details. For example, the seat allows the driver to adopt a relaxed sitting position, facing in the direction of travel in all situations, as it can be turned mechanically by 90 degrees in either direction, and shifted to the left or right as standard. Another key feature of Easy Drive is its operating structure. A steering wheel is used for steering. All other important functions are operated via a joystick and the multifunction armrest. Here, the driver is able to see all the keys on the joystick. All other operating elements are arranged around the joystick in such a way that the most frequently used ones are placed closest to it. At the same time, the operation is designed to be entirely language-neutral. Hamm uses color coding to achieve unambiguous assignment of the functions, and a clear overview.

All DV+ series models are equipped with state-of-the-art engines, satisfying requirements of EPA Tier 4 emissions requirements. So the rollers are equipped with future-proof technology that can be used even in the most strictly regulated markets. An automatic engine stop system can also be incorporated as an optional extra; it switches the engine off during extended periods of inactivity, saving fuel.

For more information, contact Matt Graves at (629) 395-5314.

Hatz

EU Stage V-certified, air- and liquid-cooled engines that comply with the directive that’s been in force since Jan. 1, 2019, are now available for machine manufacturers and Hatz partners. Hatz has received official certification for its EU Stage V-compliant engines for mobile machines from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The certification applies to air-cooled engines of the B-, D-, G-, L- and M-series with a power output of less than 19 kilowatts. Since 2013, these engines have fulfilled the EPA Tier 4 final emission stage and have now also been certified in accordance with EU Stage V regulations—without any technical modifications or additional exhaust gas aftertreatment.

The KBA has also granted type approvals for the new Hatz H-series liquid-cooled engines that were specially developed for EU Stage V using innovative technology. The 3H50TICD and 4H50TICD three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines in power classes from 19 to 55 kilowatts are now available with an official EU Stage V certificate.

To meet the requirements of EU Stage V, the three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines are also equipped with a separable combination of diesel oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter (DOC/DPF). With optiHEAT (optimised Hatz Exhaust Aftertreatment Technology), the Hatz engineers ensured their best design of the DPF in terms of size, optimum adaptation to the possible load profiles in use and a regeneration strategy in line with requirements. In addition, combustion is perfected with iHACS (intelligent Hatz Advanced Combustion Strategy). iHACS ensures low soot input from combustion as well as low oil consumption and reduced ash input into the filter. The result is a long filter service life with a comparatively small size. Hatz achieved another industry-wide innovation with diesel article filter regeneration. For the first time, an automatic cylinder deactivation during standstill regeneration was integrated in industrial diesel engines.

For more information, contact Stephan Gritsch at s.gritsch@hatz-diesel.de.

LCPtracker

LCPtracker Inc., Orange, California, announced in February the release of OnSite, a tablet application for
construction site compliance interviews. OnSite offers users an electronic solution to manage the interview process.

LCPtracker CEO Mark Douglas said: “Compliance interviews usually consist of recording responses on paper forms, then cross-checking the responses manually with data on certified payroll reports (CPRs). OnSite is a game-changer because it not only provides users with an electronic solution to record and save information, but it also provides a much higher level of data accuracy due to the app’s integration with LCPtracker Professional.”

LCPtracker Professional is a cloud-based construction site compliance management tool used by government agencies and construction companies for certified payroll report management and workforce reporting. The integration between OnSite and LCPtracker allows interview responses to be automatically verified against the data reported on CPRs—such as wage rates, job classifications, and identification information.

For more information, contact Sabrina Alcobendas at salcobendas@lcptracker.com.

Mauldin

Mauldin unveiled three new commercial class pavers at WOA this year. The three new models—the 1860, the 1560 and the 650 gravity fed paver—have undergone changes to help increase product performance while maintaining operator convenience.

The 1860, which replaces the long-running 1750-C, is sporting a completely redesigned tractor packed with new features. The new machine is powered by a Cummins 110HP Tier 4 Final engine. The redesigned tractor now has a larger 9.5-ton material capacity. The new lower conveyor uses heavy-duty greaseless heat rated bearings designed for longer life. The 1860 is propelled by larger 14-inch poly pad tracks for better traction.

The 1860 shares the same Silver 16 screed of the 1750-C, which has been in production for 15 years. The Silver 16 weighs 4,500 pounds and is paired with a 4-auger feed system. The electric heat for the screed still comes from a 16-kw 4-zone thermostatic control system.

For more information, visit www.4amauldin.com.

Process Heating Company

The Patch King pothole patcher from Process Heating Company (PHCo), Seattle, heats hot or cold mix patching material and keeps it at the desired working temperature, from 50° to 350° F, for at least 10 hours, according to the manufacturer. The unit features Lo-Density® open-coil, drywell-style heaters, evenly distributed across the sides, bottom, ends and discharge doors, which dissipate up to 1 watt per square inch of heat. Operators can either heat the material at the beginning of the day, set a time clock for early morning pre-heating or keep it hot overnight for more efficient use of material and improved worker productivity. It heats without flame.

Available in insulated 3.0-, 4.0- or 8.0-cubic yard models, the Patch King is popular with municipalities and road maintenance contractors because the insulated patch box easily mounts into a dump truck or onto a flatbed to keep mix hot all shift. UL-listed controls located on the unit offer easy-to-use, complete automation of temperature regulation. A high-low heat selector switch mounted in the control panel can supply heat individually to the floor and gates—or to the floor, sides, ends, and gates, providing heat for full or partial loads.

The main disconnect and individually fused heat circuits provide overcurrent protection. All components are mounted and prewired in a UL-listed, weatherproof enclosure.

In addition to the standard dump model, the Patch King is available in a trailer model and a rotary auger model. On the rotary auger model, the reversible rotary conveyor is driven by a hydraulic motor and supported by heavy-duty ball bearings. A mix/anti-bridging device features separate hydraulic drive and controls. The wear parts, including auger, are easily replaceable. The reversible auger feeds patch mix to the work area to eliminate costly dump beds and hoists. All other features are the same as the standard model. The drywell-style elements are accessible from outside of the body for service ease.

For more information, call (866) 682-1582 or visit www.processheating.com.

Sakai America Inc.

Sakai America Inc., Adairsville, Georgia, offers the SW884 (79-inch) and SW994 (84-inch) vibratory tandem rollers for asphalt compaction. The rollers feature a high frequency of over 4,000 vibrations per minute and are designed to compact the tender zone on Superpave and other perpetual pavement mixes, according to the manufacturer. They include Sakai’s new Eco compaction mode (ECM), which is engineered to reduce fuel consumption up to 10 percent. An “exact compaction meter” matches speed for obtaining the correct number of impacts per foot (IPF). Frequency and amplitude modes can be switched from the seat. Cross-mounted drive and vibration motors eliminate machine torque on the mat.

Counter rotation of eccentric weights in the drums cause horizontal components of centrifugal force to be canceled, according to the manufacturer.

The sprinkler system comes with an anti-clog package, plastic water tank, triple-protection filtration, bras nozzles with “perfect draining winterization.”

For more information, contact your dealer via www.sakaiamerica.com.

Topcon Positioning Group

Topcon Positioning Group, Livermore, California, introduces Pavelink, a cloud-based logistics application designed to connect stakeholders in real-time throughout the paving process. The mobile application is designed to complete a connected ecosystem workflow between the asphalt plant, delivery trucks, company office and paving site. The software as a service (SaaS) application has been developed by the Topcon Technology Eindhoven paving application center in the Netherlands, which expands the portfolio of Topcon paving solutions. It is designed to integrate with existing planning and management tools.

“Pavelink is a revolutionary way to plan and manage the asphalt paving process with real-time visibility throughout the project lifecycle,” said Murray Lodge, senior VP, construction.

“The system automatically gathers and centralizes all relevant information such as quantities, temperatures, number of trucks loaded, current truck locations, job site arrival estimations, number of trucks returning or queuing for more loads, current screed width, current paver speed, and amount of roadway that has been laid.
“The information provides real-time visibility for every stakeholder. The entire team can be reached in an instant with smooth communication. If the mix needs to be adjusted, for example, the field crew can easily signal the asphalt plant. They can also ask to expedite material and send more or fewer loads. The home office has access to the real-time data, facilitating assistance with daily job management,” he said.

The system automatically generates digital weigh tickets at the plant that are delivered to the truck driver’s loaded app, as well as uses geofence recognition of the arrival of a haul truck at the job site, and tracks all activity digitally. Lodge said, “This logistics application is the newest piece of the Topcon end-to-end paving solution offering.”

For more information, visit topconpositioning.com.

VÖGELE

SprayJet technology from Vögele, a Wirtgen Group company, Antioch, Tennessee, is used for pavement rehabilitation and construction in many markets around the world. The operation of the SUPER 1800-3i SprayJet spray module has been integrated into the ErgoPlus 3 operating concept. The module is designed as a completely self-contained functional unit. This modular design makes the new SUPER 1800-3i SprayJet simple to service and allows it to be used both as a spray paver and as a conventional asphalt paver. The paver has a maximum spray width of up to 19.6 feet. As a conventional paver without spray function it can pave widths of up to 29.5 feet.

The insulated emulsion tank has a capacity of 555 gallons. (The capacity can be increased to 1,875 gallons with an optional additional emulsion tank.) The integrated electric heating ensures that the emulsion is maintained at the ideal temperature for spraying. A heated emulsion pump circulates the bitumen emulsion in the tank, keeping it homogenized. An additional filler port on the left-hand side of the Dash 3 spray module makes for greater flexibility when refilling. All the main service points are readily accessible behind large service panels, even with the spray module installed.

The SUPER 1800-3i SprayJet is equipped with five spray bars. The front spray bar has six spray nozzles and is located between the machine’s crawler tracks right behind the push-rollers. An articulated spray bar installed on each side of the paver comes with seven nozzles per side. Finally, a short spray bar with two nozzles is provided right behind each crawler track. This arrangement of the spray bars allows full coverage of the existing surface with emulsion, even when the paving width varies. The rate of spread can be selected accurately.

The SprayJet nozzles do not spray the emulsion continuously, but operate instead in pulsed mode. The frequency of the spray pulses is adjusted automatically as a function of the selected rate of spread, paving speed and paving width.

For the SUPER 1800-3i SprayJet, two screed options are available: AB 500 and AB 600. Either of the extending screeds handles pave widths up to 19.6 feet. AB 600 comes with a basic width of 10 feet and extends hydraulically up to 19.6 feet. AB 500 builds up to its maximum width of 19.6 feet with additional bolt-on extensions of 2.5 feet. The widths of the screeds are limited electronically to a maximum of 19.6 feet. As a conventional paver without spray function it can pave widths of up to 29.5 feet with the AB 600. Either screed is available in TV version (with tamper and vibrators) or in TP1 version (with tamper and one pressure bar). Like all Vögele screeds, the AB 500 and AB 600 Extending Screeds also feature electric heating.

For more information, contact Matt Graves at (629) 395-5314.

XL Specialized Trailers

XL Specialized Trailers, Manchester, Iowa, has released a newly designed low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck (HDG) trailer to its lineup. The trailer offers a loaded deck height of 15 inches. It has a capacity of 110,000 pounds in 12 feet. The 13-foot gooseneck has a swing clearance of 110 inches, and the relief cut out in the gooseneck provides additional space between the truck and trailer. The neck also offers a five-position ride height. Based on neck position and load, the deck can be leveled as needed with the adjustable wheel area ride height. A work light in the upper deck increases visibility when monitoring the load at night.

With the 15-inch deck height and 4.5-inch ground clearance, this flat deck lowboy can accommodate loads that may otherwise require a dropside trailer. It features a new three-beam deck design. A bucket well in the rear provides an area for an excavator bucket and a toolbox at the front serves as a storage space. The main deck offers many tie-down points with seven pairs of bent d-rings along the outer beams, 12 chain drops per side on the outer rails, four chain drops around the toolbox, and swing out outriggers on 24-inch centers.

The wheel area’s drop bolster height is 37 inches. The third axle airlift can lift up when not needed. The notched-out tail channel allows easy access to controls at the rear, and the air control valve is located in the bolster. The frame is prepped for a flip axle.

For more information, visit www.xlspecializedtrailer.com.