What’s New During Seasonal Shutdown

How many hours of service does your favorite breakdown roller have as of end-of-season 2018? Have you updated the company’s 10-year-old milling machine with a dust suppression kit? I could list off a few dozen maintenance items to cause heart palpitations in your mechanic if this was already late April 2019, but you’re in luck. This is the January issue! You have a few months to get everything in tip top shape for paving season.

Some of the workhorses of your fleet may be due for retirement this off season. In the next few pages, you’ll see examples of paving and pavement maintenance equipment that OEMs have on offer to replace—or succeed—those tried and true pieces of iron. If possible, you can shore up older equipment with wear plating, such as that offered by Kenco Manufacturing on page xx. Maybe it’s time to replace the tracks, as discussed in this month’s Solve Your Problem department on page xx.

Whatever your repair or replacement need this off season, this issue has some tips and tricks. This product gallery is just a sampling of what you can call on OEMs to discuss.

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Correction: Information for the Astec Mobile Screens entry in the November product gallery contained an error in the company name. Please note Astec Mobile Screens, Sterling, Illinois, introduced the ProSizer® 3600 plant January 2018. This plant is used to crush and screen asphalt slabs and millings for use in RAP systems, and readers can get full specs here or by contacting Patrick Reaver at (815) 626-6374 or preaver@astecmmobilescreens.com. AsphaltPro regrets the error.

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ASV Holdings Inc.

ASV Holdings Inc., Grand Rapids, Minnesota, offers the RT-25 Posi-Track® compact track loader for the paving marketplace.

“The RT-25 measures 48 inches wide, making it easy to drive through tight spaces while minimizing the risk of property or machine damage.

This includes landscaping or construction in high-density housing or confined areas. The unit’s 3,755-pound operating weight further reduces risks of damage to turf or sensitive surfaces. That low weight also contributes to increased flotation and traction for snow clearing on sidewalks, driveways.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact 1-800-205-9913or sales@asvi.com.

BOMAG Americas Inc.

BOMAG Americas Inc., Ridgeway, South Carolina, offers the Cedarapids CR662RM RoadMix—remix paver plus MTV for the paving marketplace.

“The CR662RM RoadMix is a paver and material transfer vehicle. The CR662RM’s Smartrac™ rubber track drive system delivers a low, 21-PSI fully loaded ground contact pressure, so it can be used on any lift. It offers the power to deliver full-width mainline paving up to 30 feet wide.”

“The Cedarapids CR662RM features the BOMAG-exclusive Remix Anti-Segregation System for combatting segregation. Variable-pitch, counter-rotating augers reblend 100 percent of the asphalt in the hopper—the last stage of the paving process—to virtually eliminate segregation and provide uniform mat temperatures. Outboard spread auger drive eliminates the need for a center gearbox drive for auger rotation to reduce centerline segregation. In less than 4 hours, the screed can be replaced with a swiveling rear conveyor assembly for transferring material.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Henry Polk at (309) 883-4988 or henry.polk@bomag.com.

CASE Construction Equipment

CASE Construction Equipment, Racine, Wisconsin, offers the TV450 compact track loader (CTL) for the paving marketplace.

“The all-new TV450 CTL is a new 10,610-pound vertical-lift machine with a rated operating capacity of 4,500 pounds at 50 percent tipping load. The newest and largest CASE CTL ever built features 9,188 pounds of breakout force.”

“The CASE TV450 provides lifting and earthmoving performance that will meet the demand of general contractors, landscapers, roadbuilders—and the 4,000 psi with enhanced high-flow makes this an excellent platform for attachments,” said Deborah Townsley, product marketing manager. “It’s a powerful, large-frame loader that handles heavy materials and still provides the advantages of low ground pressure for jobsites where finished lawns and underground utilities may exist.”

Find specs here.

Diamond Road Inc.

Diamond Road Inc., American Fork, Utah, offers the Diamond Road Smoother for pavement maintenance.

“The machine can smooth both concrete and asphalt roads.”

“The most important specification about the machine is its long averaging arms and 8-foot-wide drum. The long averaging arms make the machine extremely accurate at cutting out bumps and smoothing existing roads. The 8-foot-wide drum with 480 diamond cutting teeth helps the machine cut a lot of material at a high rate of speed.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Blake Attaway at (303) 913-4867 or battaway@diamondroad.com.

Hamm

Hamm, a division of Wirtgen Group, Antioch, Tennessee, offers the Hamm DV+ 70i compactor for the paving marketplace.

“Hamm’s innovative DV+ 90i series rigid-frame, drum-steer, split-drum asphalt compactor is available as the 9.9-ton DV+ 90i VV-S (vibration in both split drums), the DV+ 90i VO-S (vibration and oscillation in split drums), and DV+ 90i VT-S (vibration and pneumatic combi roller). The technology also is available as the DV+ 70i series, with models weighing 7.7 tons.”

“The standard split drums of the DV+ series feature vibration, and represent a further “plus” factor for quality. They ensure perfectly compacted asphalt layers, even in tight curves. There is also a very large turning angle, and the enormous track offset of the pivot steering allows the DV+ to be steered with great sensitivity in four different steering modes. With the DV+, asphalt pavements can be quickly compacted to a high standard because all components in these rollers are perfectly matched to one another. An important factor is the always evenly distributed weight of the DV+. This is due to the positioning of the engine in the center of the machine and the two-part water tank distributing the weight evenly in all operational states.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Matt Graves at (615) 501-0600 or matt.graves@wirtgen-group.com.

Hitek Equipment Inc.

Hitek Equipment Inc., Kenosha, Wisconsin, offers the Pavijet MiniPaver for pavement maintenance.

“The Pavijet MiniPavers are designed to be used for applications that are too small for a full-sized paver. Instead of doing these jobs by hand, the Pavijet MiniPavers reduce the need for manual labor while putting down more material in less time with a quality and consistent finish.”

“The compact size is the most impressive specification of the Pavijet MiniPaver. The Pavijet MiniPaver is a fully functional paving machine that has been scaled down to attach to a skid steer, allowing it to perform jobs and get into places that would be impossible for a full-sized paver. This enables users to do smaller patch or trench jobs with a machine, getting the job done faster and with less manual labor.

Additionally, the Pavijet MiniPavers are easy to use and their compact size makes them easy to transport.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Shane Sommers at (262) 842-1700 or shane@askhitek.com.

John Deere

John Deere, Moline, Illinois, offers on-board grade indication as a factory or field kit option on select large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders.

“Our industry-exclusive on-board grade indication was designed to be an indispensable unit for applications like water drainage, general site prep and clearing work, allowing operators to accurately monitor and alter grades from the seat of the cab,” spokesperson Gregg Zupancic said. “This feature is intuitive and easy to use so operators can take advantage of this technology without specialized training.”

“The integrated on-board grade indication option provides operators with an accurate readout of the cross slope and main-fall slope of the machine. The information is displayed in real time through the machine’s main display monitor. The readout can be configured to display either percentage or degrees depending on preference.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact your local John Deere dealer.

KM International

KM International, North Branch, Michigan, offers the KM 8000T asphalt hotbox reclaimer for pavement maintenance.

“The KM 8000T maintains asphalt temperature for patching for up to two days. It also can reheat virgin asphalt back to its original temperature and consistency after it has cooled.”

“The most important specification is the fact it is thermostatically controlled. Being thermostatically controlled means the user can set the temperature they want the mix to be and the hotbox will automatically monitor the temperature and re-engage the burner anytime it falls below the setpoint.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Michael Blake at (800) 492-1757 or mblake@kminternational.com.

Neal Manufacturing

Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC, Anniston, Alabama, offers its Asphalt Road Preservation Package for pavement preservation.

“The package includes Neal Manufacturing’s drivable DA 350 dual applicator for quick prep work and sealcoating around curbs and gutter, and its high-volume road maintenance vehicle that delivers high material output for efficiency on large projects. The DA 350 is a three-wheeled self-propelled sealcoating machine that features a built-in, high-powered blower and AutoTrim, an automatic cutting-in attachment.

The high-volume road maintenance vehicle features Neal Manufacturing’s Generation IV pump to deliver infinitely variable outputs from 0-150 gpm, even with larger aggregate mixes.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact (770) 830-1282 or eric@nealequip.com.

Optronics International

Optronics International, Tulsa, Oklahoma, now distributes the Connect-to-Protect brand trailer harness plug protectors for the paving marketplace.

“Connect-to-Protect brand trailer harness plug protectors, manufactured by Hanington Innovations Ltd., located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, enable users to shield the male end of a trailer’s harness plug when it’s not in use. The first-of-its-kind product comes in two configurations that accommodate 95 percent of all light- and medium-duty harness connectors, including 4-way flat, 5-way flat and 7-way round terminal styles.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Dorian Drake at (914) 697-9800.

Pegasus Vans and Trailers

Pegasus Vans and Trailers, Sandusky, Ohio, offers the Pegasus Model-A-BB-21 and a SA-BB-23 for the paving marketplace.
This is the truck that brings the asphalt to the paver from the plant.

“All aluminum, lighter and bigger payload.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Larry McGee (419) 541-1435 or lmcgee@pegasusracetrailers.com.

Pelican Products Inc.

Pelican Products Inc., Torrance, California, offers the Pelican™ 9600 LED modular light.

“With an optimized, elliptical beam pattern, the 9600 LED modular light is designed to cover work areas to a recommended health and safety executive output of more than 350 yards when deployed in a linked linear light series. The light is engineered for up to 17 consecutive units to run on a single 110v generator outlet to illuminate long, linear work sites to create a daylight effect.”

“Key features include: connect multiple light heads from one power source; 3,000 lumens per light head; extendable stand system up to 10 feet; stackable; adjustable/tilting light management; optimized elliptical LED optic to reduce ‘dark spots’; light bar shock absorbers for impact protection; 14 LEDs per light head; and additional pole, base and cable accessories available.”

Find specs here.

PSS

PSS, Cleveland, Ohio, offers the RoadQuake RAPTOR Rumble Strip Handling Machine for pavement maintenance.

“RAPTOR deploys, retrieves, and aligns RoadQuake 2F Temporary Portable Rumble Strips (TPRS). RoadQuake TPRS are designed to reduce accidents and save lives by alerting distracted drivers to changing road conditions, including work zones. With the use of RAPTOR, workers stay out of the road during pavement maintenance and preservation operations.”

“RAPTOR allows workers to deploy and retrieve TPRS from the safety of the vehicle, keeping them out of live traffic. With a capacity of 12 TPRS, RAPTOR is ideal for short-duration, short-term, and mobile operations. RAPTOR includes two cameras and an easy-to-use remote control.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact David McKee at (216) 403-0898 or David.McKee@pss-innovations.com.

Road Dryer LLC

Road Dryer LLC, Greenville, South Carolina, offers the RD-1200XT pavement drying unit for the paving marketplace.

The unit, which blows heated air up to 300oF directly downward through multiple nozzles, is designed to eliminate the risk of ‘flying objects,’ while allowing traffic to flow in nearby lanes.

“Available as a simple-to-operate trailer- or truck-mounted unit, the RD-1200XT can be adjusted for 8-foot to 12-foot drying widths.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact (864) 272-2988 or info@roaddryer.com.

Roadtec Inc.

Roadtec Inc., Chattanooga, offers the Roadtec RP-190e for paving.

“The RP-190e is the paver in the paving train. It is a powerful paver made for highway work. Seats of the dual operator stations move hydraulically out beyond the sides of the machine to provide excellent visibility.”

“Flow gates are crucial to the best possible paving and the RP-190e’s electric flow gates allow precise control over the head of material. Being able to control the head of material allows the paving crew to distribute material properly. Flow gates…help prevent the auger from being buried. Flow gates also keep the amount of material from coming back on the conveyor constant, and as low as possible. The RP-190e’s flow gate positions can be constantly monitored via every control box. Managing a consistent head of material is the most important factor in ride. Simply put, flow gates contribute to paving quality.”

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Vogele

Vogele, a division of Wirtgen Group, Antioch, Tennessee, offers the Vogele Super 1703-3i asphalt paver for the paving marketplace.
“With their strong performance and a uniquely compact design, the Vögele 8-ft. Super 1700-3i tracked and Super 1703-3i wheeled pavers put their owners at the forefront of technology in this field. They integrate the practical features that make the “Dash 3” generation, including the intuitive and easy-to-use ErgoPlus 3 operating system.”

“These new 8-ft. pavers — when combined with Vögele front-mounted extending screed and hydraulic bolt-on extensions — can pave at a maximum 19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m). High performance, even when operating at this maximum paving width, is provided by a liquid-cooled 4-cylinder Cummins diesel engine, which even functions reliably under extreme climate conditions. The engine has an output of 173 hp (129 kW) at 2,000 rpm. When working in ECO mode, which is sufficient for most applications, the engine runs at a maximum of 1,700 rpm, further reducing noise emissions and fuel consumption.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Matt Graves at (615) 501-0600 or matt.graves@wirtgen-group.com.

Willow Designs

Willow Designs, East Berlin, Pennsylvania, offers the Notch Wedge & Pneumatic Roller System for paving.

“Building best longitudinal asphalt joints: Notch Wedge and Pneumatic Roller connects directly to the paver to build the notch wedge joint or “Michigan joint”. Joint density are easily achieved with the addition of the Notch Wedge Pneumatic Roller, consistently joint density results are equivalent to mainline mat density results.”

“Joint Density: Here at Willow Designs in the last 3 years we have perfected longitudinal joint construction in asphalt pavement whether it be hot, warm, or cold asphalt longitudinal joints in wearing or base courses. There are numerous clients across the country using these systems to meet joint density specifications on DOT highways and FAA projects.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Jerod Willow at (717) 919-9828 or jerodwillowdesigns@gmail.com.

Wirtgen Group

Wirtgen Group, Antioch, Tennessee, offers the Wirtgen W 150 CFi for the paving marketplace.

“The W 150 CFi is the most powerful cold mill in Wirtgen’s compact class, and is suitable for removing pavements on tight sites such as in cities or suburbs. Its Flexible Cutter System (FCS) enables milling drums with a working width between 23.6 inches and 4 feet 11 inches to be easily interchanged, up to 13 inches cutting depth.”

“The low weight of the W 150 CFi cold mill, and its centrally positioned milling unit, ensure optimal weight distribution. To optimize material loading, the particularly large slewing angle and speed of the front-loading conveyor can be adjusted. It has large steering angles for small turning radii, with highly precise positioning via fingertip steering integrated in a multifunctional armrest. Milling depth measurement is via displacement sensors integrated in the hydraulic side plate cylinders. Its modern machine control system—with the LEVEL PRO PLUS leveling system, as well as its intuitive operating concept—make efficient one-man operation possible.”

Find specs here.

For more information, contact Matt Graves at (615) 501-0600 or matt.graves@wirtgen-group.com.