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February 2002
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The Asphalt Pavers of 2002
by Kirk Landers, Editorial Director

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Here are the newest asphalt pavers on the market, with more to come during the show season.  

Works in all subgrades, applications

Roadtec

Roadtec’s RP 155 the rubber-track stablemate of the company’s compact RP 150, wheel-mounted paver introduced last year. The 155-horsepower RP 155 is designed to work in all kinds of subgrades and paving applications. Full counter-rotate ability and low ground pressure allow the unit to maneuver and pave in tight areas without scarifying tractive effort or pushing power. With a shipping width of 8.5 feet, the RP 155 can be transported between jobs without a special permit.

Screed handles modern mixes

Blaw-Knox

Blaw-Knox introduced the Omni VII screed last year specifically for Superpave and stone matrix asphalt and other modern mixes that require densely compacted mats. At 8,245 pounds, it is the heaviest screed in the Blaw-Knox family and it has the highest vibration frequency in its class.

Screed has front-mounted extenders

Caterpillar

Caterpillar introduced the AS2301, its first extendible screed with front-mounted extenders, last year. The unit is designed for pavers who prefer front-mounted extenders because they require less hand work in variable-width paving applications and in working closely to buildings or curbs.

Deposits slurry two ways

Akzo Nobel

Introduced last year as a new generation slurry and micro-surfacing machine, the Akzo Nobel SR 10/12 features a diverter to deposit slurry on both sides of the center in the slurry box, positive control of the spreader box position, and hydraulic cylinders to push the mixer rearward for easy cleaning access. The unit’s design is easily adapted to different truck widths and wheelbases, and operator controls use symbols rather than words so crew members of all languages can work with the machine.

Paver offers screed versatility

Bitelli

Bitelli’s new BB632 paver weighs just under 14,000 pounds and is powered by a 54-horsepower Deutz diesel. Its hydraulically extendible vibratory screed has reversible augers and is adjustable from 5 feet, 7 inches to 10 feet, 6 inches, or to 13 feet with extensions. The 8-ton hopper has independently controlled dual conveyors. The operator control console slides left to right, and the dual sliding operating seats can be positioned outside the machine frame for optimum visibility.

Paves to 14 feet

Pro-Pav

The crawler-mounted 780RT is one of the newest models in Vogele America’s Pro-Pav line. The 8-foot, 16-ton unit has a maximum paving width of 14 feet with standard screed, and a hopper capacity of 5 tons.