NPE offers big results

National Pavement Expo 2008 Equipment Preview


  • 80-hp John Deere diesel engine
  • 7.5-ton hopper capacity
  • 8- to 16-foot-wide mat with 6-inch depth
  • Paves up to 140 fpm

Cimline HeatWave
Cimline's Heatwave Series of direct-fire melters are available in 30-, 90- and 115-gallon capacities for economical, efficient, gravity feed cracksealing.

  • 90- and 115-gallon models feature auger-type sealant agitator powered by a 4-hp Honda engine for quicker melting times and uniform heating
  • Tube-fired heating system constructed of two single-pass flues

Neal ESSP 550 Trailer
Neal's ESSP 550 trailer features a 550-gallon capacity.

  • ESSP 50- or 100-gpm piston pump
  • 16 pounds of sand per gallon capability
  • Once-a-yaear flush out procedure
  • Heavy-duty agitator drive with infinite forward/reverse
  • Hand wand and 75 feet of hose

Asphalt Anders 3436
The Anders 3436 3-ton, seven-wheel pneumatic roller incorporates a wobble-wheel system for a quality finish.

  • Hydrostatic transmission
  • 38-hp Kubota diesel
  • Pressurized water spray
  • Certified ROPS

Volvo Wheeled Pavers
The PF-6160 and PF-6170 feature an auger system that is now independent of the conveyor system.

  • Auger and conveyor drives use sonic sensors for more precise handling of material
  • 10-foot screed width and a maximum paving width of 26 feet
  • Paving speed of 293 fpm
  • 14.4-ton hopper allows a practical production rate of 820 tph
  • 205-hp Cummins Tier III engine
  • Dual control stations
  • Operator station features a new layout and a digital display with onboard diagnostic capabilities

UPM Kold FloPourable Crackfiller
Unique Paving Materials modified asphalt emulsion crack filler can be used on asphalt and concrete pavements.

  • Fast curing driveable within 30 minutes
  • Use for roads, highways, parking lots and driveways
  • Available in drums, buckets and bottles

Gehl 1648 and 1448 Pavers
These Power Box asphalt pavers are designed for all kinds of commercial and municipal applications.

  • Two, fully adjustable screed options
  • 4- to 13-foot paving widths
  • 4-foot 9-inch to 5-foot 5-inch wall height for better operator visibility
  • 1648 has the option of attaching material augers to the extensions
  • 41-hp Isuzu water-cooled engine

BOMAG Cold Planer Milling Machines
The BM1000/30 and BM1300/30 feature centrally mounted cutting drums that allow precise milling next to walls, curbs and other obstructions.

  • 39.6- (BM1000/30) and 51.4-inch (BM1300/30) cutting widths with milling depths up to 12.6 inches
  • 275-hp Caterpillar diesel engines
  • Direct mechanical drive design of cutting drum provides maximum power transfer while reducing external losses
  • Centrally located "over-the-cut" operator's position and sliding operator's seat allow better jobsite visibility

Crafco PavePrep
Crafco's PavePrep reduces premature joint failures and minimizes reflective cracking in new asphalt overlays.

  • A high-density mastic laminated with tough woven polyester
  • Designed to withstand stress concentrations at pavement joints
  • Place over the joint and roll with a pneumatic roller to ensure bond
  • Also available in a self-adhesive version that requires no tack coat

Multiquip AR-13H Tandem Drum Roller
The AR-13H is a 3,088-pound ride-on roller built for asphalt, and sublayer granular and mixed soil compaction jobs.

  • 3,100 pounds of centrifugal force with 4,000 vpm
  • 35.7-inch drum width
  • Travel speeds up to 4.8 mph
  • 19-inch curb clearance
  • 60-gallon water tank
  • Rear drum can be filled with water for extra ballast