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Ingersoll Rand has entered the milling market with the introduction of two milling machines, the MW-500 and MT-2000. The company plans a full product range of six milling machines with cutting widths from 20 inches to 14 feet.

MW-500
The MW-500 is a four-wheel, rear-loading, utility-class milling machine that offers a standard cutting width of 20 inches. Because of its compact size and maneuverability, applications include patching, trench and shoulder milling.

A 125-hp Deutz diesel engine powers the MW-500. An independently driven cooling fan is designed to ensure trouble-free operation even at high ambient temperatures. The fan automatically switches on and off as required, for reduced noise and fuel consumption.

The four-wheel MW-500 has an extremely tight cutting radius of 7 inches. The right rear support leg and wheel can be swivelled inboard for flush cutting. The MW-500 offers all-wheel-drive for optimal traction and features Anti-Slip Control (ASC) as standard. The patented Line Manager system works in conjunction with the ASC to allow the operator to maintain a constant speed of operation and direction of travel without being adversely affected by the rotation of the milling drum.

The 30-inch-diameter drum offers a maximum cutting depth of 8.25 inches with a standard cutting width of approximately 20 inches. The MW-500 includes hydraulically raised drum side skirts and rear moldboard to improve material containment and drum access.