Cat release new AP500E paver
New 16-tonne wheel-type asphalt paver added to company’s paving product machine family
CATERPILLAR have added the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver to their paving products machine line. Equipped with the new AS4252C electric heat screed, the machine has an operating weight of 16.15 tonnes and features a European EU Stage IIIA emission-compliant Cat C4.4 ACERT engine that provides 106kW (144hp) of power.
Dual swing-out stations, tilting consoles and a low-profile cooling system design provide good forward visibility, allowing the operator to communicate effectively with the truck driver while monitoring mix in the hopper.
An Advisor Monitoring System located on the left operating station provides an interactive interface to assist the operator. The system includes project planning calculators, start-up checklists, engine operating conditions and many other useful features. The system also lists fault codes for machine functions, making troubleshooting quick and easy.
Whether paving on hard surfaces or soft base materials, the AP500E’s non-directional radial drive tyres are said to provide a large ground contact area for good flotation, stability and tractive effort for pushing trucks and working on inclines.
A front-wheel-assist option provides power to the front bogie wheels for added traction when pushing trucks or working on soft base, while the all-wheel-drive option provides power to the front and rear bogie wheels, maximizing tractive effort.
The AP500E is equipped with automatic speed control and three propel/steering modes: Pave, Travel and Manoeuvre. The Travel mode allows speeds of up to 16km/h, the Pave mode activates the automatics for mix delivery, while the Manoeuvre mode allows a 0.75m inside turning radius for mobility in tight quarters.
According to Caterpillar, the AP500E’s material-handling system is the most advanced in the paving industry, using automated controls to reduce segregation potential and maximize efficiency for greater mat quality. The left and right conveyors, in addition to the left and right augers, are controlled independently to ensure mix demand is met when increasing or decreasing paving widths. Ratio control dials and sensors (mechanical or sonic) signal the augers and conveyors to run faster or slower when changing paving widths, thus keeping the head of material at the set level.
A 25kW belt-driven generator provides quiet power for the electric screed heating, auxiliary lights and job-site tools, while the machine’s 4kW auxiliary power panel is equipped with two 220V receptacles to provide power for job-site lighting and other work tools.
The AS4252C screed features variable-frequency tamper and vibrators and offers a standard paving range from 2.55m to 5.00m and a maximum paving width of 7.00m with bolt-on mechanical extensions.
CATERPILLAR have added the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver to their paving products machine line. Equipped with the new AS4252C electric heat screed, the machine has an operating weight of 16.15 tonnes and features a European EU Stage IIIA emission-compliant Cat C4.4 ACERT engine that provides 106kW (144hp) of power.
Dual swing-out stations, tilting consoles and a low-profile cooling system design provide good forward visibility, allowing the operator to communicate effectively with the truck driver while monitoring mix in the hopper.
An Advisor Monitoring System located on the left operating station provides an interactive interface to assist the operator. The system includes project planning calculators, start-up checklists, engine operating conditions and many other useful features. The system also lists fault codes for machine functions, making troubleshooting quick and easy.
Whether paving on hard surfaces or soft base materials, the AP500E’s non-directional radial drive tyres are said to provide a large ground contact area for good flotation, stability and tractive effort for pushing trucks and working on inclines.
A front-wheel-assist option provides power to the front bogie wheels for added traction when pushing trucks or working on soft base, while the all-wheel-drive option provides power to the front and rear bogie wheels, maximizing tractive effort.
The AP500E is equipped with automatic speed control and three propel/steering modes: Pave, Travel and Manoeuvre. The Travel mode allows speeds of up to 16km/h, the Pave mode activates the automatics for mix delivery, while the Manoeuvre mode allows a 0.75m inside turning radius for mobility in tight quarters.
According to Caterpillar, the AP500E’s material-handling system is the most advanced in the paving industry, using automated controls to reduce segregation potential and maximize efficiency for greater mat quality. The left and right conveyors, in addition to the left and right augers, are controlled independently to ensure mix demand is met when increasing or decreasing paving widths. Ratio control dials and sensors (mechanical or sonic) signal the augers and conveyors to run faster or slower when changing paving widths, thus keeping the head of material at the set level.
A 25kW belt-driven generator provides quiet power for the electric screed heating, auxiliary lights and job-site tools, while the machine’s 4kW auxiliary power panel is equipped with two 220V receptacles to provide power for job-site lighting and other work tools.
The AS4252C screed features variable-frequency tamper and vibrators and offers a standard paving range from 2.55m to 5.00m and a maximum paving width of 7.00m with bolt-on mechanical extensions.
