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April 2013

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NewRoadProducts Volvo Better operator interface and visibility Volvo unveiled its P7110 paver at World of Asphalt. The paver belongs to the P7000 series, which replaces the PF6000 series. A Volvo spokesperson says the focus when creating the pavers was on operator interface and visibility. This paver, powered by a Tier 4i Volvo engine, has a 10-foot width, a maximum paving width of 26 feet, a paving depth of 0.25 inches to 12 inches, a hopper length of 6.73 feet, an inside hopper length of 10.58 feet and a 16.5-inch auger diameter. The P7110, the largest of Volvo���s pavers, features changes from its predecessor including more horsepower, low deck, platform appearance, color-coded control panels, 12-hour run time, backlit switches, grouped controls and hydraulics to handle high alttiude. www.volvece.com Case New compact compaction equipment Case introduced its DV Series of compaction equipment at World of Asphalt. The new DV Series���DV23, DV26, DV36 and DV 45���replaces the DV 201, DV202 and DV204. The series is designed for applications such as paving parking lots, bike paths, tennis courts and other small- to medium-sized projects. The DV Series rollers, all powered by Tier 4 Yanmar engine, have drum widths ranging from 39 inches to 54 inches and operating weights ranging from 4,960 pounds to 10,295 pounds. New features include a narrow hood design, a tighter turning radius than the previous models, and offset tapered drums.The DV Series also features rollover protection system (ROPS), an iso-mounted operator platform, a lateral sliding seat, an automatic vibration control system, gas strut assist opening hood, an external fuel ���ll, Te���on articulation joint and check points located on one side of the machine. www.casece.com Roadtec Reclaimer/Stabilizer Roadtec���s SX-4e reclaimer/stabilizer was introduced at the World of Asphalt. It is powered by a Cummins QSX-15 Tier 4 engine (Roadtec recently switched from Caterpillar engines over to Cummins), features a belt-driven cutter drum that can turn at four different speeds and an air shift 4-speed cutter transmission. Other features include true 4-wheel drive that can steer in four different modes and a hydraulically-controlled suspension. Cutting depths are up to 20 inches and cutting widths up to 100 inches. The variable geometry cutter housing features hydraulically-adjustable front and rear doors. An optional automated water/emulsion system with a 500 GPS capacity and fully automated controls is available for this reclaimer. To prevent engine overheating, Roadtec included an on-demand cooling feature, which pulls air from the top of the engine compartment, reducing the amount of dust and debris entering the engine compartment. www.roadtec.com Text INFO to 205-289-3789 or visit www.betterroads.com/info 32 April 2013 Better Roads NRP_BR0413.indd 32 4/1/13 3:34 PM

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