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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2016
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well down from the 30 to 45 minutes on
the predecessor range. When heating, the
paver runs at 1 300 rpm, way lower than
the machine’s 2 200 rpm maximum.
Apart from fuel economy, lower rpm
translates into a quieter working environ-
ment, allowing the machine to be deployed
on residential jobsites. The AP600F has a
standard paving width of 2,5 to 5 m, which
can be extended to 6,5 m with the SE50 V
screed and to 8 m with the SE50 VT. With
the SE60 V, maximum paving width can be
extended to 7,65 m.
Jack of all trades
Earlier this year, Volvo CE used Bauma
Munich to launch its new compact
P4820D ABG said to come with features
often seen in larger Volvo pavers,
allowing it to handle both smaller inner-
city jobs and bigger intercity projects.
With paving widths from 2 to 6,5 m, the
P4820D ABG is a versatile paver that can
be deployed on an array of applications
such as walkways, parking areas, private
drives, inner and intercity roads, gravel
roads, national roads and even highways.
The larger hopper capacity translates
into uninterrupted material supply, keeping
the paver moving at a constant speed and
reducing stop and starts for a smoother
finish. A hydraulic front apron assists with
emptying the front area of the hopper to
avoid spillage and manual cleaning.
The paver comes with an advanced
Electronic Paver Management (EPM 3)
system meant to optimise the machine for
specific applications and increase overall
machine control, leaving the operator to
focus on the job at hand. Its settings man-
ager feature allows the operator to store
and save customised settings for individ-
ual projects. When undertaking identical
paving projects, the operator can recall
saved parameters within the EPM 3, sim-
plifying the initial machine set-up to begin
paving quickly. Once paving is under way,
fine-tuning can be made to optimise per-
formance and productivity.
The new Volvo electronic intelligent
system on the P4820D ABG features the
default Eco Mode which matches engine
output during paving, thereby extending
engine and component life. Eco Mode
can reduce fuel consumption by up to
30%, while the EPM 3 monitors average
fuel consumption, shows fuel usage and
remaining fuel run time.
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The Volvo P4820D ABG comes with paving widths from 2 m to 6,5 m.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Model
Volvo P4820D ABG
Basic paving width
2,5 m
Max paving width
6,5 m
Max paving thickness
300 mm
Paving output
500 t/h
Hopper capacity
12,5 t
Key specifications
“The paver comes
with an advanced
EPM 3 system meant
to optimise the
machine for specific
applications.”