Volvo introduces new ‘smart power' pavers

Volvo has launched two new tracked pavers featuring the company's latest Electronic Paver Management (EPM) system.

Designed for medium and large-scale applications such as roads, motorways and airfields, the new ABG7820B and ABG8820B pavers offer working widths of between 2.5 to 13 m.

Volvo's latest generation EPM system, which provides operators with a clear overview and control of all paving processes, also now includes a new smart power mode.

In a statement Volvo said, "Smart power mode lowers the engine speed, while maintaining screed tamper, vibrator and paving speed. The result is a lower noise level and significant fuel savings of on average between +15 % to +30 %.

"Smart power also includes a fuel consumption indicator on the EPM display to clearly inform the operator about the current fuel consumption rate, daily fuel consumption rate, fuel consumption rate over a period/project and remaining working time," Volvo added.

Both machines are suitable for paving duties from wearing course down to base courses in a wide range of materials, including all hot bituminous coated materials, various concrete courses, railway ballast and graded mineral mixes.

Automatically controlled independent travel drive on each crawler unit ensures uniform propulsion, straight travel, precise cornering and a smooth, even mat, Volvo stated.

Independent drives for both bar conveyors and augers also help the paving material reach both sides of the screed as needed. Easily raised or lowered road surface scrapers also clear debris and provide a clean, smooth surface for the crawler tracks.

The ABG7820B and ABG8820B have been designed for easy access to all maintenance points.

Featuring lifetime lubricated crawler tracks with an automatic tensioning system, along with maintenance-free bearings for the screed tamper and vibrator. An optional central lubrication system is also available to save time and costs.

Operators can adjust the position of both seat and control panel to meet personal preferences. The elevated operator seat provides a clear view of the mat thickness, scales, material flow in the hopper, paving screed and the auger channel.

Both Variomatic and fixed screed models can be supplied as double or single tamper versions.