Astec rolled out two new highway-class pavers at ConExpo, completely redesigning the Roadtec RP175 and RP195 models.
Along with a sleeker design and the updated branding, logo and color schemes instituted two years ago by Astec, the new rubber-tracked pavers are quieter and produce less vibration and heat to make life easier for operators and nearby workers.
A redesign for the pavers had been a long time coming.
“We knew the machine needed a complete redesign facelift-wise,” said Tom Travers, director of technical sales, from Astec’s ConExpo booth. “So we went from steel doors and hood to fiberglass. You get a very streamlined design. We removed any visual obstacles of the operator in order to increase safety and visibility around the machine.”
Travers adds, “It's probably the most visible machine in the industry when it comes to line of sight from either side.” The operator has 270 degrees of visibility. Seats on the pavers hydraulically swing out for increased line of sight.
Operators on Astec's new Roadtec RP195 paver get a clear line of sight to the hopper.Equipment World
One of the big design changes was moving the generator off the screed and putting it in the engine compartment. That reduces noise significantly. The generator is also no longer running off the paver’s hydraulics, which gives the paver more power. The generator’s size was also increased for more power for running lights when paving at night.
