Vögele America, Inc's new Super 700 paver is new option for contractors

The new Super 700 with electrically heated AB 200 V screed from Vögele America, Inc. - on display at World of Asphalt 2007 - is one of the most innovative pavers on the market.

This innovative new paver combines highway class technology in a compact package perfectly suited for paving cart, bike and walking paths, confined areas, repair of milled areas, and conventional commercial applications.

Unique to the Super 700 is the ability to drive through an opening less than 4 feet in width, pave within 2 inches of boundaries, and drive in a footprint of 113 inches. Also, it can be operated with one person, and has two positions at which the operator can stand, either on the screed, or on an elevated platform.

The Super 700 is powered by the liquid-cooled Deutz BF3 M 2011 diesel engine rated at 57 hp @ 2,300 rpm. Efficiency is designed into the paver with the unique ECO Mode, allowing the engine to provide sufficient power for all functions, but at a lower rpm for less fuel consumption, less noise and reduced wear. The power plant also includes an 8kW tractor-mounted generator for screed heating and lighting.

Hopper capacity for the Super 700 is 5.5 tons. Unlike all other hydraulically operated hopper designs, the hopper sides are also equipped with hinges allowing for many material feed configurations.

Precise maneuverability is possible, with its ability to fold the hopper wings to the basic width of the paver, and its "fine tuning" steering function. That the Super 700 is capable of paving within 2 inches of boundaries makes it ideal for paving beside buildings, barriers and other obstacles.

The feed system is equipped with two augers driven independently of the conveyor for optimal material flow. In addition, the augers and conveyors are reversible. The augers and conveyor are monitored by mechanical levers, and provide precise material handling. Optional sonic sensors are available for the augers.

The Super 700 is capable of paving a 6-inch depth mat at a laydown rate of 220 tons per hour. Paving speed is up to 98 ft. per minute, and the transport speed is 2.2 mph.

The Super 700 is equipped with the electrically heated AB 200 V screed, with a basic paving width of 3.6 to 6.5 ft. With cut-off shoes and bolt-on extensions, the paving width is 1.64 to 10.5 ft. A high-density screed, the AB 200 TV, also is available.

It is equipped with hydraulic crown capable of -2.5 and +4.5 percent. Unlike most commercial paving screeds, the AB 200 is equipped with full-depth, hydraulically extended sections which are equipped with heat and vibration. This design provides consistent mat texture, higher density and maximum rigidity. Bolt-on extensions are also full-depth and full-function.