Roadtec’s Shuttle Buggy SB2500e has a Cummins T4i engine

Roadtec is showcasing the latest version of its SB2500e Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle (MTV) at Conexpo fitted with a new Tier 4i Cummins engine, rather than a Cat unit.
March 4, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
Roadtec’s lates Shuttle Buggy has a Cummins T41 engine
1252 Roadtec is showcasing the latest version of its SB2500e Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle (MTV) at Conexpo fitted with a new Tier 4i 196 Cummins engine, rather than a 2294 CAT unit.

Roadtec made the engine switch to Cummins due to the manufacturer’s track record and confidence in its availability, said Scott Lee, advertising co-ordinator with Roadtec. “Cummins has worked with us in the past. They addressed several problems we were having with the T4 system.”

Roadtec, which invented the concept of material transfer vehicles (MTV) more than 20 years ago, has made a number of improvements to the machine, all designed to make it more efficient and more durable.

“It has a bigger throughput,” said Lee. “The slats are bigger and the flight and auger system has been redesigned to better handle material and give a longer life.”

Roadtec has also beefed up the wear plates inside the machine, tripling their strength by upgrading the steel used. This will also increase the machine’s life, said Lee.

Changes have also been made to improve maintenance. The opening to the unloading conveyor opens all the way across to make cleaning easier. And the transfer conveyor has fully opening Bombay doors beneath, also to aid cleaning.

The Shuttle Buggy has a 22.7tonne storage capacity, with a truck unloading capacity of 907tonnes/hour and a paver loading capacity of 544tonnes/hour.www.roadtec.com

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Wacker Neuson wants to grow in the US
    January 6, 2017
    Wacker Neuson’s preliminary results make promising reading, with group revenue rising by 6% in 2013 to €1,160 million. Since 2009, revenue has almost doubled, rising from €597m. Speaking at Conexpo, CEO Cem Peksaglam stated the group’s intent to grow its business outside Europe: “Over 70% of our revenues are in Europe, but that proportion has been falling for the past two years, which is strategically important,” he said, “because in the long-term, we believe that the European share will fall to 50-55% and
    Read More
  • Wacker Neuson wants to grow in the US
    March 7, 2014
    Wacker Neuson’s preliminary results make promising reading, with group revenue rising by 6% in 2013 to €1,160 million. Since 2009, revenue has almost doubled, rising from €597m. Speaking at Conexpo, CEO Cem Peksaglam stated the group’s intent to grow its business outside Europe: “Over 70% of our revenues are in Europe, but that proportion has been falling for the past two years, which is strategically important,” he said, “because in the long-term, we believe that the European share will fall to 50-55% and
    Read More
  • Caterpillar is revamping its range-topping pavers, the AP1000E and AP1055E
    January 6, 2017
    Caterpillar Paving is introducing its AP1000E and AP1055E pavers, which replaced the earlier D-Series machines. The machines are said to be able to place smooth mats and deliver high-production as well as redirecting fumes away from operators. The AP1000E is a wheeled model while the AP1055E is the tracked version of the same basic machine. Productivity is provided in part through the heavy-duty screed designs offered, with customers able to choose between the AS2302C, AS3301C, AS4251C and AS4252C.
    Read More
  • Caterpillar is revamping its range-topping pavers, the AP1000E and AP1055E
    March 19, 2012
    Caterpillar Paving is introducing its AP1000E and AP1055E pavers, which replaced the earlier D-Series machines. The machines are said to be able to place smooth mats and deliver high-production as well as redirecting fumes away from operators. The AP1000E is a wheeled model while the AP1055E is the tracked version of the same basic machine. Productivity is provided in part through the heavy-duty screed designs offered, with customers able to choose between the AS2302C, AS3301C, AS4251C and AS4252C.
    Read More

Highlighted Content