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Ammann is offering a full range of pavers, with its new all-electric eABG 4820 model taking centre stage. Also new is the ABG 5420 paver, which benefits from a series of performance upgrades while retaining the firm’s highly effective screed design.

The innovative Smart Compact Pro system developed by HAMM can measure density in real time as the asphalt compactor is operating. This revolutionary technology can help boost compaction productivity and quality. It ensures that there is none of the over-compaction that leads to increased fuel consumption and time worked. It also ensures that the mat meets required density specifications, boosting quality, without risking potential crushing of the aggregate.

Dr Volker Knickel, CEO of the Wirtgen Group said that the firm is working to deliver sustainable and efficient road construction technologies. Warm asphalt plays a key role in sustainable road construction and will grow in use in the next few years. Dr Knickel commented that sustainability will be of increasing importance for contractors, while in Germany there are also stricter regulations on reducing the exposure site personnel to VOCs.

Ammann’s eARX 26-2 Light Tandem Roller features a fully electric drive that can operate for up to 10 hours without recharging.

While categorised as a ‘light’ machine, the compactor actually has an operating weight of 2,640kg. “To have a fully electric machine of this size is a breakthrough,” said Vlasta Medek, Ammann’s global commercial manager for heavy compaction.

Because it is not a combustion engine, the eARX 26-2 is extremely quiet during operation. Sound levels reaching the operator station are 46% less than a diesel version.