172 BOMAG has introduced its new 19tonne class wheeled paver, the BF600 P-2. This machine offers a maximum output of 600 tonnes/hour and a maximum paving width of 8m and features the firm’s new S500 screed.
Power comes from a 2796 Mercedes MTU diesel that delivers 116kW and meets the Tier 4 Final emissions requirements. Fuel consumption is said to be low due to the integrated Ecomode engine management system, which matches power to demand. The high-performance S500 screed features a high-power heating system, which is said to lower operating costs and increase safety. The screed has aluminium components that optimise heat conductivity even at maximum width, offering a short heat-up time of only 20–30 minutes, around 25% quicker than earlier machines. The BF 600 P-2 also has a large-diameter auger that ensures even material distribution, even at wide paving widths, avoiding segregation and improving output.
To improve material transfer from truck to paver, the machine has adjustable bumper rollers which allow shock-free docking. An operator option is to control the bumper roller response manually and these units can be adjusted to match different truck dimensions, while the shock absorbers and integrated rocker ensure smooth material transfer.
The operator platform on the BF600 P-2 has the seat and operating console as a single unit that can be extended sideways for a maximum overhang of 600mm, ensuring the operator has the best view of the mat edges, the hopper, the auger, and the screed.
