Ringway expands ABG fleet

UK highway maintenance contractor Ringway has expanded its ABG paver fleet to 15 in all, with the addition of another Volvo 6870 wheeled paver. The ABG6870 is the latest in a long line of ABG machines to be used by Ringway, which also has a number of 273 and 473 machines. The new machine will be used for a wide variety of jobs by Ringway, who specialises in handling contracts for local authorities. Already the machine has been out on resurfacing contracts with the London Borough of Enfield and further north
July 10, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
High powered lights help Ringway's new ABG6870 paver carry out night working.
UK highway maintenance contractor 2393 Ringway has expanded its ABG paver fleet to 15 in all, with the addition of another Volvo 6870 wheeled paver.

The ABG6870 is the latest in a long line of ABG machines to be used by Ringway, which also has a number of 273 and 473 machines. The new machine will be used for a wide variety of jobs by Ringway, who specialises in handling contracts for local authorities. Already the machine has been out on resurfacing contracts with the London Borough of Enfield and further north in Lincolnshire and Rutland.

The ABG6870 wheeled paver is of note as it is the first in the 359 Volvo CE line-up to feature continuous independent traction control over all six wheels. This offers good traction even in poor running conditions, whether or not the 12tonne capacity hopper is full of material. Power comes from a Tier 3/Stage IIIA compliant diesel rated at 122kW, which is equipped with a smart power setting that adjusts engine output to meet the demands of the application. Low noise emissions and high fuel efficiency are features of this engine. High manoeuvrability is claimed due to an active steering feature that allows an inside turning radius of 2.5m, while the machine also has individual suspension struts to help boost rough terrain performance. The manoeuvrability is said to be useful on many of the contracts Ringway handles, which include urban roads with tight corners and limited space.

The ABG6870 offers screed widths of 2.5-5m in standard configuration and this can be extended to 9m with mechanical extensions, while the machine has an output of up to 700tonnes/hour. The machine can pave up to 40m/minute to a thickness of 50mm, although at lower production rates it can achieve a maximum thickness of 300mm.

Other features are said to include a responsive steering control system, a large screen display that shows all paver functions, good visibility of the screed, augers and hopper, a flexible all weather roof that can be hydraulically lowered along with the exhaust pipe for transportation and powerful lighting for night working.
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