SQS’s new ABG6870 demonstrates its high degree of manoevrability working in a cul-de-sac in Hertfordshire. Low external noise levels are equally important
Stanmore Quality Surfacing (SQS) adds Volvo Road Equipment products to its portfolio
Stanmore Quality Surfacing Ltd, (SQS), a local authority approved contractor based at Staples Corner north west London and specialising in the provision of quality finished asphalt and surfaces has taken delivery of its first ABG paver together with a DD38 tandem roller from Volvo.
The new Volvo ABG6870 wheeled paver was chosen following an extensive evaluation of the machine’s capabilities on a variety of job applications being undertaken by SQS as well as independent third party recommendations. “We were particularly impressed by the quality and smoothness to the finished mat, the good all round visibility and the high degree of manoeuvrability of the paver,” commented SQS External Operations Manager Ronnie Barnes. The low external noise level was another impressive feature and an important point for the company who specialise in local authority,
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urban and private contracts working in close proximity to housing, shops and close built communities etc. and working at night. The ABG6870 wheeled paver features continuous independent traction control over all six wheels. Powered by a Tier III 122Kw engine, the operator is able to use the ‘Smart Power’ setting to vary the power output depending on the conditions of the application. Running nominally at just 1600rpm the ABG6870 boasts signifi- cantly low noise emissions besides being highly fuel efficient. The 6x6 ‘Smart Drive’ technology offers unparalleled traction. Even on the most difficult bases, tractive effort is automatically adjusted according to ground condition and the weight of material avail- able in the machine’s 12 tonne capacity hopper. The machine demonstrates a class beating degree of manoeuvrability thanks to the ‘Active Steering’ feature with an inside turning radius of just 2.5 metres. This coupled to individual suspension struts means the
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