“My operating crews appreciate the
machine’s low noise levels, manoeuvrability and easy to use controls. Underpinning all of that is the excellent level of service support we get from the team at
Volvo which is why we’ve decided to add the latest wheeled paver to our fleet,” he continued.
mounted on either side of the hopper. In an event of an emergency or an operator working in front of the machine, the isolator switches will when selected, de-activate propulsion of the machine with a warning being shown on the EPM display. The machine demonstrates a high degree of manoeuvrability
thanks to the ‘Active Steering’ feature with an inside turning radius of just 2.5 metres.
Screed performance is a distinct feature on Volvo pavers. The P6870C has a variable screed width of between 2.5 and 5 metres in standard configuration but can be fitted with optional extensions to provide a generous width of 9 metres. The machine has a theoretical output of up to 700 tonnes per hour at varying screed widths and depths.
MB Surfacing will also benefit from some significant improvements introduced on the P6870C with up to 30% fuel savings and further reduction in noise on and around the machine bringing it down to just 79dB(a) at the operator’s ear — an important point for the company who specialise in local authority, urban and private contracts as well as contracting to larger road builders throughout Essex and East Anglia.
The new P6870C wheeled paver maintains many of the features originally introduced on the ABG 6870, for instance continuous independent traction control over all six wheels. Now powered by a Volvo D6 Stage IIIB compliant 175hp engine, the P6870C is further enhanced with the EPM II — an electronic paver management system which now incorporates a ‘Settings Manage- ment’ system allowing the operator to store up to twelve parameter settings for the major functions such as screed temper- ature, tamping and vibrating, conveyor, auger and paving speeds. The machine retains other features such as the ‘Smart Power’ offering optimum power for the job in hand together with 6x6 ‘Smart Drive’ technology for unparalleled traction. Even on the most difficult bases, tractive forces are automatically adjusted according to the weight of material in the machine’s 12 tonne capacity hopper. As an added safety feature, MB Surfacing has specified the fitment of traction isolator switches which are
Operator comfort and user friendliness is another important factor for MB Surfacing’s road crews. For instance, the steering wheel, which allows for a particularly sensitive control of the machine, can be placed in various positions around the EPM II (Electronic Paver Management) control panel. The rigid all weather roof can be manually lowered along with the exhaust pipe for transportation and features fibre glass roof extensions which can easily be extended or retracted as required. With a good deal of work being undertaken at night time, Xenon lighting has also been included as an aid to the operator and crew as well as optional reversing pulse lights.
MB Surfacing is based close to Chelmsford in Essex and was established in 1994 by Martin Bell who is the sole proprietor. The company is accredited by all major asphalt suppliers to lay Happas Clause 901 surface courses besides its ISO9001 accreditation and is highly regarded for the consistency and quality of its services thanks to its highly skilled and dedicated workforce.
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