Following an initial enquiry, a demonstration of Volvo’s P6870C paver was arranged in
order for WPI Surfacing Ltd to evaluate the features and benefits of the machine.
“We were looking for a highly specified paver and the P6870C didn’t disappoint our expectations whilst we had the machine on evaluation,” comments WPI’s contracts
director Paul Farrer. “Besides the quality of the product, we were impressed with the extremely low noise emissions, the quality of the finished mat and, above all,
our operating crews found it to be very user friendly — in fact they are exceptionally pleased with it,” he continues.
The P6870C is powered by a Volvo D6 Stage IIIB compliant 175hp engine and at its heart features the EPM II — an
electronic paver management system which incorporates a ‘Settings Management’ system allowing the operator to store up to twelve parameter settings for the major functions such as screed temperature, tamping and vibrating, conveyor, auger and paving speeds. The machine has other unique features such as the ‘Smart Power’ offering optimum power for the job in hand together with 6x6 ‘Smart Drive’ technology for unparalleled continuous independent traction control
over all six wheels. 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. The machine demonstrates a high degree of manoeuvrability thanks to the ‘Active Steering’ feature with an inside turning radius of just 2.5 metres.
THE VOICE PAGE 10 Xenon and additional lighting has been specified
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creed 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.
Operator comfort and user friendliness was another important factor in WPI Surfacing’s purchasing
Extremely LOW NOISE emmissions
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