Roadtec CP100 sweeper machine for use on road construction sites

Roadtec is now offering the CP100, a simple and robust sweeper machine for use on road construction sites. This is designed to work in conjunction with milling machines, allowing a contractor to clean the surface of a roadway after planning has taken place. The machine is said to remove any remaining surface dust and debris quickly and effectively. It is particularly useful on sites where debris could pose a hazard, such as for airport runway work. This 7.7tonne machine features a patented cleaning design,

October 20, 2016 Read time: 2 mins

Roadtec’s new sweeping machine is said to be simple and robust

1252 Roadtec is now offering the CP100, a simple and robust sweeper machine for use on road construction sites. This is designed to work in conjunction with milling machines, allowing a contractor to clean the surface of a roadway after planning has taken place. The machine is said to remove any remaining surface dust and debris quickly and effectively. It is particularly useful on sites where debris could pose a hazard, such as for airport runway work.

This 7.7tonne machine features a patented cleaning design, its flow system featuring an 813mm diameter brush that is 1829mm wide that rotates at 1,500rpm. It has dual moldboards to direct materials to the conveyor system for fast removal. Power for this heavy-duty unit comes from a 74kW 1265 Kubota diesel. Other features include folding end-gates for quicker brush changes during operation and easy maintenance access to grease points, filters and the electrical system.

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