subsidiary Vogele introduced an innovative compact asphalt paver in 2006 that combines highway class technology with a design that lets it drive through an opening less than 4-feet wide, pave within 2 inches of barriers, and drive in a footprint of 113 inches. The new Vogele Super 700 features an electrically heated screed, a 57-horsepower diesel engine, and an 8kW tractor-mounted generator for screed heating and lighting. When high production rates are not paramount, it can be operated at reduced rpm in Vogele’s unique ECO Mode to reduce fuel consumption, noise, and wear.

Hopper capacity for the Super 700 is 5.5 tons. Unlike other hydraulically operated hoppers, the Super 700 is equipped with hinges to allow many material feed configurations. The feed system has two augers driven independently of the conveyor for optimal flow. The augers and conveyors are reversible.

Vogele says the new machine is capable of paving a 6-inch lift at a laydown rate of 220 tons per hour. It can pave at up to 98 feet per minute and has a top transport speed of 2.2 miles per hour.