User manual CATERPILLAR AP255E BROCHURE

[. . . ] AP255E Paver R Cat® C2. 2 Engine Gross Power Operating Weight w/AS3143 Screed Paving Widths Standard Extendable Range Maximum w/Extensions Central Paving Range Right Side Paving Range 34. 1 kW 4500 kg 1400 mm - 2600 mm 3400 mm 500 mm - 1400 mm 150 mm - 1000 mm 46 hp (m) 45 hp (I) 9, 921 lb 4' 7" - 8' 6" 11' 1" 20" - 55" 6" - 39" WidE PAVinG rAnGE in A COmPACt PACKAGE One look at the AP255E Asphalt Paver reveals that it is a compact machine . [. . . ] The central and right side reduction attachments, meanwhile, further expand paving capability, making quick work of trenches, sidewalks and narrow shoulders . A comfortable operating environment with all paver and screed functions easily accessible to a single operator ensures efficient performance, while electrically heated screed plates enable quick startup when moving to the next starting position . its compact nature also makes for easy on- and offloading and cost-efficient transport . FEAturEs COmPACt And VErsAtilE HigHly MObilE, REliAblE AnD DURAblE . ­ Powerful Cat® C2. 2 Stage IIIB (Tier 4 Interim) emissioncompliant engine delivers 34. 1 kW [46 hp (m) 45 hp (I)] of clean power ­ High ground clearance; easily overcomes manhole covers for work in parking lots as-well-as residential streets ­ High performance in compact locations: sidewalks, cycle paths, golf courses, playgrounds, trenches ­ Paving width reduction attachment and side paving capability optimize production on small jobsites ElECtriC sCrEEd HEAt ­ Electrically heated screed plates ­ Operator friendly ­ Fast heating ­ Independent control/heating of each screed section ­ On-board belt-driven generator supplies 12 kW @ 240 V ­ Auxiliary power panel delivers 1. 5 kW @ 240 V PrECisE mAtEriAl COntrOl ­ Advanced system with independent auger control ­ Three automatic material feed sensors provide precise control ­ Adjustable auger height delivers consistent head of material to the screed and simplifies loading/unloading for transport ­ Reversible augers and conveyor minimize spillage at the end of each pass ­ Independent hopper wing control enables paving close to obstacles COntEnts Cat® AP255E Features . 11 2 FlExiblE PAVinG WidtHs ­ Hydraulically extendible from 1. 4 m to 2. 6 m (55" to 102") ­ With mechanical bolt-on extensions, extendible from 2. 6 m to 3. 4 m (102" to 134") ­ Hydraulically extendable paving reduction attachment enables paving widths of 500 mm to 1400 mm (20" to 55") ­ Hydraulically extendable side paving capability on right side enables paving widths of 150 mm to 1000 mm (6" to 39") ­ Crown adjustment of +4. 5% to -2. 5% ­ Screed plate vibratory frequency of 3400 rpm (56. 7 Hz) OPErAtOr COmFOrt And sAFEty ­ Comprehensive console enables a single operator to have complete control of screed and tractor ­ Automotive-type steering wheel simplifies use ­ Operator platform is equipped with an operator presence switch that enables machine functions 3 smOOtH dEliVEry COnTinUOUS FlOW lEADS TO bETTER MAT qUAliTy . AutOmAtEd dEliVEry ­ 73 metric tph (80 tph) throughput capacity ­ Three material feed sensors, one mounted over the conveyor and one at each extender ensures precise delivery ­ Independent auger control delivers mix where and when needed ­ Reversible conveyor and augers minimize spillage at the end of the paving pass smOOtH FlOW ­ Wide hopper width of 3050 mm (10') enables smooth truck delivery ­ Independent hopper wing control simplifies operation next to buildings and other obstructions ­ Truck discharge height of 525 mm (21") and rigid push-roller easily accept trucks 4 CAt C2. 2 EnGinE ® REliAblE, qUiET, POWERFUl . C2. 2 FEAturEs ­ Meets U. S. [. . . ] CAT, CATERPillAR, ACERT, their respective logos, and "Caterpillar yellow, " as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission qEHq1546 (11/11) R [. . . ]