VT LeeBoy Inc. is now offering contractors the 9000 Series asphalt paver, a 34,000-lb. (15,422 kg) paver featuring a maneuverable, rubber tire design and an 8-ft. (2.4 m) electrically-heated screed system.

This high production rubber tire asphalt paver is powered by a 173-hp (129 kW) Cat Tier III diesel engine, which provides the power to push larger tandem axle trucks. The engine is transversely mounted, which allows for better ground level access and cooling efficiency. A fume ventilation system vents asphalt vapors away from the operator and screed area. An easily raised hood covers the low profile engine and side grating is easily removed to provide access to the engine compartment.

The LeeBoy 9000 operator stations are designed for maximum comfort and ease of operation, according to the manufacturer. It includes dual hydraulic slide-out operator stations to enhance fore and aft visibility with fully equipped consoles that incorporate CAN Bus system design and digital gauges for monitoring paver functions and diagnostics. Paver steering is by Plus 1 control architecture with touch pads.

The 9000 rubber tired paver provides added maneuverability, ground speed, ride quality and traction. The tire system is comprised of two large heavy-duty low pressure rear 19 by 29.5 in. (48 by 75 cm) drive tires. The 12 by 22 in. (30.5 by 56 cm) solid rubber front tandem steering bogie wheels oscillate to improve mat quality by overriding roadbed irregularities.

The material handling system on a 9000 paver begins with an 11-ton (10 t) receiving hopper with heavy-duty, hydraulic radius hopper wings and high strength plastic flashing to prevent material spillage. Dual 18 in. (46 cm) heavy-duty slat bar and roller chain conveyors feed the 16 in. (40.6 cm) diameter hardened cast steel augers that push asphalt to the screed. The auger assembly can be hydraulically raised and lowered, which is helpful in the loading and unloading process. Standard sonic feed sensors control the augers. The operator has independent left and right control of the conveyor system and material flow gates. Manual tunnel extensions are available to keep mix away from the drive tire.

The 9000 paver has a heavy-duty electrically heated and vibrating Legend Screed System that extends hydraulically from 8- to 15.5-ft. (2.4 to 4.7 m). An onboard 20 Kw generator electrically heats the main screed and the front-mounted extensions. LeeBoy’s heat element replacement system makes replacing heating components easy. Adjustable screed extensions feature a 9 degree slope.

A two-speed motor with single reduction planetary torque hub allows the 9000 paver to travel at speeds up to 13 mph. The 9000 paver can pave at speeds up to 250 fpm (76 mpm).

Fluid capacities are among the largest for this size paver with an 82-gal. (310 L) fuel tank, 86-gal. (325 L) hydraulic oil capacity and 15-gal. (57 L) citrus washdown tank.

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