The steep climbs of the Swiss Alps are no match for Vögele’s Super 1803-3i wheeled paver
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The steep climbs of the Swiss Alps are no match for Vögele’s Super 1803-3i wheeled paver

The steep climbs of the Swiss Alps are no match for Vögele’s Super 1803-3i wheeled paver

On geographically tough terrain such as in the Swiss Alps, asphalt paving is a challenge in itself. Extreme slopes, narrow roads and steep precipices place demands on the paving team and the machine technology alike.

In the mountain village of Castiel, located in the Arosa district in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, HEW Bauunternehmung AG opted to use the SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver for the rehabilitation of the combined base and surface course on a farm track. Located at an altitude of around 1,200m, the construction project featured an extreme slope of up to 11%. To make matters harder, the farm track was only designed for vehicles up to 18t in weight. This was just the job for the innovative wheeled paver of VÖGELE‘s “Dash 3“ generation.

In the Swiss Alps, the VÖGELE SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver is proving its credentials on extreme slopes.
In the Swiss Alps, the VÖGELE SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver is proving its credentials on extreme slopes.

“Despite the difficult conditions, we managed to complete the paving job in one shift. The SUPER 1803-3i plays an immense part in the cost efficiency of such small construction projects – and it’s fun to work with, too!” André Deflorin, Construction Manager HWE Bauunternehmung AG.

SUPER 1803-3i handles one-day construction job efficiently

In Castiel, the high traction and manoeuvrability of the SUPER 1803-3i were particularly impressive. “That makes working on extreme slopes almost as simple as on flat terrain,” said Paver Operator Oliveira Rodrigues Hugo. With its powerful drive and material handling system, it was easy enough for the HEW paving team to complete the construction project in one shift. The short set-up times of the paver also contributed to this.

Great feat: the robust VÖGELE wheeled paver of the Universal Class with 127kW Cummins diesel engine combines enormous power with high manœuvrability, mobility and traction.
Great feat: the robust VÖGELE wheeled paver of the Universal Class with 127kW Cummins diesel engine combines enormous power with high manœuvrability, mobility and traction.

VÖGELE sensors for grade and slope control, for instance, can be connected according to the plug & play principle: the VÖGELE Niveltronic Plus System for Automated Grade and Slope Control detects the connected sensor automatically. The screed operator then just defines the specified values using the quick set-up function – and the work can begin. When its job is done, the paver also makes a quick exit: the SUPER 1803-3i can travel at up to 20km/h under its own power.

“Thanks to its high traction and manoeuvrability, the SUPER 1803-3i makes paving on extreme slopes almost as easy as on flat terrain.” Oliveira Rodrigues Hugo, Paver Operator HEW Bauunternehmung AG.

Intuitively designed paver operator‘s ErgoPlus 3 console: the SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver can be controlled easily and precisely using the steering wheel.
Intuitively designed paver operator‘s ErgoPlus 3 console: the SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver can be controlled easily and precisely using the steering wheel.

Highlights of the SUPER 1803-3i: The powerful wheeled paver

  • Undercarriage with high tractive power thanks to separate hydraulic drives
  • Optional Pivot Steer steering brake raises the already high manoeuvrability
  • Rapid transport under its own power at up to 20km/h
Masters even tight radii: thanks to the Pivot Steer steering brake, the SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver reduces its outside turning radius to a space-saving 3.5m.
Masters even tight radii: thanks to the Pivot Steer steering brake, the SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver reduces its outside turning radius to a space-saving 3.5m.

Job site details

Rehabilitation of the combined base and surface course on a steep farm track in Arosa, Switzerland.

Length of section: 150m
Descending slope: 11% (approx.)
Working parameters
Pave width: 3.3m
Pave speed: 2m/min.
Layer thickness: 7cm
Material
Combined base and surface course: AC 16 TD LW
Paved material quantity: 100t
Equipment
VÖGELE SUPER 1803-3i wheeled paver with AB 500 TV Extending Screed
HAMM HD 13 VT tandem roller

Post source : JOSEPH VÖGELE AG

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