AP600 Wheel Paver

The AP600 is a mid to high production wheel paver that offers versatility for highways, rural roads, streets and other mid-sized projects. It can be equipped with either a front-mount extender screed or a rear-mount extender screed.

AP600 Paver
AP600 Paver
AP600 Paver
AP600 Paver
AP600 Paver

Features

  • High Return on Investment

    High Return on Investment

    • Exclusive 70 kW integrated generator delivers fast, reliable screed heating and is designed for long life by the same team that developed the D7E electric drive dozer
    • Fast heating screed leads to more daily production, heating time in as little as 15 minutes
    • Excellent turning capability, fast travel leads to increased production

    • Exclusive air flow design improves operating conditions for the crew and keeps components cooler for lasting durability

  • Technology That Works For You

    Technology That Works For You

    • Pave Start Assistant saves set-up profiles for repeatable use on future job sites including Grade Control settings, speed, paving width, paving depth, slope, crown, height, and other set-up features
    • A hopper level sensor (option) with temperature indication keeps the operator informed of material height and delivery temperatures, indicators are located in each tractor display
    • Exclusive screed heating system monitors elements for failure conditions and helps eliminate unnecessary replacement
    • Cat® Grade Control option is integrated into the tractor and screed displays for optimized operator efficiency
    • Thermal mapping (option) utilizes an infra-red camera mounted on a fixed-position mast that captures the entire width of the asphalt surface behind the screed. An LCD display mounted near the screed console provides real-time visibility to the surface being paved
  • Quality Results, Higher Earnings

    Quality Results, Higher Earnings

    • Versatile screed designs deliver excellent ride, density, and mat texture while providing superior adjustment; available with front-mount extenders, or rear-mount extenders
    • Tow-point utilizes exclusive linkage design for optimal screed flotation
    • Exclusive 2-speed proportional control on the screed extenders
    • Cat Grade Control or Basic Grade Control options available
  • Low Owning and Operating Costs

    Low Owning and Operating Costs

    • Exclusive Eco-mode and Automatic Engine Speed Control, reduce fuel consumption and lower sound levels for better comfort and communication
    • 4-pump feeder system is designed for high production in Eco-mode, leads to lower fuel consumption
    • Million cycle switches provide reliability
    • Conveyor bed plates and chain guards designed to minimize labor requirements and provide lower cost replacement
    • Heating elements slide-out for easy replacement
    • Machined screed frames simplify screed plate replacement
    • Enhanced hopper flashing with increased memory and temperature resiliency for better performance during truck exchanges
  • More Comfort

    More Comfort

    • Ventilation system draws fumes from the auger chamber and redirects them away from the operator for a more comfortable working environment
    • Dual operating station provide back-up capability and complete control from either side of the machine, each station can swing-out beyond the frame for good all-around visibility
    • Heated seat option, pneumatic suspension, multiple adjustments, and tilting consoles provide day-long comfort
    • Eco-mode provides low sound levels that supports clear communication with the crew
    • High visibility 76 mm (3″) seat belt helps with crew safety compliance
    • USB port simplifies software updates
    • Cup holders offer convenience
  • Easy Viewing Displays

    Easy Viewing Displays

    • Touch-screen displays with adjustable brightness control enable operators to fine-tune performance in various lighting conditions
    • Touch-screen access simplifies activation of the generator and auxiliary power, while also providing easy adjustments to screed plate heating temperatures, vibratory speeds, Cat Grade Control (option), and stored operator preferences
    • Operating displays can be tailored to specific language requirements with multiple options available
  • Product Link™ Elite

    Product Link™ Elite

    • Make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower owning and operating costs
    • Easily track location, machine hours, fuel usage, and idle time
    • Diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications
  • Service and Repair Kits

    Service and Repair Kits

    • Paver and screed service and repair kits include the parts necessary to complete specific repairs
    • Cat genuine parts are manufactured to precise specifications and designed for optimal performance and maximum uptime
    • Repair kits are identified by a single part number to make ordering easy
    • Select kits are available to be packaged as a kit by the dealer for over the-counter purchases or through the dealer service shop

Specifications

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Dimensions

Paving Range with SE47 FM 2.44 m - 6.2 m (8' - 20' 6")
Paving Range with SE50 V 2.55 m - 6.5 m (8' 4" - 21' 4")
Paving Range with SE60 FM 3.0 m - 7.8 m (10' - 25' 6")
Paving Range with SE60 V 3.0 m - 7.5 m (9' 10" - 24' 6")
Operating Length 21.75 ft 6.6 m
Operating Width 10.8 ft 3.3 m
Overall Height 12.5 ft 3.8 m
Transport Length 20.9 ft 6.4 m
Transport Width 9.8 ft 2.9 m
Transport Height 9.9 ft 3.3 m

Engine

Gross Power 173 hp 129 kW
Engine Model Cat C4.4

Operating Specifications

Maximum Travel Speed 10 mile/h 16 km/h
Maximum Paving Speed 250 ft/min 76 m/min
Inside Turn Radius 4.5 ft 1.5 m
Maximum Throughput Capacity 1433 ton(US)/h 1300 tonnes/hr

Weights

Operating weight with SE47 FM 36,716 lb 16659 kg
Operating weight with SE50 V 37,754 lb 17125 kg
Operating weight with SE60 FM 38,316 lb 17380 kg
Operating weight with SE60 V 38,056 lb 17262 kg
Shipping Weight - Paver Only 29,391 lb 13556 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 73 gal (US) 278 l
DEF Tank 5 gal (US) 19.1 l
Cooling System - Total 8 gal (US) 31 l
Hydraulic Oil Tank 58 gal (US) 219 l
Washdown Spray Tank 7.9 gal (US) 30 l

Standard Equipment

Operating Environment

  • Dual operating stations
  • Steering guide
  • Ventilation System

Technology

  • Product Link™ Elite 641_cellular

Powertrain

  • Automatic engine speed control
  • Cat C4.4 Engine
  • Variable speed cooling fan
  • Eco-mode
  • Extended life hydraulic oil

Electrical system

  • 1000 CCA batteries
  • 100 amp alternator
  • 12-volt power receptacle
  • Cat Electronic Technician
  • Automotive type fuse system
  • 70 kW generator
  • Machine security system

Material Delivery

  • Contact-type material feed sensors
  • Adjustable push-roller

Service and Maintenance

  • Extended-life coolant
  • Engine coolant heater
  • Remote access drains
  • Scheduled Oil sampling ports
  • Sight gauges

Safety

  • Back-up alarm
  • Horn
  • Working lights
  • Mirror package
  • Vandal covers

Optional Equipment

Operating Environment

  • Air-ride seat
  • Hard top canopy
  • Deceleration pedal
  • Heated seats
  • Side shields
  • Towpoint indicator (2nd)
  • Umbrella
  • Screen visor
  • Windshield
  • Windshield

Technology

  • Cat Grade Control
  • Hopper level and material height sensor
  • Pave start assistant
  • Product Link™ Elite 631_satellite
  • Thermal mapping

Powertrain

  • All wheel drive
  • Ballast_front weights
  • Front wheel assist
  • Radial drive tires
  • Sand rib drive tires

Electrical System

  • Auxiliary power panel_6.6 kW

Material Delivery

  • Auger extension
  • Leveling devices
  • Mainframe extensions_manual
  • Mainframe extensions_power
  • Sonic feed sensors
  • Power folding front apron
  • Truck hitch
  • Washdown pump and reel
  • Washdown tank
  • Wide width paving packages

Service and Maintenance

  • Uptime kits
  • Service repair kits

Grade References

  • Sonic Averaging Beam
  • Rigid Ski, 9.15 m (30') and 12.2 m (40')

Screed Choices

  • SE47 FM Screed
  • SE50 V Screed
  • SE60 V Screed
  • SE60 FM Screed

Videos

  • Paving by the Numbers
  • Cat Grade Control Setup
AP600 Paver

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