Since their market launch at Bauma 2010, BOMAG compact planers have made a name for themselves in more than just the areas of repair work, the removal of asphalt strips, and precise milling of joints or close to manhole covers and kerbs. The new BM 500/15 and BM 600/15 cold planers have a working width of 500 mm or 600 mm, offering a further 20% increase in area output. With a milling depth of up to 210 mm, the machines cover a wide range of applications and impress users with their excellent milling performance, high flexibility and well-thought-out operating solutions.

A particular highlight of the second generation is the completely revised comfortable workspace. The entire platform, including the operating controls, is isolated from oscillation and thus free of any stressful vibrations. From here, the planer operator can perform all operations safely in an ergonomic sitting position without having to stand up. All the functions are easily accessible from a seated position, and a high comfort seat that can be swivelled by 45 degrees makes for good visibility - both of the loading truck and of the left-hand side plate and milling edge. Ergonomically shaped armrests support a healthy posture when seated. In addition, a graphic 7-inch colour display has been installed into the planer's modern cockpit. This enables the operator to keep an eye on all the relevant parameters for high surface quality such as milling depth, cutting or milling speed, and provides intuitive access to important machine functions. Especially practical: The height of the planer can be proportionally adjusted and controlled via two levers on the steering wheel and buttons on the joystick - either in fast traverse rate for long paths or in precision traverse rate when precision and delicate work are required. The new function perfectly combines speed and precision, saving valuable time on the site.

Thanks to the optional weather protection roof, which is now slightly larger than before, the operator and planer are even better protected from the elements. The roof in the distinctive BOMAG design can be easily adjusted vertically and horizontally at any time while seated, which is a great advantage on cramped construction sites. BOMAG's engineers achieved these and numerous other improvements in detail by listening carefully to the valuable feedback from customers.

Efficient water injection is also essential for a cold planer: on the one hand, it immediately binds the dust, and on the other, the water cools the cutters. BOMAG's water sprinkler system for planers effectively cools the cutting tools, thus extending their service life and reducing operating costs at the same time. With the new high-performance 3 in 1 water pump, filling, sprinkling and washing is now even faster. The water flow can be easily regulated via the control panel. The filling time of less than 5 minutes provides a further convincing argument, and significantly reduces downtimes. Due to its modular design, the pump can also be maintained very easily. In addition, the introduction of a new oil purification concept further increased quality and service life.