The BOMAG pavers on display at CONEXPO spanned from the commercial-sized BF 200 and BF 300 pavers to the full-sized highway-class CR 820 and CR 1030 models. At just 13,228 lb (6,000 kg) operating weight and 51 in (1,295 mm) transport width, the compact and nimble BF 200 paver can be transported to jobsites on a trailer. At home paving paths, on the golf course and road rehabilitation projects, the paver’s narrow 44-in (1,118-mm) track width fits in the cut of a 4-ft (1.2-m) cold planer to boost efficiency of mill-and-fill applications. The revamped BOMAG CR 820 Series of 8-ft (2.4-m) pavers feature a new operator’s platform and new controls. BOMAG CR 1030 Series of 10-ft (3.0-m) highway-class pavers also include significant upgrades to the operator’s platform, which improve the operator experience. New dual swing-out operator stations feature BOMAG’s SIDEVIEW innovation in which the seat and console swivel outward at four differing angles to deliver unobstructed views to the sides of the paver and the screed end gates.
On display in the CONEXPO BOMAG booth was an updated BW 206 AD-5 AM roller with Asphalt Manager 2 It meets market needs in the Americas for advanced compaction technology combined with ROPS canopy. Asphalt Manager 2 automatically adjusts compaction forces from vertical to horizontal as mat stiffness increases to prevent over compaction plus its standard infrared camera gives operators mat temperature data. Another new compaction offering from BOMAG is the free BOMAP App. BOMAP demonstrates how it documents roller passes and captures and records compaction values from a standard smartphone or tablet. BOMAP is easily transferrable, regardless of roller brand, identifies soft spots in the base, and logs temperatures, Evib values, frequency, amplitude and more.
BOMAG rolled out three concept roller models at CONEXPO. The first being the ROBOMAG, a fully autonomous concept roller based on the BOMAG BW 154 tandem roller. In addition to the fully automatic mode, the ROBOBMAG also has the option of wireless remote-control operation for loading and unloading. Looking to the future, low emissions will play an increasingly important role alongside performance and cost. BOMAG developed two alternative drive concept versions of the BW 120-Series roller, one with electric drive (BW 120 E) and one using exchangeable LPG tanks (BW 120 LPG). On display for the first time in North America at CONEXPO, the two models demonstrate that no matter the situation or drive requirement, BOMAG is working on a solution for every construction site.
Each year EquipmentWatch.com compiles machine data to present awards for the Highest Retained Value and the Lowest Cost of Ownership in the construction, lift and agriculture industries. BOMAG was honored with two industry awards at CONEXPO 2020. The BW 120 AD Light Tandem Roller was recognized as having the Highest Retained Value by EquipmentWatch. The average age of this machine in the market is 11.7 years and the BW 120 AD is projected to retain the highest percentage of its original value after a five-year period in its roller class. The second BOMAG award from EquipmentWatch was for the Lowest Cost of Ownership over a five-year period. This honor went to the BW 211 D-5 Single Drum Roller. BOMAG offers these machines with options like ECONOMIZER for optimum compaction results, VARIOCONTROL for automatic amplitude adjustment, and BOMAG TELEMATIC for real-time monitoring of pending maintenance and service history.
The CONEXPO 2020 show drew a total of 130,000 attendees and 2300-plus exhibitors. The total exhibit square footage was a record 2.7 million-plus. The expanded and improved BOMAG/Fayat Group presence was well received by attendees and showed the strength of the BOMAG product line in the North American market. BOMAG is poised for success in 2021 and beyond.
