material transfer vehicle SB-2500e/ex

Material Transfer Vehicle

SB-2500
ENGINE
SB-2500e:Tier 4i; Cummins® QSL9 300 hp (224 kW) @ 1,900 rpm
SB-2500ex: Tier 3; Caterpillar® C9 300 hp (224 kW) @ 1,900 rpm*
* ex machines for lesser regulated countries
OPERATING WEIGHT
78,000 lbs (35,380 kg)
 the roadtec difference

Our Customers

“I have to give Roadtec credit, because they’re the “We’ve got some Roadtec pavers with well over 10,000
best people I’ve seen in terms of supporting their hours on them.”
equipment.”
“They’re exceptional about support, whether it’s parts
“Handling asphalt is tough on machines, but or other issues.”
Roadtec equipment holds up. Roadtec designs
stuff to do the job.”

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Count on Roadtec Equipment & Customer Service

Dependability Crews Like Roadtec

Roadtec has been manufacturing innovative, heavy- Our customers experience minimal downtime, and
highway equipment since 1981. We continue to grow their crews are comfortable with Roadtec equipment.
and add new products, yet our personal connection to That’s reflected in the quality of work they do.
our customers and our ability to respond immediately Any customer familiar with us and other brands
to your needs is even stronger. will prefer Roadtec because equipment operators
achieve better ride smoothness, the machines have
Longevity lower maintenance costs, and the design is user-
Roadtec supplies equipment globally. Road builders friendly. That makes operators more comfortable and
everywhere are encouraged to visit our website at confident with the equipment.
roadtec.com, where they will find the local Roadtec
contact for their region. Roadtec equipment is New Generation of Machines
designed with longevity and reliability as the focus The new generation of Roadtec machines arrives with
because we realize that this is the most important a slight change in terminology used to classify each
factor for our customers’ success. model. The model number of each new machine
will include the letters “e” or “ex”. The single letter
Partnership “e” denotes that the machine’s engine has a Tier IV
At Roadtec, we understand that our success hinges
emissions rating. The letters “ex” denote that the
on the success of the customer. To accomplish this
common goal, we focus on building reliable, long machine’s engine has a Tier III emissions rating. The
lasting machines that consistently perform at the “ex” models are machines exported to countries that
highest level. Roadtec is dedicated to giving the do not require a Tier IV emissions rating. All features
customer every advantage to excel in the field. listed in this brochure apply to both “e” and “ex”
models.
The One and Only Shuttle Buggy® MTV
Material Transfer Vehicles
(MTVs) : A Must-Have
In the year 1935 Harry Barber
launched his invention, the very first
asphalt paver. As you might imagine
road building was changed forever
and for the better. Road paving
technology would not significantly
change again until 1989 when
Roadtec introduced the very first
material transfer vehicle, the Roadtec
Shuttle Buggy® MTV. Roadtec
material transfer technology led
the way to dramatically improved
pavement life and quality, making
Roadtec MTV’s an essential tool for
today’s road builders.

The Shuttle Buggy® MTV

The Shuttle Buggy® material transfer
vehicle (MTV) is designed to “shuttle”
between the hot mix asphalt
haul truck and paver. Segregation
problems are eliminated thanks to
the machine’s remixing action. The
Shuttle Buggy® MTV also allows non-
stop paving, which leads to a much
smoother surface. The machine has
a storage capacity of 25 tons (22.7
metric tons) in the main hopper,
allowing the contractor to smooth
out his truck cycles and reduce haul
costs. Truck unloading capacity is
rated at 1,000 tons per hour (907
metric tons/hour) and paver loading
capacity at 600 tons per hour (544
metric tons/hour).
 600 TPH
600 TPH Paver
25 Ton Mix Transfer Conveyor
Loading Conveyor
Storage Bin (C2)
(C3)

1000 TPH Truck

Unloading
Conveyor (C1)

Clad Wear
Plates
Clad Wear
Plates
Front Dump Hopper Clad Wear Triple-Pitch
with Vibrator Plates Remixing Auger

Roadtec MTV Experience

MTV’s lead a tough life. They’re subject to getting bumped by trucks, they get
16 plus tons of hot mix dumped into them in less than a minute, they keep the
• Temperature
Segregation during
abrasive material moving and mixing, and they feed the paver at rates up to 600 transport cannot be
tons per hour. Materials and workmanship must stand up to those demands. avoided. Without
remixing, the colder
With Roadtec you’ll get a heavy-duty design you can rely on, coupled with the
material will screed out
functionality you need.
together and form a
potential trouble spot.
Road Builders Rely on MTVs
The Shuttle Buggy® MTV is the only machine that combines the benefits of a
remixing material transfer with unmatched reliability. That’s why road builders
• The Shuttle Buggy®
MTV allows continuous
worldwide recognize the value of using Roadtec’s Shuttle Buggy® MTV to paving, which leads
construct high quality asphalt pavements. to a much smoother
surface.
Important Benefits
Truck handling, temperature and material segregation all contribute to poor
pavement quality. The Roadtec Shuttle Buggy® MTV provides a solution for all
• The machine has a
storage capacity of 25
tons (22.7 metric tons),
of these issues by remixing material onsite while allowing the paver to operate allowing the contractor
at a constant speed without stopping. to use fewer trucks by
unloading them quickly
so they can return to
the plant.
 benefits

Windrow Head
You can order your machine with a
windrow head instead of a dump
hopper. Windrow heads are also
sold separately as an option. They
include oscillating pivots for the
front conveyor; hinged, hydraulically
controlled right-hand and left-hand
caster wheels; spring-activated end
gates; and material plow.
Front Hopper Performance Features
Sized for mass discharge from standard haul trucks, the front hopper allows
trucks to unload fast. A steep slope and vibrating bottom plate in the hopper
prevents material build-up. Heavy-duty, swiveling support casters under the
hopper assure smooth movement. Ground operators can adjust the hopper
position from either of two separate control boxes. They can also adjust the
position of the push roller for different truck designs.

Moving Parts Made for Durability

All conveyors are outfitted with durable roller bushing chain. Slats are made of
abrasion-resistant steel, and we install thick wear plate linings on the conveyor
floors. The floor of the paver loading conveyor is insulated against heat loss.
Rails installed at the bottom of this conveyor help protect it from any damage
that could be caused by impact with the paver.

Engine Meets Latest Emission Specs

A 300 hp diesel engine powers the Shuttle Buggy® MTV. The engine delivers
plenty of power while incorporating the latest technology for low cost of
operation and maximum performance.

Drive Features
The Shuttle Buggy® MTV rides on four 21” wide x 25” high flotation tires. The
steering wheel controls the front wheels of the all-wheel drive machines. The
hydrostatic drive mechanism offers two speed ranges (working and travel)
with continuously variable speed.

Security of a Wear Guarantee

All chains, sprockets, liners, bearings, as well as the
remixing auger are warrantied up to 250,000 tons
(227,000 mt) or 1,500 hours of operation.
 Durability
Improved Wear Components
Road construction is not a delicate business. All machines involved have to perform daily in difficult environments.
Roadtec has made an effort to reduce operating costs by incorporating stronger, wear resistant components in the “e”
& “ex” model Shuttle Buggies®.

Floor Liners
Bolt-on chromium carbide floor
plates are used on all three conveyors.
The abrasion resistance of chromium
carbide drastically increases the wear
life of the floor plates and eliminates
the need for wear liners.

Augers
The SB-2500 is now equipped with
cast augers with a diameter of 29”.
The larger triple flight augers offer
38% more wear surface without
compromising the machine’s
remixing ability.

Chains
Complete offset chains are used
throughout the machine providing
a substantial increase in tensile
strength compared to straight linked
chains or partially offset chains used
in other models. The upgraded chains
also have larger slats to transfer more
material and keep the chain out of
the mix.

Sprockets
Larger and thicker sprockets that
provide 38% more surface area
are used in the SB- 2500 to match
the wear life upgrades of the other
conveyor components.
 Versatility

Intersection Pay-off Make Tricky Paving Projects Easy

Intersection work is typically slow, and getting trucks Parking areas that have a lot of islands or peninsulas
to the paver is often difficult. The Shuttle Buggy® is are difficult to pave. Overhead power lines, tunnels,
able to Improve the maneuverability of your pavers on overpasses and other obstructions can present a
intersection work by freeing them from trucks. different challenge. It’s often impossible to form a
good paving train and get the material in front of
Pivoting Discharge Conveyors as Standard the paver. When you have a Shuttle Buggy® MTV the
The discharge conveyor swings 50° right or left, truck can unload at a convenient spot and the Shuttle
allowing you to do offset paving and to save significant Buggy® can bring the mix to the paver.
time and dollars when adding lanes, or working
with string lines or barriers. This feature also lets you Speed Up Handwork
keep trucks off the milled edge and off the tack coat. At times, there are spots that a paver can’t reach, no
Specialty projects, such as high-banked racetracks matter what, and handwork is required. Roadtec MTV’s
or airports requiring string lines on both sides, are are able to carefully dispense material to the workers
paved much easier with Roadtec’s standard pivoting exactly where they need it because the discharge
conveyors. conveyor can be lowered and pivoted from side to
side.
Remixing

Shuttle Buggy® MTV Triple

Pitch Auger Design
The triple-pitch auger flighting
design used in Roadtec Shuttle
Buggy® MTV’s provides uniform
remixing across the width of the
entire hopper. The triple-pitch auger
located in the bottom of the hopper
remixes the contents of the storage
hopper. The mixing action equalizes
temperatures and evenly mixes large
and small particles. A slat conveyor
runs from the bottom of the hopper
and feeds the discharge conveyor.

Why Segregation is a Problem Single-Pitch Augers Don’t Remix

Segregation in asphalt pavements will compromise Single-pitch flighting pulls material primarily from
their surface and structure. Cracking, raveling, the sides of the bin. The spaces between flights fill up
stripping, and rutting are all pavement failures and the auger just tunnels through. The contents of
linked to segregation. Temperature and material the bin are not remixed, and therefore segregation
segregation have also been known to hinder remains a problem. The Roadtec Shuttle Buggy®
the compaction of the asphalt mat, and non- material transfer vehicles use a triple-pitch auger
uniform density will result in pavement failure. design. This Roadtec innovation is key for achieving
the best mixing results, and will help you meet the
Control Over Segregation tightest temperature segregation specifications.
It is extremely difficult to eliminate all the potential
causes of segregation in asphalt mixes. However,
the presence of thermal and/or material segregation
can be corrected before the new surface is paved.
With Roadtec’s material transfer technology, you can
depend on thoroughly remixed material that is evenly
distributed as it’s paved.
 Infrared Analysis
Roadtec Remixing Technology
Infrared images show the quality
1
of remixing that takes place with
different devices. Time after time
Roadtec machines have consistently
performed better than others.
Roadtec mixing technology is better
engineered and achieves superior
results.

Proof in Thermal Imaging

Infrared images have been taken
behind numerous machines and are
shown below. Color variations in the
infrared photos show temperature
differences. Uniform density cannot
be achieved when mix temperatures
vary. Cold spots become potholes.

2 3
1. Roadtec Shuttle Buggy
MTV - Virtually no
temperature difference.

2. Windrow Pickup
Machine

3. Windrow Pickup
Machine with
Truck Dumping Head
4 5
4. Belt Conveyor Type
Material Transfer Vehicle

5. Belt Conveyor Type

Material Transfer
Vehicle with add-on
cost Savings

Your Goal is Continuous Paving Keep Trucks and Paver Moving

Keeping the paver moving increases efficiency and To have three or four trucks waiting to unload at a job
the quality of the mat. Whenever the paver stops, the site with no Shuttle Buggy® MTV is fairly common, but
screed has a chance to settle. The head of mix cools, it’s unnecessary and expensive.
creating a bump in the mat when you start moving A wait time of more than 15 minutes per truck at the
again. And whenever a truck backs up to unload into job site is common for most jobs where no Shuttle
an idle paver, there can be another bump. All of these Buggy® MTV is used. Even if you calculate a very
issues affect smoothness readings. conservative cost of one dollar per minute of truck
time, that’s $15 extra you pay for each truck every time
Cut Costs with a Roadtec MTV it’s delayed for 15 minutes at the job site.
With a Shuttle Buggy® MTV you can drive profits on
With a Shuttle Buggy® MTV, trucks can be unloaded
every job because you’ll need fewer trucks. The Shuttle
much quicker, typically in a fourth the time. This can
Buggy® MTV provides on-site mix storage and can
result either in the need for fewer trucks or increased
eliminate the delays that happen at the paver when
production.
trucks are unloading.
If you can create a buffer of material at the job site by using a Shuttle Buggy® MTV, you won’t
have to use trucks as storage bins to keep the paver supplied with mix. Don’t let money sit on
the road. Use fewer trucks.

$ $ $

How to Maximize Storage Capacity

The Roadtec Shuttle Buggy® MTV has a 25-ton (22.7 TRUCK CYCLE CALCULATION
metric tons) storage bin. Add an insert to the paver
Without With Shuttle
and you get another 10-15 tons (9-14 metric tons) of Shuttle Buggy Buggy
capacity, sufficient for continuous paving. Trucks can
be stopped 100 or 200 feet (30 or 60 meters) away Delay at Plant 0 min. 0 min.
from the paver and dump safely into the Shuttle Loading time 1 min. 1 min.
Buggy® MTV without moving. Being able to unload Ticket, Tarp &
5 min. 5 min.
without moving also makes it possible to use bigger Sampling
trailers, thus even further reducing the number of Haul to Job 20 min. 20 min.
trucks needed. However, even with regular dump
Delay at Job 15 min. 0 min.
trucks you can cut your trucking cost when you use a
Truck Exchange 2 min. 0 min.
Shuttle Buggy® MTV.
Dump 3 min. 2 min.
Return to Plant 20 min. 20 min.
Total Minutes per
Example assumes: 10-hour workday. Mix 66 min. 48 min.
Truck Cycle
usage rate 2,400 tons per day. 20-ton Cost per Truck
$66.00 $48.00
truck capacity. Truck cost $60/hr = $1.00 Cycle
per minute. Distance to hot mix plant 10 Cost per Ton $3.30 $2.40

miles. Cycles per Truck 9 12

Cycles Required 120 120
Use the job calculator on our web site to Number of Trucks 14 10
run the numbers on your projects. Go to Required

roadtec.com and click on “Training/Tools.” Total Cost $8,400 $6,000

features
Operator Station
Dual operator stations allow the
operator to occupy the left or right
side. The operator platform slides
16” to the left and right of center
for excellent visibility down the
sides of the machine. The FXS® fume
extraction system comes standard to
increase operator comfort.

Better Maintenance Access

Maintenance access is a major goal
in all our designs. Engine access is
gained by hydraulically lifting the
one-piece hood. There are hinged
access doors that make the oil cooler,
radiator and pumps easy to reach.
Hydraulically operated clean-out
doors are found at each conveyor.
Your mechanic will really appreciate
the remote lube points for all the
conveyors.

Safety & Convenience

The Shuttle Buggy® is equipped with
a telescopic flashing amber beacon
and a mirror package. The beacon
calls attention to the machine from
a long way off, and the operator
uses mirrors to see both sides of
the machine. Safety brackets at the
front of the machine keep personnel
from entering the area between the
tires and the front hopper. Safety
bars at the operator station prevent
falls. Emergency shut-off switches
are found at ground level and at the
main operator stations.
The sun shade umbrella supplied
increases operator comfort. A
wash-down system is provided and
includes a 50-foot retractable hose.
Longer hoses can be supplied.
Improved Control Panels
The SB-2500e features ergonomic control panels that increase operator safety and comfort. The controls are laid out to
be operator friendly, and all panels are now fully backlit for safe control at night.

Ground level control boxes also feature

improved layout and are backlit as well.

Full width cleanout doors

A full width C1 cleanout door provides easy access to
the dump hopper makes maintenance much easier. Full
width “bomb bay” style C2 cleanout doors give incredible
access to the remixing augers and greatly improve end of
day cleanup time.
 Options
Auxiliary Power
• 4 kW 60 Hz Continuous Duty Hydraulic Generator
• 450 Hz Continuous Duty Hydraulic Generator

Additional Lighting
• Light Package – Includes Five 24v HID Lights Mounted At Machine Corners
• Truck Dump Signal Light Package

Mass Flow Hopper Inserts

• Low Profile Hopper Insert for RP 170 Pavers
• Low Profile Hopper Insert for RP 175 Pavers
• Low Profile Hopper Insert for RP 190 Pavers
• Low Profile Hopper Insert for RP 195 Pavers
• Low Profile Universal Hopper Insert
• Mass Flow Hopper Side Wall Extensions

Miscellaneous
• Automated Lubrication System
• Truck Hitch Instead of Push Rollers
• Bindicators for both high and low level
• Release Agent Spray-Down System – Includes 55 Gallon Tank, Pump, Retractable Hose Reel with 50’ Hose Length
(Replaces Standard Wash-Down)
• Automatic release agent system
• Windrow Pick Up Head Instead of Dump Hopper*
• Windrow Pick Up Head Assembly as Spare*
* Windrow Head Includes Oscillating C-1 Pivot, hinged, hydraulically controlled right-hand and left-hand caster wheels;

Buggy-Paver Tether Package

• Sonic sensors allow the buggy and paver to move simultaneously. Option includes a remote for the paver operator
to control the position of the C3 conveyor on the shuttle buggy.

Camera System
• (2) color, night-vision-capable cameras, one on the front and one on the back of the machine. Includes color monitor
in waterproof case.
EDGE Extended Equipment Warranty
The EDGE Extended Equipment Warranty is an industry leading warranty that
demonstrates our confidence in the quality and reliability of everything we
make. This warranty goes above and beyond power train or extended engine
warranties currently offered in the industry by covering more components
and repairs as well as covering repairs done by the customer for a term of 3
years or 3000 hours on the machine and 5 years or 6000 hours on the engine.
By covering most components other than wear items at full replacement cost
and for a longer time period, the EDGE warranty gives owners an EDGE over
their competition by lowering their operating costs.
 Specifications
Engine GRound Controls
• SB-2500e:Tier 4i; Cummins® QSL9 300 hp (224 kW) • (2) front dump hopper control boxes
@ 1,900 rpm
• SB-2500ex: Tier 3; Caterpillar® C9 300 hp (224 kW) @ FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEM
1,900 rpm • Clearview FXS® system with dual fans to draw
fumes away from operator area.
WEIGHT
• 78,000 lbs (35,380 kg) Truck Dump Hopper
• Front hopper has swivel support casters. Vibrating
Construction floor plate. 9’2” (2,794 mm) wide truck opening
• Heavy-duty conveyor flights and chain. Replaceable (adjustable width option available).
wear plate in all high wear areas. Stability without • Hydraulic, adjustable push rollers.
unnecessary weight. • Hydraulic front hopper baffle adjustable for optimal
material flow.
COOLING SYSTEM
• Quiet operation, dual, variable speed hydraulically Dump Hopper transverse auger
driven fans • 29” (737 mm) o.d. cast, ni-hard, segmented auger.

Electrical System Dump Hopper unloading conveyor (C1)

• Two 4D batteries & 115 amp alternator • Drag conveyor with 1,000 tph (907 mtph) capacity.
• 24v system with master disconnect switches. • Dual roller bushing offset link chain
• Electric-over-hydraulic solenoids with manual • Conveyor floors lined with replaceable chrome-
override. carbide clad wear plates.

PROPEL SYSTEM Surge Bin

• Hydrostatic drive • 25 tons (22.7 mt) storage capacity.
• Continuously variable speed control with two
speed ranges. Remixing auger in surge bin
• Front-wheel steer • 29” (737 mm) o.d. cast, ni-hard, variable pitch
augers
SPEED
• Working: 0-3.0 mph (0-4.8 kph) Surge bin unloading conveyor (C2)
• Travel: 0-9 mph (0-14.5 kph) • Drag conveyor with 600 tph (544 mtph) capacity.
• Dual roller bushing offset link chain
BRAKE SYSTEM • Conveyor floors lined with replaceable chrome-
• Hydrodynamic disc caliper brakes, and parking carbide clad wear plates.
brake
Paver Loading Conveyor (C3)
Tires • Drag conveyor with 600 tph (544 mtph) capacity.
• 21” (533 mm) wide x 25” (635 mm) interior diameter • Dual roller bushing offset link chain
high-flotation tires. • Conveyor floors made of chromium carbide clad
plate.
OPERATOR STATIONS • Insulated conveyor floor.
• Two operator stations (left & right side) with deluxe • Controls interlock with surge bin unloading
adjustable seats. conveyor.
• Operator stations can slide 16” (400 mm) out past • Conveyor can be positioned up to 50° to either side
edge of machine for visibility. of center.
• Center control console pivots to right or left • Conveyor guard rails.
operator seat as needed.
Service Capacity
• Fuel Tank..................................................... 150 gal (568 l)
• Hydraulic Fluid Tank................................ 96 gal (363 l)

Conveyor swing to
either side of center 50°
9’9-3/4”
(2992)

14’11-3/4”
(4568)

12’ 7’9-3/4”
(3660) (2379)

14’4” (4369)
34’2” (10415)

55’1” (16787)

Dimensions in brackets are mm. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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