Technical characteristics of the Vogele Super 1800-2 asphalt paver, its cost

The tracked asphalt paver Vogele SUPER 1800-2 (Vogel Super 1800-2) is one of the most compact and powerful asphalt pavers of its class, with high productivity, low fuel consumption and a wide range of applications.

Asphalt paver Vogele SUPER 1800-2

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• Specifications
• Engine Vogele SUPER 1800-2
• Modifications
• Working body of the tracked asphalt paver Vogele Super 1800-2
• Cost of new and used
• Analogs
• Efficient and environmentally friendly drive design
• High accuracy
• Big bunker
• High quality screed
• Maintenance

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Specifications

The fuel tank volume (300 l) allows you to shorten refueling intervals and increases productivity. The fuel consumption of the Vogele SUPER 1800-2 asphalt paver for 1 hour of operation is 8 liters .

The Vogel Super 1800-2 comes with the ErgoPlus option, which makes the paver easier to operate.

All overall dimensions:

Tracked asphalt paver Vogele SUPER 1800-2

The transport length of the asphalt paver depends on the type of screed.

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Vogele cost

Vogele machines are in particular demand on the road construction equipment market. You can buy an asphalt paver at quite a variety of prices, it all depends on the technical condition, as well as the degree of operating time of the equipment. The minimum price on the secondary market for a 2006 unit can be equal to 5.5 million rubles.

If we are talking about new equipment, then for equipment produced in 2013 they ask for 19 million or more. A completely new car will cost more than 20 million rubles.

Many road companies that do not have enough funds to purchase an asphalt paver rent it. On average, this costs 3,750 rubles per working hour, or 30 thousand per shift. Despite such a high cost, the cars are popular. In return, the company receives reliable equipment with very high productivity.

Engine Vogele SUPER 1800-2

Vogele SUPER 1800-2 is equipped with a modern 6-cylinder Perkins diesel engine (1106C-E60TA) with liquid cooling. The modern, low-noise, powerful engine (129.6 kW / 173 hp) spins at 2000 rpm and complies with the European exhaust gas emission standard EPA Tier 3.

Engine of the Vogele Super 1800-2 asphalt paver

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Operator's cabin

The Vogele Super 1600 asphalt paver is equipped with an open cab. The racks are made of metal, and the covering is made of reinforced fiberglass. If necessary, curtains can be hung between the posts.

To ensure good visibility of the working platform, the driver's and operator's seats can be moved to the side. The driver monitors the condition of the machine, including the receiving hopper, working equipment, controllers and auger chamber. This allows you to fully control the amount of supplied mixture and asphalt concrete in the bunker.

Super 1600-3 open operator cabin

The instrument panel is adjustable. It moves to the side, rotates outward and has a variable slope.

To ensure safety and ease of access to the cabin, a convenient ladder and steps are provided.

Working body of the tracked asphalt paver Vogele Super 1800-2

This main element of the asphalt paver can be a fixed width SB 250 or an extendable AB 500-2 or AB 600. In the basic configuration it is equipped with a screed and vibrators, and in the extended configuration it is equipped with a screed and 1 or 2 tamper bars.

The heating of the screed plate, vibrating screed and tamper ensures a uniform paving surface even when using extensions.

Working at low engine speeds, the machine generates the required amount of energy to heat the screed sealing system to operating temperature in a short time. This is carried out due to the control generator, which, with low fuel consumption, activates an additional mode for heating the working element (the right and left parts are heated separately).

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Cons and possible malfunctions

• Bearings constantly require high-quality lubrication.
• The greatest power of the structure. Similar devices often have more advanced characteristics.
• Insufficiently wide asphalt strip.
  

  Before carrying out work, it is necessary to calculate the exact width in order to eliminate the risk of covering the area with low-quality asphalt.

• For high-end equipment, some consider the interior to be insufficiently comfortable , but with the use of additional parts, you can adapt it so that being in it can be compared to a comfortable chair.
• When making repairs without proper protection of hands and other parts of the body from harmful effects, there is a risk of minor allergic irritations, as well as cracking of the skin.

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Efficient and environmentally friendly drive design

The large cooler and innovative air supply system ensure optimal temperature levels in the engine cooling system and hydraulic oil, regardless of ambient temperature, while maintaining low noise levels.

Part of the asphalt mixture heating mechanism

To adjust the speed, there are three modes on the control panel: MIN, ECO and MAX, which are activated by pressing the corresponding buttons. ECO mode (125 kW at 1800 rpm) is suitable for processing 70-80% of all asphalt surfaces. This mode reduces fuel consumption, emissions, wear and noise.

Control panel of the Vogele Super 1800-2 asphalt paver. Speed ​​Modes

Consistent speed is one of the decisive factors when it comes to achieving excellent road surface quality. Electronic engine control provides the required engine power depending on operating conditions.

A powerful three-phase alternator with control generator controls the generator output according to the width of the working area. The heating system compacts the screed in a short time by heating it to operating temperature.

The reliable cooling system ensures ideal temperature inside the hydraulic system and maximum performance of all drive units, even under full load and high ambient temperatures of up to 50 °C.

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Features of the asphalt paver

Maintenance has been simplified compared to a similar model from the company. Here we took into account all the inconsistencies and modified the power part of the motor, opening up greater access for servicing. Its wide technical characteristics brought it to the forefront among similar special equipment. The build quality and revolutionary systems introduced into the design of the unit guarantee long-lasting and durable operation. Among its direct competitors, the presented unit is distinguished by favorable characteristics in terms of load capacity, which reaches 13 tons. The Super 1800 is also advantageous in terms of fuel economy, thanks to separate power supply for the left and right working areas. In addition, it has a 300-liter fuel reserve, ensuring uninterrupted operation for a long time. Even despite its class, the unit consumes an order of magnitude less fuel than similar cars in the lower segment.

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High accuracy

Even difficult terrain is no problem for the Vogele SUPER 1800-2 thanks to the powerful tracked undercarriage and precise steering. Due to the powerful discs installed in the track sprockets, engine power is converted into speed without loss of power.

Rubber tracks

Long tracks with a large contact area with the ground provide maximum traction, allowing for precise and good paving at a constant speed, even when working on difficult terrain. Each tracked mechanism has its own independent drive, which is driven by motor wheels with sprockets. The stacking or moving mode is activated electrically.

Laying on an inclined surface

The discs of each track have an electronically controlled rotating mechanism.

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DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE

Vogele Super 1800 2 (second generation) is a popular asphalt paver with compact dimensions and high performance.
Serial production of the model started in 2009. The developers presented a unique product for the specialized equipment market, which had no analogues among machines of a similar class at that time. The machine was significantly superior to its competitors in terms of efficiency, profitability and reliability. Currently, its production has been completed, in the manufacturer’s line it was replaced by the Vogele Super 1800 3 model. The technique is used in the formation of coverage both in small areas (sidewalks, bicycle paths) and in large-scale road construction projects. A special feature of Vogel Super 1800 2 is the ability to perform various tasks of compaction, distribution and leveling of the coating (degree of compaction: high or standard). The use of a crawler undercarriage makes the paver very stable and allows paving to be carried out with high quality even on weak substrates.

Vogele Super 1800 2 is available in several versions:

• Vogele Super 1800 2 – basic modification;
• Vogele Super 1800 2 Spray Jet – version for coating using a spray module;
• Vogele Super 1800 2 Slope Paver is a model for use on slopes with a slope of up to 32 degrees.

Big bunker

Hopper Vogele Super 1800-2

Like all pavers, the SUPER 1800-2 ensures clean and safe mixing. Thanks to the hydraulic hopper at the front, the mixture inside the hopper is directed directly onto the conveyor and is fed into the front part in a dense flow.

The hopper capacity is 13 tons, which is enough to ensure a continuous flow of mixture when laying asphalt. The conveyor belt in the bunker is located at an angle, which makes it possible to lay it on an inclined surface (for example, paving bridges). The hopper is equipped with large oscillating pressure rollers for convenient and shock-free docking.

Thanks to the hydraulic hopper at the front, the mixture does not spill out when fed from the truck.

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DEVICE

The Vogele Super 1800 2 track-type chassis with rubber shoes is responsible for traction on the ground. The element is driven by a hydraulic drive with separate control of the electronic and moving parts. The choice between transport and operating mode is carried out electrically. Thanks to electronic control, the paver confidently makes turns or moves along a straight road. Difficult terrain is not a problem for this technique. The powerful track drive and easy steering allow you to perform almost any operation. Special discs in the track sprockets convert the power of the unit into speed with almost no loss. Due to the large contact area, maximum traction force is ensured, which allows laying at a given speed, regardless of terrain conditions. Hydrostatic brakes are used to stop equipment.

Chassis parameters:

• track base – 2830 mm;
• track width – 305 mm.

The main working element of the Vogele Super 1800 2 is the screed plate. Several types of equipment are available for this line:

• SB 250 (standard/fixed width);
• AB 500-2 (sliding set);
• AB 600 (sliding version).

In the basic version, the working body is equipped with a vibration device and a vibrating beam, in the extended version - 1 or 2 tamper bars and a vibrating beam. A uniform laying surface is achieved through the use of vibration, a heating mechanism and a tamper. When the automatic paving function is turned on, different parts of the screed are heated separately, which saves fuel.

Vogel Super 1800 2 ensures safe and clean mixing. A hopper with a hydraulic device in the front part directs the mixture onto a conveyor, which flows in a dense stream into the front area. The conveyor belt is located at an angle, which allows installation on an inclined surface. The hopper is equipped with oscillating pressure rollers for shock-free and easy docking. Augers and conveyors have continuous monitoring and proportional control, which ensures consistently high quality of the mixture. The height of the auger can be adjusted across the entire width by up to 200 mm. The large diameter of the auger blades (400 mm) allows for optimal distribution of the mixture when laying over large widths.

System parameters:

• number of conveyors – 2;
• number of augers – 2;
• speed – up to 25 m/min (changed manually or mechanically);
• Hopper capacity – 13000 kg.

The Vogele Super 1800 2 platform is designed for comfortable work. There are 2 side chairs with height adjustment. By analogy with chairs, the control panel on which the main sensors are located can be moved. A special V-tronic mechanism is responsible for prompt monitoring of malfunctions and problems in the operation of the machine. The asphalt paver is equipped with a wide roof that protects from sunlight and precipitation. The roof folds easily for easy transportation. The signature feature of the model is the automation of the Ergo-plus control system, used to coordinate the machine’s work processes.

High quality screed

Proportional control and continuous monitoring of conveyors and augers ensure that the mix quality is always in accordance with the requirements before being fed to the screed.

Auger Vogele SUPER 1800-2

The height of the auger can be smoothly adjusted up to 20 cm across the entire width. This allows the mixture to be evenly distributed before screeding, even when laying thin layers. The large diameter of the auger blades (40 cm) provides excellent distribution of the mixture when laying large width screeds.

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Vogele is the leader among road construction machines

After the first successful sample, the company’s specialists began to think about improving their skills. In 1950, a model with a hopper for ready-mixed asphalt was developed, and in the same year the machine rolled off the Vogele assembly line. The asphalt paver was something of a breakthrough in road construction at that time.

In the modern market, Vogele ranks first among equipment of this class. The company does nothing else except create and improve asphalt paving machines, as well as additional equipment for them. The emergence of mobile feeders, where the mixture is supplied continuously, is caused by the need to automate the process. This made it possible to speed up the laying of the roadway without additional costs. The company we are considering was the first to use this type of system.

There is not yet a single enterprise that could compete with Vogele. The asphalt paver created by engineers, paired with a mobile feeder, forms a whole complex that can work autonomously.

Maintenance

The wide hood and large hinged panels provide easy access to service points on the machine. All hydraulic pumps converge in one functional block. The presence of flexible hoses connecting working units allows you to reduce the number of threaded connections. To facilitate the lubrication of working units and mechanisms, the asphalt paver has a unified system for adding lubricant. This system lubricates all hinge mechanisms that come into contact with the hot mixture. The lubricant level is displayed on the operator’s display, which allows for quick addition of lubricant.

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Control system

The control panel can change its position depending on the type of work. A color monitor is installed on it, where data on the state of the machine is displayed. The quality characteristics of the finished coating directly depend on the operation of the executive equipment. Thanks to the simplicity and reliability of the control system, high efficiency and productivity of work are achieved, and the material is laid with high quality.

Control panel in the operator's cabin Vogele Super 1600

Maneuverability is due to changes in the speed of rotation of the caterpillar track. The belts are controlled via an electronic differential.

The control panel is designed in accordance with the wishes of the operators. Frequently pressed keys are covered with waterproof material and operate with a simple touch. Here are the controls for the main parameters of the asphalt paver and its equipment. Information from it is transmitted to the monitor. The high technical characteristics of Vogele Super 1600-2 are due to the ability to control the quality and parameters of the coating on the sides of the actuator equipment. Using this remote control you can adjust tamping parameters, belt speed, etc. Ease of management is ensured by a clear interface.

ErgoPlus 3 actuator control system

A single switch is installed on the equipment, which blocks all elements. When you turn it on, no additional configuration is required, because all parameters are saved.

A DPC control system is also installed, which collects information from all sensors and controllers, processes it and displays it on the screen. The system includes several modules responsible for operation:

• generator (GM);
• control system, ensures interaction between the console in the cabin and executive equipment (TUSC);
• traction force, provides a change in the speed of the working cycle during straight and curved movement (TM);
• load monitoring, prevents excess load and equipment failure, is responsible for the operation of hydraulic drives, regulates the temperature of the engine and working equipment (ELC);
• engine, guarantees high power, mode switching, efficiency and productivity, efficiency and environmental friendliness (EM).

The system also eliminates exceeding the permissible load on the generator, excessive temperature and rationalizes operation.

Ease of operation and maintenance

The Super 1600 paver's centralized lubrication system is included as standard equipment. From the general container, the oil is distributed to bearings, functional units, etc. The oil level is displayed on the operator's monitor.

There are several systems that guarantee increased productivity. These are automatic systems that respond to operating conditions:

• EcoPlus is designed to reduce exhaust pollution and fuel consumption;
• ErgoPlus 3 includes a large number of options;
• AutoSet Plus increases the maneuverability of equipment when working in limited areas, while the efficiency and quality of work remain consistently high;
• PaveDock Assistant is designed to speed up and better coordinate the loading of the working mixture into the hopper.

AutoSet Plus styling programming function

Advantages and disadvantages of the model range

The machines of the SUPER Series model range are represented by 13 mechanisms. Tracked units operate with a productivity of 200-1,500 t/h, form strips from 1.8 to 16 m, the power plant produces power from 45 to 273 kW.

At the same time, the road surface is laid, distributed over the road surface and a mixture of asphalt and concrete is compacted on the bottom layer.

They differ from Russian units of the DS series:

• the presence of modern automated machine and work process control systems;
• better engineering solutions and technical performance;
• ease of maintenance and durability of use;
• operational efficiency;
• double the price per unit.

In 2015, during the construction of the Kemerovo-Novokuznetsk expressway in Kuzbass, the daily productivity of the Vogele Super 1600-2 asphalt paver when forming an 8-meter asphalt concrete strip was increased to 2 km.

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