PRODUCT COMPARISON VOGELE MT 3000-2 OFFSET VS ROADTEC SB-2500E

The use of conical torsion blades resists mechanical and thermal separation.

Heated trough conveyors with rubber belts ensure stable, non-separable conveying of materials.

The average temperature measured in the material feeder is 3.3 °C

The optimal shape of the filler hopper in the spreader (60° curved wall) prevents additional segregation.

Thermal imaging clearly shows positive homogenizing effects. Uniform temperature distribution in the material when spreading provides better and uniform compaction later.

The air distribution system is working efficiently.

The use of a feed rod promotes mechanical separation to the point of grain breakage.

The lack of a compactor heating system and the direct contact between the hot material and the steel frame cause significant temperature separation in the paver surface, especially at the beginning of the spread.

The temperature drops in the spreader when starting to work from 18 - 50 °C. The average temperature measured in the material feeder is 5 °C.

“Heating” is only possible with hot materials (materials/crushed stones) and at great cost

The ECO mode reduces engine wear and fuel consumption, allowing for economical operation.

Lower engine speeds result in quieter operation and reduced noise emissions, benefiting both the crew and the surrounding environment.

Measured fuel consumption: 10 liters / h at 300 t / h.

The low position of the power supply unit combined with the crawler units ensures high stability during movement and the machine is stationary.

The power supply unit is in a maintenance-friendly location.

There is no ECO mode.

Higher engine speed produces higher noise and increased fuel consumption.

Measured fuel consumption: 41 liters / h.

The mounting position of the power supply unit is too high in combination with the undercarriage wheels causing stability problems during movement and when the machine is stationary.

Difficult and unsafe maintenance conditions for the engine and hydraulic components.

Chain handling runs smoothly and stably even when the offset conveyor is rotated to one side.

Low ground pressure.

Ease of working on limited construction sites: almost starting the machine on the spot.

Easy to locate and manage on site.

Wheeled undercarriage causes high point loads, causing problems with emulsion injection (removal of emulsions)

Tire pressure changes make handling unstable. It must therefore be checked daily and set exactly the same for all four wheels.

Combined with the high center of gravity, the allowable tilt is greatly limited (5 - 8°, depending on the load and the position of the conveyor).

Very large turning radius due to the wheelbase with only one steering axle

Requires at least two people to operate

Comfortable working space.

Individually adjustable driver's seat with ample leg room

The driver's seat is optimally designed, heat-resistant as an option.

The control panel can be adjusted horizontally and vertically.

The rotating conveyor is sensitively controlled via the joystick on the armrest of the operator's seat.

One to two operators, depending on work conditions.

The driver's seat cannot be moved (inserted).

The control panel can only be moved to the side

There is no height adjustment for the seat and the control panel restricts legroom, making the seating uncomfortable.

Rotating conveyors are operated by a joystick on the control panel - difficult working position.

At least 2 operators are required.

Intuitive, user-friendly design with logically grouped functions.

The function buttons can also be operated while wearing work gloves.

The operator panel has a modular design, so that it can be replaced individually in the event of damage.

Intuitive, language-neutral ErgoPlus operating system for all Vogele machines, cutting training costs

Backlight automatically when it starts to get dark.

For some operator panels, not all functions can be operated from above or from the operator's seat.

The individual controls are not clearly arranged.

The streamlined, yet all-mechanical switches can be accidentally flipped.

Lack of notation (specified functions in a language) makes visual operation more difficult.

The material transfer process is optimized.

Three transfer points: having fewer transfer points helps to prevent separation.

Stable material conveying thanks to conveyor belts with rubber troughs.

The material is less prone to cooling due to the heat-insulating rubber belt.

Five transfer points in the machine.

Having more turning points means more separations.

Continuous transfer of materials using conventional feeder rods.

The material is in direct contact with the steel frame.

Travel width: 3 m

Machine height: 3.09 m

Machine length: 14 m

Travel weight: 24 t

Transport cost from Ludwigshafen to Seesen, Germany (about 500 km): €1,200

Travel width: 3 m

Machine height: 3,66 m

Machine length: 16 m

Travel weight: 37.2 t

Transporting by truck is expensive and time consuming: special low-elongation trailers with special permits for the transport of 60 tons.

Transport cost from Ludwigshafen to Seesen, Germany (about 500km): €1,940

1. Conveyor belt cannot be heated.

2. Capable of tilting on inclined and unpaved surfaces.

3. High fuel consumption.

4. No distance control.

5. High cost of transshipment.