Improved soil compaction efficiency and productivity from Ammann

First published in CONEXPO-CON/AGG Preview News - February 19, 2020

Ammann claims increased soil compaction efficiency and productivity for its latest generation machines

Ammann says that its latest generation of ARS soil compactors is equipped with new solutions that improve production, meet the latest emissions standards and lower fuel consumption. Efficiency is boosted due to technology that provides valuable data to minimise passes and boost productivity and efficiency.

The new models are the ARS 70, ARS 110, ARS 130, ARS 150 and ARS 170 and these are available with ACEforce, Ammann’s proprietary Intelligent Compaction system. ACEforce measures and evaluates material stiffness in absolute values and communicates compaction progress to the operator via an intuitive display. The system ensures compaction is achieved before the operator moves onto the next area of the jobsite. ACEforce also prevents unnecessary passes and over-compaction.

The rollers are compact due to the design without a rear axle, which positions the engine, coolers, liquid tanks and hydraulic components in the engine compartment, benefiting manoeuvrability.

The ARS series also features variable range of frequencies and centrifugal forces that deliver the required compaction and makes the machines productive in many applications, and on varied materials and thicknesses.

The new series of soil compactors meets the tightest emissions regulations, with Kubota and Duetz engines used in the different models.

The ARS 70, the smallest machine in the new line, is said to be one of the most manoeuvrable compactors on the market and is 16% shorter than the previous generation. The turning radius is improved 20% due to better weight distribution, improved stability and a maintenance-free articulation joint. For the other new ARSsSoil compactors, the average turning radius is tighter by 3%.

The cab has a low sound level and integrated ROPS frame, allowing an all-round view. The multi-functional machine display, which is incorporated into the steering wheel, gives the operator a quick overview of key indicators including oil pressure, engine temperature and fluid levels.

Servicing is said to be improved due to a wide-opening rear engine hood. A tiltable cab on the ARS 110 allows access to the main hydraulic components, while filling and draining ports are centralised and all major filters and the cooling system are highly accessible.

The new ARS Soil Compactors can be equipped with a variety of options, including the ACEforce  Intelligent Compaction system and its supporting documentation. The ARS 110 is available with shell kits that can convert drums from smooth to padfoot, as well as a dozer blade.