Productivity has never been a function of size. That also applies to operator comfort, performance, and innovation. Tutt Bryant Equipment is making a difference in improving machinery.
John Glossat is the National Business Development Manager for Tutt Bryant Equipment. He firmly believes in continuing to innovate in the heavy and light machinery sector.
“Just because you’re using a compact machine doesn’t mean you should miss out on productivity, operator comfort, performance, and innovation,” Glossat says. “It is why BOMAG engineers continue to do everything possible to make new generations better, more economical and productive.”
It is one of the major reasons that Tutt Bryant continues to distribute BOMAG products to its customers.
“Every BOMAG machine must make our customers’ work easier,” he says. “We are firmly committed to our customer service ethos. We work with our customers to find solutions that result in real productivity gains. Our BOMAG machine solutions enable our customers to perform all their tasks precisely.”
Tutt Bryant Equipment and BOMAG offer a range of light tandem rollers with an operating weight of up to five tonnes.
A perfect example is the BW 120-AD-5 & BW138AD-5 light articulated tandem rollers. These rollers are ideal for footpaths, repair work, asphalt and finishing work in road construction. Compact BOMAG tandem rollers have also acquired an excellent reputation in gardening and landscaping.
“By setting the industry standard in these compact tandem rollers, BOMAG has continued to focus on matching the needs of the end-users,” Glossat says. “You can trust the experience of world-renowned BOMAG engineers and Tutt Bryant’s service philosophy.”
Part of that innovative mindset includes a commitment to easy service and maintenance. There are now no lubrication requirements for the entire machine, and it has generous access to the engine compartment, central electrics, and water pump.
“BOMAG has also ensured that the articulated joint is maintenance-free,” says Glossat. “It is not welded to the frame, and you can easily offset the rollers to crab walk by loosening four bolts.”
Comfort and productivity
Many might think that a compact tandem roller would sacrifice comfort and ease of use. However, that’s not the case with BOMAG machines provided by Tutt Bryant Equipment.
“The operator’s platform is spacious, offering a compact steering wheel, adjustable suspension seat and robust dashboard with large switches and display,” Glossat says. “There is also ample space and storage to ensure a positive working experience. It’s easy to enter and exit the operator platform, and the soft, responsive dual control levers provide intuitive roller operation.”
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The control lever is one area in which BOMAG has continued its innovation journey. It is highly responsive, providing modulated and precise forward and reversing control. The drum vibration can be activated selectively for the front, rear or both drums.
“By working in tandem with the Intelligent Vibration Control (IVC) system, the exciter system ensures that users experience consistent compaction across the entire roll, providing reliable operation at all times,” he says.
To maximise productivity, the sprinkler nozzles are protected from the wind, ensuring even wetting in all conditions. The sprinkler system has a high-quality pump, a multi-step interval system, and a large water tank. Each of the wind-protected nozzles is easily accessible and replaceable, while a two-filter system protects against clogged nozzles.
ECONOMIZER
The ECONOMIZER is a new development from BOMAG that has been relentlessly tested to improve and simplify the situation for operators. The rising number of illuminated LEDs indicates increasing compaction to the machine operator. Optimum compaction quality has been reached once the number of illuminated LED lamps in the display stops increasing.
“Operators can continuously monitor the real-time degree of compaction using the BOMAG ECONOMIZER,” Glossat says. “This innovative assistance system is designed to enhance productivity and minimise costs. It can identify areas compacted to the optimum level and detect weak spots in the subsoil. As a result, this system has the potential to reduce the required number of passes by up to 25 per cent, leading to significant savings in time, fuel and resources.”
The ECONOMIZER is unique in that it does not need calibration or activation. It is ready for use when the machine reaches its working frequency, not long after the engine has been started. The ECONOMIZER system uses the interaction between the dynamic stiffness of the soil and the acceleration of the exciter installed in the roller. The subsoil stiffness rises as compaction increases, increasing the value of the reactive acceleration. This value is measured and recorded by a sensor located on the exciter, then analysed and finally visualised on the LED display.
“The ECONOMIZER is a reflection of the work done by BOMAG in continuing to innovate and is also available as an option for heavy rollers over 5T,” says Glossat. “Because every job is different and there are new challenges on every site, having a range of machines that can work in any situation is fantastic.”
This article was originally published in the August edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.