Wirtgen Group to focus on connectivity and automation at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Wirtgen Group will introduce several new machines across its portfolio, in addition to its focus on the latest technologies that boost quality control, automate work processes, and deliver machine connectivity and performance insight. Fourteen Wirtgen Group machines will be shown with the latest technologies such as Wirtgen Group Performance Tracker (WPT), SPECTIVE CONNECT, AutoPilot 2.0, Smart Level Pro, Smart Pave, and Smart Compact Pro. 

Wirtgen will also reveal a new machine that the company says will open up an entirely new area of application for its customers.

Wirtgen cold recyclers and soil stabilizers take centre stage

The new generation of wheeled cold recyclers and soil stabilizers from the WR X-Tier series will be on display. These machines cover a broad spectrum of tasks ranging from cold recycling — structural road rehabilitation — to the stabilization of a variety of construction materials in processes such as soil stabilization or consolidation in road construction. The intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) offers comprehensive assistance and interactive digital guidance for the improvement of mixing quality and productivity. Digital components such as MIX ASSIST and Wirtgen Group COPILOT increase efficiency and reduce operating costs per square metre.

A new generation of Vögele pavers

Vögele will launch the latest generation of Dash 5 pavers for the North American market. These machines offer improved ergonomics for machine operators, faster set-up times, more automated processes, and an efficient drive concept. The 10-foot-class SUPER 2000-5 X tracked paver and the SUPER 2003-5 X wheeled paver with the completely redesigned VR 600 screed with rear-mounted extensions and the VF 600 with front-mounted extensions will be introduced. The SUPER 800-5 P from the Mini Class family is the latest addition to the portfolio of machines for asphalt paving.

Hamm expands automation solutions

Hamm will focus on the automation of compaction processes, including Smart Compact Pro which features real-time asphalt density scan. Hamm is introducing a corresponding solution for earthworks, the HC 200i C VA, which enables automated, direct, and continuously variable adjustment of the amplitude on the basis of a new measured value in MN/m². With the HC 100i G-Tier compactor, Hamm is also showing a new model designed especially for North American rental customers.

Kleemann to show new PRO Line screening plant

Kleemann will show the MOBISCREEN MSS 1102 PRO scalper, a new PRO Line screening plant, for the first time in North America. The robust plant processes materials at rates of up to 750 tonnes per hour and is ideal for use in quarries. Kleemann's intuitive plant control reduces the risk of operating errors and minimizes operator familiarization time. All relevant functions can also be operated from a safe distance. With the optional Dual Power drive, the MSS 1102 PRO is a fully electric solution.

Kleemann screening plants can now be equipped with SPECTIVE CONNECT. This digital application provides operators with all relevant data, such as speed, consumption values, and fill levels, directly on their smartphone. The stockpile monitoring function provides a display of the current status of material stockpiles.

The John Deere Operations Center is Wirtgen Group's connectivity hub 

The John Deere Operations Center is the connectivity hub for Wirtgen Group machines. This digital telematics platform gathers all information required for end-to-end management of entire construction sites. For example, previously created project data can be communicated directly to milling machines and pavers via the integrated Work Planner to enable partially automated completion of projects. Users are provided with a continuous overview of the overall process progress by being able to view relevant performance data generated by Wirtgen Group Performance Tracker (WPT). The following WPT solutions are available: WPT Milling, WPT Paving (asphalt paving), WPT Compacting, WPT Crushing, and WPT Stabilizing (soil stabilization). They also document all work carried out by a machine.

Wirtgen Group and John Deere Construction & Forestry can be found at booth SV2415 in the Silver Lot.