SAKAI rolls out 3-ton pneumatic tire roller to North America

Asphalt compaction technology company SAKAI America, Inc. has made the TS160-4 available in North America. The machine is a dedicated 3-ton class static pneumatic tire roller (PTR) engineered for manoeuvrability and a smooth, uniform asphalt mat during finish rolling. 

This specialized asphalt roller is suitable for smaller paving jobs such as driveways, parking lots, light chip seal duty, and municipal asphalt paving. It features a 51-inch compaction width across seven tires and is powered by a 21 hp Kubota diesel engine. 

SAKAI delivers high performance in a compact design 

Built for straightforward operation and durability, the compactor utilizes a mechanical design that requires no DPF, DEF, or ECM, paired with simple analog controls to ensure reliability on the job site and a long life with easy maintenance. To maintain a high-quality mat finish, it is equipped with "superflat" tires, a triple-filtered water system with all-metal spray nozzles, and a 43.6-gallon water tank. For ease of use, the roller offers superior maneuverability via rear steering and excellent visibility from a wide bench seat with ambidextrous FNR levers.

This model is built in Japan and is backed by an industry-leading 3-year / 3,000-hour warranty with USA-based parts and support in Georgia. Asphalt paving contractors can check out the TS160-4 at ConExpo next month in Las Vegas and can order through their local SAKAI dealer for expected summer availability.

"The TS160-4 is a welcomed addition to our lineup that fills a practical niche for our customers," said Brad Belvin, manager of Sales and Marketing at SAKAI America. "It provides a truly competitive alternative for contractors looking for a small static tire roller, an area where North American market choices have been relatively limited."

Wes Shepherd, vice president of Operations at SAKAI America, added, "Our customers have come to expect market-leading reliability and performance when they see the SAKAI name. The TS160-4 will deliver the same high level of quality our users have come to expect from our entire product line."