Roadtec SB-3000 Shuttle Buggy® Material Transfer Vehicle
The SB-3000 Material Transfer Vehicle is a powerful yet maneuverable MTV that stores and transfers hot-mixed asphalt material from truck to paver for non-stop paving while enhancing safety, comfort, and productivity.
Overview
The SB-3000 offers simple maintenance access and ideal operator comfort.
The Shuttle Buggy 3000 Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) is an efficient and productive MTV. The powerful yet maneuverable SB-3000 provides a quality mat without sacrificing comfort, safety, or efficiency. Features include easy maintenance access, a tight turning radius, bright lighting, nimble steering, and high visibility cameras. The SB-3000 has a 25-ton storage capacity and is powered by a Stage 5, Cummins® B6.7 engine.
Features
Ground Crew Control Panel
- Panel swings out for use when standing, and swings in when sitting within the safety envelope of the machine
- Whether seated or standing, the ground operator is in control via the easy to use panel.
- Maximizes the efficiency and safety of the ground operator
- Maintains focus on comfort and productivity
Quick Change Conveyor
- Ideal for those who need to switch back and forth from dump hopper to windrow hopper
- Change to windrow head from dump hopper in hours, rather than days
- Easy to keep spare head pieces together
- Easier access for maintenance, changing chains, and maintaining augers
Ideal Operator Visibility
- Operator can clearly see in front of the machine and down to the auger box
- While seated, operator has an unobstructed view of the ground person
- Unobstructed view of work area
Backup Camera
- Allows the operator to see behind the machine when in reverse
- Camera automatically turns on when in reverse
- Images are clearly displayed in real-time on multiple screens mounted to the machine
- Can be accessed any time through the touch screen
Dual Function Ladder
- Provides access to the operator station and also acts as a bridge across the machine
- Bridge allows the crew to travel to either side of the roadway without having to cross between machines, improving safety and keeping the mat clear
- Operator station can be accessed from either side
- Manufactured to ISO standards
- Angled to 80 degrees, making it easier to mount and dismount
Truck Signal Lights
- Illuminated indicators that clearly communicate with dump trucks
- Help dump truck operator know exactly what to do to keep the job moving and the crew safe
- Lights are built into the base of the operator seats
Agile Steering
- Four steering modes enhance agility
- Ability to maneuver through tight turns
- Steering modes include crab, coordinated, rear only, and front only
- When in front steering mode, the SB-300 can turn on an inside radius of 23’ 5”When in coordinated mode, the turning radius is just 12’6”
Simple Trailer Transport
- Four-wheel steer simplifies trailer loading and unloading
- Shipping height of 11’ 3” facilitates faster and easier transport, with less cost
- Shipping height allowing flexibility when selecting a trailer
- Never a need to manually raise or lower the Fume Extraction System® (FXS) exhaust, even during transport
Ground Level Engine Access
- Engine is at ground level so daily inspections and maintenance can be performed safely and easily
- Large barn doors at the rear provide access to the engine on one side, and the hydraulic pumps on the other
- Easy to reach panels on either side of the SB-3000 provide simple access to convenient storage areas
Dump Hopper Landing Lights
- Projector displays blue guidelines on the ground
- Landing lights serve as guides for trucks to follow toward the dump hopper
- Facilitates clear communicate with dump trucks
- Promotes safe and efficient night work
Power Chain Tensioning
- Hydraulically powered chain tensioning
- Enables user to easily monitor and adjust the tension of all three conveyors without leaving the ground
- Improves safety, speed, and efficiency
Shuttle Buggy Triple Pitch Augers
- Triple pitch augers located in the main storage hopper provide consistent and uniform mixing and blending
- Reduce the common issues of thermal and material segregationcaused by single pitch augers
- Sized to remix the material while keeping the conveyor chain out of the mix
Guardian Telematics
- Monitors machines in real time through a wireless signal
- Industry’s only live 2-way telematics system
- Includes software, on-machine viewing screens and wireless signal boosters to send and receive data in real time
- Intuitive Live Schematics™ let owners and technicians view electrical circuits in a simple, efficient layout with real time status of switches, valves and settings
Specifications
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Imperial (in) |
Metric (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
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Engine MFG |
Cummins QSB 6.7 |
Cummins QSB 6.7 |
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Weight |
77190 lb |
35012 kg |
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Dump Hopper Unloading Conveyor Capacity |
1000 TPH |
907 MTPH |
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Max Power |
310 hp @ 2,000 rpm |
231 kW @ 2,000 rpm |
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Suspension |
21″ x 35″ High-Flotation Tire |
533 mm x 889 mm High-Flotation Tires |
All specifications subject to change without notice.
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Applications
Highway Paving
Highway class paving projects are large scale and can include interstates, expressways and superhighways.
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