
Roadtec RX-900 Cold Planer

The RX-900 is the most productive cold planer available. Power and heavy-duty construction make the RX-900 the tool to own for high-productivity, half-lane or full-lane milling.
Overview
With 1055 horsepower, the RX-900 is the most productive cold planer available.
Power and heavy-duty construction make the RX-900 the tool to own for high-productivity, half-lane, or full-lane milling. The machine cuts up to 14” (35.6 cm) deep and can be outfitted to work with different cutting widths. Standard widths are 7’2” (218cm), 8’2” (249cm), 12’ (366cm), 12’6” (381cm), and 13’ (396cm). This cold planer is available with either four-track or three-track assemblies.
Features
Intuitive Cold Planer Controls
- Simplified controls
- Provide easy operation from either side of the platform
- Can be operated with one hand to allow for truck signaling
Ace Grade Control
- Automated Control of Elevation® (ACE) automates machine elevation through grade and slope sensors
- Operator and ground crew can easily adjust grade and slope parameters in real time
- Depth and slope are continuously displayed
- Can be coupled with Auto-Cut™, which automates machine’s rear elevation as it enters each cut
Dust Extraction System
- Removes dust and debris from the milling operation through a hydraulic fan at the primary conveyor
- Dust is ejected at the end of the secondary conveyor into the dump truck
- Material exiting the secondary conveyor belt helps to channel the fine material into the dump truck
Rear Object Detection
- Stops the cold planer if a person or object is behind the machine while it is in reverse
- Includes additional sensors and ground level buttons allowing members of the crew to disable reverse
Safe, Functional Platform
- Operator platform conveniently accessed from the right or the left side
- Two control stations allow machine operation from either side
Keyway Steering
- Steering is controlled from the tops of the front legs using steering keys that are easily replaceable
- Innovative design requires no linkage under the primary conveyor between the front legs, which adds to the overall accessibility of the machine
- Steering modes include crab, coordinated, rear only, and front only
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Applications
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