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BOMAG BW 100 AD e-5
BOMAG BW 100 AD e-5
New electric tandem roller brings powerful, emissions-free compaction to the light roller market
BOMAG has introduced sustainable, low-noise and zero-emission compaction to the 2.5-ton-class market with its new BW 100 AD e-5 electric tandem roller. With a 39.4-inch rolling width, the machine makes short work of parking lot, driveway, asphalt repair, and soil compaction work. Plus, due to its quiet operation, the roller is perfect for compacting in noise-sensitive areas.
The BW 100 AD e-5 features a low-voltage, 48-volt system with long-lasting 25-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion batteries. The system requires no special safety precautions for maintenance, and the batteries offer plenty of capacity for a typical day’s work before recharging. With its recuperative system, valuable energy is recovered during braking, converting mechanical energy back into electrical. The roller has a flexible plug and charging options to meet customers’ needs.
The new tandem roller’s efficient e-PERFORMANCE system is equipped with two electric motors: one dedicated to travel and the other for steering and vibration. A 26.8-horsepower electric motor propels the front and rear driven drums at working speeds of up to 3.1 miles per hour and travel speeds reaching 6.2 miles per hour. When traveling, the roller only uses one motor to conserve energy. The roller’s unique ECO function helps to further save battery power.
Affording excellent visibility to the drum and drum edge, the roller’s isolated platform reduces vibration feedback to the operator to improve comfort throughout the shift. With no warmup necessary, the roller is ready for work at the push of the ignition button, and its uncomplicated design allows operators of all experience levels to quickly pick up roller control. A digital 5-inch color display gives operators a quick glance of critical operating parameters, including speed, energy output, asphalt temperature, compaction progress, operating hours, battery charging capacity, duration, and power. BOMAG TELEMATIC allows fleet managers to monitor roller location and operating data from anywhere at any time.
Individual vibration control
Similar to the diesel-powered BW 100 AD-5, the electric BW 100 AD e-5 allows for individual vibration control to both drums, and vibration actuation is conveniently controlled through the soft-response travel lever.
Tailoring compaction output to the job, the roller offers two vibration frequencies of 3,900 and 3,360 vibrations per minute with a single amplitude of 0.20 inches, generating 7,194 and 5,395 pounds of centrifugal force. Its intelligent vibration control (IVC) helps operators know when compaction has been optimized to save on passes. Featuring a pressurized water spray system with a 54.2-gallon tank, the scraper bars are wind-protected to ensure uniform drum coverage in adverse weather. Two scraper bars on each drum help prevent material pickup in both travel directions.
