The Top Concrete Slipform Pavers

Dec. 13, 2023

The latest from major manufacturers.

GOMACO concrete paver

The GOMACO GP460 is a placer/spreader built for wider operation, with a 60-inch belt to accommodate widths up to 50 feet wide. As a concrete slipform paver, the GP460 will pave widths up to 40 feet wide. It is built on the framework of the GOMACO two-track GP4 slipform paver with the ability to convert the prime mover into a concrete placer/spreader. The prime mover is equipped with vibrator circuits for paving and auger drive circuits for placing. The proprietary G+ digital control system handles the controls conversion needed for each application while also bringing onboard Machine to Machine communication, sonic sensors, 3D machine guidance, and more. The machine is powered by a Caterpillar C7.1 turbocharged diesel. The conveyor belt can be mounted on either the left or right side, depending on job site conditions and the location of the haul road.

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Large slipform concrete highway pavers are an equipment category that doesn’t change much year to year, but this past year saw product launches from two of the major manufacturers that were marked by versatility and technology.

Others refined their technology. All the big OEMs have been hitting these themes for a while.

For a look at current trends in highway pavers, see Highway Pavers Trend toward Versatile Widths.

About the Author

Frank Raczon

Raczon’s writing career spans nearly 25 years, including magazine publishing and public relations work with some of the industry’s major equipment manufacturers. He has won numerous awards in his career, including nods from the Construction Writers Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and BtoB magazine. He is responsible for the magazine's Buying Files.