The Top Concrete Slipform Pavers

Dec. 13, 2023

The latest from major manufacturers.

Power Pavers concrete paver

The SF-3404 features Power Pavers’ signature SlipSmart control system for simple, highly configurable machine controls. All machine diagnostics are onboard, with no laptop required. The system provides fault codes for everything on the machine, including the Dowel Bar Inserter. Common bolt sizes and color-coded wiring throughout the machine are meant to keep maintenance simple. Visibility-wise, the machine’s control panel and operator’s platform are directly above the paving pan, which means the spread auger/plow and entire grout box are in plain sight for maximum head height control. Operators have complete visibility from the platform, including the grout box, DBI, OCB, and final slab. The DBI is mounted behind the operator’s platform, offering direct bar loading and placement visibility. The wraparound walkway offers access to both engine compartments for maintenance.

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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.