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Hanekom, to introduce the new machines
and explain what sets them apart from
others in their class.
The Bomag cold milling range comprises
seven machines, the five largest of which will
be offered by Bell, representing the machine
sizes most prevalent in the southern
African region. These range from the
compact BM1000/35 with a working width
of 1 000mm, up to the powerful BM2200/60
with a working width of 2 200mm. The cold
planers feature above average working
depths of up to 330mm in one cut, with
perfect, clean edges.
Not run-of-the-mill
According to Hanekom, Bomag’s range of
cold milling machines are the most powerful
machines in their class, enabling torque to
be transferred efficiently to the milling drum
through variable milling and travel speeds.
The planers are equipped with a long,
powerful conveyor belt that is height
adjustable and can be pivoted left and right
by 45 degrees to provide high flexibility
in combination with the truck. The
conveyor belt is hydraulically folding for
easy transportation, while inner and outer
conveyor belts can be quickly disassembled
to make maintenance easier. Compact design
and manoeuvrability make these Bomag
machines well suited for the removal of
road and floor pavements under confined
conditions – and they are equally capable on
arterial roads.
Bomag’s planers also boast features
such as external cooling and filtration of
the gear oil, while the use of high quality
materials maximises the life of the machines
and the components. Extended crawler
tracks improve traction and stability,
in combination with low wear, and the
machines have a transport speed of 7.5km/h
to reduce unproductive time.
The BM1000/35 features six-cylinder
MTU Series 1000 inline engines that deliver
260kW, and is capable of milling up to
3 000m2 per day. The 1 000mm width makes
the machine particularly suitable for milling
secondary roads, as well as for use in the
inner city and at crossings. The maximum
milling depth of 330mm and the lateral
arrangement of the milling roller allow
milling right up to the curb or walls. For this
omag is a global manufacturer of
soil, asphalt and refuse compac-
tion equipment, as well as stabilis-
ers and recyclers. Following its
acquisition by French company Fayat Group
in 2005, Bomag added asphalt pavers and
cold planers to its product range, and the
company has since advanced its cold milling
equipment by establishing new technical
standards in the areas of milling technology
and maintenance.
South Africa’s Bell Equipment is the
official southern Africa distributor for the
Bomag range of road construction and
compaction equipment, and believes that
the range can deliver real benefits to the
southern African market. On the strength
of this conviction, Bell held a two-day
presentation and demonstration at its
Jet Park facility in Gauteng to introduce
customers to the newest cold milling
machines in the Bomag range and show
them the BM1000/35 in action.
The managing director of Bell Equipment
South Africa, Menzi Dumisa, welcomed
those in attendance, before handing over to
product marketing manager – Bomag, Johan
Bomag’s BM1000/35 was put through its paces at the
demonstration held at Bell Equipment’s Jet Park facility.
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