Bobcat Equipment South Africa (Pty) Ltd., dependable supplier of the internationally esteemed Bobcat family of multipurpose machines since 2001, has combined tried and tested principles, innovative design and state-of-the-art technologies to produce the Bobcat Asphalt Planer that delivers all the power required to meet demanding and diverse applications with the impressive manoeuvrability of all other compact Bobcat Loaders.

Bobcat’s Asphalt planer is the perfect attachment for efficiently milling asphalt or concrete and is ideal for asphalt and concrete repair jobs, making uneven pavement surfaces a thing of the past. This compact, versatile and agile machine is designed for operator comfort and excels in demanding construction, industrial and agricultural applications. Planer ski contact is maintained across uneven surfaces, which according to Eugene Brown, Director at Bobcat Equipment South Africa, is unique to Bobcat Planers. “This ensures optimum surface tracking for the best reliable output because the loader travels across any surface to deliver consistent even cuts”.

With top-of-the-line features that enable the operator to work productively and efficiently, any job, from repairs to creation and removal, is suitable for the Asphalt planer; the planer utilises the high-flow hydraulic systems of Bobcat Loaders for maximum horsepower and production.

Four different types of Asphalt planers are available:

Standard flow: Featuring a 14-in. cutting width, this value-loaded type is designed for milling potholes and other defects in parking lots, roadways and works on standard flow machines.

High-flow: This tool offers a versatile and effective output for jobs ranging from repairing asphalt and concrete to cleaning up where larger milling machines can’t maneuver.

Surface: Premeditated-design drum removes paint stripes and thermoplastics on parking lots, highways, streets and airports leaving behind a very fine surface finish.

Curb: Smooth maneuverability without coming into contact with pavements or gutters.

Additional features offered for the Asphalt planer include; replaceable ski wear pads, rear frame wheels for support, and a removable end plate for easy drum changes and planing flush to walls. An optional water kit helps control dust.

Perfect for repairing and removal, the reliability of Bobcats Asphalt planer is ideal for any asphalt relating job. “No Asphalt job should be done with any equipment other that the Bobcat Asphalt Planer for optimum efficient production and repair”, concludes Brown