Press Release
GOMACO Introduces the GP3, the World’s Most Intelligent Concrete Paver at Bauma 2016
Ida Grove, Iowa – GOMACO will introduce the all-new GP3 slipform paver for widths up to 30 feet (9.14 m) to the international market at Bauma 2016. The dual-telescoping GP3 is the first in a new family of GOMACO pavers with next generation technology. It features Smart Frame Widening to accommodate multiple width changes, Smart Leg Positioning and Smart Steering with full-steer tracks, all controlled by the GOMACO-exclusive G+® digital control system to make the GP3 the world’s most intelligent paver. GOMACO will be located in Stand 1210/3 in the Open Air Area FS at the Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany, April 11-17, 2016.
The new GOMACO GP3 Smart Paver has been designed to easily accommodate multiple width changes. It features a roller frame with dual telescoping capabilities of up to seven feet (2.13 m) on each side of the paver, for a total of 14 feet (4.26 m) of automatic frame widening. Double parallel, hydraulic telescoping frame members in the front and rear of the mainframe allow the dual telescoping capability. Smart cylinders in the unique roller frame allow Smart Telescoping with accurate frame widening and automatic width reference for steering setup. The T-beam mounting rail is incorporated into the telescoping frame.
The GP3’s Smart Leg Positioning includes sensored, hydraulic rotational drives on the pivot arms of each of the paver’s four legs. The Smart Pivots on the legs provide the G+ control system with information on the angle of rotation and work together with the track rotation sensors to maintain the tracks in the straight-head steering line. Sensored, hydraulic rotational drives are also located on each of the paver’s four tracks for the ultimate in Smart Steering technology and extreme steering with the tracks having the ability to steer farther than ever before. The Smart Track Rotation provides the G+ control system with exact track location and position. The GP3 easily turns radii with Smart Leg Positioning and Smart Track Rotation. They work with the G+ control system to automatically control the direction and speed of the track travel through a radius.
The new paver has been designed for easy transport. The paver is put into the Transport Mode by simply driving the legs around to the transport position with the GP3’s full-steer tracks and hydraulic rotational sensored pivot arms. With the legs in the transport position, G+ travel is switched to “Transport” for complete control. It has a retractable, sliding operator’s console to reduce the shipping width of the machine. The paver has a minimum transport width of only 8.51 feet (2.59 m) and 33.3 feet (10.15 m) minimum transport length.
The GP3 was designed to be easy to operate with the G+ control system, as well as comfortable for the operator while offering a complete view of the entire job site. Vibrator modules are positioned across the front of the operator’s platform for easy accessibility and operation visibility. G+ allows quiet running technology and also load-sensed hydraulics for maximum paving performance and optimized fuel efficiency. The paver has an isolated operator’s platform for operator comfort during a long day of slipform paving. The platform is easy to access with multi-positioning, pivoting ladders. The ladders allow variable degrees of angle for safety and ease in climbing. For minimum-clearance paving conditions, the ladders can be vertically positioned tight against the paver.
G+ Connect allows all the smart accessories and guidance system for the GOMACO paver to be easily interfaced. Simply "connect" a 3D stringless guidance system, IDBI, tie bar inserter (TBI), power transition adjustor (PTA), GOMACO Smoothness Indicator (GSI®) and more to the GP3 slipform paver. The GP3 can also feature the latest in telematics and remote diagnostics.
The all new 3300, with Tier 4 engine, for right side and left side pour curb and gutter will be introduced in the GOMACO stand. Right side and left side pour barrier will also be featured with the GOMACO 4400 barrier paver. The GT-3600 curb and gutter machine will be on display. A three-track Commander III will showcase its versatility set up to slipform a grooved slab. GOMACO’s “little” curb machine, the Curb Cadet, will round out the GOMACO display at Bauma 2016. Along with the paving equipment, the GOMACO Smoothness Indicator (GSI®) will be showcased as a tool for meeting rideability with on-the-go smoothness monitoring.