Main features

> Meets and exceeds AASHTO and EN Standards and many DOT methods

> Fully automatic test performance on two specimens or one specimen. Variable wheel speed from 20 to 30 cycles/min > Fixed table, mobile wheel 230 mm travel

> Wheel load of 700/705 N or adjustable from 700 to 1500 N (universal models 78-33D05-06 only)

> Temperature range from ambient to 80° C (± 0.5°C)

> Accurate temperature control (±0.5°C) for both in water and air test > Rut depth transducers feature 50 mm travel, 0.01 mm accuracy

> Direct rut depth measurement system, with transducers axially mounted in alignment with the wheel’s center

> Motorized wheel-assembly lifting system for easy removal of slabs > Free access to the wide testing area

> Optional independent lifting system for double or single wheel testing

> Slab mold size of 400 x 300 mm, 360 x 300 mm (for 320 x 260 mm slabs), double 150 mm gyratory compactor cylinders, 200 mm/8”/10” diameter cores

> Slab thickness adjustable from 40 to 100 mm (in 10 mm steps)

> Extensive use of stainless steel in the machine’s construction; not limited to the parts in contact with water

> PC and software included

> Automatic water filling and leveling system, no need to adjust or control the water level above the specimen during the test (not included in model 78-PV31A16/5)

> Laptop PC control with dedicated software including results performance, test database management and multiple test elaboration