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Paver in ROI - IMG 2090

A Paver on resurfacing work in Ireland

A paver (paver finisher, asphalt finisher or asphalt paver) is an engineering vehicle used to lay asphalt (tarmac) on roadways. It is normally fed by a dump truck. A separate machine, a roller, is then used to press the hot asphalt mix, resulting a smooth, even surface. The sub-base being prepared by use of a grader to trim crushed stone to profile after rolling.

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Caterpillar AP555E paver at Hillhead 2012 - IMG 1019

Caterpillar AP555E paver

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