Rosco, a LeeBoy company, displayed the new electric Maximizer 2 Distributor at ConExpo 2023. The machine is designed to give users consistent, reliable heat for spraying emulsion, but also do so in a way that helps contractors reduce their carbon footprint.

"We wanted to take the proven performance of our Maximizer 2 Distributor and enhance it for current and future market demand," Chris Broome, senior product manager at LeeBoy said. "A lot of what you see on the Electric Maximizer 2 is a result of the proven performance the industry is familiar with, engineered for electric heating."

The Electric Maximizer 2 features a 13 kW generator that powers two 6,000 Watt heating elements that maintain the heat of the material inside the tank. The machine does not require an additional battery, and has proven performance with the generator that is being used as it is the same generator featured in the LeeBoy 8520 asphalt pavers.

"This machine was specifically designed to reduce the use of diesel and help contractors lower their carbon footprint," Broome said. "We are taking power off of the engine and converting it into electricity for the two heating elements."

Flameless, Reliable Heat = Improved Productivity 

Not only is this flameless heat reliable, it will also help contractors improve their productivity each day, the manufacturer said.

"With flame type burners, whether they're propane or diesel, you can't heat while you're driving and one of the big bonuses with the Electric Maximizer 2 is you'll be able to run the generator to heat or maintain heat while you're driving to the job site," Broome said. "This will all but eliminate the downtime needed to heat material once you've arrived at the job site."

Once the truck is powered off for the night, the machine is plugged into 240 VAC (50 Amp) single phase shop power. The electric elements will maintain material temperature without the use of diesel.

"The material temperature is thermostatically controlled so it's only heating when it needs to, keeping the material at the target temperature at all times," Broome said.

Electric Max 2 Asphalt Distributor At a Glance

• 12 ft. fully circulating folding spray bar
• 13 kW generator powering two 6KW heating elements
• Maintains heat during travel, overnight and on the job
• 77.7K BTU oil cooler
• On-board heat control panel
• Automatic in-cab controls
• 400 gallons per minute Viking asphalt pump
• Enviro-Flush cean out system
• Accurate application regardless of spray bar width or speed

For more information, visit www.leeboy.com.

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