2025 Caterpillar APM Wheel Asphalt Pavers AP1000

2025 Caterpillar APM Wheel Asphalt Pavers AP1000

The Cat AP1000 asphalt paver is a wheel paver that delivers a high-return on investment with its fast-heating screed system, low fuel consumption, durable components, and easy to use technology. A variety of screed choices offer versatility and provide high-quality results on interstates, highways, airports, and parking lots.

Features may include:

• Exclusive 70 kW integrated generator delivers fast, reliable screed heating and is designed for long life by the same team that developed the D7E electric drive dozer

• Fast heating screed leads to more daily production, heating time in as little as 15 minutes

• Excellent turning capability, fast travel leads to increased production

• Exclusive air flow design improves operating conditions for the crew and keeps components cooler for lasting durability

• Pave Start Assistant saves set-up profiles for repeatable use on future job sites including Grade Control settings, speed, paving width, paving depth, slope, crown, height, and other set-up features

• Exclusive screed heating system monitors elements for failure conditions and helps eliminate unnecessary replacement

• Versatile screed designs deliver excellent ride, density, and mat texture while providing superior adjustment; available with front-mount extenders, or rear-mount extenders

• Tow-point utilizes exclusive linkage design for optimal screed flotation

• Exclusive 2-speed proportional control on the screed extenders

• Exclusive Eco-mode and Automatic Engine Speed Control, reduce fuel consumption and lower sound levels for better comfort and communication

• 4-pump feeder system is designed for high production in Eco-mode, leads to lower fuel consumption

• Million cycle switches provide reliability

• Conveyor bed plates and chain guards designed to minimize labor requirements and provide lower cost replacement

• Heating elements slide-out for easy replacement

• Machined screed frames simplify screed plate replacement

• Enhanced hopper flashing with increased memory and temperature resiliency for better performance during truck exchanges

• Ventilation system draws fumes from the auger chamber and redirects them away from the operator for a more comfortable working environment

• Dual operating station provide back-up capability and complete control from either side of the machine, each station can swing-out beyond the frame for good all-around visibility

• Eco-mode provides low sound levels that supports clear communication with the crew

• High visibility 76 mm (3") seat belt helps with crew safety compliance

• USB port simplifies software updates

• Cup holders offer convenience