Sakai America’s Pneumatic Tire Roller Hits North American Jobsites
Sakai America Inc., a North American leader in asphalt compaction technology, presents the availability of the TS160-4, a dedicated 3-ton class static pneumatic tire roller. Engineered for precision and maneuverability, the TS160-4 is designed to achieve a smooth, uniform asphalt mat and tighten joints during finish rolling. While already proven in global markets, this model now brings its capabilities to North American jobsites.
“The TS160-4 is a welcomed addition to our lineup that fills a practical niche for our customers,” said Brad Belvin, manager of sales & marketing, Sakai America. “It provides a truly competitive alternative for contractors looking for a small static tire roller, an area where North American market choices have been relatively limited.”
Wes Shepherd, vice president of operations at Sakai America, added, “Our customers have come to expect market-leading reliability and performance when they see the Sakai name. The TS160-4 will deliver the same high level of quality our users have come to expect from our entire product line.”
This specialized asphalt roller is suitable for smaller paving jobs such as driveways, parking lots, light chip seal duty, and municipal asphalt paving. It features a 51-inch compaction width across seven tires and is powered by a 21 hp Kubota diesel engine.
Built for straightforward operation and durability, the compactor utilizes a mechanical design that requires no DPF, DEF, or ECM, paired with simple analog controls to ensure reliability on the jobsite and a long life with easy maintenance. To maintain a high-quality mat finish, it is equipped with "superflat" tires, a triple-filtered water system with all-metal spray nozzles, and a 43.6-gallon water tank. For ease of use, the roller offers superior maneuverability via rear steering and excellent visibility from a wide bench seat with ambidextrous FNR levers.
This model is quality built in Japan and is backed by a three-year / 3,000-hour warranty with USA-based parts and support in Georgia. Asphalt paving contractors can check out the TS160-4 at ConExpo next month in Las Vegas and can order through their local Sakai dealer for expected summer availability.
Sakai specializes in asphalt rollers, soil compactors, and light compaction equipment for the paving and construction site work markets. Sakai, founded in Japan in 1918, is one of the compaction industry’s most experienced manufacturers. For 50 years, Sakai America has supplied North America with compactors through a dealer network to construction industry businesses.
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