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Ground crew control panel
A ground crew panel lets the dump person monitor material flow and communicate with trucks from the working side of the MTV.
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Roadtec SB-3000 Shuttle Buggy Material Transfer Vehicle
The Roadtec SB-3000 Shuttle Buggy is Astec's material transfer vehicle for storing and transferring hot-mix asphalt from haul trucks to the paver, keeping the paving train fed while reducing truck-exchange stops and segregation risk.
Brand
Roadtec by Astec
Class
Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle
Engine
Cummins QSB 6.7
Weight
77,190 lb
Best fit
Where the SB-3000 makes the most sense
Highway paving, airport work, DOT overlays, long pulls, and production jobs where stopping the paver hurts mat quality, temperature consistency, and daily tonnage.
Buyer note
Add the SB-3000 conversation when the paver is waiting on truck exchange, when thermal or material segregation is costing mat quality, or when the project needs a serious MTV between haul trucks and the paver.
Why crews compare it
Practical reasons this machine belongs on the shortlist
Stores and transfers hot-mix asphalt from truck to paver for non-stop paving support.
Triple pitch augers in the main storage hopper continuously blend material to help reduce thermal and material segregation.
Ground crew control, backup camera support, truck signal lights, and landing lights improve truck exchange visibility and safety.
Four-wheel steer, simple trailer transport, and 11 ft 3 in shipping height help moves between jobs stay practical.
Ground-level engine access and rear barn doors improve daily inspection and maintenance access.
Feature gallery
Roadtec SB-3000 feature photos
Detail views from the OEM feature set, optimized here so buyers can inspect the working areas that matter before they call.
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Quick-change conveyor access
Astec highlights conveyor serviceability on the SB-3000 so crews can keep the transfer system maintained between production days.
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Ground-level engine access
The engine is positioned at ground level with large rear doors, making daily checks and service access easier and safer.
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Triple pitch augers
Triple pitch augers in the storage hopper help continuously blend hot mix asphalt and reduce thermal and material segregation.
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Truck landing lights
Blue projector guidelines help haul trucks line up with the dump hopper, especially during night paving and high-truck-flow work.
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SB-3000 spec snapshot
Brand
Roadtec by Astec
Class
Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle
Engine
Cummins QSB 6.7
Weight
77,190 lb
Max power
310 hp @ 2,000 rpm
Dump hopper conveyor
1,000 TPH
Suspension
21 in x 35 in high-flotation tires
Fit to production
Closner can help compare paver size against expected daily tonnage, truck cycle timing, and crew experience.
Plan the train
The paver choice should connect to feeder needs, tack/distributor workflow, roller pattern, and haul truck access.
Support locally
Four Texas branches give Closner a practical support footprint for sales, parts, rentals, and service conversations.
OEM video
Watch the SB-3000 in manufacturer video
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Roadtec SB-3000 OEM video
OEM video for the Roadtec SB-3000 asphalt paving machine.
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What is the Roadtec SB-3000 Shuttle Buggy Material Transfer Vehicle best used for?
Highway paving, airport work, DOT overlays, long pulls, and production jobs where stopping the paver hurts mat quality, temperature consistency, and daily tonnage. Closner can help confirm whether the SB-3000 is the right fit based on paving width, job type, haul distance, crew size, and support needs.
Who supports the SB-3000 in Texas?
Closner Equipment supports Roadtec asphalt paving equipment in Texas with sales guidance, available inventory, rental conversations, parts support, and service coordination from its Texas branch network.
What should I compare against the SB-3000?
Common comparison models include Dynapac MF2500CM, Dynapac MF2500CS, Dynapac MF2500CS IMIX. The right answer depends on whether your work is compact, commercial, highway, spray paving, or feeder-assisted production.
Available inventory
Available Roadtec SB-3000 Inventory
Live Closner listings for Roadtec SB-3000 machines. If the exact model is not public today, the team can check incoming units, rentals, and purchase timing.
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