New VR screed for the 8-foot road pavers

World of Asphalt 2025: At the Wirtgen America stand, Joseph Vögele AG will be presenting the brand-new VR 500 with rear-mounted extensions. It has been redesigned from the ground up and offers paving widths between 2.55 m (8 ft. 4 in.) and 6.40 m (20 ft. 12 in.).

World premiere at the Word of Asphalt

For the first time, Vögele is presenting a VR 500 screed for the 8-foot class pavers. The new VR 500 is equipped with extending units that can be sloped by up to 10% and is precisely tailored to the paving requirements of the North American market. In combination with the SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i pavers, it achieves pave widths of between 2.55 m (8 ft. 4 in.) and 6.40 m (20 ft. 12 in.). This makes it particularly suitable for the construction of roadways and for medium to large paving jobs. In conjunction with the Vibration (V) compaction unit, it achieves optimum smoothness and pre-compaction.

New design, new telescopic guidance system

Vögele has developed the screed from a clean-sheet perspective: It has a low design, is extremely compact and offers an optimum view of the entire auger tunnel. The two-stage telescopic guidance system enables particularly smooth and precise width adjustment. The robust center joint for hydraulic adjustment of the crown also ensures a high level of stability, even with larger pave widths.

Hydraulically adjustable end gate, infinitely variable edge

The height of the VR 500's end gates can be conveniently adjusted hydraulically at the touch of a button. Another feature of the new VR 500 is the adjustable edge which allows the operator to continuously adjust the angle of the edge from 0° to 90°.

Electric screed heating

The electric screed heating also ensures high paving quality, bringing the VR 500 up to temperature quickly and evenly. All components that come into contact with the material are constantly heated, which ensures a homogeneous surface structure. The additional heating integrated into the leading edge of the screed plate effectively prevents buildup and results in a superior finish texture. In addition, smart generator management reduces energy requirements and fuel consumption during operation.

Great operator convenience

The new VR 500 is precisely tailored to the needs of users. The intuitive ErgoPlus 3 operating concept provides a clear layout of all functions and symbols. Operators can define, view and change all relevant paving parameters, including the Niveltronic Plus system for Automated Grade and Slope Control, at the screed operating consoles. The screed width be conveniently adjusted with the SmartWheel. In addition to the screed control consoles, Vögele provide users with two remote control units featuring practical magnetic mountings, so they can operate the key screed functions from the optimal location at all times.