Compact cold planer BM 500/15-2

for asphaltfor concrete

Overview
Second-generation compact cold planer for selective milling of asphalt and concrete pavements. Improved operator ergonomics with 45° swivel comfort seat, 7-inch full-graphic levelling and operating panel, extended conveyor swivel range (2 x 30°) and hydraulically foldable conveyor for transport. Suitable for repairs, removal of large road areas, inner-city works and roundabouts.

Clever details in the second generation
Design focus on operator comfort and site flexibility: new operating concept, larger conveyor swivel with same belt width, and fast hydraulic folding for transport.

Key features & benefits

• Intelligent fleet integration with BOMAG TELEMATICS for fleet management and uptime optimisation.
• Quick-change milling drum system as standard with long mounting bolt life and centring pin for fast drum exchange using a single tool.
• Ergonomic seated workstation fully vibration-isolated; 45° swivel seat, height adjustment and seat heating to reduce operator fatigue.
• High material flow: height-adjustable conveyor, broad swivel range, variable belt speed for improved productivity.
• Reliable temperature management with top air intake and side exhaust to minimise dust ingress to engine or operator area.
• Multiple milling drum options (standard, fine milling, POWER-DRUM) to match material and application; POWER-DRUM increases milling performance and reduces fuel consumption and tool wear.

Fields of application
Selective milling of lane and ground linings in a wide range of asphalt and concrete compounds. Designed for repairs, complete removal on motorways and main roads, rural roads and urban works including roundabouts. Capable of removing large areas quickly in a single pass with variable working and milling depths.

Maintenance & service orientation
Long-life design with low maintenance: service points and components positioned for fast access (tanks, engine compartment, milling drum area). Long maintenance intervals and simplified procedures reduce downtime and service costs.

Original parts & service
BOMAG original parts and authorised service ensure machine availability, protect investment and maintain performance and productivity.

Standards

• Milling technology
• Milling Drum LA15
• 3 milling drum speeds
• Proportional adjustable water injection
• Automatic water-saving device
• Wear-free digital milling-depth display
• Proportional milling-depth adjustment
• Two proportional speeds for height adjustment
• Additional height adjustment at joystick for one-hand operation
• Hydraulically operated side-plates
• Hydraulically operated front mouldboard
• Rear mouldboard with adjustable pre-load pressure
• Right side-plate for fast drum exchange
• Automatic load-control
• Automatic distribution of traction and drive train management
• 3-wheel-drive up to 6 km/h; 4-wheel-drive up to 10 km/h
• Right rear wheel foldable from operator place
• Variable transport speed and variable milling speeds
• Speed pre-setting with 12 speeds
• Mechanical drum drive
• Fully vibration-isolated operator platform, comfort workstation for sitting operation, 7-inch full-graphic display
• Ergonomic adjustable operator seat, spring loaded, 45° slewing angle; seat heating
• Ergonomic adjustable dashboard; height-adjustable arm-rest with integrated operation panel
• Large ground-level storage; all service/maintenance points concentrated on right-hand side
• Hydraulic multi-fast coupling for conveyor operation
• Safety & environmental protection: Whisper-package for noise reduction, liquid-cooled engine meeting latest emission rules, driving and working lights, rotary beacon, mirrors, CE safety package with emergency-stop switches, back-up alarm and vandalism protection

Options

• Adjustable weather protection roof with plexi windshields
• Split rear scraper door
• Water-filling pump with wash-down function and hose reel
• Hydraulic hammer connection
• Antifreeze package
• Road lights; additional working lights (plug in / magnet base)
• Special colours; bio hydraulic oil; ballast
• Fleet-management BOMAG TELEMATICS and quick-change milling drums as option
• Various milling drum sizes and types (examples: Milling drum 600 LA15; POWER DRUM 600 LA20; Fine Milling drum 600 LA6; Milling drum 500 LA15; POWER DRUM 500 LA20; Fine Milling drum 500 LA6; Milling drum 400 LA14; Milling drum 300 LA14; drain trench drum; cutting wheel)
• Conveyor variants: long; long & hydraulically foldable; short
• Automatic levelling systems: Levelling Basic (7-inch display, controller, 2x side doors), Levelling Advanced 1 (slope sensor), Levelling Advanced 2 (Sonic Ski with 3 arms)

Notes
Further data available on request. All data subject to change; illustrations may contain optional features.

Technical specifications

• Model: BM 500/15-2
• Emission stage: Stage V / TIER4f
• Engine power: 105.0 kW
• Working width: 500 mm
• Milling drum types available: standard, fine milling, POWER-DRUM (LA series)
• Milling drum speeds: 3 speeds (variable)
• Drum drive: mechanical drum drive
• Drive options: 3-wheel-drive up to 6 km/h; 4-wheel-drive up to 10 km/h
• Control & display: 7-inch full-graphic levelling and operating panel
• Operator ergonomics: fully vibration-isolated seated workplace, seat heating, 45° swivel seat, height-adjustable arm-rest with integrated controls
• Conveyor: variable belt speed, height adjustable, 2 x 30° swivel range; hydraulic folding for transport
• Water system: proportional adjustable water injection with automatic water-saving device
• Safety & environment: Whisper-package available, CE safety package, adjustable working lights and rotary beacon
• Serviceability: service and maintenance points concentrated on the right-hand side for easy access