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A success story thanks to the FAE RPL/EX-45
The experience of the Finnish company ESV Urakointi Oy
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In the heart of Finland, the company ESV Urakointi Oy is transforming the way it handles asphalt removal with advanced FAE technology, specifically, an RPL/EX-45 road planer mounted on a Huddig 1370 backhoe loader. Introducing this important innovation to the ESV Urakointi Oy fleet is Marko Turunen, who speaks with us about his experience with this extraordinary piece of equipment.
The RPL/EX is a road planer for excavators from 8 to 14 t, capable of milling up to 13.5 cm deep, and is normally used to prepare roads for resurfacing before laying a new layer of asphalt or cement, or to simplify excavation operations. Its cut is clean and precise, and the residual milled material can be reused as filler before the new asphalt layer is paved.
"We first started using the FAE RPL/EX-45 in spring 2024," Marko recalls. "Since then, this machine has become an essential part of our work and has always proven its versatility and efficiency to us, starting with the simplicity of setup. In fact, the process is very simple. The machine comes with clear instructions showing where to connect the oil pressure, return and drain lines. The only modification required was the creation of hydraulic lines of the correct length. To ensure a perfect connection of the hydraulic lines, our team sought advice from the Huddig dealer, who promptly answered our questions," says Marko.
From the operator's perspective, the FAE RPL/EX-45 stands out for its exceptional functionality. Marko describes the experience as revolutionary, stating, "I can't think of a better way to remove asphalt than using this FAE!" -a testimonial that highlights the model’s efficiency and ease of use.
From a site safety perspective, no accidents related to its use have been reported. "Occasionally, some small debris may be expelled, which stops after about 1 or 2 meters and does not compromise safety on the construction site at all," Marko says. In fact, the machine is designed with safety in mind in addition toperformance, partly due to its frequent use in urban settings, near houses and sidewalks.
And on the maintenance side? "After several months of use, the machine has not yet required specific maintenance, other than greasing every now and then. The tools, which are 42 round bit tools over a 60-cm-diameter rotor, have not yet worn out and are still working very efficiently"
Finally, we asked Marko if he would go back to other asphalt removal methods used in the past. "Absolutely not," he replied, "this will be a permanent solution for us!"
ESV Urakointi Oy rented this model from Varpaisjärven maansiirto Oy, which purchased it from dealer FAE Tapio Pirttinen Oy. Tapio Pirttinen Oy was founded in western Finland in 1977 and specializes in the sale of agricultural and road maintenance equipment. It is a small family-run business, now in its second generation and headed by Jukka Pirttinen. “We gradually moved from manufacturing to importing in 2001, and now imports account for 95% of our business. We have been working with FAE for many years and are very satisfied with the collaboration,” says Jukka.
The story of Marko Turunen and ESV Urakointi Oy illustrates how modern technology can revolutionize the way work is done in road construction and maintenance. The FAE RPL/EX-45 exemplifies innovation that simplifies work, increases efficiency and improves the operator experience. With such a tool, the future of asphalt removal operations looks bright.
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