Bid-Well's MT Series is a new line of material transport systems for bridge paving. Expanding Bid-Well's portfolio beyond paving machines, the MT Series offers purpose-built systems that support material movement at every stage of bridge construction.â
Since 1961, Bid-Well has worked with contractors on complex bridge paving projects across the globe. This deep, hands-on experience has shaped the development of the MT Series, a solution born directly from the challenges and insights gathered on job sites.
The first model released in the MT Series is the MT Behemoth, engineered to deliver precise material movement for bridge construction. At its core is a stationary power unit that serves as the central source of energy and operational control. This unit drives the machine's travel, trolley movement, elevation adjustments, and any powered accessories, whether hydraulic or electric. The machine frame is constructed from ultra-high strength weathering steel, offering durability and longevity.
Supporting this system is a generator that supplies power to up to three contiguous material transport trollies and their hoists. These trollies, housed within the material transport hanger frame, are the primary carrying apparatus of the machine. Each trolley is connected to Bid-Well's standard chain power transmission system, providing smooth and consistent movement across the span.
To maintain stability and distribute weight effectively, the MT Behemoth features an 8-wheel bogie system. This design minimizes stress on rails or overhang brackets, while the ultra-powered leg system controls the machine's elevation via a hydraulic motor-driven ACME screw.
Performance capabilities of the MT Behemoth are equally impressive. Lifting heights range from 20 to 100 feet, with lifting speeds reaching up to 21 feet per minute. The system supports a maximum load of 7.5 tons (15,000 lbs.) across three trollies and, in certain engineered configurations, can span up to 120 feet, with longer configurations available through factory consultation. Operators can choose between remote and pendant control options, and tandem lifting is supported for complex lift scenarios.
Mark Rhead, sales manager at Bid-Well, explains, "Bridge construction is more than paving, so Bid-Well is more than a paver. The MT Series is our answer to the evolving needs of contractors who demand smarter, safer, and more adaptable material movement solutions."
Concluding, Rhead adds, "The MT Series is a direct result of decades of experience working alongside contractors on complex bridge paving projects. We've listened, learned, and engineered a solution that addresses real challenges in material movement with the reliability and adaptability Bid-Well is known for."
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