Fleet # –
Year – 2006
Make – Asphalt Zipper
Model – AZ-480HD
Body Style – Cold Planer/Asphalt Mill Machine with Trailer/1450
Serial Number – Trailer: 109FS082X6U023668
Odometer Numbers –
Hours – 132
Engine Make/Model – John Deere 6.8L 185Hp
Cyl – 6
Fuel Type – Diesel
Transmission Name – Hydraulically activated, auto-adjusting clutch, uses a complex hydrostatic transmissions for movement
Transmission Type – Hydrostatic
Single Axle/Dual Axle – Williamson Dual Axle Single Wheel Trailer
Tire Size/Type – ST235/80R16
Tire Condition – Good
Plow Size –
Dump Box Size –
Drivetrain –
GVWR – 10,000Lbs
Does the unit operate? – Yes
Does the vehicle start? – Yes
Are keys available? – Unknown
Ownership Information – Certificate of Origin Only
Mechanical Condition – Good
Mechanical Notes – Very good working condition. It features a 48"W 28" diameter cutting head capable of depths up to 12".
Body Condition – Fair
Body Notes – The dual axle single wheel trailer is in good operational condition. Solid with average surface rust for age. The Williamson model #BT0011 dual axle single wheel trailer has a 10,000Lbs GVWR and weighs 7,000Lbs.
Interior Condition – Fair
Misc Info – This unit weighs 7900Lbs. This unit was well taken care of and has low hours. This machine is in perfect running condition along with the trailer it sits on. It comes with (2) Certificates of origin one is for the trailer and one for the Zipper.
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
The 2006 Asphalt Zipper AZ480HD is a heavy-duty, portable cold planer designed for reclaiming asphalt and opening utility trenches. This specific model is a loader-mounted attachment that transforms a standard wheel loader or backhoe into a powerful milling machine.
Transmission and Drivetrain
The Asphalt Zipper AZ480HD typically utilizes a heavy-duty planetary gearbox to transfer power from the engine to the cutting drum.
- Clutch System: Older and high-performance models like the HD series often feature a hydraulically activated, auto-adjusting clutch. This system helps protect the engine and drivetrain from the high-shock loads common in asphalt milling.
- Power Transfer: Unlike self-propelled millers that use complex hydrostatic transmissions for movement, the "transmission" in this attachment is focused on high-torque delivery to the 48-inch-wide drum to maintain rotation through dense material.
Engine Specifications
The unit is powered by a John Deere 6.8L 6-cylinder diesel engine (often the 6068T model), which provides the high torque necessary for deep cuts.
- Power Output: While your specific unit is rated at 185 HP, typical ratings for this engine series in similar applications range from 138 HP to 185 HP depending on the configuration and year.
- Fuel System: It is a turbocharged, water-cooled engine designed for industrial reliability in dusty, high-vibration environments.
Operational Features
- Cutting Capacity: It features a 48" cutting width and a 12" maximum cutting depth, allowing it to pulverize asphalt into reusable road base in a single pass.
- Drum Assembly: The 28" diameter drum is fitted with replaceable carbide-tipped teeth that "zip" through the asphalt.
- Trailer Mounting: The machine is paired with a Williamson BT0011 trailer, which has a 10,000 lb GVWR, tandem axles, and electric brakes for easy transport between job sites.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
