Crack Sealing Kettles by Stepp Manufacturing

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Stepp Oil-jacketed Crack-sealing kettles for the heating and application of hot-applied bituminous materials in joint and crack sealing, road construction and maintenance operations.

The Stepp Manufacturing horizontal and vertical kettles are offered in a wide range of tank volumes, from 75 gallon tanks to 440 gallon, with a wide variety of options and configurations to suit the customer's needs and job profile.

The Stepp Manufacturing kettles have earned their reputation as being the most easy to operate and maintain, reliable and efficient kettles on the market.

Features and configurations:

Available tank volumes: 75 gal, 125 gal, 180 gal, 280 gal, 440 gal
The kettle design allows complete removal of the contents and agitation of the material until the tank is empty.
Safety loading chute allows splash free loading of material into the kettle, with easy loading and access for cleaning and maintenance through a hinged hood.
Highly efficient full flow heat exchanger. 350,000 BTU fuel oil (diesel) heating system. Automatic temperature controls.
Control panel gauges are easy to read.
Auger type agitator with a variable speed hydraulic motor (in horizontal kettles), allowing rotation in either direction at speeds from 0 to 170 RPM.
Powerful Kubota diesel engines (model D1105-E4B on the horizontal kettles, Z482-E on vertical). 30-gallon fuel tank equipped with fuel guage, shall be provided.
Pumping system with reversible suction.
Insulated, heated, rotating overhead delivery boom.
Electric brakes.
Each base unit includes: Diesel Burner, Heated Overhead Boom with 8' or 12' Hose and Wand, Automatic Temperature Controls, Pumping System, Agitator and 2 Light LED System.
Additional options are offered based on customer requirements, including: Air compressor, heat lance, and others.

Model	OJK-75	OJK-125	OJK-185	OJK-275	OJK-400
Kettle type	Vertical	Vertical	Horizontal	Horizontal	Horizontal
Volume	75 gallon	125 gallon	180 gallon	280 gallon	440 gallon
Heat Transfer Oil Capacity	28 gallon	30 gallon	110 gallon	118 gallon	130 gallon
Tires	(2) ST235/80R16	(4) 225/75R15	(4) ST225/75R15	(4) 225/75R15	(4) ST235/80R16
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	7000 lbs	12000 lbs	10000 lbs	12000 lbs	14000 lbs
Empty weight (average)	3000 lbs	3500 lbs	5600 lbs	6000 lbs
Dimensions (average)	128" L 73" W 88" H	148" L 73" W 96" H	210" L 90" W 85" H	210" L 90" W 90" H
Diesel Burner BTU	250,000 BTU	250,000 BTU	350,000 BTU
Propane Burner BTU	250,000 BTU	250,000 BTU	N/A
Heat Transfer Surface Area	4585 sq. in.	4585 sq. in.	5950 sq. in.	7375 sq. in.	8795 sq. in.
Loading Chute Opening	16" x 15.5"		26" x 22"