Crawler asphalt pavers · Material flow & screed matching · 18 October 2026

Cat AP655D Asphalt Paver Review: Match the Screed to the Job

A productive paving shift depends on a steady supply of mix, a suitable screed and a machine that fits the project. The Caterpillar AP655D brings tracked paving capability and a choice of working configurations to the shortlist for contractors planning their next road or commercial surfacing job.

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This research-based guide focuses on the AP655D model, its applications and the questions that help buyers assess a complete paving package. A separate dated section records Omnia Machinery’s stock US2676 and its supplier-listed product location in North Dakota, USA. We have not operated or inspected that individual paver.

Start with Your Paving Plan

Describe the work before comparing machines. Include the planned pull widths, layer thickness, mix type, site access, delivery-truck arrangement and compaction support. For a road project, add gradients, transitions, traffic-management constraints and the required finished profile.

For commercial areas, mark islands, curbs, entrances and joint locations on the drawing. The machine-and-screed combination should be assessed against those details, including the space needed for trucks and crew movement.

These are application-planning examples rather than an assurance that any configuration fits every project. A clear job brief gives the supplier the information needed to assess your proposed setup.

What Defines the AP655D?

Caterpillar’s period model information identifies the Cat C6.6 ACERT engine, dual operating stations and Advisor display. The display provides access to machine parameters and operating tools. The manufacturer describes both Mobil-trac and steel-track undercarriage arrangements within its AP655D documentation.

The Mobil-trac system uses a reinforced rubber belt. When assessing a used machine, identify the actual undercarriage and obtain the corresponding maintenance information. Ask the inspector to cover belts or pads, rollers, idlers, drive components and the track-adjustment system as part of the full condition report.

Do the same with the operator station. Establish which consoles, seats, displays, lights and other equipment are fitted, and have the supplier demonstrate them. Period model features provide context; serial-number-specific records establish the advertised machine’s build.

Material Flow: Assess the Whole Paving System

The AP655D’s manufacturer description includes an independently controlled material-handling system. For a buying demonstration, follow the mix path from the hopper through the conveyors and augers to the screed. Ask how the installed controls are set up for the intended working width.

Have a competent operator or inspector demonstrate hopper functions, feed controls, auger operation, travel, steering and screed functions under an agreed procedure. Request a report identifying the equipment tested and the conditions of the demonstration.

A useful quotation also lists sensors, cables, control boxes, extensions and other accessories. That inventory helps distinguish a complete working package from a tractor-and-screed description alone.

AS2252C Screed: A Focused Buying Angle

The linked seller offer specifies an AS2252C screed. Caterpillar’s AS2252C brochure describes the Vers-A-Mat design with narrow front-mounted extenders, electrically heated plates and hydraulically driven vibration. It lists a 2.5 m standard width, hydraulic extension to 4.4 m and a maximum 5.6 m with bolt-on extensions.

Those are brochure configurations, not an inventory of this particular sale. Ask for the screed identification plate and a written list of the extensions, end gates, auger sections and controls included with US2676.

The seller advertises a 6 ft–18 ft 5 in paving range. Ask it to explain the equipment used to reach each end of that range, including any reduction or cut-off arrangement and bolt-on extensions. Establish the available width for the supplied setup before planning a job around the advertised maximum or minimum.

Questions About Heating, Profile and Control

• Heating: Can the supplier demonstrate all fitted heating zones and their controls?
• Extension setup: Which extension plates and associated material-distribution components are supplied?
• Profile: What adjustments and controls are fitted for the required crown, slope and laying depth?
• Condition record: Can the inspection report document main plates, extenders, end gates and adjustment points?
• Documentation: Are the correct tractor, screed and control-system manuals included?

Send the supplier your normal paving width and the narrowest section on your typical jobs. Ask for a configuration recommendation tied to those dimensions, rather than treating the widest brochure arrangement as the default setup.

Coordinate Trucks, Paving and Rolling

Plan the machine as part of a paving operation. The delivery schedule, mix specification, layer dimensions, weather conditions and rolling plan all affect the work. A model name or maximum travel speed does not establish a daily production figure.

Use project quantities to discuss logistics. Width multiplied by length and specified thickness gives a starting volume; the project specification and mix supplier should provide the density and allowances used for ordering. Share the resulting delivery requirement with the paving and haulage teams.

Transport: Confirm the Complete Configuration

Ask for measured transport dimensions and actual shipment weight with the fitted screed, extensions and accessories. Have the carrier confirm trailer payload, axle loads, ramps, loading position and the securement plan using the appropriate instructions.

Agree whether any components will be removed for shipment, who will prepare them and who will refit them at destination. Include every detached item in the packing list. The seller’s operating-weight figure is a starting enquiry detail, not a transport certificate.

Seller Offer Snapshot — Checked 18 October 2026

The following details record the individual offer reached through the supplied affiliate link. Price, hours, availability and equipment should be reconfirmed at enquiry.

Location clarification: The marketplace’s main location field displays Miami, while its description and Omnia’s product-specific page identify North Dakota. This review uses the supplier’s product-specific state field; it does not use a seller office address as the collection location.

Delivery Coverage and Shipping Terms

Omnia advertises worldwide shipping. Its FAQ says it has shipped machinery to more than 100 countries. This is general service coverage; the route for this machine requires confirmation against your destination and the complete shipment details.

Its shipping page describes road transport, RoRo, LoLo and container options, with shipping-document assistance and marine-insurance arrangements. It states that equipment shipped by RoRo must be driveable and thoroughly cleaned. Ask which method is proposed for this paver and what preparation is required.

The checked offer does not state a fixed freight cost, transit time or named Incoterm. Request a breakdown covering collection, inland haulage, port handling, freight, insurance, customs responsibilities and unloading. Confirm the agreed delivery point and any charges payable at destination.

Inspection, Payment and Purchase Conditions

Omnia’s FAQ encourages inspections and offers OEM or independent inspection arrangements. It states that used machinery is sold without warranty. Obtain the machine-specific inspection report, service records, current working video and final contract terms before concluding the purchase.

The FAQ describes payment mainly by wire transfer before shipment, with Letters of Credit or Cash against Documents available in some circumstances. It also mentions a negotiable 10% deposit for a 30-day reservation. Confirm the specific payment schedule, reservation conditions and included documentation in writing.

Watch Caterpillar’s AP655D Introduction

Watch the Cat AP655D Paver Machine Introduction. This manufacturer video provides model context and may show different equipment or options. It is not an inspection video of US2676.

Questions to Ask Before Contacting the Seller

1. Identity and location: Can you confirm the machine and screed serial numbers and the physical North Dakota collection site?
2. Working package: Which screed extensions, auger sections, end gates, grade controls and accessories are included?
3. Application fit: How is the quoted paving range achieved, and can the setup meet my planned widths and profile?
4. Inspection: Can I arrange an inspection and receive current hours, records and a working video?
5. Complete cost: What transport configuration, delivery quotation and contract terms apply?

A focused enquiry could read: “I am interested in AP655D US2676 for [job type], paving mainly at [width] with [profile requirements]. Please confirm the location, AS2252C equipment package, width setup, current hours and delivered quotation to [destination].”

Build the Paving Package Around Your Project

The AP655D is a model to assess through its complete working configuration: undercarriage, material handling, operator controls and screed. Start with your project requirements, confirm the supplied AS2252C setup and compare the full delivered package. The dated North Dakota offer provides a specific starting point for that conversation.

Sources and Review Method

• Caterpillar AP655D period model information — model layout, undercarriage and controls.
• Caterpillar AS2252C brochure, hosted by Cat dealer Kelly Tractor — screed design and width configurations.
• Machineryline DA49771 / US2676 (affiliate link) — individual machine details and photographs, checked 18 October 2026.
• Omnia stock US2676, supplier FAQ and shipping services, checked on the same date.

This is a document-based guide, not a hands-on test or condition certification. Manufacturer information is separated from seller-listed details. The dated offer can be updated or marked sold while the model guide remains available. Browse more equipment reviews.

Join the Discussion

Which matters most for your next paving project: width changes, grade control or material supply? Share your typical job and the AP655D setup you would want to confirm in the comment section below.