2012 KERA Melting Kettles

Designed for high production crack filling, these diesel powered pump kettles (145, 260 and 400 gallon) feature Marathon's patented heated hose delivery system. This innovative design eliminates hose clogs and the need for hose clean out. Quality built and designed for performance these units also feature a low, anti- splash, reverse loading door.

Features & Benefits

Patented Heated Hose System

Sealant delivered by a hydraulically driven 2” helical gear pump.
23 ft. heated hose and wand assembly.
Durable heated hose constructed of aircraft grade stainless steel lined with Teflon.
Oil heated hose system provides fast heating and eliminates the need for costly, failure prone systems.
Hose support system minimizes operator fatigue, prolongs hose life and promotes safe kettle operation.
Material is dispensed on demand with a trigger controlled applicator wand.
Sealant pressure and flow is controlled by a variable bypass control system.

Power & Heating

Power is provided by a rugged, low maintenance, 17hp or 23hp Lombardini diesel engine with high temperature and low oil pressure safeties.
A 12 volt continuous ignition diesel burner provides quick heating times and eliminates the need for costly, failure prone control systems.
A standard 110 volt, 1500 watt electric overnight heater maintains heat to reduce daily startup time.
A reliable, easy to use Automatic Temperature Controller is conveniently mounted curbside to provide safe, accurate temperature control with built in out-fire protection.

Agitation

Precise agitation control is achieved with a hydraulically driven, reversible agitator.
The reciprocating agitator is designed with safety in mind and will not jam with solid material.
The floating agitator gently scrapes the walls of the vat to reduce coking on the vat walls and to minimize material heat up time.

Body

All welded construction using heavy steel panels that exceed the thickness used in competitive equipment.
The oil jacketed material vat heats up quickly due to its large surface area.
The lowest profile kettle in the industry provides safe, easy loading of material.
The low center of gravity provides towing stability with high visibility for maximum operator safety.
The kettle is well insulated with safety and fuel economy in mind.
Reverse loading, lockable, anti-splash material door(s) provide safe loading of material.
Increased corrosion resistance with epoxy primer and standard orange paint finish.

Trailer

Heavy duty channel iron frame.
Long lasting all welded construction - not bolted.
Heavy duty, industrial grade wide tandem axles with leaf springs and electric brakes.
Adjustable hitch with 3” pintle eye and safety chains.
Conveniently located heavy duty, top wind jack.
All necessary stop and directional signal lights.

Options

Propane fired heating systems.
23 hp liquid cooled, diesel engine.
80 cfm compressor.
Power wheel.
200,000 BTU hand held torch with 15 ft. hose and a propane bottle holder.
10 lb. fire extinguisher with bracket.
Electric breakaway switch with battery.
Hydraulic surge brakes.
Strobe light.
Customers choice of paint colour.

Hose boom keeps hose off of ground to improve longevity and reduce operator fatigue

Models

Shipping Weight

KERA145HD

3750 lb (1705 kg)

KERA260HD

4950 lb (2250 kg)

KERA400HD

5650 lb (2568 kg)

Dimensions
            Overall Length
            Overall Width
            Overall Height
            Loading Height

              171” (434 cm)
              80” (203 cm)
              78” (198 cm)
              48” (122 cm)

              180” (457 cm)
              89” (226 cm)
              82” (208 cm)
              52” (132 cm)

              200” (508 cm)
              89” (226 cm)
              82” (208 cm)
              52” (132 cm)

Capacities
           Material Vat
       Heat Transfer Oil
        Diesel Fuel Tank
      Hydraulic Oil Tank

              145 gal (548 L)
              30 gal (113 L) 4
              32 gal (121 L)
              27 gal (102 L)

              260 gal (983 L)
              41 gal (145 L)
              32 gal (121 L)
              27 gal (102 L)

              400 gal. (1512 L)
              56 gal (212 L)
              32 gal (121 L)
              27 gal (102 L)

Engine

17hp liquid cooled, electric start, Lombardini diesel

23hp liquid cooled, electric start, Lombardini diesel

Burner

One 320,000 BTU diesel

Two 320,000 BTU diesel

Suspension
              Axles
              Capacity
              Tires - size

          Tandem, drop center
              7000 lb (3182 kg)
              (4) 205/75R15

              Tandem, drop center
              12000 lb (5454 kg)
              (4) 235/85R16