EZ Patcher

Crafco EZ Patcher : A new approach to pavement repairs

Master mastic faster with the Crafco EZ Patcher skid steer attachment. Engineered for ease of use, safety and reliability, the Crafco EZ Patcher helps you get more done while keeping your crew safe. Using the universal “quick attach” system compatible with most skid steers, the new EZ Patcher applies mastic repair material using a weighted “floating” drag box that automatically conforms to the surface, keeping crew members away from traffic.

Benefits:

• Effectively Repairs Longitudinal and Transverse Joint Failures, Potholes, Micro-Trenches and More
• Increased Production
• Safe Operation
• Easy To Use In-Cab Controls

Want to see the EZ Patcher live in action? Catch our demo at PAVE/X in Chattanooga this January. Register at pavexshow.com.

The EZ Patcher holds 65 gallons of material and keeps it warm with a 76,000 BTU propane burner fed from a 30 lb. propane tank. Using the skid steer’s built-in hydraulic system, the EZ Patcher’s bidirectional hydraulic agitator can be switched between two modes. In mix-melt mode, the agitator automatically reverses to keep material at a uniform temperature and consistency. In dispensing mode, the agitator pushes material toward the remote-controlled gate and into the drag box. In-cab integrated controls allow the operator to easily control mastic flow, application rate, and material agitation. A remote camera system allows for precision placement of mastic to the repair area.

It’s most efficient to feed the EZ Patcher from our larger Patcher II or Patcher 4 melters, but the EZ Patcher can also operate as a stand-alone unit.

With an experienced skid steer operator, the EZ Patcher enables crews to put down significantly more material in a day – safely and easily. It is best suited to patching and sealing linear cracks such as fiber optic trenches or longitudinal joints. Two drag box hoppers (6″ and 10″) are included for different applications.

The EZ Patcher's floating drag box conforms to the surface for smooth application.

A color camera system gives the operator visibility of the work area.

An LED light over the drag box helps provide a clear view for the operator.

Intuitive controls keep material at your target temperature.

The bi-directional agitator keeps material properly mixed, with a mix-melt mode and a dispensing mode.

The skid steer's hydraulic system operates the EZ Patcher's hydraulic mixer.

Dual attachment points allow the operator to use the drag box on the left or right.

The hydraulic dispensing gate controls material flow rate, with a manual release pin in case of hydraulic failure.

In-cab controls allow operation of the hydraulic dispensing gate and the user-selectable agitation mode.

Magnetic attachment points keep the in-cab control wires away from snags and pinch points.

The EZ Patcher is designed to provide smooth mastic application that reduces the need for hot iron touchups.

With attachment points on both sides, the EZ Patcher can be used with the drag box to the operator’s left or right. There are also forklift tubes built into the bottom of the EZ Patcher for moving the machine safely and easily when it’s not attached to a skid steer.

Crafco designed the EZ Patcher to make mastic application faster, smoother and safer. We tested it extensively with real crews doing real work to provide you with a reliable, highly effective solution for pavement repair.

Documentation

Brochure | Specs | Operating Manual

Fill out the form below or contact sales@crafco.com for more information, and see how the EZ Patcher can help you get more done.