# Paver

A paver is a special vehicle that lays down asphalt to create smooth roads. It spreads the hot asphalt evenly for cars to drive on.

- **Category:** [Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/vehicles)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Also known as:** Asphalt Paver, Road Paver

![Paver](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426198/objects/5195.jpg)

## Appearance

The Paver is a large, heavy-duty machine, typically yellow or orange. It has a distinctive wide front hopper for asphalt and a long, flat screed at the back for spreading. Often, it moves on sturdy tracks rather than wheels.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- A paver's screed can be heated to over 150°C (300°F) to keep asphalt flowing!
- Some giant pavers can lay a road wider than two highway lanes in a single pass!
- The machine actually vibrates the asphalt to help compact it and make the road stronger.
- They often work in a 'train' with dump trucks constantly feeding them hot asphalt!

## Special abilities

- **Smooth Surface Maker:** Paver has a heated screed that precisely spreads hot asphalt into a perfectly smooth, even layer for roads.
- **Asphalt Carrier:** Paver has a large, insulated front hopper that holds tons of hot asphalt, ready for continuous spreading.
- **Precision Spreader:** Paver uses powerful conveyor belts and augers to evenly distribute asphalt before it reaches the screed.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 6.5 m
- **Weight:** 15000 kg
- **Speed:** 15 km/h
- **Fuel Type:** Diesel
- **Passenger Capacity:** 1

## Traits

- [Compact](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/compact): Compact describes an object or design characterized by its small size and efficient use of space.
- [Safety](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/safety): Safety objects or measures are designed to protect individuals from harm, reduce risks, and prevent accidents or injuries.
- [Construction Vehicle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/construction-vehicle): Describes species that actively modify their environment, such as digging, building, or moving substrate.
- [Wheeled](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wheeled): Describes species exhibiting circular or wheel-like structures primarily used for movement or rotation.

## Collections

- [Land Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/land-vehicles)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Paver?

Compare body shape, wheel layout, how it moves and what equipment it carries. What a vehicle does is often clearer than its exact maker or model. Vehicle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Paver?

6.5 m

### How much does Paver weigh?

15000 kg

### How fast can Paver move?

15 km/h

### What fuel does Paver use?

Diesel

### How many passengers can Paver carry?

1

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Source: [Paver: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/paver)