Asphalt & Roadwork
Permanent Pothole Repair. Extend Pavement Life. Stretch Your Budget.
Asphalt patchers are essential for quick repairs of potholes and surface defects, minimizing road downtime. They provide precision application for effective maintenance of road integrity, and the right machine lets a small crew handle more linear feet of crack sealing and more permanent patches per shift.
Sound Familiar?
- Cold patches that fail within weeks and waste crew time on re-repairs
- Cracks evolving into potholes because regular maintenance falls behind
- Utility cuts and patches that don't blend with surrounding pavement
- Budget pressure to extend pavement life without full-depth reconstruction
Equipment That Delivers
- Hot box reclaimers that keep asphalt at working temperature all day
- Crack sealing equipment sized for one-person or two-person operation
- One operator seals thousands of linear feet of cracks per shift with a pour pot and melter, no second person needed
- Asphalt recyclers that turn waste millings into reusable repair material
- Sized for municipal budgets, from a tow-behind hot box to a full truck-mounted patching rig, not contractor-scale overkill
STEPP-built hot boxes, recyclers, and patchers, on demo at your yard when you want to see them work. Parts and service from technicians who maintain this equipment every season.
Asphalt & Roadwork Products
Not sure which asphalt & roadwork equipment fits your operation? Consider your typical job scope, crew size, and budget. Our equipment consultants can help you match the right machine to your specific applications.
Talk to a SpecialistHot Box / Pothole Patchers
2 products from 1 brand
SPHD-4.0
4-ton dump-style pothole patcher with oil-jacketed heating. Keeps asphalt at working temperature for up to 48 hours and dumps material directly into the pothole.
SPHD-3.0
3-ton dump-style pothole patcher. Same oil-jacketed heating as the SPHD-4.0 in a mid-size package for crews that need dump-and-patch capability without full-size capacity.
Hot Boxes
2 products from 1 brand
SPH-4 Hot Box
4-ton asphalt hot box for crews that already have dump capability but need to keep material at working temperature all day. Oil-jacketed heating prevents degradation.
SPH-2 Hot Box
2-ton asphalt hot box in a compact tow-behind configuration. Load it at the plant in the morning and patch until it's gone, material stays workable all day.
Asphalt Recyclers
1 product from 1 brand
2 asphalt & roadwork units for sale
Equipment ready for delivery from our seven Midwest locations. Click any unit for specs, photos, and a direct quote request.
2024 Stepp Manufacturing OJK-H 275 Gallon Oil Jacketed Crack Sealer (Horizontal)
Get consistent sealant temperature with Stepp's oil-jacketed heating system, no scorching at the tank wall • Put a near-new 2024 unit to work with just 18 hours on the chassis engine
2024 Stepp Manufacturing SMMT Trailer-Mounted Master Mixer Asphalt Recycler
Turn stockpiled millings into usable hot patch and cut material costs • Tow behind a pickup with no CDL driver required
Side-by-side: which asphalt & roadwork equipment fits your operation?
| Equipment Line | Brand | Type | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPHD Series | Stepp Mfg | Asphalt Hot Box / Pothole Patcher | Holds asphalt at working temp for 48 hours |
| SPH Hot Box | Stepp Mfg | Asphalt Hot Box | Oil-jacketed heating, consistent temperature |
Describe Your Problem. We'll Match the Equipment.
Tell us what you're dealing with: pipe size, job conditions, crew size, budget. We'll recommend specific equipment. We can also demo on your site so you see results before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an asphalt hot box reclaimer?
An asphalt hot box reclaimer is an insulated, heated container that keeps hot mix asphalt at working temperature (275–325°F) for 24–48 hours without degrading the material. Hot boxes let crews haul plant-mix asphalt to remote job sites and still place it at proper temperature for a lasting repair. STEPP builds them in two main configurations, oil-jacketed SPHD units for evenly heated material and air-jacketed units as a budget-friendly basic model for practical applications.
What is the difference between an oil-jacketed and an air-jacketed hot box?
Oil-jacketed hot boxes, like the STEPP SPHD series, circulate heated oil around the asphalt chamber for even, gentle heat that holds material at working temperature without scorching or hot spots. Air-jacketed hot boxes use hot air rather than oil and are a more affordable entry-level option, but they don't include the dump feature of oil-jacketed models. Choose oil-jacketed for daily production patching where mix quality matters; choose air-jacketed for occasional repairs or budget-constrained programs.
What is an asphalt recycler and how does it differ from a hot box?
An asphalt recycler heats and reconstitutes reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) or millings back into usable hot mix on-site. Hot boxes keep already-mixed plant asphalt at working temperature; recyclers actually re-process material. For departments that mill regularly and want to turn their own waste into repair material instead of buying new mix, a recycler can change the economics of patch maintenance.
What size hot box do I need for municipal road repair?
Smaller crews handling spot pothole repairs are well served by a 2-ton tow-behind unit. Departments running a dedicated patching program or covering larger route networks benefit from a 3- to 4-ton truck-mounted unit, which holds enough material for a full shift of repairs without returning to the asphalt plant. STEPP labels current production hot boxes with a .0 suffix (for example SPHD-3.0, SPHD-4.0).
How do I maintain asphalt repair equipment?
For hot boxes, clean the tub regularly to prevent asphalt buildup, inspect burners and thermostats before each season, and check fuel lines and ignition systems monthly. For asphalt recyclers, monitor screen condition and clean the heating chamber after each production run. Brown Equipment Company stocks STEPP parts and our service department handles seasonal servicing for fleets across the Midwest.
Mill, mark, and cut with the same chassis you mow with.
Multihog and Energreen attachments cover patch planing, line removal, and manhole cutting. If your roadwork crew already runs a multi-purpose tractor for sweeping or mowing, the same chassis can take pavement-prep work without a second vehicle.
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