Product Description
Tarmac surfacing is a central part of canal and river maintenance. Installing new paths and repairing existing towpaths is crucial for public access. Our Tarmac Hopper is a specialist vessel designed to transport hot asphalt along canal systems.
KEY FEATURES
Length: 45ft (14m)
Width: 7ft (2.1m)
Carrying Capacity: Up to 15 tonnes of hot tarmac
Insulated tank for asphalt temperature retention
Mobilisation: Hiab or crane-deliverable
INFORMATION SHEETS
With a fully insulated tank and purpose built construction, this hopper can handle high-temperature materials during transit, guaranteeing that hot-lay asphalt arrives warm and ready for use (even in remote locations).
Designed for inland waterways, the hopper’s low draft and narrow beam allow safe passage through locks and shallow sections. Its internal capacity accommodates up to 15 tonnes of tarmac – a high-volume, low-impact solution for linear resurfacing projects.
The best part? Each insulated tarmac vessel is completely Hiab-deliverable and can be double stacked on a lorry. It can be quickly loaded and deployed, even where land access is restricted. When paired with our tracked dumpers or workboats, it becomes an integral part of any towpath resurfacing operation.
Whether you’re laying new towpaths, cycleways, or canal-side access roads, this hot asphalt hopper is the ideal solution. It provides smooth, consistent delivery while minimising environmental and logistical impacts.
Gallery
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles.
LABEL
VALUE
Specifications
Frequently hired together
The Rothen Group provide a high quality, work boat rental service supplying an array of large and small work boats for narrow beam & wide beam waterways.
“The Rothen Group’s knowledge has ensured that potential issues were highlighted early, meaning projects run smoothly and on programme. They have a large fleet of plant and operators too, which reassures that the work will be completed safely and with due care.”
Martin Dean
JN Bentley
“The Rothen Group have worked with us and supplied marine, piling and fencing plant for many years. The team have excellent working knowledge of the UK canal system.”
Jim Walton
CPC Civils
“The works were completed to a high standard of quality both ahead of programme and in a safe manner. All parties were really pleased with how smooth the construction phase went.”
Andrew Smith
Mott MacDonald Bentley
“Your crew worked seamlessly to deliver both the headwall and gabion basket lifts safely and efficiently. Their approach to safety, teamwork, and communication made a real difference and helped keep everything on track.”
Adam De'Ath
Canal & River Trust
"The professionalism, communication and quality of the works delivered by The Rothen Group has been exceptional! From the project initiation phase to delivering the hard work on the ground they have been an outstanding contractor to work with."
Charles Hughes
Canal & River Trust
