Asphalt Zipper

What Asphalt Zipper does

Asphalt Zipper, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah (51-100 employees), specializing in portable road reclaimer/recycler/stabilizer attachments that connect to existing loaders, backhoes, and compact track loaders. Its product family comprises 11 main machine models (300X through 960Xi, plus the new 300XLP/420XLP for compact track loaders) with cutting widths of 30"–72" and depths up to 12", all powered by Cummins Tier 4 Final intercooled turbo-diesel engines. The company's core technology is built around patented systems: ZipTec and Dual-Frame ZipTec Plus Enhanced Pulverizing Systems, Versa-Mount Universal Coupler, Accu-Flow metered liquid injection, Accu-Trak wheel assist, and the Z-Pro X cutter head, collectively enabling full-depth reclamation, road-base stabilization, pothole and utility-trench repair, and soil stabilization in a single attachment platform.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct factory sales of machines, replacement parts/cutting teeth, optional custom trailers, and modular accessories, with a specialized 5-year municipal financing program (first payment deferred one year) used to penetrate budget-constrained government buyers. Its go-to-market is sales-led and factory-direct — no distributors or dealers — supported by a toll-free sales line, an on-site customer service team, and a nationwide network of qualified service centers for warranty/repair work. Customers are segmented vertically between Governments (municipalities, counties, state DOTs, military, Bureau of Indian Affairs) and Contractors (utility, paving, public utilities); named references include Elmore County AL (714 miles stabilized over 20 years), Seguin TX, Renton WA, Polk County FL, Pulaski County AR, and contractor accounts such as Persistent Construction, Armstrong Paving, and Gray Supply.

Asphalt Zipper positions itself as the "world leader in portable reclamation," a claim reinforced by its NOVA Award from the Construction Innovation Forum and ~30 years of installed-base history. Quantified customer outcomes cited by the company include up to 70%+ project cost savings, >50% timeline reduction, 1,800 linear feet/hour grinding throughput, 25% better joint-bond strength vs. saw-cut edges, and $1,000 saved per 100 feet of utility trench opened. The business is privately held under Utah law with no disclosed parent, no institutional funding rounds, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Asphalt Zipper

Legal name

Asphalt Zipper, Inc.

Website

https://asphaltzipper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Asphalt Zipper, founded 1994 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, manufactures portable road reclaimer/recycler attachments for loaders, backhoes, and compact track loaders, selling factory-direct to municipalities, counties, DOTs, military, and contractors in the US, Canada, and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment - Road Reclamation and Asphalt Recycling Machines

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt & Pavement Removal / Milling (IMAFAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete & Asphalt Recycling (RCA/RAP) (BPALAJAD)

Keywords

• Road reclamation equipment
• Asphalt grinding machines
• Full-depth reclamation
• Utility trenching equipment
• Road base stabilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasant Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of Asphalt Zipper road reclaimer/recycler/stabilizer attachment machines in various models (300X, 360X, 420X, 480X, 480Xi, 720Xi, 960Xi) with different power ratings and cutting widths. Machines attach to existing loaders and backhoes.
2. Parts and Accessories: Cutting teeth and all parts can be purchased direct from factory. Industry standard cutting tooth (bit) size readily available.
3. Custom Trailers: Optional custom trailers engineered for smooth transport, easy loading/unloading, and convenient work platform for routine maintenance.
4. Financing Programs: Special municipal financing program spreading cost over 5 years with nothing down and first payment due after one year. Designed to allow municipalities to acquire equipment without adding to budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Asphalt Zipper manufactures and sells portable road reclaimer/recycler/stabilizer attachment machines (11 main models from 300X through 960Xi plus the new 300XLP/420XLP for compact track loaders) that mount to customers' existing loaders and backhoes via the patented Versa-Mount system. Powered by Cummins Tier 4 Final engines, these machines pulverize asphalt and chip seal into reusable road base material for full-depth reclamation, road repair, pothole patching, and utility trenching applications. The company sells factory direct with no distributors or dealers, offering a special 5-year municipal financing program and supporting customers with in-field training and service.

Product overview

Asphalt Zipper manufactures a family of portable road reclaimer/stabilizer attachments for loaders and backhoes that perform full-depth reclamation, road repair, utility trenching, and soil stabilization. The product line centers on 11 main machine models (300X, 300X Wheel Assist, 300XLP/420XLP, 360X, 360X Wheel Assist, 420X Wheel Assist, 480X, 480Xi, 480Xi Wheel Assist, 720Xi, 720Xi Wheel Assist) all powered by Cummins Tier 4 Final engines with cutting widths from 30" to 72" and maximum depths of 10-12 inches. The modular system architecture allows customers to select compatible host vehicles (compact track loaders, small/large backhoes, small to XL loaders), add wheel assist for smaller vehicles, choose mounting systems (Versa-Mount Universal, Quick Coupler, Side Shift and Tilt), and customize with water/liquid delivery systems (100-300 gallon tanks, Accu-Flow metered injection), trailers, and specialized attachments (precision milling sleds, ZipTec pulverizing systems, wireless controls). Accessories and add-ons like the Accu-Flow liquid injection system, Accu-Trak wheel assist, and various control systems extend the core machine capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVA Award: International award for construction innovation received by Asphalt Zipper
• ZipTec Enhanced Pulverizing Systems
• Accu-Flow
• Accu-Trak Wheel Assist
• Versa-Mount

Products and services

• 300XLP / 420XLP Reclaimer Attachments Compact track loader-mounted reclaimer attachments for asphalt pulverization, featuring up to 40X the production of hydraulically powered attachments with 130hp/173hp Cummins Tier 4 Final engines and 30"/42" cutting widths, designed for compact track loaders with 10,000+ lbs capacity.
• 300X Reclaimer Reclaimer attachment for large backhoes and small loaders with 130hp/173hp Cummins Tier 4 Final engine, capable of pulverizing up to 10-inch-thick asphalt in a single pass with a 30" cutting width.
• 300X Wheel Assist 300X model with wheel assist system enabling operation on smaller host vehicles, featuring 7,500-7,600 lbs weight and 30" cutting width for small backhoes.
• 360X Reclaimer Medium reclaimer attachment with 200hp Cummins Tier 4 Final engine, 8,350 lbs weight, and 36" cutting width for medium loaders.
• 360X Wheel Assist 360X model with wheel assist for enhanced straight-line cutting on smaller host vehicles, 9,790 lbs weight with 36"/914mm cutting width.
• 420X Wheel Assist Wheel assist model with 173hp engine, 42"/1,067mm cutting width, and 10" max depth, designed for small backhoes with improved Accu-Trak system.
• 480X Reclaimer 215hp reclaimer for medium loaders (e.g., CAT 930), 9,650 lbs weight with 12-inch asphalt pulverization capability and Zip-Tec Enhanced Pulverizing System.
• 480Xi Reclaimer Advanced model with 215hp/260hp options, Dual-Frame ZipTec Plus system, fits medium large loaders (e.g., CAT 938), 12,600-12,700 lbs weight.
• 480Xi Wheel Assist 480Xi with wheel assist enabling operation on smaller loaders, 48"/1,219mm cutting width, 13,700-13,800 lbs weight with improved Accu-Trak steering.
• 720Xi Reclaimer High-capacity model with 260hp Cummins Tier 4 Final engine, fits large loaders (e.g., CAT 950), 13,600 lbs weight, 12-inch asphalt pulverization.
• 720Xi Wheel Assist 720Xi with wheel assist for medium small loaders (e.g., CAT 926), 72"/1,829mm cutting width, 15,300 lbs weight, featuring Dual-Frame ZipTec system.
• Custom Trailer DOT-approved dual axle trailers with electric brakes, breakaway safety, and on-board toolbox for easy transport of Asphalt Zipper machines to job sites behind work trucks.
• 300 Gallon Hitch Mount Water System Water supply system mounting to the rear hitch of loaders, providing dust control and material processing assistance on reclamation jobs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings of up to 70% or more on road repair projects
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bobcat Company: Manufactures compact track loaders and attachments; comparable to the new CTL-targeted Asphalt Zipper 300XLP/420XLP product line launched for 2026.
• Kubota Construction Equipment: Producer of compact track loaders, skid steers, and excavators; increasingly relevant as the host-vehicle ecosystem for compact asphalt milling attachments like the Asphalt Zipper XLP line.

Direct peers

• Wirtgen Group: Manufacturer of cold milling machines, recyclers, and road construction equipment; competes directly with Asphalt Zipper in asphalt milling and full-depth reclamation, though at a much larger scale and broader product line.
• Roadtec (Astec Industries): Subsidiary of Astec Industries making asphalt milling machines, pavers, and material transfer vehicles; directly comparable in the asphalt milling/reclamation category served by Asphalt Zipper.
• BOMAG: Produces road construction equipment including milling machines, compactors, and recyclers; competes with Asphalt Zipper for road rehabilitation and reclamation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Diversified construction equipment manufacturer with offerings in road building and materials processing; competes at the fleet level versus Asphalt Zipper's specialized attachment play.
• Caterpillar: Largest construction equipment OEM globally and the dominant supplier of wheel loaders and compactors that host Asphalt Zipper attachments; a broad incumbent in road construction that competes at the fleet level.
• Volvo Construction Equipment: Global construction equipment maker producing wheel loaders and compaction equipment; comparable as a host-vehicle OEM and broader road construction competitor.
• CASE Construction Equipment: Full-line construction equipment OEM including backhoe loaders and compact track loaders that are compatible host vehicles for Asphalt Zipper attachments.
• John Deere Construction: Major construction equipment OEM (now parent of Wirtgen Group) producing loaders, backhoes, and milling machines; competes broadly with Asphalt Zipper across road construction fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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