Mon September 28, 2015
Atlas Copco’s LT Compaction Tool Proves Successful With Its Customers
Atlas Copco has doubled sales of its LT rammer series as customers have embraced its ergonomic, user-friendly design, according to the manufacturer. The rammers are versatile compaction tools developed for work on cohesive and granular soils in a wide range of applications, such as repairs and improvements to trenches and foundations....
Mon September 28, 2015
Sakai America Commends Top National, Regional Branches, Dealer of the Year
Sakai Heavy Industries, a global leader in compaction equipment, named RDO Equipment Co. as Sakai America’s dealer of the year. RDO Equipment, representing Sakai in central Texas, Arizona and southern California, was chosen as recipient of the award based on metrics that include both volume and total sales....
Wed September 09, 2015
Caterpillar Adds High-Production B-Series Tandem Rollers to the Paving Products Machine Family
Caterpillar Inc. added high-production B-Series Tandem vibratory rollers that include the CB64B, CB66B, and CB68B models. These machines are 13 to 15.4 ton (12 to 14 t) compactors that feature wider drum widths, high-flow water spray system, increased operator comfort, and enhanced technology to help operators and machines perform at higher levels....
Tue September 08, 2015
Hyundai Series 9 Combines Maneuverability, Comfort
The Hyundai Series 9 compaction rollers product line includes four single-drum models designed primarily for soil and aggregate compaction and two compact tandem-drum models designed primarily for asphalt paving and maintenance....
Mon August 24, 2015
Atlas Copco Launches Upgraded Trowels — BG245, BG375
Atlas Copco’s BG245 and BG375 walk-behind trowels excel at finishing concrete in limited-access work sites, and close to walls due to their compact bodies and light weight. The upgraded trowels feature an adjustable handle to enhance versatility; a maintenance stand to make servicing easy; and a centrifugal clutch for safe operations....
Tue August 18, 2015
SD75B, SD115B Soil Compactors Roll With the Punches
The SD75B and SD115B soil compactors are the latest Tier IVFinal soil compactors from Volvo Construction Equipment. These versatile and intelligent machines help operators achieve the highest level of performance and efficiency possible, whatever the demands of the job, according to the manufacturer....
Tue July 28, 2015
Wacker Neuson Introduces RD27 Ride-On Roller
Wacker Neuson’s RD 27 ride-on roller has been redesigned to be a 2.5 ton (2.2 t) double drum vibratory roller. The new RD 27 includes a variety of new features that enhance the operating experience, improves performance and service accessibility, according to the manufacturer....
Mon May 18, 2015
Keys to Choosing Sealcoat Machinery For Your Business
Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to replace an older machine, the equipment you use can make a big difference to your bottom line. Choosing the right sealcoating equipment can increase your productivity, reduce maintenance time and give you a faster ROI....
Wed May 06, 2015
Bomag BM1200/35 Cold Mill Features Rear Cutter System
Offering a 47.2-in. (120 cm) cutting width and 13-in. (33 cm) maximum cutting depth, the Bomag BM1200/35 cold milling machine features a rear rotor design with a cutter system that optimizes milling performance....
Tue May 05, 2015
APA Announces 2014 Perpetual Pavement Award Winners
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has announced the seven winners of its 2014 Perpetual Pavement Awards. The award is presented to state transportation departments and local agency road owners for well-performing asphalt pavements that are at least 35 years old with proven high-quality structural designs....