Mon August 18, 2014
Atlas Copco Dynapac’s F1200C Compact Tracked Paver Offers Big Advantages
Atlas Copco’s Dynapac F1200C paver is remarkably compact but has a laying capacity of 330 tons (272 t) per hour. Equipped with a V240VE screed, the Dynapac F1200C paver ensures excellent paving results with notable compaction and surface quality....
Mon August 18, 2014
Atlas Copco Introduces Dynapac F800T Paver
Atlas Copco has introduced a new 8-ft. (2.4 m) tracked paver to complement its existing 10-ft. (3 m) highway class paver range. The Dynapac F800T paver is designed specifically for North American customers and meets Tier IV Final emission regulations....
Mon August 18, 2014
GOMACO 9500 Trimmer With Exclusive G+
The 9500 trimmer is the latest machine in GOMACO’s full line of concrete paving equipment to receive its proprietary and exclusive G+ control system and G+ Connect. G+ on the 9500 also brought about other updates on the machine....
Mon August 18, 2014
Oscillation Now Available on Hamm Compact Rollers
Hamm Oscillation compaction — previously available only in Hamm’s larger tandem asphalt rollers — now is available in Hamm’s compact line as well. Hamm’s non-aggressive oscillation technology has changed the way contractors work in North America, according to the manufacturer....
Mon August 18, 2014
JCB Rolls Out New Soil Compactor for North American Market
JCB’s VM117D soil compactor is powered by the Tier IV Interim JCB Ecomax engine delivering 125 hp (93 kW). Key features include:• Tier IV Interim JCB Ecomax engines delivering up to 10 percent fuel savings• No DPF for low cost of ownership along with no downtime for regeneration• Smooth drum or pad-foot models available for compaction of all soil types• Several compaction analysis systems available as options for the VM117• All-round visibility and serviceabilityImproved Soil Compaction SolutionThe VM117D has an operating weight of 11 tons (10 t) and comes equipped standard with a smooth drum....
Mon August 18, 2014
Compactors Gain Efficiency With Topcon System C-63
Topcon Positioning Group’s C-63 system is designed to track precise compaction with minimal equipment operation. It features Topcon GNSS technology and graphical display to provide real-time positioning and plan data, which ensures compaction is achieved in all required areas....
Mon August 18, 2014
Depth, Distance Challenges Setup of Concrete Equipment
Construction of an iron ore collection pit in Reynolds, Ind., required both ingenuity and the right equipment to continuously pump concrete for its difficult-to-access foundation — located in a 100-ft....
Fri August 01, 2014
Wirtgen SP 25i Slipform Paver
The SP 25i concrete slipform paver from Wirtgen America Inc. updates the existing SP 25 with Tier IV interim-compliant emissions technology. The Wirtgen SP 25i paves 12 ft. (3.6 m) wide, and places barrier/parapet up to 6.5 ft....
Fri August 01, 2014
Wirtgen Slipform Paver SP 84i Offers Great Variety, High Quality
The Wirtgen SP 84i is a new model for inset concrete paving on four steerable, swivelling crawler tracks. In the inset application, the slipform paver slipforms the concrete pavement with the mold integrated between the crawler tracks....
Fri August 01, 2014
Wirtgen Mill Offers Hydraulically Driven Drum, Lateral Movement
A large cold mill with a hydraulically driven milling drum that’s movable from side-to-side is at the heart of the new Wirtgen W 200 Hi. This design solves a number of user problems, and is based on the W 200i/W 210i platform....