Tue March 18, 2014
Case Rolls Out DV209, DV210 Asphalt Compactors
Case Construction Equipment’s Tier IV Interim DV209 and DV210 high frequency asphalt compactors represent the addition of two new models to Case’s high frequency double-drum models, giving road builders more control and versatility to dial compaction performance to match the thickness and required density of each lift....
Tue March 18, 2014
Volvo P7110, P7170 Pavers Offer Maximum Versatility
Powered by a Volvo 235 hp (175 kW) Tier IVi-compliant D8 engine, the Volvo P7110 and P7170 pavers are more efficient than previous models, with decreased engine emissions and increased fuel efficiency....
Mon March 17, 2014
Ajax Expands Paving Train for U.S. 41 Project
Ajax Paving Industries is hard at work south of Ruskin, Fla., repaving a section of U.S. 41. The job involves removing 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) of old pavement and resurfacing with two lifts of new asphalt. Crews are using two milling machines to remove the asphalt....
Tue March 11, 2014
Milling Machines Play Vital Role in Road Construction
The description of the equipment and process may not reveal the significant role that the asphalt milling machine plays in road construction, but it is key. The asphalt milling machine — also known as a cold planer, pavement planer, pavement recycler, or roto-mill — is a construction machine used to remove bituminous pavement or asphalt concrete from roadways....
Tue March 11, 2014
Wirtgen W 210i, W 200i Offer Cold-Milling Performance
The Wirtgen W 210i and W 200i cold mills offer the same cold-milling performance as their established W 210 and W 200 predecessors, but are compliant with U.S. Tier IVi emissions requirements. Like their predecessors, new W 210i and W 200i feature a standard milling width of 79 in....
Tue March 11, 2014
Neal Manufacturing’s ESSP 550T, 750T Increase Efficiency
Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment Company and a manufacturer of sealcoating equipment, gives commercial contractors increased efficiency with its heavy-duty ESSP 550T and 750T trailer-mounted machines....
Tue March 11, 2014
Caterpillar Adds AP255E Paver to Machine Family
The Caterpillar AP255E paver weighs in at 9,920 lb. (4,500 kg), allowing for easy transport with other equipment. The AP255E offers a versatile paving range for working in a variety of applications. The standard range is 55 in....
Tue March 11, 2014
Volvo Tier IVi-Compliant P7110, P7170 Pavers Offer Maximum Versatility
Powered by a Volvo 235 hp (175 kW) Tier IVi-compliant D8 engine, the Volvo P7110 and P7170 pavers are more efficient than previous models, with decreased engine emissions and increased fuel efficiency....
Tue March 11, 2014
Asphalt Drum Mixers Offers Single-Drum Counterflow Plant
Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. offers its EX Series asphalt plants with single-drum counterflow technology. The plants offer high efficiency and a compact design for contractors with low to medium production needs....
Wed March 05, 2014
GOMACO Exhibits Largest Spread of Concrete Slipform Paving Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
GOMACO has created the largest spread of concrete slipform paving equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014. They had 13 machines in their largest display ever, including the next generation GHP-2800 slipform paver and next generation Commander III....