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Roadbuilding

Wirtgen’s new W 35 Ri compact milling machine works at a 350 mm width

The new Wirtgen W 35 Ri, the latest in the company’s lineup of compact milling machines, has a working width of 350 mm (13.78 inches) and a tight turning radius for work on small jobs in tight spaces, such as milling around manholes. The machine, which follows the 50 cm and 1 m models, features […]

May 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

Hamm unveils improved Easy Drive operation panel for rollers; will roll out to all models

[imagebrowser id=242] At Intermat, Hamm has introduced a new operator’s interface for its rollers which greatly improves over the current instrumentation while establishing a consistent panel the company will use across the lineup. The panel is anchored by a mini control knob steering wheel positioned to the left of the panel’s buttons and switches rather than […]

April 22, 2015

Roadbuilding

GSSI launches ground penetrating radar for road inspection, analysis

Geophysical Survey Systems Inc.’s (GSSI) new RoadScan 30 ground penetrating radar (GPR) system can inspect and analyze roads at highway speeds and can be mounted to the front of a truck. GSSI says the system is designed for measuring pavement thickness, evaluating a road base and sub-base, and measuring available asphalt before milling operations begin. By […]

April 17, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco intros Dynapac CC2200 roller, showcases entire CC lineup at World of Asphalt (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=213] Atlas Copco showcased its new Dynapac CC rollers at World of Asphalt in Baltimore that feature improved operator visibility design, open engine compartment design for easier maintenance, and new intelligent compaction system. The line ranges from the new CC2200, seen in the gallery above, to the CC6200. Both the CC2200 and the CC6200 […]

March 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

Roadtec showcases new Tier 4 Final paver, Shuttle Buggy MTV and cold planer at World of Asphalt

At its World of Asphalt booth here in Baltimore, Roadtec  is showing attendees three new machines, all of which have been updated with Tier 4 Final engines. First up is the company’s largest Shuttle Buggy Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV), the SB-2500e. It’s powered by a 300-horsepower Cummins QSL 9. Roadtec says the SB-2500e will remain available in a Tier 3 […]

March 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar brings its quick-heating screed system to two new pavers: the AP655F, AP600F

At the World of Asphalt show in Baltimore today, Caterpillar introduced two new pavers equipped with its quick-heating screed system that cuts heating times by more than half. New screed platforms are available for the pavers including the vibratory only SE50 V and SE60 V as well as the SE50 VT which offers vibration and tamper […]

March 17, 2015

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx debuts Concrete Barrier Lifter at ICUEE 2013

Vacuworx introduced its concrete barrier lifter at ICUEE, a product aimed at providing a safe and efficient way to move highway barriers. “Barriers are typically moved late at night or early in the morning, which doesn’t lend itself to ideal working conditions,” says Bill Solomon. “We feel this is a way to get people out […]

October 3, 2013

Business

Dynapac equipment to show off new Atlas Copco colors, branding at Bauma

Dynapac equipment will soon drop its familiar yellow and red color scheme for yellow and gray. Atlas Copco announced today that it has decided to change the color scheme and badge branding on its Dynapac range of rollers, planers and pavers in order to match the visual identity used by other divisions in the company’s […]

April 3, 2013