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Roadbuilding

Ky. contractor moves into gutter and parapet construction by leveraging technology

Fox Enterprises now constructs offset curb, gutter and parking lot “island” placements using an on-site guidance system. The system permits automated placement of those items, including tight radii. And his fleet recently expanded to a larger slipform paver that can do offset curb-and-gutter paving, but also inset pavement slab paving. “We want to be the […]

July 17, 2017

Dealers

Why Deere is buying Wirtgen: Trust, a willing exit and an eye on infrastructure construction

Deere & Company’s planned purchase of Wirtgen Group is the culmination of more than a decade of relationship building, the alignment of recent strong financial performances by Deere and a decision by brothers Stefan and Jürgen Wirtgen to exit the family business. Deere Chairman and CEO Sam Allen says the company identified Wirtgen as an […]

June 2, 2017

Dealers

Deere to acquire German road equipment maker Wirtgen Group for $5.2 billion

In a surprise announcement during the wee hours of Thursday morning, Deere & Company announced a blockbuster deal to acquire German equipment manufacturer Wirtgen Group. The two companies have signed a definitive agreement on the all-cash deal which will see Deere purchase the road equipment maker for €4.357 billion. When Wirtgen’s debts and other considerations […]

June 1, 2017

Roadbuilding

Evolution of the Asphalt Paver: Operator ergonomics, visibility and controls lead advancements

When you boil it down, not much has really changed about the asphalt paver. It’s still a tractor laying down and spreading material as it travels. But that simple principle required a lot of setup, skill and man-hours to perform. So the changes in the equipment over the years have progressed with the goal of […]

April 21, 2017

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Vögele launches Super 1700-3i, 1703-3i universal class pavers

Vögele launched two new universal class 8-foot pavers at the 2017 ConExpo show with the Super 1700-3i tracked paver and Super 1703-3i wheeled paver. The machines offer several new features that are firsts for the North American market. The company says the machines are designed for work in both confined conditions and on highway jobsites, […]

March 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Concrete pavers boosting productivity with control advancements, quicker changes

Changes in concrete pavers that benefit contractors have been led by two main factors: improvements in controls and the ability to make changes at a faster pace. Options for controls have scaled down in size, but have grown in capabilities. Control panels are smaller and sleeker compared to just a few years ago, but new […]

February 20, 2017

ConExpo-Con/Agg

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Takeuchi, Wirtgen and Ditch Witch in the Central Hall

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. (You can see other entries in our preview series here.) Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Central Hall: Takeuchi-US, booth C-20753 At its Central […]

December 23, 2016

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

Wirtgen launches Tier 4 interim SP 25i slipform paver

Wirtgen America’s new SP 25i slipform paver offers Tier 4 interim-compliant emissions, an update for the current SP 25 line. The new model features a 154-hp Deutz TCD 4.1 L4 engine, and offers the same 12-foot-wide paving capacity, ability to place barriers and/or parapets up to 6.5 feet, and ability to quickly convert from left-side […]

March 2, 2015

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson to introduce line of rollers made by Hamm in new agreement with Wirtgen

Starting in February, Wacker Neuson will begin selling a line of soil and asphalt compaction rollers manufactured by Hamm. Wacker Neuson will source the rollers from the Hamm factory in Tirschenreuth, Germany, but the machines will carry the Wacker Neuson badge. However, these won’t simply be rebranded Hamm rollers, instead being manufactured according to Wacker […]

January 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

Wirtgen’s ‘S-Pack’ spreader module

[imagebrowser id=18]   Wirtgen has announced “S-Pack” (spreader pack) which allows binding agent to be spread without generating clouds of dust. The product creates new opportunities for optimizing the range of applications and cost-efficiency. “S-Pack” works with the WR 240/WR 240i/WR 250 models from Wirtgen. A WR with “S-Pack” will spread the binding agent directly in front […]

October 8, 2014

Roadbuilding

Wirtgen to debut W 250i cold milling machine with extra-large milling drum at ConExpo-Con/Agg

Wirtgen will debut the W 250i cold milling machine to the North American market at ConExpo-Con/Agg next month. The machine, which is the company’s largest cold milling machine, is equipped with an extra-large milling drum unit that offers a working width of 12 feet, 6 inches, as well as a camera system and a Vacuum Cutter […]

February 10, 2014