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Technology

INSIDE IC: Though intelligent compaction is still being refined, the tech already offers plenty of value

While intelligent compaction (IC) has been popular in Europe for some time, it’s only in the past decade that it began gaining ground in the United States. As with any young technology, some matters are unresolved. There are no standardized intelligent compaction measurement values (ICMVs); OEMs are free to create their own ICMVs to measure […]

April 2, 2015

Roadbuilding

PHOTOS: World of Asphalt 2015 a wealth of heavy equipment

[imagebrowser id=216] This year’s World of Asphalt show wrapped up yesterday afternoon in Baltimore. The show floor was packed with any and all of the very best road construction equipment. Above is a gallery compiled from images we shot on the show floor, plus a few provided by the show, over the past week. And […]

March 20, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco intros CC1300 articulated compact roller (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=215] Atlas Copco featured its small, articulated compact tandem rollers at World of Concrete in Baltimore this week, and used the show to introduce the Dynapac CC1300 model. Like the CC1100 and CC1200, this new model comes in a dual-steel vibratory drum configuration (front and back), or a combination option of one vibratory drum and four […]

March 20, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco launches new intelligent compaction system with touchscreen tablet

Atlas Copco’s new intelligent compaction system presented at the World of Asphalt in Baltimore offers a touch screen tablet interface that’s wireless and is rated at 12 hours battery life. Atlas Copco’s CC2200 through CC6200 asphalt rollers and their CA2500 through CA6500 soil rollers can be outfitted with the system. The company’s dealers also are […]

March 19, 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

Atlas Copco debuts modular CP2700 pneumatic roller

Atlas Copco’s Dynapac CP2700 pneumatic roller emphasizes one of the company’s newest core strategies: modular design to improve servicing and minimize how much training an operator needs between similar machines. The machine, which works in sealing applications and asphalt finishing in addition to soil compaction, was on display at the company’s dealer event March 4 […]

March 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco dealers get a look at new Dynapac rollers

Atlas Copco dealers were presented with two of the company’s large asphalt articulated tandem rollers during a launch event in Phoenix March 4. The two machines, the Dynapac CC4200 and CC6200, offer Tier 4 Interim engines. Optional on the equipment is Atlas Copco’s ECO Mode system that provides just enough power to operate as conditions […]

March 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco discontinues Powercrusher crushing and screening lineup

Atlas Copco announced that it will discontinue its Powercrusher business, which manufactures and sells mobile crushers and screeners. “We are discontinuing this business as it does not fit strategically for us,” says Johan Halling, president of Atlas Copco’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area, in a corporate press release. “We will ensure existing Powercrusher customers will continue to have their equipment serviced in […]

February 10, 2015

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco introduces LT5005 and LT6005 rammers; gives WOC attendees sneak peek of new trowels

Atlas Copco launched the LT5005 and LT6005 concrete rammers at the show, featuring ultra-slim bodies and narrower handles. Designed for use close to buildings and in narrow spaces, the units have a specially designed Honda engine, the 3.5-horsepower four-stroke GXR120. The rammers also have a three-lever throttle control for stop/idle/run functions, a redesigned fuel tank […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Atlas Copco announces “reintroduction” of Dynapac road equipment with new color scheme, technologies

Atlas Copco is in the process of revamping its Dynapac line of road construction equipment, the company announced. The most noticeable change to Dynapac-branded equipment, as we saw with last month’s reveal of the CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers, is a new bright yellow paint job. The yellow scheme replaces Dynapac’s traditional red splashes of […]

January 15, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco upgrades Dynapac road construction equipment

[imagebrowser id=30] Atlas Copco has upgraded and reintroduced its Dynapac road construction equipment line. Dynapac has been a pioneer in paving products since its inception in 1934, and now that it’s a part of Atlas Copco it will continue to focus on innovation for compaction, paving and milling equipment. Since acquiring Dynamic in 2007, Atlas Copco has […]

January 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco’s new Dynapac CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers

A wide range of parking lot, road, utility pipe and street projects are possible with the new Dynapac CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers from Atlas Copco. With cross-mounted engines, which Atlas Copco says is an industry first, and hydraulic pumps in line with the engine, operators can reach all components for service and maintenance, while […]

December 30, 2014