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Roadbuilding

Caterpillar intros 84-inch drum CB68B tandem vibratory asphalt roller

Caterpillar has launched a new 84-inch drum tandem vibratory asphalt roller, the CB68B, which features a new operator station and multiple vibratory systems. The machine was on display at the 2016 World of Asphalt in Nashville. The new operator station, designed more like an airplane cockpit, is slightly canted toward one end. Pushing forward on […]

March 25, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar unveils PM620, PM622 cold planers with increased storage, enhanced controls

Caterpillar’s new PM620 and PM622 cold planers, introduced during the 2016 World of Asphalt in Nashville, have been developed over several years in order to allow engineers to incorporate multiple customer driven features. “This is the first time you can see the machine,” A.J. Lee, market segment manager for cold planers, said at unveiling of […]

March 24, 2016

Roadbuilding

Bomag intros BW206AD-5 tandem vibratory roller designed for smoother finishes

Bomag’s new BW206AD-5 tandem vibratory roller features a larger drum diameter than has been available on 84.1-inch drum models, a design change the company says will provide a smoother finish. The company introduced the machine at the 2016 World of Asphalt in Nashville. The 55.1-inch diameter drum, Bomag says, allows more impact surface area to […]

March 24, 2016

Construction Equipment

Volvo unveils the DD105: New compactor design boasts faster eccentric, better visibility, available cab

At World of Asphalt here in Nashville, Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled a double-drum compactor featuring a completely new design the company says will be its way forward in this segment. The new DD105 is a 10-ton large asphalt compactor with a 66-inch wide drum. The machine will replace the DD110B and gains a new 3.8-liter […]

March 23, 2016

Roadbuilding

Roadtec’s new BF400 side paver is a low-cost method for widening roads and more

Roadtec has launched its first side paver here at World of Asphalt in Nashville, a machine that can be used for road widening, shoulder work, maintenance and repair applications and more. The new BF400, which has been available in Germany for several years and is manufactured by Roadtec partner Astec Industries, features a conveyor belt […]

March 23, 2016

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar intros 815K soil compactor with improved cab and controls

During a press event last week at the company’s headquarters in Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar unveiled a new soil compactor with an improved cab and increased productivity. Powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine, the new 815K soil compactor is rated at 248 net horsepower and weighs in at 49,353 pounds. Cat says the 815K meets […]

March 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

World of Asphalt 2016 coverage starts Tuesday from Nashville. Come see us

On Tuesday, the Equipment World team be in Nashville bringing you coverage of the World of Asphalt 2016 trade show. If you’re attending the show, we’d love for you to come by our booth and say hi. We’ll be located at booth no. 1154. Regardless of whether you’ll be there in person or you’ll be following along from home, you can expect […]

March 18, 2016

Roadbuilding

The Zipper truck builds tunnels in no time without any adhesive

With this unique truck and some larger-than-life concrete lego bricks, tunnel building takes no time it all. According to a report from Inhabitat, there’s no need for any adhesive or binding agent at all with the tunnels built by Lock-Block‘s new custom Zipper truck. The video below shows the truck in place where the new tunnel will stand as […]

March 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

Topcon unveils robotic LPS concrete paving system

Topcon Positioning Group has introduced a local positioning system for concrete paving for use when GNSS signals aren’t available. The company says the LPS system uses multiple Topcon PS series robotic total stations with tracking prisms mounted on the paver for steering and elevation control. The LPS system uses an MC-i4 receiver with LongLink for robot-to-robot communication, and the […]

March 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

FasTrac attachment turns a skid steer into a portable concrete mixer

Western Material & Design has introduced a new concrete mixer attachment for skid steers in two models. Dubbed the FasTrac 750, the attachment has a capacity of 3/4 cubic yards while the 500 model has a capacity of 1/2 cubic yard. Both models are powered by hydraulic motors connected to standard skid steer quick-disconnects. They each feature a solid […]

January 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

Flat-out Smarter: The key advances moving roller compactors forward

Compaction equipment manufacturers are rolling out several technological advances to their machines. Leading the way are enhancements to the operator’s environment, and the continued development of intelligent compaction (IC). Operator environment Design changes in compactors are evolving to dramatically improve visibility and to battle fatigue. Tim Kowalski, application support manager for Wirtgen America’s Hamm compactors, says […]

October 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

Atlas Copco intros Dynapac F800T paver with new controls

Atlas Copco has a new 10-foot highway class paver with a wide range of new features to make for easier handling and increased productivity. The new Dynapac F800T tracked paver has dual, swing-out operator platforms for an unobstructed view from the side of the paver. Adding to the improved operator experience are the updated and more ergonomic controls which […]

September 4, 2015