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Roadbuilding
Applications and Innovations
Making sure the numbers add up is the first step to a successful job.
December 2, 2011
The biggest benefit for milling contractors today is flexibility of machine application, says Wirtgen America Senior Vice President Jeff Wiley. “Every job is different,” he says, “and the operator today has the opportunity to select the type of grade control system he wants to use.”
Roadbuilding
Applications and Innovations
Making sure the numbers add up is the first step to a successful job.
December 2, 2011
The biggest benefit for milling contractors today is flexibility of machine application, says Wirtgen America Senior Vice President Jeff Wiley. “Every job is different,” he says, “and the operator today has the opportunity to select the type of grade control system he wants to use.”
Roadbuilding
Applications and Innovations
Making sure the numbers add up is the first step to a successful job.
December 2, 2011
The biggest benefit for milling contractors today is flexibility of machine application, says Wirtgen America Senior Vice President Jeff Wiley. “Every job is different,” he says, “and the operator today has the opportunity to select the type of grade control system he wants to use.”
Technology
Roadtec ships 1000th Shuttle Buggy MTV
Roadtec’s parent company, Astec Industries, introduced the first material transfer vehicle, the Shuttle Buggy MTV in 1989. Roadtec’s material transfer technology has led the way to improved smoothness and even densities in asphalt pavements, which is key to durability of the asphalt surface. Now hundreds of Shuttle Buggy MTV’s are in use all over the […]
June 15, 2011
The 1000th SB-2500 Shuttle Buggy MTV leaves the Roadtec factory in Chattanooga
Roadbuilding
Roadtec Inc.: A broom that’s twice as strong
Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.,Roadtec’s new 83-horsepower self-propelled FB-85 broom features 14,000 pounds of construction-grade axle capacity, which is twice the strength of competing models, according to the manufacturer. A telescoping broom head allows the operator to switch brooms quickly without the need to change out broom head and a side-shift feature prevents tire wear when sweeping next to a curb.
May 22, 2011
Roadtec's FB-85 Broom
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Roadtec sweeps into compact equipment
By Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – A self-propelled, 85-horsepower broom not only represents a new product line for Roadtec, but a first-ever foray into compact construction machinery for the renowned Astec roadbuilding equipment brand. Capable of operating brooms ranging 72 to 96 inches in width, the Caterpillar-powered FB-85 model introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 keeps with […]
March 22, 2011
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Completing the early stages of road building is all about doing it right the first time with new technology, say equipment manufacturers.
October 1, 2010
The use of machine control systems on such varied equipment types as the dozer, the compactor and, shown here, the motor grader, is beneficial in ensuring that the profile and contour of the work is not only to specification, “but that the job is done efficiently,” says Volvo Construction Equipment road machinery product specialist Bob Marcum.
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Completing the early stages of road building is all about doing it right the first time with new technology, say equipment manufacturers.
October 1, 2010
The use of machine control systems on such varied equipment types as the dozer, the compactor and, shown here, the motor grader, is beneficial in ensuring that the profile and contour of the work is not only to specification, “but that the job is done efficiently,” says Volvo Construction Equipment road machinery product specialist Bob Marcum.
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Completing the early stages of road building is all about doing it right the first time with new technology, say equipment manufacturers.
October 1, 2010
The use of machine control systems on such varied equipment types as the dozer, the compactor and, shown here, the motor grader, is beneficial in ensuring that the profile and contour of the work is not only to specification, “but that the job is done efficiently,” says Volvo Construction Equipment road machinery product specialist Bob Marcum.
Technology
Roadtec gains new sales rep
Roadtec added Eric Griffin to its sales force. He will cover Kentucky and Ohio. Before joining Roadtec, Griffin worked for another road building equipment manufacturer as a demo specialist and service technician. Griffin, his wife and three children live in Mount Juliette, Tennessee.
September 14, 2010
Eric Griffin
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Smart system manufacturers offer paving crews some cool high-tech help.
August 1, 2010
Topcon’s System Five allows paving contractors to select sonic elevation control and slope control on road jobs, laser and slope for airport runways, and dual sonic trackers or laser receivers to match to existing surface during maintenance projects. Also as part of its “advanced screed control for asphalt pavers,” Topcon offers the complementary Smoothtrac sonic mat averaging system (top), a lightweight aluminum ski using Sonic Tracker II sensors.
Roadbuilding
Construction started on new Roadtec training center
Roadtec began construction this month on a new two-story 11,500-square-foot training center.  The new facility will have a large auditorium with state-of-the-art projection equipment, a dining facility that will be able to accommodate more the 100 people, and separate class rooms for specific courses in the Roadtec training curriculum, the company says. Roadtec, which holds customer […]
June 17, 2010
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