Tag: compaction equipment

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson sells power trowel business to Husqvarna

Husqvarna will release its own range of concrete power trowels next year while Wacker Neuson will focus more on its core products. More details here.

October 4, 2019

Construction Equipment

Toro-brand directional drills, riding trenchers discontinued as Toro realigns after Charles Machine Works buy

As expected, Toro is discontinuing its line of Toro-branded large horizontal directional drills and riding trenchers, following its acquisition of Charles Machine Works this year. The phased-out units include Toro’s DD226 and DD4050 directional drills and RT600 and RT1200 riding trenchers. Toro plans to continue producing all of its walk-behind trenchers, as well as its […]

August 19, 2019

Dealers

BigRentz reports strong increases in online rentals in 2Q

BigRentz online rental site reported a strong increase in online rentals in the second quarter. Read all about this on Equipment World.

August 7, 2018

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Sakai launches 67-inch vibratory tandem-drum roller SW754 at ConExpo

Sakai launched its new 67-inch vibratory tandem-drum roller, the SW754, at the 2017 ConExpo show in Las Vegas. The machine adds to the company’s 770 series and is designed for subbase and base layers, coarse graded asphalt mixes and thick asphalt lift compaction. The SW754 features a Tier 4 Final 3.8-liter Kubota engine that […]

March 14, 2017

Roadbuilding

Dynapac launches CC950D small project tandem asphalt roller

Dynapac has introduced a small project tandem asphalt roller with its CC950D, designed for bicycle paths, narrow roads, small parking lots and other hard-to-reach asphalt compaction applications. The CC950D offers 38-inch-wide drums with a “high clearance” designed to allow it to work near curbs, the company reports. The front drum vibrates at 4,200 vpm, or […]

February 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

Making motor graders easier to operate major focus of complex machine’s manufacturers

Pavers and compaction equipment get most of the attention in roadbuilding – they give us the primary beauty of a finished pavement. But, as is often pointed out when we discuss top-notch road construction, the performance of a road is dependent on the quality of the base. With that in mind, it’s easy to see […]

December 1, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar introduces oscillatory vibe system with new CB10 asphalt compactor

Caterpillar has introduced a new compactor, the CB10, featuring the company’s first oscillatory vibration drum, as well as a new compactor nomenclature. The new system will be available as an option on the rear drum of the machine. Bryan Downing, sales support consultant for compaction equipment, says the oscillation was a key feature to add […]

November 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

Sakai updates R2H-4 roller engine, hydraulic systems and drum configuration

Sakai America has upgraded several components of its R2H-4 static three-wheel roller including a new drum configuration, hydraulic systems and an updated Tier 4 final engine. “This static three-drum model is a favorite design because it permits the use of great compaction force without shoving or pulling the material,” says Denver Weinstiger, vice president of […]

April 7, 2016

Roadbuilding

Volvo CE’s Road Institute holds valuable lessons for operators of all skill levels

Old dogs and new tricks. We use that reference nonchalantly when it comes to folks stuck in their ways, and there are plenty of them out there in the roadbuilding world. They’re the ones who tell you “I’ve done it this way for 30 years!” when a new method or technology is suggested. Sure, these […]

October 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson intros dozen+ machines including new excavators, loaders, ground-engaging telehandler (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Once known only for compaction, Wacker Neuson now has a wide range of equipment from loaders to excavators to material handlers. The company’s new tag line, “all it takes,” reflects the depth and diversity of their offerings. Here are highlights of some of their new models. Excavators There are five new excavator models, three with […]

October 19, 2015

Roadbuilding

Volvo CE’s 2015-2016 Road Institute to offer Density Direct training in addition to paving, maintenance

Volvo Construction Equipment is offering 34 courses in 13 categories as part of its 2015-2016 Road Institute between September 2015 and May 2016 at locations in Phoenix and Chambersburg and Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The program is now in its 50th year. “Today’s pavers and asphalt compactors are more technical and precise than ever before,” says Wayne Tomlinson, […]

August 6, 2015

Roadbuilding

Hamm debuts H 5i, H 7i compact rollers with improved climbing capacity at Intermat (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=238] Hamm on Monday expanded its lineup of compact rollers with the introduction of the H5i and H7i at the Intermat show in Paris. Powered by a 73-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Kubota engine, the H 5i and H 7i have operating weights of 4.5 tons and 8 tons, respectively. Hamm notes that the H 7i […]

April 20, 2015