Attachment Guide 2007: Roadbuilding

Blades, rollers, planers and more.

January 17, 2007

Equipment Today Staff

Proper preparation of a road base prior to paving is essential to ensure the quality of the finished surface. Attachments such as scrapers, compactors, planers and more play an important role in this process. Following are models designed to handle various aspects of road construction and maintenance tasks.

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