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Caterpillar Upgrades Its Highway Class Tandem Rollers
Cary Bryant from Caterpillar gives a short talk about all the new features on the company's highway class tandem rollers at World of Asphalt 2024.
Asphalt
Everything We Saw At World of Asphalt 2024
Equipment
Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show
Compaction Equipment
Caterpillar Updates Mid-sized Asphalt Compactors
Equipment
Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines
Asphalt
BOMAG LIVE! New Products, Giveaways, and More at World of Asphalt
Recommended
Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Equipment
Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment
As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.
Sponsored
How to Make Sure Your Equipment Investment Pays Off
High-quality lubrication can help improve costs, maintenance intervals and productivity. Listen to this episode as Dennis Howard shares lubrication best practices.
Latest
Contractors’ Top 50
Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products
The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.
Compaction Equipment
Wirtgen Hamm HC Series VC Compactors
The compactors/crushers are supplied with heavy-duty tires for rocky terrain, driver's cab and the Easy Drive operating concept all as standard.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Martin Engineering MHF-1500 Brushless Concrete Form Vibrator
The whole unit is sealed in a totally enclosed, non-ventilated (TENV) aluminum housing rated International Protection Marking (IP) 66 and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4 with seals.
Rammers/Tampers
Wacker Neuson Releases Next-gen 4-stroke Rammers
New to the BS62-4Ab and BS68-4Ab is a revised height-adjustable guide handle.
Tandem Rollers
Wirtgen Hamm HD+ 120i Tandem Rollers
While the HD+ 120i V-VIO 12 t tandem roller features a vibrating roller drum (50 Hz or 3,000 vpm) at the front and a VIO drum at the rear, the HD+ 120i VIO-2 HF provides additional application options with two VIO drums.
Pavement Maintenance
The First PAVE/X Smashed Expectations
The inaugural, premier event for pavement maintenance professionals launched this week in downtown San Antonio, TX, and the well attended event exceeded the highest estimates!
Sponsored
Stand the Test of Time | JLG®
Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.
Tandem Rollers
JCB Launches CT160 and CT260 Tandem Rollers
The CT160 offers a choice of either a 31.5-in. (800 mm) or a 39.3-in. (1000 mm) drum. The CT260 comes with a 47.2-in. (1200 mm) drum.
Asphalt
Alternative Power, AI & Remote Control in Roadbuilding
The demand for quicker delivery and increased sustainability on projects has placed a heightened focus on the need for large-scale digital transformation in roadbuilding operations.
Worksite Equipment
DEWALT Introduces POWERSHIFT Electric Tools
The system, made up of six concrete tools, uses the same DEWALT POWERSHIFT 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Milwaukee Tool's New Launches, World Of Concrete 2024
Milwaukee Tool expands its MX FUEL Equipment System lineup with a submersible pump, high-cycle concrete vibrator, rammer, tower light, saw cart, and battery expansion. PLUS more on the M18 and ROLL-ON systems.
Construction Technology
The Future of Electrification is Now
Electric vehicles and machines have begun to transform the heavy equipment industry—and will continue to do so.
Top 30 Editor’s Choice
Submit New, Innovative Products for Asphalt Contractor's 2024 Top 30
Asphalt Contractor’s 2024 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Products award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more efficiently, safely, sustainably, and profitably.
Equipment
Updates From the Fall Event Season
The Equipment Today team enjoyed attending several trade shows and media events this fall.
Profit Matters
Intelligent Compaction 101: How It Works and How You Benefit
It’s time to transform compaction from an art to a science. Find out how intelligent compaction technology helps you achieve compaction specs in fewer passes — and how that translates into money saved.
No Edge Lines
Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3
Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.
Construction
Compaction Equipment Trends for Rental Houses
A look at the latest trends in compaction equipment.
Asphalt Pavers
Could Tamper Bar Screeds Find Broader Adoption in U.S. Market?
There are several different types and configurations of asphalt screeds used in the U.S. and around the world, but which is the best for what jobs? And why are some more popular than others?
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Building Excellence with USG
A household name for drywall and a trusted solution for 100+ years – USG Sheetrock® Brand is the most preferred brand by contractors.
Pavement Maintenance
Crash Course | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 2
How many things might go wrong if you let someone inexperienced drive your paver or your roller on the job for a day? Probably a lot! But how else can you really learn if you don't make some mistakes in the process?
General Tool
How Rental Companies Can Educate Customers on Trenching
What rental companies should encourage irrigation professionals to consider before they begin a project that involves trenching.
Walk-Behind Compaction
Husqvarna Unveils LFe 60 LAT Battery-Powered Compactor
Powered by the Honda eGX battery platform, the LFe 60 LAT compactor is equipped with a push-start button, transport wheels, low vibrations and a handle that folds for compact transport.
Single-Drum Rollers
LiuGong 6612E Single Drum Roller
Powered by a 155-hp Cummins QSB4.5 engine, the 6612E is equipped with a single 83.85-in. drum.
Equipment
Roadbuilding: What’s New from CONEXPO & Beyond
THE story in 2023 is new equipment and technology, especially when it comes to roadbuilding equipment.
Compaction Equipment
Compactors and Rollers for All Seasons
Manufacturers have recently released a variety of compactors and rollers, which can be used year-round, if necessary.
Equipment
Nominations for Equipment Today's Top 50 New Products Award Close May 26
The Contractors’ Top 50 New Products award highlights the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close Friday, May 26.
Asphalt Test Equipment
The Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Paving
A Case Study from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Asphalt
Take a Walk Around the HC Series of HAMM Rollers
The new HC line of Rollers from HAMM were designed with operators in mind. A 30% larger cab and more accessible maintenance points on the machine makes this machine much more operator-friendly.
Pneumatic Rollers
HAMM HP 100i
Hamm has developed the HP 100i articulated pneumatic-tire roller based on the internationally successful HD+ series.
Plate Compactors
Bobcat FP15.50 Forward Plate Compactor
The FP15.50 forward plate compactor is equipped with an efficient Honda engine that provides easy starts and maximum power while minimizing fuel consumption.