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Article • May 21st, 2008

CB22, CB24, CB32, CC24 Utility Asphalt Compactors

The CB22, CB24, CC24 and CB32 vibratory utility compactors feature the Caterpillar C1.5 Tier IV-certified diesel engine rated at 33 hp at 2,800 rpm. 39- to 51-in. drum widths Dual-frequency vibratory system with frequencies of 3,780 and...

Product • May 20th, 2008

AP600D Asphalt Paver

The AP600D is designed for various applications, from routine commercial jobs to highway operations. 174-hp EPA Tier III-compliant engine Dual operation stations with Advisor Monitoring System (AMS) and unique material handling system with...

Product • May 20th, 2008

DD138HFA compactor

The Volvo DD138HFA compactor offers high frequency and high amplitude with eight amplitude settings using patent-pending SMART drum technology. Each amplitude setting is automatically adjusted to be the highest frequency for that amplitude selection...

Product • May 5th, 2008

PF6110 Tracked Paver

On the PF6110 tracked paver, each of the two auger and conveyor drives uses sonic sensors for more precise handling of material. 14.4-ton hopper capacity enables a practical production rate of 820 tph Paving speed of 246 fpm and travel speed of...

Product • May 5th, 2008

BF6615 Paver

The 20,500-lb. BF6615 self-propelled asphalt paver features the UNIMAT electrically heated, full-width floating screed, which delivers a standard 8- to 15-ft. paving width. 99-hp Cummins water-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine with ECO-mode...

Product • April 9th, 2008

SW652ND Roller

The 58-in.-wide SW652ND high-frequency, double-drum oscillating roller can also serve as a double-drum vibratory roller. Each drum independently controlled 4,020-vpm vibration mode with dual amplitude Oscillation mode provides more gentle...

Product • April 8th, 2008

BC462EB Soil Compactor

The 51,000-lb. BC462EB provides the power, gradeability and traction to push, spread and compact soil for highways, bridges, dams and other medium- to large-scale dirt projects. Four-wheel hydrostatic drive 255-hp Deutz diesel engine Sealed...

Product • April 8th, 2008

Florida’s largest road project underway

Ajax Paving Industries Inc. embarks on a three-year “I-75 Mega Project,” the largest highway project in Florida’s history, and the road crews are up to the task.

Article • March 7th, 2008

Trends in the small & mid-sized paver markets

Paving Innovations

Article • March 7th, 2008

9000 Rubber Tire Paver

The 33,000-lb. 9000 paver features a heavy-duty, electrically heated and vibrating Legend Screed System that extends hydraulically from 8 to 15.5 ft. 11-ton receiving hopper includes heavy-duty, hydraulic radius hopper wings and high-strength...

Product • March 4th, 2008

Parking lot construction set in...concrete?

If the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has its way contractors will be constructing, repairing, and striping more and more concrete parking lots as the concrete industry promotes concrete as a parking lot material through The Concrete...

Blog • February 28th, 2008

RP190 Rubber-tired Paver

The 200-hp RP190 rubber-tired paver comes with a 10-ft. standard vibratory screed or a hydraulically extendable vibratory screed that will pave as wide as 24 ft. with extensions. Direct hydrostatic drive Hydraulically raisable and tilted augers...

Product • February 26th, 2008

Will "smart streets" offer more opportunity?

Want to get a little insight into what your paving, striping, or sealcoating job might involve in the not-too-distant future? Take a look at what 52 towns and cities, six counties, and 10 regional governments have already instituted. The American...

Blog • February 26th, 2008