Planers & Milling Machines

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Wirtgen F-Series Mills Provide New Level of Leadership for the Industry
February 17, 2021
Join Tom Chastain, Wirtgen America's Milling Product Manager for an introduction into the new F-Series milling machines.
The new F-Series Wirtgen mills include the option to add a customizable wrap around the machine. While most companies utilize this to add a logo or company colors, K-Five Construction’s shop manager, Dave Gorski, came to them with the idea for a pink wrap as a way to promote cancer awareness.
Milling With a Message
September 30, 2020
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BOMAG Ion Dust Shield Helps Contractor Stay Compliant
August 10, 2020
With OSHA's new Silica Rule for roadway construction activities now being enforced, companies engaged in roadway construction must be aware of the potential for exposure to silica associated with common roadway construction activities, mitigation strategies and technologies, and reporting, monitoring and other regulatory obligations.
How Milling Contractors Can Comply with OSHA’s Silica Dust Rule
June 30, 2020
Steel cables attached to a wheel loader secured the Wirtgen cold milling machines.
Wirtgen Cold Milling Machines Solve Big Challenge at Oroville Dam
May 6, 2020
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BOMAG BM 2500/75 Milling Machine
March 13, 2020
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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories this Week: Biden will Request OSHA COVID Standards
Why these are the most-read construction stories of the week: new John Deere Gators, OSHA increases civil penalties, how stopping work can help you get paid, the infrastructure spend in Biden’s economic rescue, and more
January 22, 2021
The National Concrete Expo tour will be making stops in Dallas, Daytona (Bike Week), Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Sandusky for a series of 2-day events loaded with educational instruction, demonstrations, and concrete polishing certification.
Are Your Troweling Skills up to the Challenge?
The National Concrete Polishing, Education, Demonstration & Certification Tour includes the first-ever National Concrete Expo and World Trowel Challenge Championships. The tour runs from February to July.
January 22, 2021
Preserve Ride Quality, Improve Safety and Extend Pavement Service Life
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Preserve Ride Quality, Improve Safety and Extend Pavement Service Life
Easily installed with a two-person crew, Mastic One is a hot-applied, pourable polymer-modified asphalt repair proven to perform long-term.
January 1, 2021
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BOMAG BM 500/15-2 & BM 600/15-2 Compact Milling Machines
Available in 3- and 4-wheel designs, the BOMAG BM 500/15-2 and BM 600/15-2 compact mills feature a reengineered vibration-isolated operator’s station that improves operator efficiency and productivity.
March 13, 2020
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[VIDEO] Roadtec RX-405 Milling Machine with All New Variable Cutter System
The RX-405 has a center-mounted cutter drum with an all new variable cutter system (VCS) for easy change-out of the cutter drum
March 12, 2020
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[VIDEO] Roadtec Milling Machines Can Recycle Mix In-Place with CIR Package
Both the RX-700e/ex and RX-900e/ex milling machines can be equipped with bolt-on packages that allow them to be used for Cold-In-Place Recycling (CIR).
March 11, 2020
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[VIDEO] Roadtec Rx505e Milling Machine Helps Keep Workers Safe
Rear object detection on the RX-505e Cold Planer is designed to stop the mill if a person or object is detected behind the machine while it is in reverse.
March 11, 2020
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Roadtec RX-405 Cold Planer
The RX-405 is designed to cut variable widths of 2 to 5 feet, and cuts up to 13” deep. It is perfectly balanced for smooth elevation changes while cutting.
March 10, 2020
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Report: OSHA Intends to Target Roadway Construction Activities for Silica Exposure
According to OSHA's National Emphasis Program, OSHA intends to target roadway construction activities, specifically milling activities, to identify and reduce worker exposure to silica dust.
February 17, 2020
Preserve Ride Quality, Improve Safety and Extend Pavement Service Life
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Preserve Ride Quality, Improve Safety and Extend Pavement Service Life
Easily installed with a two-person crew, Mastic One is a hot-applied, pourable polymer-modified asphalt repair proven to perform long-term.
January 1, 2021
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Wirtgen W 220 Fi and W 250 Fi Large Milling Machines Premiere at CONEXPO 2020
January 7, 2020
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BOMAG BM 500/15-2 & BM 600/15-2 Compact Cold Planers
October 29, 2019
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BOMAG 2200/60 Cold Planer
BOMAG reintroduces its field-proven 600-hp-class BOMAG 2200/60 cold planer with a Tier 4 Final engine and multiple productivity enhancing design advancements
October 29, 2019
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Managing Your RAP from Start to Finish
With the increase in the amount of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) used in modern mix designs, good RAP management practices need to be deployed across the entire production and paving process
October 7, 2019
A Wirtgen W 150 CF compact milling machine was taksed with milling 15 miles of one of Mexico's most important economic and industrial centers.
Wirtgen Milling Machine Tackles Entire Mexican Road Pavement in One Pass
A Wirtgen W 150 CF compact milling machine with an extended drum assembly was the unit of choice to mill 15 miles of road for Mexico's new Bus Rapid Transit system
October 28, 2019
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[INFOGRAPHIC] What Size Milling Machine Do You Need?
Whether you’re a dedicated milling contractor or a paving contractor looking to bring this service in-house, there are many things to consider before making a purchase. This infographic can help.
September 27, 2019
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Caterpillar Makes Engine, Other Updates to Cold Planers
Engine updates to the Caterpillar half-lane cold planers increase power and lower maintenance costs.
September 23, 2019
In this area, the Wirtgen milling machine was operating with a high milling drum speed and a high advance rate.
Wirtgen W 200 Cuts Milling Time in Half on Resurfacing Project in the Alps
A 1.5-in.-thick surface course needed to be renewed across the entire width along a 6-mile section of road in Italy
September 23, 2019
Renken brings 20 plus years of construction equipment sales, business development and sales management experience to this position.
BOMAG Appoints Cole Renken Vice-President of Sales & Marketing
Renken will be responsible for developing and executing short and long-term growth strategies to better optimize the sales and customer support for our dealer and rental channel partners.
June 25, 2019
WITOS FleetView gets the machines of WIRTGEN, VÖGELE and HAMM communicating: every unforeseen fault, along with every upcoming service interval, is displayed in the WITOS FleetView web application.
WITOS FleetView Helps Improve Fleet Management
This telematics solution records operating, position and maintenance data from Vögele, Wirtgen and Hamm machines, increasing fleet availability as a result.
March 26, 2019
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[VIDEO] Caterpillar Product Expert Discusses K Series Milling Rotor
A.J. Lee with Caterpillar Inc. discusses the new K System for mills.
February 18, 2019
Preserve Ride Quality, Improve Safety and Extend Pavement Service Life
Sponsored
Preserve Ride Quality, Improve Safety and Extend Pavement Service Life
Easily installed with a two-person crew, Mastic One is a hot-applied, pourable polymer-modified asphalt repair proven to perform long-term.
January 1, 2021
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[VIDEO] Roadtec Updates RX-700e Cold Planer with More Power & Reporting Capabilities
The upgraded RX-700e cold planer features the increased power of an 800-hp Caterpillar engine. The new Tier 4 Final engine does not require DEF fluid as a component of the after-treatment system, reducing the operation costs typically required at this emi
February 14, 2019
Depending on the application, PCD cutters from Wirtgen provide a significantly longer service life, enhanced machine productivity, increased machine availability, constant milling pattern and improved working conditions due to minimized maintenance efforts.
Wirtgen PCD Cutting Tools Help Improve Milling Results
Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) cutting bits achieve a more consistent milling pattern over a longer period of time compared to conventional milling teeth
February 4, 2019
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Wirtgen W 150 CFi Compact Milling Machine
New 1,800 mm milling drum option extends 46,000-lb. mill's capacity to take on surface-course rehabilitation for medium to large job sites
January 8, 2019
Site Manager Cleiton Farias de Jesus also appreciates the eco-friendly technologies of the W 200. They play a key role in ensuring that his company meets the ISO 14001 Environmental management standard.
Wirtgen W 200 Milling Machine Rehabilitates Brazil's Congested Road Network
Wirtgen W 200 large milling machine ran in continuous operation 24 hours a day during the rehabilitation work of two main Brazil traffic arteries
October 22, 2018
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Caterpillar to Reveal Range of New Machines at Bauma China 2018
Caterpillar will display 30 machines as well as work tools, engines and product support in Shanghai November 28 – 30
October 5, 2018
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What to Know Before Buying a Milling Machine
More decisions go into the purchase of this piece of equipment over any other
October 1, 2018
Beginning a night of cold milling in congested downtown Merritt Island, FL, Blackrock Milling cuts multiple passes 7 ft. 3 in. wide using its Wirtgen W 210i.
Advanced-design Cold Mill Makes Quick Work of Urban Avenue
Blackrock Milling finds a versatile solution in its fleet of Wirtgen asphalt cold mills.
August 13, 2018
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[VIDEO] NeSilex Helps Asphalt Contractors Comply with OSHA's Silica Dust Rule
March 12, 2018
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CMI RM-6 Roto-Mill Cold Planer
March 5, 2018
This project was over $800,000 cheaper than the alternative thick mill and overlay, representing a cost savings of over 36%.
Minnesota Metro District Saves $800,000 Using 100% RAP
The greater Minneapolis area used cold in-place recycling for the first time in more than 30 years on Hwy 110, saving both time and money
February 5, 2018
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Roadtec Auto Cut Precision Milling Technology
Auto Cut allows milling machine operators to easily raise the mill, walk over obstacles, walk back into the cut and resume milling at same depth, without reprogramming or delay
January 29, 2018