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25 Days of RollOuts: Bobcat’s asphalt preservation tools system is compatible with 12 machine models
Bobcat’s asphalt preservation tools system has an infrared asphalt heater and an asphalt processor compatible with 12 Bobcat all-wheel, skid-steer and track loader models: A300, A770, S300, S330, S750, S770, S850, T300, T320, T750, T770 and T870. The 3,760-pound AH30 heater is 59 inches long, 84.4 inches high and 111.4 inches wide, while the 995-pound […]
December 18, 2013
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Allen MSP 450 riding trowel features manual steering, mechanical drive
Allen Engineering has introduced its manual steering, mechanical-drive Mechanical Super Pro (MSP) 450 riding trowel. The 4-foot-diameter riding trowel is designed to provide enough torque for floating with pans and high enough speeds for finishing. Paired with a torque converter clutch system, a turbo-charged Kubota engine delivers 44 horsepower to the trowel. The MSP 450 […]
December 18, 2013
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Deere releases four E-Series mid-frame skid steers, CTLs
Two skid steer models (318E, 320E) and two compact track loader models (319E, 323E) join John Deere’s E-Series line, which was introduced earlier this year. The machines include upgraded boom performance, auxiliary lines that are integrated through the boom and cab improvements aimed at improving operator and machine productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs. John Deere […]
December 18, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Komatsu’s new app lets owners to see critical machine information on smartphone, tablet
Komatsu America has introduced an app that allows machine owners to view critical machine information from the Komtrax fleet monitoring system on their Apple or Android smart phones or tablets. The new app allows owners to locate an asset and obtain driving directions to it; identify hours worked, idle time and fuel consumption; identify caution […]
December 17, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Case introduces Tier 4 Final TR270 Alpha Series compact track loader
Case has introduced the Tier 4 Final TR270 Alpha Series compact track loader, which offers a variety of improvements from the previous model. Updates include increases to bucket breakout force, now 7,270 pounds ; torque, now 232 foot-pounds ; and hydraulic flow, now at a standard 24.2 gallons per minute and a high-flow of 32.4 […]
December 17, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of Products: John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader combines diesel, electric energy
John Deere Forestry and Construction’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader uses two sources of energy – diesel and electric – capturing regenerated energy as its being created and uses it to power the machine. Equipped with a John Deere PowerTech 6.8-liter Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB engine, the loader runs at an operator-selected constant speed from 900 […]
December 17, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Kenco’s Barrier Lift
Handle precast barrier and curbing with the newly-redesigned Barrier Lift from Kenco, which grabs and releases wall automatically from inside the cab. Integrated handles enable ground personnel to guide the lifter, and a rotating pad that angles automatically to conform to the wall’s shape. The Barrier Lift is designed to grip top wall widths from […]
December 16, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Bomag to display Cedarapids CR552 paver at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Bomag will display its Cedarapids CR552 mainline paver at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in March. The company says the machine has the largest rubber tire in its class, allowing the CR552 to perform full-width paving applications such as airports, interstates and state highways, industrial paving projects, and major county road and highway construction. The machine’s heavy-duty frame […]
December 16, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Case CX75C SR mid-sized excavator features Tier 4 Final engine withDOC-only CEGR system
Introduced at the 2013 American Public Works Association show, Case Construction’s new CX75C SR mid-sized excavator features a first-in-class Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Compared to previous models, the CX75C SR offers a 5-percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7-percent faster cycle time, a […]
December 13, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Bergkamp’s Spray Injection Patcher works with InPave System
Bergkamp’s SP5, SP8 and SPT Spray Injection Patcher pothole patching solutions are compatible with Bergkamp’s InPave Pothole Patching Management System. The truck-mounted SP5 and SP8 Spray Injection Patchers feature a dual chamber (60/40) aggregate hopper that allows for distribution of two grades of aggregate, as well as an automatic operation option that allows for in-cab […]
December 12, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Vacuworx RC concrete road barrier lifter handles 44,000 pounds
Vacuworx’s RC concrete road barrier lifter is designed to maneuver concrete road barriers in confined spaces and capable of handling loads up to 44,000 pounds or more, depending on vacuum-pad configuration. [youtube wyxlmi5Ofgs nolink] It can be operated with excavators, backhoes, forklifts, cranes or knuckle booms. Two changeable vacuum pads fit securely over the top […]
December 11, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Bomag’s Tangential Oscillation improves power
Bomag’s Tangential Oscillation (TanGO) is an exciter system designed to improve power for vibration generation while reducing drive-belt maintenance requirements. The system is created for use on bridges and near buildings but can also be used for intermediate and finish rolling. TanGO’s horizontal placement allows it to maintain continuous ground contact, while the interaction of […]
December 10, 2013
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Roadbuilding
AASHTO releases latest bridge inspection manual
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released the Manual for Bridge Element Inspection, 1st Edition. The AASHTO Highways Subcomittee on Bridges and Structures developed the bridge inspection manual. AASHTO says the “manual is a reference for standardized element definitions, element quantity calculations and condition state definitions and is designed to […]
December 9, 2013
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25 Days of RollOuts: Chicago Pneumatic adds asphalt rollers, soil compactors to light compaction equipment line
Chicago Pneumatic’s expanded line of light compaction equipment includes the gasoline-powered AR90G small articulated tandem asphalt roller, diesel-powered AR100 small articulated tandem asphalt roller, ART120 compact articulated tandem asphalt roller, SR130 small vibratory soil roller and SR130PD small vibratory soil roller. Each model features spacious platforms and ergonomically positioned steps. Shock mounts and a sliding […]
December 9, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Cat Paving Products Guide to Soil Compaction
The Cat Paving Products Guide to Soil Compaction released this year as a companion to the Cat Paving Products Guide to Asphalt Compaction released last year. This guide gives agencies and contractors a combination of fundamental lessons and real-world jobsite tips, including a detailed explanation of intelligent compaction and its use on a jobsite. The […]
December 6, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Cargill AccuBatch Automatically Measures Brine
Cargill Deicing Technology’s AccuBatch brine maker has an automatic brine concentration measurement sensor so there is no need to manually check and recheck brine concentration for optimum levels. The semi-automated system produces brine by the batch – up to 800 gallons per batch or approximately 2,400 gallons per hour. The brine maker has a plug-and-play […]
December 5, 2013
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Roadbuilding
Better Roads 2013 Top RollOuts
Better Roads’ editors choose the year’s top products.
December 4, 2013
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Roadbuilding
25 Days of RollOuts: Doka Super Prop Maximizes Leg Spacing
Doka’s Super Prop is a strong, yet lightweight prop that is fully compatible with the Doka Truss Table system. With a generous adjustment range for each individual prop, the aluminum prop maximizes leg spacing for standard shoring and minimizes overall re-shore requirements. The prop uses the highest capacity to weight ratio to maximize jobsite efficiency. […]
December 4, 2013
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